Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said "I'm grateful for our sports partners in Detroit," Benson said Tuesday night at the home of the Detroit Lions. "They really led the way for sports teams across the country to play a critical role in providing the resources we needed to run the election successfully this year. “I'm grateful for our sports partners in Detroit," Benson said Tuesday night at the home of the Lions. “They really led the way for sports teams across the country to play a critical role in providing the resources we needed to run the election successfully this year. Meanwhile, many Major League Baseball and NHL teams also put their stadiums and arenas in play on Election Day.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 18: Forward Tianna Hawkins #21 of the Washington Mystics claps after she was fouled during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Staples Center on June 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by KatharineLooking for their fifth straight win, the Washington Mystics will face the Seattle Storm on Friday. The Mystics, who are currently 13-6 under the leadership of star forward Elena Delle Donne are looking to end their four-game losing streak to the Storm. The Storm is looking for its fourth straight home victory and to bounce back after a recent loss to the Las Vegas Aces. The first time these two teams met it was a close matchup, with the Mystics losing only by three points.

(Photo by KatharineTwo games happened Wednesday, with the Mystics and Sun getting wins before WNBA All-Star break. Tina Charles led New York with 13 points and 11 rebounds while Bria Hartley added 12 points and 3 rebounds. Washington Mystics 79, Minnesota Lynx 71Kristi Toliver scored a season-high 32 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota Lynx 79-71. Delle Donne, wearing a protective mask after fracturing her nose, finished with 11 points as Washington won for the third straight time. Lexie Brown scored 19 points and Sylvia Fowles had 18 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota, which has lost three in a row.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 18: Guard Sydney Wiese #24 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks for an opening under the hoop while forward Tianna Hawkins #21 of the Washington Mystics blocks during a game at Staples Center on June 18, 2019 in LosAn afternoon matchup between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Dallas Wings brought an unexpected win for the Wings, 74-62. Kayla Thornton led the way for the Wings with 17 points and Kaela Davis added 13 points. Thornton scored eight straight points for Dallas in a two-minute span. Arike Ogunbowale and Glory Johnson both scored 14 points as well for the Wings. For the Sparks, Nneka Ogwumike had 15 points and 10 rebounds and Riquna Williams added 14 points.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 18: Forward Tianna Hawkins #21 of the Washington Mystics claps after she was fouled during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Staples Center on June 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by KatharineThe Washington Mystics vs. Las Vegas Aces game was postponed after halftime due to an earthquake. The earthquake was centered about 11 miles from Ridgecrest, California, and was 7.1 magnitude but its presence was felt in the Mandalay Bay Arena where the Las Vegas Aces games are held. The WNBA is working with both the Mystics and the Aces to reschedule the game. pic.twitter.com/swTF7tT1kA Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) July 6, 2019Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.