Kiki Rice, the first pick taken by the Tempo in franchise history, is excited to see who the team will take with this year's high draft selection and getting the chance to grow with them. Rice also reflects on a defining moment from the season, and much more.
Canadian Kia Nurse discusses what it meant to her to play for her hometown team in its inaugural season, how he experience in the TSN broadcast booth has helped her playing career, a moment she's most proud of from the season, how much confidence she has that the team can be a contender, and more.
Tempo guard Brittney Sykes discusses the challenges of her injury-plagued season that limited her to just 17 games, her goals of being healthy next year, a moment she felt defined the team's inaugural season, and much more.
Marina Mabrey explains why she learned a lot about accountability in her first year with the Tempo and why she plans to build off that going into next year.
With the Tempo failing to make the playoffs, it's the first time in her WNBA career that Sandy Brondello has failed to reach the postseason. But the head coach explains why it just motivates them that much more for next year.
With the regular season in the rearview mirror, which WNBA teams will separate themselves in the playoffs? We take a look in 'Reasons to Rise' presented by RBC.
Gabby Williams ices the game with late three for the Valkyries.
Kiki Rice had 28 points to lead all scorers, but it wasn't enough as the Tempo dropped the final game of their inaugural season 95-81 to the Sun on Thursday night. Ashlon Jackson led Connecticut with 18 points, Raegan Beers had 17 points and Aaliyah Edwards finished with 16 as the Sun said farewell to Mohegan Sun Arena.
TSN's Daniella Ponticelli and Tamika Nurse reflect on a memorable inaugural season for the Toronto Tempo, and what stood out about Kiki Rice's fantastic conclusion to her rookie season leading all scorers with 28 points.
The Toronto Tempo's inaugural season in the WNBA came to a close Thursday night with a loss to the Connecticut Sun, equaling the Sun for the best odds at the first overall draft pick. TSN's Basketball analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Kara Wagland to share his takeaways from the season, and what it could mean to Toronto to have an opportunity to add top talent from the draft.
The Tempo will play the final game of their inaugural WNBA season Thursday night when they take on the Sun on TSN. The matchup also marks the final game played in Connecticut before the team makes the move over to Houston next year. The WNBA on TSN panel previews Toronto's season finale.
Gabriela Jaquez and Sydney Taylor scored 18 points apiece, Kamilla Cardoso added 17, and the Sky beat the Tempo 97-85 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak. The Tempo (11-31) have lost seven in a row and 19 of their last 20.
Caitlin Clark had 27 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points to her WNBA single-season scoring record as the Fever beat the Lynx 96-77 on Tuesday night.
TSN Basketball analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Nikki Reyes to explain what's at stake for the Toronto Tempo in their regular season finale against the Connecticut Sun on Thursday.
Shakira Austin had 25 points and 13 rebounds to help the Mystics beat the Sun 79-69 on Tuesday night for their franchise-record 27th win of the season.
The Tempo have lost six straight but it may be a blessing in disguise, as they look to improve their odds in this year's draft lottery. The WNBA on TSN panel sets up their chances of getting the first overall pick with two games left.
Angel Reese scores, taunts Jonquel Jones with 'too small' gesture
Jordin Canada scored 19 points, Angel Reese added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 95-84 on Monday night.
Kahleah Copper scored 16 of her 31 points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead layup with 2.4 seconds left, and the Phoenix Mercury rallied to beat the Dallas Wings 87-86 on Monday night.
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