Hamby accuses Aces of bullying
LOS ANGELES — The WNBA players’ union said Saturday it will review Dearica Hamby’s complaints about Las Vegas management after the Aces traded the two-time All-Star to L.A. In an Instagram post, the 29-yearold Hamby said the Aces attacked her character and work ethic.
“Being traded is a part of the business,” Hamby posted. “Being lied to, bullied, manipulated, and discriminated against is not.”
Hamby agreed to a two-year contract extension with Las Vegas in June. She said in her Instagram post that Aces management said she knew she was pregnant at the time of the deal.
“This is false,” Hamby wrote. “I was told that I was a ‘question mark' and that it was said that I said I would ‘get pregnant again’ and there was a concern for my level of commitment to the team.”
“I remained transparent with everyone within the organization, and yet, my honesty was met with coldness, disrespect, and disregard from members of management,” Hamby wrote.
The Sparks also received the Aces’ first-round pick in 2024 in exchange for the exclusive negotiating rights to Amanda Zahui B., plus the Sparks’ 2024 second-round pick.
Dream acquire Gray from Wings
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream acquired Olympic gold-medalist Allisha Gray in a trade that sent a pair of first-round picks to Dallas. The deal gives the Wings the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft, along with the Dream’s first-round pick in 2025.
Lavelle’s 2 goals lift U.S. women
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Rose Lavelle scored a pair of goals and the United States women beat New Zealand 5-0 in an exhibition on Saturday.
Ashley Hatch, Mallory Swanson and Taylor Kornieck also scored for the U.S., which capped its January training camp.
Levine joins AC Milan’s board
MILAN — New York Yankees president Randy Levine joined AC Milan’s board of directors, nearly five months after the Yankees purchased a minority stake in Milan and RedBird Capital Partners acquired a controlling interest in the seven-time European champion for $1.3 billion.
Lacazette’s hat trick leads Lyon
PARIS — Alexandre Lacazette’s hat trick ensured Lyon avoided a French Cup upset by beating fifth-tier Chambery 3-0 to reach the round of 16.
Moukoko staying
DORTMUND, Germany — Young Germany star Youssoufa Moukoko is staying with Borussia Dortmund.
Moukoko, 18, extended his contract with the Bundesliga club through June 2026. Moukoko’s contract was to expire at the end of the season and there was speculation he might leave but Dortmund asked the forward for a decision before Sunday’s league game at Augsburg.
Exercise rider, 19, killed in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. — An exercise rider at a Florida horse track died in a training accident. Tampa Bay Downs said 19-year-old Daniel Quintero was fatally injured while working with horses but declined to give further details.
Coquard wins stage; Vine leads
ADELAIDE, Australia — Bryan Coquard won the fourth stage of the Tour Down Under for his first World Tour win while Jay Vine kept the overall lead with one stage remaining.