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Sykes, Rice, Fagbenle still out as Tempo host Mystics in Toronto

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TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo will still be short-handed when they host the Washington Mystic tonight.

Tempo head coach confirmed that Brittney Sykes, Kiki Rice and Temi Fagbenle would all miss the game.

Sykes has been out since June 16 with left plantar fascia and will miss her ninth consecutive game.

She was averaging 20.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game before her injury.

Rice is recovering from an ankle sprain and Fagbenle is still in the WNBA’s concussion protocol.

Toronto (10-13) is coming off of a 93-91 win over the New York Liberty on Sunday in Montreal.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 14, 2026.

The Canadian Press