WNBA

The Connecticut Sun gave forward Asjha Jones a three-year contract extension on Wednesday.

The Washington Mystics dealt forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin to the Detroit Shock Tuesday in exchange for forwards Tasha Humphrey and Shay Murphy.

Asjha Jones of the Connecticut Sun and Tina Thompson of the Houston Comets were selected as the WNBA's top players for the period ending July 27.

Sue Bird poured in 24 points on 8-of-15 shooting to lead the Seattle Storm to a 77-71 win over the Sacramento Monarchs in the last game for both clubs before the monthlong Olympic break.

Tamika Catchings scored 25 points to lead the Indiana Fever past the Phoenix Mercury, 88-84, in the final game before the Olympic break for both clubs.

Asjha Jones had a game-high 27 points to help the Connecticut Sun to an 82-60 win over the Washington Mystics at Verizon Center in the last game for both clubs before the monthlong Olympic break..

Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker each scored 23 points and recorded a double-double, as the Los Angeles Sparks needed overtime to notch a 92-84 win over the Minnesota Lynx in the last game for both clubs before the monthlong Olympic break.

Becky Hammon led the way with 23 points on 9-of-18 shooting, including five three-pointers, as the San Antonio Silver Stars topped the short-handed Detroit Shock, 76-64.

Shameka Christon scored a game-high 24 points and Janel McCarville added 22 points and 10 rebounds as the New York Liberty defeated the Atlanta Dream, 86-76, in the last game for both clubs before the monthlong Olympic break.

Rebekkah Brunson notched a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, and the Sacramento Monarchs opened up a big first-half lead en route to a 70-62 win over the Indiana Fever.