Backdoor cuts that went undefended. Mainly, a game that could have turned long before Beard’s jump shot brought the final score to Sparks 78, Lynx 76. “It’s a whole lot that leads up to it ...

Bobcats also have less pronounced facial ruffs—fur that frames the face and looks like a beard. Another tell is color: Lynx ...

Since her return from such difficult injury trouble, Beard has become well-regarded around the league. As Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve noted, “You know Beard is one of those players you can be ...

assists – Beard 6; Toliver 4; Carson, Parker, Ogwumike, Lavender 1; steals – Parker 3; Ogwumike and Gray 1; blocks – Parker and Ogwumike 1 Lynx -31-64 FG; 3-9 3PT; 11-13 FT; 9 fouls ...