The Washington Mystics earned a 124-123 quadruple overtime victory over the Portland Fire on Sunday. This was only the second time in WNBA history in which four extra periods were needed, and every second of it was worth watching.

As the clock was winding down in the fourth overtime, Carla Leite came up short of hitting a buzzer-beater that would have given Portland the victory. Instead, the winning bucket came from Mystics guard Sonia Citron with 21 seconds remaining, when she completed a career-high 32 points. 

Most impressively, Citron still had the legs to do it after spending 53 minutes on the court. 

Here is how it all went down:

How did it happen?

Blame the excitement on Carla Leite. Despite the loss, she showed a lot of grit as she finished with a career-high 32 points and multiple impressive highlights —  including the buzzer-beater 3-pointer that started the overtime madness. 

First overtime

One was not enough for her, so Leite hit another game-tying shot from beyond the arc with 18 seconds remaining in the first overtime period. Citron tried to win it for Washington with under four seconds remaining but her 3-point jumper bounced off the rim. And just like that, we got more free basketball.

Second overtime

Perhaps it was the tired legs, but the second overtime period only saw a combined eight points from both teams. Sarah Ashlee Barker scored the Fire’s two field goals within 25 seconds with under two minutes remaining. Meanwhile, Citron scored both field goals for the Mystics, including the last one of the period with just under 15 seconds left on the clock.

Third overtime

There was more scoring in the third overtime as both teams registered 13 points each. This time, it was Bridget Carleton’s turnaround jumper over Citron that gave us five more minutes of action. She scored with just 3.1 seconds remaining, but that didn’t stop Citron from attempting an unsuccessful last-second 3-pointer in the hopes of ending things right then and there.

Fourth overtime

Neither team scored in the first two and a half minutes of the fourth extra period, but once the teams started exchanging buckets, it was inevitable this would once again come down to the final seconds. Although Citron put her team ahead 124-122 with 21.4 seconds remaining, Leite had a chance to tie it with two free throws with 13.1 seconds left. She only made one of those shots, before almost redeeming herself with a last-second floater.

Besides Citron, another impressive contributor for Washington was Michaela Onyenwere, who had 30 points while tying a career-high of six 3-pointers. Meanwhile, Kiki Iriafen got her seventh double-double of the season with 27 points and 11 rebounds. 

The Fire certainly put on a show despite the loss. Leite stole the spotlight, but Barker and Megan Gustafson also contributed to the valiant effort with a combined 45 points. 

Was this the longest game in WNBA history?

Yes and no. The real time elapsed from start to finish on Sunday was three hours and 36 minutes — the longest ever for a WNBA game. 

If we are only counting playing time, this was the second quadruple overtime game in league history. The first time was in 2001, which coincidentally also involved the Mystics. That was a surprisingly low-scoring affair with Washington winning 72-69 over the Seattle Storm. Four extra periods is extremely rare — the NBA has only experienced it four times since 2000.

What are the wildest stats?

An extra long game means there are going to be some extra fun stats, and this game certainly delivered on that front. Here are a few worth noting:

• The Fire and Mystics combined for a total of 247 points, which fell just four points short of the most combined points ever in a WNBA game. The highest scoring game was a 127-124 Mercury win over the Lynx in 2010, which featured two overtime periods. 
• Sunday was a competitive affair with 21 ties, which is second most in WNBA history. The most was 22 ties between the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever in 2009.
• Tough competition sometimes also leads to a high amount of fouls. On Sunday, Barker & Leite were the only Portland starters not to foul out. As a team, the Fire had 39 personal fouls, tied for second most by any team in a single WNBA game.
• The Fire attempted 101 field goals, the second-most ever in a WNBA game, becoming just the fourth team in WNBA history to attempt 100+ field goals in a game. The Mystics attempted 98.
• This was the first game in WNBA history with both teams scoring 60+ points in the paint.
• It was the firs time in the history of the Mystics that two players (Citron and Onyenwere) had 30+ points in the same game.

What’s next for each team?

Neither of these teams entered Sunday with a winning record, but the way they fought certainly proved they should not be overlooked.

The win helped Washington go back to .500 with a 9-9 overall record. The Mystics can rest until Thursday, July 2 when they host Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream (12-7 overall). This will hopefully give time for both Georgia Amoore and Citron to heal. Amoore left the game in the first half with right knee soreness and Citron was seen limping late in the game.

Portland now holds an 8-12 overall record but Sunday showed coach Alex Sarama a lot of promise. Up next, the Fire will take on the Storm (5-15 overall) in Seattle on July 4.

“Incredibly proud of the group to persevere and show such grit,” Sarama said postgame. “Very, very proud of them. Obviously tied for the longest game in W history. I think so many times tonight we could have just given up, but every single time, we fought back. Execution. I mean, so many great learning opportunities for us as a young group.”

In a rematch of their 2022 slugfest, Jose Valenzuela proved on Sunday that revenge is best served cold by scoring a resounding knockout of Edwin De Los Santos in their 135-pound rematch. 

The lightweight bout headlined an exciting Zuffa 08 card from inside the Chelsea Ballroom at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as Valenzuela (16-3, 10 KOs), a former 140-pound titleholder, landed a picture perfect right hook to finish De Los Santos in this battle of southpaws at 2:05 of Round 2.

Valenzuela, a 27-year-old native of Los Mochis, Mexico, showcased just how much his game has grown since his third-round knockout loss to De Los Santos four years ago during a wild fight in which both boxers touched the canvas. 

“I was a kid, I was a boy when we first fought. I grew up,” Valenzuela said. “I matured a lot and I evolved. You can better yourself and get better. You can lose and come back and become a better fighter and human being and that’s what I did. 

“It’s one of the best feelings in the world. I just knew what kind of fighter I was. I knew I’m better and more complete. In the first fight, I went in there at probably 30% of my abilities. I knew that at 100, I am hard to beat.”

De Los Santos, a 26-year-old slugger from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, broke open a slow start in Round 1 by landing a flush left cross. But once Valenzuela made an adjustment to become a counterpuncher and time his opponent on the way in, he hurt De Los Santos late in the round with a counter left hand and followed it up with a second left to wobble him. 

“In the first round, he timed me with a couple good jabs,” Valenzuela said. “But when we traded left hands at the end of the first round, I hurt him. And I saw that in the second round, he didn’t want to engage. He was hurt so I knew I had to get him and jump on him before he recovered.”

Valenzuela came out as the aggressor in Round 2 and landed a huge counter left hand to hurt De Los Santos. “El Rayo” stayed on the attack and landed a perfect right hook to drop him (including a follow-up left uppercut that landed clean while De Los Santos was down on one knee but went unadmonished by referee Thomas Taylor). 

De Los Santos was unable to make it to his feet and was counted out. 

After the fight, Valenzuela called out unbeaten junior welterweight titleholder and four-division champion Shakur Stevenson, who is one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the sport and handed De Los Santos a tentative decision defeat in 2023.

“I want Shakur Stevenson. He’s a hell of a fighter and I would love to compete with him,” Valenzuela said. “Styles make fights. I’m a real fighter and he’s a boxer. I believe his Kryptonite is a fighter like me. I come forward and I have a lot of heart. I can come forward from the first round to the last round.

“I would love a bigger fight [rather than a trilogy with De Los Santos]. After I took a loss with him, I went on my own journey and became a world champion. Maybe he has some work to do but I’m on to bigger and better things.”

Most Minnesota Vikings fans are at least semi-optimistic about the 2026 campaign, as the franchise onboarded Kyler Murray at quarterback in March, and Minnesota finished last season with a winning record despite terrible quarterback efficiency.

But that doesn’t mean that everything is hunky dory. Consider the following list of concerns with the regular season 11 weeks away. The items are counted down to the main concern.

Vikings’ Biggest Flaws Still Live on Offense

4. Is Blake Brandel Enough at Center?

The Vikings might have finally solidified their center position, and Brandel’s performance will determine if this solution extends beyond 2025.

Slated to start in Week 1, Brandel will assume one of Minnesota’s most critical roles. Strong play from him could mean the Vikings have found a long-term answer right under their noses all along. Conversely, if he struggles, they will be back to searching for stability at one of football’s most challenging positions.

Last season, Brandel began laying the groundwork, playing 383 snaps at center and improving steadily throughout the year. What initially appeared to be a stopgap measure gradually evolved into a genuine possibility. While his 61.4 Pro Football Focus grade isn’t spectacular, it demonstrates the dependability Minnesota requires at the position.

Dependability has always been Brandel’s hallmark. He steps up and capably handles starter duties when injuries necessitate his presence in the lineup. Last season, he played all 17 games, started nine, and participated in 64% of the Vikings’ offensive snaps without becoming a liability.

His versatility remains his greatest asset. Brandel’s ability to play guard, tackle, or center makes him one of the team’s most valuable offensive linemen. This season, however, the focus is squarely on center, where his play could finally relieve Minnesota’s long-standing concerns about the position.

The Vikings are putting a lot of faith in a guy who just started playing center at the age of 28.

3. The Depth at Guard and EDGE

These are the Vikings’ backup guards after Donovan Jackson and Will Fries:

• Henry Byrd
• Joe Huber
• Vershon Lee
• Delby Lemieux

Most NFL fans have never even remotely heard of those men. Is that a problem? Maybe. The Vikings have not been in a rush to sign or draft guards this offseason. They may secretly love Byrd, Huber, Lee, or Lemieux.

But what if they stink? What if that group is not game-ready? Minnesota’s offensive line was absolutely ravaged by injuries in 2025. If that happens again, a Sunday afternoon could feature Byrd or Huber as a starter at guard. Would you feel great about that?

For context, these guards are available on the open market, as a few examples:

• Mekhi Becton
• James Daniels
• Will Hernandez
• Greg Van Roten

Darren Wolfson said on SKOR North airwaves last year, “Walter Rouse, I’m told, his camp feels like there’s more of a pathway to playing time at some point at guard versus tackle. If you’re thinking Walter Rouse, draft pick last year, is more of a tackle, just saying, don’t sleep on the possibility of him playing guard, getting guard reps, working more so at the guard position, not the tackle position.”

Maybe the fix is that straightforward, converting Rouse to guard and calling it good. It would make sense, too, because Minnesota added two new tackles — the spot where Rouse plays — this offseason: rookie Caleb Tieran and veteran Ryan Van Demark.

Rouse at guard could solve the depth concern.

At outside linebacker, there is no clear-cut OLB3 behind Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner. It could be Bo Richter, Tyler Batty, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, or rookie Jake Golday. The Vikings aren’t accustomed to this problem, but they created it themselves when they traded Jonathan Greenard two months ago.

If Minnesota decides it needs another veteran OLB, plenty are available on the open market, including Jadeveon Clowney, who had a fantastic season down in Dallas last year.

2. Will the QB Plan Work?

Between Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer, the Vikings must have the quarterback situation licked, right? You would think.

However, Murray, McCarthy, and Wentz all have the same fear — injury history. Murray missed 12 games last year. McCarthy missed seven. And Wentz was shut down right before Halloween. The talent is there for Minnesota to solve the QB problem in 2025 and beyond, but what if injuries ruin everything?

In that case, the Vikings would be back to square one at quarterback, especially if they miss the postseason, which might propel them to explore the 2027 NFL Draft for another attempt at finding a quarterback of the future.

1. A Once-and-for-All Commitment to Running the Football

We publish this stat frequently — or some iteration of it every summer — because it just hasn’t been rectified.

Here’s the main problem:

O’Connell must commit to running the football. Until he does, his team’s offense will never reach its zenith. It’s as simple as that. Run the ball. It can’t get any more elementary.

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The 74-hour search for the family of Argentine soccer star Lucas Trejo ended this weekend after rescue crews recovered the bodies of his wife and two children from the rubble of the apartment building that collapsed in Wednesday’s twin earthquakes.

Trejo, 38, a center back for Venezuelan club Sport Maritimo de La Guaira, was in Caracas with his team when earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck the country’s northern coast.

Soccer player Lucas Trejo lost his wife and two children after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes. (Photo credit: FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images) ((Photo credit should read FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images))

After learning his family’s apartment building had collapsed in Playa Grande, La Guaira, he immediately traveled to the disaster zone to join the search.

“Our building in Playa Grande collapsed. I don’t know anything about my family,” Trejo wrote on Instagram during the early hours of the search. “Please pray for them and share this message in case someone saw them. I want to believe they weren’t there.”

33 RESCUED FROM VENEZUELAN RUBBLE: SURVIVAL WINDOW DESPERATELY FADING WITH NEARLY 50,000 MISSING

Trejo’s father and brother traveled from Argentina to assist firefighters, military personnel and volunteers searching through the debris.

Twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela’s northern coast, leaving widespread destruction as emergency crews continue recovery efforts. (Photo by Javier Campos/picture alliance via Getty Images) ((Photo by Javier Campos/picture alliance via Getty Images))

The search ended after rescuers recovered the bodies of Trejo’s wife, Yanina Maranella, and their children, Aaron and Ainhoa.

The tragedy prompted an outpouring of support from across the South American soccer community.

EX-MLB PLAYER SAYS WIFE DIED IN DEVASTATING VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKES

Fellow Argentine footballer Edson Tortolero, a close friend of Trejo’s, mourned the family’s deaths.

“Today my heart breaks into a thousand pieces,” Tortolero wrote. “There are no words that can ease so much pain. I ask God to give Lucas strength to endure this unimaginable loss.”

Club Sport Maritimo de La Guaira confirmed the deaths in a statement on Sunday.

A 74-hour search ended in heartbreak for defender Lucas Trejo after rescuers found his family. (Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE / AFP) (Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE/AFP via Getty Images) ((Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE / AFP) (Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE/AFP via Getty Images))

“We join the grief that overwhelms player Lucas Trejo for the passing of his wife, Yanina Maranella, and of his children, Aaron and Ainhoa Trejo,” the club said. “Peace to their souls and comfort for Lucas and all his loved ones.”

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Trejo’s family is among the victims of the earthquakes that devastated parts of Venezuela’s northern coast. Emergency crews remain in the region as recovery efforts continue.

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Match Details

Fixture: (26) Cameron Norrie vs (Q) Michael Zheng

Date: June 29, 2026

Tournament: Wimbledon

Round: First Round (Round of 128)

Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK

Category: Grand Slam

Surface: Grass

Prize Money: £64,200,000

Live Telecast: USA – ESPN | UK – BBC | Canada – TSN, RDS | India – Star Sports, Hotstar

Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng preview

26th seed Cameron Norrie will take on qualifier Michael Zheng in the first round of Wimbledon 2026.

Following a fourth-round loss to Jannik Sinner at the Madrid Open, Norrie didn’t win a match for the remainder of the clay swing. He lost his opening-round matches in Rome, Geneva, and at the French Open. A change of surface didn’t help his cause.

Norrie commenced his grass season at the Queen’s Club Championships. He lost in the first round of both singles and doubles. He took part in an exhibition event last week, where he lost to Sinner in straight sets once again.

Zheng’s grass swing was off to a rough start. He crashed out in the first round of the Ilkley and Nottingham Challengers. He kicked off his quest for a main draw spot at Wimbledon against Henri Squire. He snapped his losing skid to beat the German in straight sets.

Zheng beat Laslo Djere in straight sets as well to make the final qualifying round. Compatriot Colton Smith stood between him and a spot in the main draw. Zheng fought past him in four sets to qualify for Wimbledon on his very first attempt.

Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng head-to-head

This will be the first meeting between the duo, so the head-to-head stands at 0-0- for now.

Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng odds

(Odds via BetMGM)

Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng prediction

Norrie’s form has nosedived over the past two months. He’s currently on a five-match losing streak. He has a 14-14 record this season, and a 0-1 record on grass. He made the quarterfinals at Wimbledon a year ago, and reached the semifinals in 2022. He has a 15-8 record at the tournament.

Zheng has qualified for the third consecutive Major. A breakout star on the college circuit, he has tasted modest success as a pro this year. He has a 10-7 record across all levels this year, and a 1-4 record on the main tour. His only win came against Sebastian Korda in the first round of the Australian Open.

Norrie’s current form offers Zheng an opportunity to score another upset at a Major. Similarly, Zheng’s lack of experience on grass gives the Brit a chance to end his losing skid. The young American’s three qualifying wins at this year’s Wimbledon are his only career wins on grass across all levels.

Aside from back-to-back first-round exits in 2017 and 2018, Norrie has always cleared the first hurdle at Wimbledon. While it could be difficult, he will be favored to one-up Zheng.

Pick: Cameron Norrie to win in four sets.

Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng betting tips

Tip 1: The match will have at least 40 games.

Tip 2: Norrie to win at least one set with a score of 6-4.