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Candace Parker and the defending champion Chicago Sky face Courtney Williams and the Connecticut Sun in a series-deciding Game 5.

[Read our DirecTV Stream review](https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/directv-stream-review-expensive-but-the-best-option-for-streaming-nba-and-nhl/). [ESPN Plus](https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/espn-plus-review-a-must-have-for-some-but-not-all-die-hard-fans/), but the service offers a ton of other content for die-hard sports fans. As an added bonus, Hulu Plus Live TV comes with the rest of the Disney Bundle, which includes a subscription to Disney Plus, as well as ESPN Plus. You can catch the WNBA playoffs with a subscription to YouTube TV, our favorite live TV streaming service. The loss for the Storm marks the end of the [legendary 19-year career of Sue Bird](https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/34534183/sue-bird-retires-legend-future-hall-famer-seattle-storm-point-guard-only-made-look-easy), who plans to retire at the end of the season. [after a monster game by Chelsea Gray](https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/34539150/las-vegas-aces-advance-wnba-finals-win-seattle-storm-sue-bird-career-comes-close). Sling TV's $35 Orange plan might be a good choice for casual WNBA fans who don't need to watch every game. The remaining games in the 2022 WNBA playoffs will air on the Disney family of networks, namely ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2. We've broken down everything you need to know in order to stream the WNBA playoffs live without cable. ET (12 p.m. While Bird can no longer achieve her storybook ending, the Aces are hoping that their season will conclude with their first championship. Whichever team comes away victorious will face the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Final.

Published: Sep. 08, 2022, 12:18 p.m.. Brionna Jones, Azura Stevens. Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones shoots as Chicago Sky forward Azura Stevens ...

[DirecTV Stream](https://www.directv.com/stream/), [FuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/StreamTV/stream-espn-disney-abc-online/?v=espn&irad=882546&irmp=1810040&subId3=xid:fr1658153970174fgh xid:fr1662540514151bha), [Sling](https://www.sling.com/programming/sports/basketball) This will be the first time the Sky have ever played in a Game 5. While Chicago’s offense also featured six players to score 10-or-more points Tuesday night, the scoring was thin for the reigning champs. The Sun refused to let up in the second half, scoring 46 points over the final two quarters, (3) CONNECTICUT SUN vs.

Both Connecticut and Chicago have had bad games in a semifinal series plagued by inconsistency. Which team will step up in Thursday's winner-take-all?

While she has not confirmed any plans to play or retire beyond this season, the Sky's [Candace Parker](https://www.espn.com/wnba/player/_/id/812/candace-parker) is 36 -- the oldest player remaining in the postseason -- and doesn't want this chance to get away. "It's razor-thin in this league, the difference between winning and losing," Miller said. We feel like we have a team that grinds and has grit, and I feel that's the kind of toughness you need to pull off a road win in a big game." [Jonquel Jones](https://www.espn.com/wnba/player/_/id/2999101/jonquel-jones), the 2021 WNBA MVP, was held to single-digit scoring in the past two games, something that had not happened since late July. That's not to suggest Connecticut can't move the ball and run a smooth offense; the Sun have proven they can, especially in Game 4. The Sun were 12-6 on the road during the regular season, as were the Sky. But the Sky and Sun both have played subpar games in their series. "Home court and crowds play a factor," Miller said. As good as the No. [Las Vegas Aces](https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/lv/las-vegas-aces) defeated the [Seattle Storm](https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/sea/seattle-storm) 3-1 on Tuesday and await the Sky-Sun winner as the Finals opens in Vegas on Sunday (3 p.m. But this year, the semifinals ended up as de facto Eastern and Western matchups. If the Sun couldn't defeat the Sky once all season, could they really do it three times in the postseason?

WNBA fans everywhere rejoice as we have a Game 5! The Chicago Sky will host the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena on Thursday night with tip-off set for ...

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DeWanna Bonner led the Connecticut Sun to victory when they were on the brink of elimination to even their semifinal series against the Chicago Sky.

The Sixth Woman of the Year had 11 points and six boards in her 21 minutes of play. It was a near-perfect game from Connecticut and DeWanna Bonner led the charge with 19 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Carrington had the standout game from this duo, scoring 12 points in her 20 minutes of play. The Sun have dominated the boards all series long and Tuesday was more of the same; they won on the glass 39-23. This time they responded differently and took control of the game from the jump, starting out on a 12-2 run. The Sun never trailed in this game, their largest lead was 27 points and they won every individual quarter.

In the final week of the regular season, the Sky lost back-to-back games to the Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces, who booked their ticket to the WNBA Finals on ...

We’re going to be more focused on the details and just have more energy than them. “We’re going to do everything we can to win. But if we don’t give them, then they’re not going to make them. “If we give open layups, then they’re going to make them. We have to come out and play our brand of basketball no matter where we play.” And now with the series returning to Wintrust Arena on Thursday night for a decisive Game 5, the Sky find themselves with their backs against the wall.

The Arizona State Sun Devils started strong by defeating Northern Arizona in Week 1, with a lot of production coming from transfers in quarterback Emory ...

One of their biggest tests of the year comes Saturday in Stillwater, Okla., against 11th-ranked Oklahoma State. “Definitely wanted to be in an environment where I can compete with some of the best guys that come from all over football.” Jones had a different perspective.

NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference announced Thursday that the Graham Creek Nature Preserve in Foley, Ala., will serve as the site of the 2022 Sun Belt Men's ...

"The Sun Belt Conference was one of our first partnerships with Foley Sports Tourism and we always appreciate opportunities to expand our relationship to a new group of Sun Belt visitors. When we work with remarkable partners like the Sun Belt, it's a win not only for the event's participants and spectators, but a positive economic impact for our local community, as well." "We're excited to add to our partnership with Foley Sports Tourism and the City of Foley," Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill said. "We are so grateful to gain yet another Sun Belt Championship event here in Foley," said David Thompson, Executive Director of Leisure Services for Foley Sports Tourism. It will mark the first time that the Sun Belt Cross Country Championships will be contested at a neutral site. Foley also serves as the home of the Sun Belt Women's Soccer Championship (since 2016) and the Sun Belt Volleyball Championship (since 2020).

The Connecticut Sky host the Chicago Sun in a decisive game five with a trip to the WNBA Finals on the line.

With their season on the line, Connecticut stunned the Sky in a 104-80 blowout victory to extend the series to a decisive game five. With the Connecticut Sun pushing the semifinals series to a game five, the Chicago Sky will host the Sun at Wintrust Arena on Thursday with a trip to the WNBA Finals on the line. The Aces now await the winner in the Eastern Conference with the WNBA Finals beginning on Sunday in Las Vegas.

As the NFL season gets ready to kick off, Sun Devil Football is well represented on opening day rosters.

[Rachaad White](/roster.aspx?rp_id=12035) [Chase Lucas](/roster.aspx?rp_id=11989) [Rachaad White](/roster.aspx?rp_id=12035), Tampa Bay Buccaneers [Chase Lucas](/roster.aspx?rp_id=11989), Detroit Lions [Jack Jones](/roster.aspx?rp_id=11980) Davidson](/roster.aspx?rp_id=11950) - A Sun Devil plays at the NFL level at nearly every position on the football field, including punter and kicker. [Jack Jones](/roster.aspx?rp_id=11980), New England Patriots Davidson](/roster.aspx?rp_id=11950), New York Giants [Darien Butler](/roster.aspx?rp_id=11941) Arizona State is once again well represented on NFL opening day rosters, a testament to the program's ability to develop players for the next level. Check out some of the important facts and figures regarding ASU in the NFL.NOTABLES

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In addition, the Sky defeated the Sun last season in the playoffs on their way to the championship. But, in both games where one team felt their back was to the wall, after a home loss where the next loss could be prohibitive, the teams came out and put points on the board. Thus, I have to think the Sky will be ready to play in Game 5, and Connecticut must be mentally and physically prepared. 0-0 and 1-1), the games were more defensive and sedate. If there's any pattern, it appears to be that in the two more neutral games (e.g. The Sun won by 24 points, which is the largest win in league history to force a Game 5.

WNBA Playoffs: Live updates and highlights from tonight's decisive fifth semifinal game between the Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky.

The Sun have previously qualified for the WNBA Finals three times (most recently in 2019). 2:26 Q2: And for the first time since Courtney Vandersloot‘s opening bucket, the Chicago Sky lead. Some sloppy moments at the end, but the Sun certainly made an early statement that Tuesday’s blowout win was no fluke. What else would you expect when the series is tied 2-2? Chicago Sky vs. The game tipped off at 8pm ET (7pm local) on ESPN2.

The Connecticut Sun rallied for an 18-0 run to close Thursday night's Game 5 and defeated the Chicago Sky 72-63 to advance to the WNBA Finals.

3 seed [Connecticut Sun](https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/conn/connecticut-sun) ensured that streak would be extended Thursday night, knocking off the No. The Sun's 18-0 run is the longest to close out a WNBA playoff game in league history, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. [Los Angeles Sparks](https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/la/los-angeles-sparks) did it in 2001-02, and the No.

The Connecticut Sun spoiled the Chicago Sky's hopes of becoming the first WNBA team in 20 years to repeat as champions.

But Chicago didn’t score after Copper’s layup with 4:46 left to play, and Connecticut simply refused to lose. Then, Chicago appeared to finish the Sun off with the next possession. She converted the three-point play and Chicago led 54-46 with 4:14 left in the third. Chicago had dopped back-to-back games just once this season, and despite a slow start, didn’t seem to be in danger of changing that record. Copper then scored on a driving layup and drew a foul. To be us.

CHICAGO — (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Connecticut Sun overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter, beating the Chicago ...

But that slowed in the third quarter, as the Sky defense tightened. Connecticut will face the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces for the WNBA title. “To be honest, going to enjoy this moment right now,” Jones said. Chicago will face the top-seeded Aces in Las Vegas in the opener of the WNBA Finals on Sunday afternoon. All the Sun starters scored in double figures and Connecticut advanced to the Finals of the WNBA playoffs for the third time overall and first time since 2019. CHICAGO — (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Connecticut Sun overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter, beating the Chicago Sky 72-63 Thursday night in the decisive fifth game of the semifinal series and advancing to the WNBA Finals.

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Connecticut forced a decisive Game 5, then beat the reigning champion Sky and set up a finals matchup with the Las Vegas Aces.

The Sky held the Sun to 8 points in the third and led by 10 points heading into the final quarter. She scored 9 points to bring the game to a 40-40 tie to go into halftime with the momentum on the Sky’s side. But in Game 4, the Sun neutralized Parker, holding her to just 11 points and 9 rebounds. They led Connecticut by 9 points with less than five minutes to go in the decisive Game 5, and had held the Sun to just 14 points since halftime. She averaged 19 points and 11 rebounds to help the Sky get out to a 2-1 series lead. The Chicago Sky looked like they were on their way to their second straight appearance in the W.N.B.A.

The Sky let a 10-point lead get away, allowing the Sun to finish the game on an 18-0 run in a 72-63 loss in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals.

Copper and Meesseman were the only two players to score in the final 10 minutes of play. Thursday was the franchise’s first Game 5 scenario and their opponent had their number. Miller was emphasizing the strength of his frontcourt combination of Jones, Alyssa Thomas and Brionna Jones. It started with a no-look pass from Quigley to open the second quarter and continued on a three-pointer from Vandersloot. Game 5 looked a lot like Game 4 until the Sky woke up. Coach James Wade’s team looked to Parker to set the tone in the first quarter.

Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Connecticut Sun overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter, beating the Chicago Sky 72-63 ...

But that slowed in the third quarter, as the Sky defence tightened. Connecticut will face the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces for the WNBA title. “To be honest, going to enjoy this moment right now,” Jones said. Chicago will face the top-seeded Aces in Las Vegas in the opener of the WNBA Finals on Sunday afternoon. All the Sun starters scored in double figures and Connecticut advanced to the Finals of the WNBA playoffs for the third time overall and first time since 2019. Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Connecticut Sun overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter, beating the Chicago Sky 72-63 Thursday night in the decisive fifth game of the semifinal series and advancing to the WNBA Finals.

The event will take place Saturday, October 29. The women's 5K race will commence at 10:02 a.m. CT and the men's 8K race at 11:00 a.m. CT. “We're excited to ...

“We are so grateful to gain yet another Sun Belt Championship event here in Foley,” said David Thompson, Executive Director of Leisure Services for Foley Sports Tourism. It will mark the first time that the Sun Belt Cross Country Championships will be contested at a neutral site. “We’re excited to expand our partnership with Foley Sports Tourism and the City of Foley,” Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill said.

The Connecticut Sun are going back to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2019. Late on Thursday night, they completed a stunning fourth-quarter ...

"That was a test of resilience, a test of the team's mindset and attitude. It's time for us to get the job done." Kahleah Copper didn't enjoy the show of emotion, and the two got into it, exchanging words and a brief shove. On the second of two offensive rebounds on one possession, DeWanna Bonner converted an and-one and let out a scream. It was a comeback so stunning and improbable that even those involved were having trouble processing it in the immediate aftermath. CHICAGO -- Odyssey Sims walked down the sideline and cupped her hand to her ear like a WWE wrestler listening for the roar of the crowd, but nothing was coming back her way.

Las Vegas beat the Phoenix Mercury in the first round 2-0, and then took out Breanna Stewart and the Seattle Storm in four games in the semifinals. A'ja Wilson ...

Vegas has an overwhelming advantage on the perimeter in this matchup. ET Connecticut got the best of the Sky in the rematch this year, winning a blowout in Game 4 and coming back in Game 5 to advance to the WNBA Finals. The breakout star for the Aces in the playoffs so far has been Chelsea Gray. Game 1 of the WNBA Finals will be hosted by Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. Guard Kelsey Plum was also an MVP candidate this year, and gives the Aces a speedy ball handler who can easily get to the rim, or pull-up to rip three-pointers. 1 Las Vegas Aces — 9 p.m. Alyssa Thomas may have been even more valuable than Jones this year as a do-it-all forward who handles the ball in transition, scores inside, makes valuable passes, and locks down whoever she is guarding. A’ja Wilson was named MVP earlier this month and has been the leader of the Aces all year. The game will be broadcast on ABC. 1 seed Las Vegas Aces will face the Sun in a five-game series to decide the championship. Gray has been on fire as a scorer, averaging 24 points per game on historic 75.8 percent true shooting to carry the Aces into the WNBA Finals.

Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Connecticut Sun overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter, beating the Chicago Sky 72-63 ...

"And I think that comes in the offseason." Connecticut's 18-0 scoring run to end the game is the longest scoring run any WNBA team has mounted to finish a playoff game. "And I think that's the biggest thing, I don't ever want to cheat the game. I won't cheat the game." I hope that post group gets credit for what they do, night in and night for us." It wasn't for lack of commitment." "I just wish I could've got them a bucket and I just couldn't. But that slowed in the third quarter, as the Sky defense tightened. "Not many people will pick us against Vegas either, and that's OK," Miller said. There will be a new coach, once again, that will be a first-time champion." Jones scored inside to put the Sun ahead with two minutes left, hitting an ensuing free throw for a three-point lead. Connecticut will face the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces for the WNBA title.

It is the No. 3-seeded Sun's fourth Finals berth and they'll face the No. 1 Las Vegas Aces. Game 1 of the WNBA Finals begins Sunday in Las Vegas (3 p.m. ET, ABC) ...

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Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Connecticut Sun back into the WNBA finals for the third time overall and first time since 2019.

But that slowed in the third quarter, as the Sky defense tightened. Connecticut will face the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces for the WNBA title. “To be honest, going to enjoy this moment right now,” Jones said. “Hats off to the Aces. All the Sun starters scored in double figures and Connecticut advanced to the finals of the WNBA playoffs for the third time overall and first time since 2019. Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Connecticut Sun overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter, beating the Chicago Sky 72-63 Thursday night in the decisive fifth game of the semi-final series and advancing to the

The Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun will square off in the 2022 WNBA Finals for the chance to be crowned champion. Both are looking to claim their first ...

In Games 3 and 4 of the series, she scored six and nine points, respectively. The 28-year-old was solid in two appearances against Las Vegas this season, averaging 14 points, 10 rebounds and one assist. The 28-year-old wasn't as involved offensively in the semifinals against the Sky and their tough defense. Jonquel Jones has spent her entire six-year WNBA career with the Sun, earning four All-Star selections and an MVP award. She led the Spurs to the summer-league title that year. In 2019, they fell to the Washington Mystics. Here are three reactions to the upcoming Finals matchup. The Aces went on to defeat the Mercury in two games in the first round of the playoffs and the Storm in four games in the semifinals. She is also a four-time All-Star. They were swept in both instances. Hammon was hired as head coach of the Aces in December 2021 and led the team to a 26-10 record this season, the best mark in the Western Conference and tied with the Sky for the best record in the WNBA. The Sun have made the Finals three times—in back-to-back seasons in 2004 and 2005 and in 2019.

CHICAGO -- Odyssey Sims walked down the sideline and cupped her hand to her ear like a WWE wrestler listening for the roar of the crowd, but nothing was ...

"That was a test of resilience, a test of the team's mindset and attitude. It's time for us to get the job done." Kahleah Copper didn't enjoy the show of emotion, and the two got into it, exchanging words and a brief shove. On the second of two offensive rebounds on one possession, DeWanna Bonner converted an and-one and let out a scream. It was a comeback so stunning and improbable that even those involved were having trouble processing it in the immediate aftermath. CHICAGO -- Odyssey Sims walked down the sideline and cupped her hand to her ear like a WWE wrestler listening for the roar of the crowd, but nothing was coming back her way.

NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference announced Thursday that the Graham Creek Nature Preserve in Foley, Ala., will serve as the site of the 2022 Sun Belt Men's ...

"The Sun Belt Conference was one of our first partnerships with Foley Sports Tourism and we always appreciate opportunities to expand our relationship to a new group of Sun Belt visitors. When we work with remarkable partners like the Sun Belt, it's a win not only for the event's participants and spectators, but a positive economic impact for our local community, as well." "We're excited to add to our partnership with Foley Sports Tourism and the City of Foley," Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill said. "We are so grateful to gain yet another Sun Belt Championship event here in Foley," said David Thompson, Executive Director of Leisure Services for Foley Sports Tourism. It will mark the first time that the Sun Belt Cross Country Championships will be contested at a neutral site. Foley also serves as the home of the Sun Belt Women's Soccer Championship (since 2016) and the Sun Belt Volleyball Championship (since 2020).

CHICAGO (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Connecticut Sun overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter, beating the Chicago ...

"And I think that comes in the offseason.” Connecticut's 18-0 scoring run to end the game is the longest scoring run any WNBA team has mounted to finish a playoff game. I won’t cheat the game.” I hope that post group gets credit for what they do, night in and night for us.” “And I think that’s the biggest thing, I don’t ever want to cheat the game. It wasn't for lack of commitment.” But that slowed in the third quarter, as the Sky defense tightened. “Not many people will pick us against Vegas either, and that's OK,” Miller said. Jones scored inside to put the Sun ahead with two minutes left, hitting an ensuing free throw for a three-point lead. Connecticut will face the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces for the WNBA title. “(Maybe) we were scared to lose, rather than trying to win. There will be a new coach, once again, that will be a first-time champion."

Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller had something to say after his team eliminated the defending champion Chicago Sky from playoff contention with a 72-63 win in Game 5 of their semifinal series on Thursday. "I do want to get on the record for this.

The Sun have yet to hang their franchise's first banner, although they will have an opportunity to do so this season. And we've shown that we can do that in a series, regardless... But I hope someone writes the combination of JJ (Jonquel Jones), AT (Alyssa Thomas) and Bri Jones have knocked her out three out of the last four years. To Miller's point: Jonquel Jones, Alyssa Thomas and Brionna Jones spearheaded an interior attack that pounded the Sky offensively, and frustrated the them defensively, as the series wore on. We have a standard that we uphold. We've (the Sun) knocked Candace Parker out of the playoffs three out of the last four years," Miller said.

Can the upset-minded Sun topple red-hot Chelsea Gray and MVP A'ja Wilson? We answer the five biggest questions for a series that could go the distance.

And Sun guard [DiJonai Carrington](https://www.espn.com/wnba/player/_/id/4066548/dijonai-carrington) can be a strong factor on perimeter defense. [Phoenix Mercury](https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/phx/phoenix-mercury) and [Seattle Storm](https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/sea/seattle-storm) defenses, but this could be a harder matchup. The Sun have shown they are capable of imposing their "messy" style of play on opponents -- and their relentlessness led to a historic late-game surge in Game 5 -- suggesting this series will be closer than many might assume. This will be the Sun's fourth appearance in the WNBA Finals (2004, 2005, 2019) and the Aces' second (2020; the Stars went to the Finals in 2008). [A'ja Wilson](https://www.espn.com/wnba/player/_/id/3149391/a'ja-wilson), will take on last season's winner, Connecticut's [Jonquel Jones](https://www.espn.com/wnba/player/_/id/2999101/jonquel-jones). In 2019, for example, a few key second-half stretches were the difference against the Wilson was already a very good defender her first four seasons in the league, but she has taken on an even bigger role on that end of the court this season. From a personnel and playing style standpoint, the Sun will be more physical with Gray than the Mercury or Storm were able to be. 3 seed [Connecticut Sun](https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/conn/connecticut-sun) rattled off a "what just happened?" [Las Vegas Aces](https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/lv/las-vegas-aces) and No. That means one of these franchises will win the WNBA title for the first time. 2 [Chicago Sky](https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/chi/chicago-sky) tied for the best regular-season record at 26-10 and appeared headed toward a matchup in the championship series.

New observations released in celebration of the Inouye Solar Telescope Inauguration Ceremony. On August 31, 2022, a delegation of U.S. National Science ...

The Inouye Solar Telescope is located on land of spiritual and cultural significance to Native Hawaiian people. It is noted that the Inouye Solar Telescope is located on land of spiritual and cultural significance to the Native Hawaiian people. The Inouye Solar Telescope has embarked on a mission to progress solar science, research, and education and foster relationships with local communities throughout Hawaiʻi. It is a federally funded research and development center focused on solar research, under management by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA). Members of the Inouye Solar Telescope Native Hawaiian Working Group were recognized for their invaluable role in educating NSF and NSO staff about cultural issues of importance to them and in providing cultural input throughout the telescope’s construction. Inouye Solar Telescope is delivering on its promise to reveal the Sun in ways never seen before as it nears the completion of the first year of its Operations Commissioning Phase (OCP).

Scientists say the new observatory — with its large 4-meter (13-ft) primary mirror — will enable a new era of solar science, and provide a leap forward in ...

“Its insights will transform how our nation, and the planet, predict and prepare for events like solar storms.” Scientists say the telescope’s advanced optics and primary mirror will give scientists the best view of the Sun from Earth throughout the next solar cycle. Scientists say the new observatory — with its large 4-meter (13-ft) primary mirror — will enable a new era of solar science, and provide a leap forward in understanding the Sun and its impacts on our planet. A new era of Solar Physics is beginning!” The images were taken on June 3 of this year and released publicly this week. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the summit of Haleakala, Maui, in Hawai‘i.

It's official. The next-generation Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii is off and running. The telescope got an inauguration celebration at the end of August, ...

One of the images, which looks like a close-up of a shag carpet or an animal's swirly fur, shows the sun's atmosphere above the surface, known as the chromosphere. NSO calls Inouye the world's most powerful solar telescope, and it's able to observe the sun at an extreme level of detail. The telescope got an inauguration celebration at the end of August, and the National Solar Observatory research institute celebrated the occasion by releasing

The Inouye Solar Telescope, the most powerful ground-based solar telescope, has taken a pair of detailed photos of the Sun.

These images are some of the first to be taken with the Inouye Solar Telescope and were captured on June 3, 2022 and only released to the public this week. The goal of the telescope is to reveal the Sun in ways it has not been seen before, and the team behind it says it is delivering on that promise. The Inouye Solar Telescope, called the most powerful ground-based solar telescope, is nearing the completion of its first year of its Operations Commissioning Phase (OCP).

In many ways, the 2022 WNBA Finals, which tip off Sunday, are the culmination of a playoffs that predictably followed the regular season data.

(For her part, Williams told us postgame on Tuesday she credits the surge of success to her new pregame outfit.) The teams they dispatched on the way to the Finals, the Dallas Wings and the Sky, were better rebounding teams than Las Vegas, — but it didn’t matter, particularly in Game 4 and 5 of the Sky series, in which Connecticut outrebounded Parker and company, 82-51. The more the Aces miss, the better Connecticut’s chances become (and not just because they’re leaving points on the table). Chicago averaged a league-leading 42.1 points in the paint in the regular season, but against Connecticut, managed just 31.2. This was true even back in the regular season, when Gray was just a regular old four-time All-Star point guard, [2](#fn-2) Gray is also doing this while serving as the ball-dominant distributor for the Aces at the point, making virtually no mistakes in that role either. [averaging 24.0 points per game](https://stathead.com/basketball/player-season-finder.cgi?request=1&match=player_season&order_by_asc=0&order_by=pts_per_g&comp_type=post&comp_id=WNBA&display_type=totals&ccomp%5B1%5D=gt&cval%5B1%5D=5&cstat%5B1%5D=games&season_start=1&season_end=-1&locationMatch=is&as_selections_comp=gt) with [numerous cold-blooded shots](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bhlsSxypgE) that crushed the Storm’s hopes late in Game 4 of their semifinal series. In the NFL? In the NBA? The last time it happened in the NHL? These two have been trading favorite status back and forth in [our computerized predictions](https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-wnba-predictions/) over the past month, too. In many ways, the 2022 WNBA Finals, which tip off Sunday, are the culmination of a playoffs that predictably followed the regular season data.

The Sun overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter, beating the Sky 72-63 on Thursday night in the decisive fifth game.

Connecticut’s 18-0 scoring run to end the game is the longest scoring run any WNBA team has mounted to finish a playoff game. “And I think that comes in the offseason.” It wasn’t for lack of commitment.” “(Maybe) we were scared to lose, rather than trying to win. I won’t cheat the game.” I hope that post group gets credit for what they do, night in and night for us.” “Not many people will pick us against Vegas either, and that’s OK,” Miller said. But Chicago’s shooting went cold and the Sky missed their last eight shots. But that slowed in the third quarter, as the Sky defense tightened. Connecticut will face the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces for the WNBA title. Jones scored inside to put the Sun ahead with two minutes left, hitting an ensuing free throw for a three-point lead. The Sun scored the final 18 points to overcome a 63-54 deficit with 4:46 remaining.

The WNBA will crown a first-time champion when Las Vegas and Connecticut meet in the Finals starting Sunday.

We put a lot of pressure on the starters and when you have a good bench, it helps alleviate some of that pressure.” "It’s hard, both of those teams are top-heavy and obviously they have a solid bench and we have a solid bench and hopefully I can be back healthy. Having a couple more days to recover could help her be able to contribute more in the finals. Dearica Hamby was moved back to her sixth-woman role late in the season, but missed nearly a month with a knee injury before coming back for the final two games of the semifinals. Las Vegas won two of the three meetings with Connecticut, although Jonquel Jones and coach Curt Miller each missed a game with COVID-19. It's the Sun's fourth trip to the Finals, also advancing that far in 2004 and '05.

Kids enjoy the final days of summer, Chicago police honor fallen officers, the Sky reach the end of the line and more in our best unseen pics of the week.

George McCaskey didn’t always believe the Bears needed a home of their own. Downstate has become much more reliable for Republicans. Kids enjoy the final days of summer, Chicago police honor fallen officers, the Sky reach the end of the line and more in our best unseen pics of the week.