Mystics crash the party, hold off the Storm before it honors Sue Bird

There was a line outside Climate Pledge Arena 2½ hours before tip-off, and it nearly stretched out to the street. The stage was set for a celebration: The Seattle Storm would retire Sue Bird’s No. 10 after the game.

But the Washington Mystics crashed the party, turning in their best first half of the season Sunday afternoon before holding on for a 71-65 win and a two-game sweep of their trip to Seattle. Read More