Brittney Sykes exits game with non-contact leg injury against Fever
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Toronto Tempo guard Brittney Sykes left the game against the Indiana Fever on June 16 after suffering a leg injury in the third quarter. With 6:46 remaining and the Fever leading 62-59, Sykes fell to the floor following a drive to the basket, appearing to be in pain. Team personnel assisted her off the court. Sykes had 11 points before exiting and is having a career-best season, averaging 20.7 points per game. The Tempo faced additional injuries, with Kiki Rice and Nyara Sabally ruled out prior to the game, and Julie Allemand exiting with a headache during the first half. Updates on Sykes's condition are pending.
- •Sykes suffered a leg injury during the game against Indiana Fever.
- •She had 11 points when she exited the game.
- •The Injury occurred with 6:46 left in the third quarter.
- •Tempo is dealing with multiple injuries, including Rice and Sabally.
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Brittney Sykes Injury Update: Tempo Avoid Doomsday Scenario
- 4:25 AMESPN WNBA — Sykes (foot) helped off as Tempo fall to Fever
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Brittney Sykes injury update: Tempo guard leaves with non-contact injury
"Toronto Tempo guard Brittney Sykes was injured in Tuesday’s 113-91 loss to the Indiana Fever, but it appears as though she and the team may have avoided a worst-case scenario. Sykes fell awkwardly while trying to drive to the basket midway through the third quarter, with her left foot bending in a way that immediately raised concerns about a potentially serious injury.
"The Tempo's Brittney Sykes left the court in the third quarter with a non-contact foot injury. Toronto coach Sandy Brondello said Sykes will be evaluated and the hope was the injury isn't too serious.
"Toronto Tempo guard Brittney Sykes left Tuesday's game against the Indiana Fever after suffering an injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 7:39 PMBrittney Sykes Injury Update: Tempo Avoid Doomsday Scenario
Toronto Tempo guard Brittney Sykes was injured in Tuesday’s 113-91 loss to the Indiana Fever, but it appears as though she and the team may have avoided a worst-case scenario. Sykes fell awkwardly while trying to drive to the basket midway through the third quarter, with her left foot bending in a way that immediately raised concerns about a potentially serious injury.
- ESPN WNBAJun 17, 2026, 4:25 AMSykes (foot) helped off as Tempo fall to Fever
The Tempo's Brittney Sykes left the court in the third quarter with a non-contact foot injury. Toronto coach Sandy Brondello said Sykes will be evaluated and the hope was the injury isn't too serious.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 1:00 AMBrittney Sykes injury update: Tempo guard leaves with non-contact injury
Toronto Tempo guard Brittney Sykes left Tuesday's game against the Indiana Fever after suffering an injury.
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