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Lynx Beat Nigeria, First Women-Financed Arena; KC Hopes Mahomes Franchise

4/30/2026

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The Minnesota Lynx beat Nigeria 88–79 at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center on April 27, 2026.
Coach Cheryl Reeve said the win gave the Lynx a game and noted Courtney Williams’ 17 points.
Reeve praised CPKC Stadium as the first arena financed solely for a professional women’s team.
Kansas City missed a WNBA expansion bid, prompting fans to hope Mahomes’ support could bring a franchise despite no further expansion planned before 2030.

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The Minnesota Lynx beat Nigeria 88–79 at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center on April 27, 2026.
Coach Cheryl Reeve said the win gave the Lynx a game and noted Courtney Williams’ 17 points.
Reeve praised CPKC Stadium as the first arena financed solely for a professional women’s team.
Kansas City missed a WNBA expansion bid, prompting fans to hope Mahomes’ support could bring a franchise despite no further expansion planned before 2030.