United StatesSandy Brondello, head coach of the Toronto Tempo, provided mixed injury updates for players Kiki Rice and Brittney Sykes following the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend. Rice, who suffered an ankle sprain in early June, showed progress during her first full practice since the injury, with Brondello expressing optimism about her potential return. However, Sykes' recovery from a plantar fascia injury remains uncertain, with Brondello indicating she may not return for several weeks. The Tempo, currently sitting at 10-16 in their inaugural WNBA season, have been without both players since June, which has impacted their performance. Sykes averaged 20.1 points per game, while Rice contributed 12.7 points. The team faces two games in late July against the Minnesota Lynx.
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