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Kiki Rice leaves game with ankle injury in Liberty loss

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:18 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Kiki Rice leaves game with ankle injury in Liberty loss
Summary

Kiki Rice, a rookie guard for the Toronto Tempo, exited Wednesday's game against the New York Liberty after appearing to injure her left ankle during a blocked layup attempt. Her fall in the fourth quarter left her in visible pain, and she subsequently went to the tunnel for treatment. Tempo coach Sandy Brondello provided no updates on Rice's condition postgame. The Tempo, currently with a 5-5 record, are scheduled to host the Chicago Sky on Sunday, leaving Rice's status in question ahead of the matchup.

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Status Watch
  • •Kiki Rice suffered a left ankle injury late in the game.
  • •The injury occurred during a blocked layup attempt.
  • •Tempo coach Sandy Brondello confirmed no updates on her condition.
  • •Toronto Tempo record stands at 5-5 after the loss.
  • •Tempo next face the Chicago Sky at home on Sunday.
Latest Updates
  • 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Kiki Rice injury update: Tempo rookie limps off court in Liberty loss
  • 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Kiki Rice injury update: Tempo rookie leaves late in Liberty loss
What they're saying
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Tempo rookie Kiki Rice exited Wednesday night's game against the Liberty with an apparent leg injury. Here's the latest on what we know.

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