The WNBA season:
Retrospective on the entertaining year.
What a record-breaking season means for the offseason.
One final look back at the Storm's season.
USA Basketball news:
Five days until the FIBA World Cup
The National Team fended off France, 77-60, in their exhibition win today.
The World Cup roster is nearly finalized.
Dawn Staley and A'ja Wilson are together again with USA Basketball.
International news:
All you need to know about the World Cup.
There is an app.
Canada won their final tuneup prior to the World Cup.
Syracuse sophomore Digna Strautmane has earned a spot on Latvia's World Cup team.
College team news:
UConn faces a critical recruiting season.
College player news:
The NCAA has granted Vanderbilt transfer Kayla Overbeck immediate eligibility to play for USC.
The NCAA has also granted immediate eligibility for Green Bay transfer Alex Luehring to play at Wisconsin.
Monday, September 17, 2018
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Nothin' but a celebration
Seattle Storm Championship parade and rally:
Relive the best moments from today.
More video and even more video.
The mood was electric.
Photos.
They kicked it off in the morning with a flag-raising atop the Space Needle.
Sue Bird said she will play next year.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird's legend continues with title No. 3.
WNBA coach news:
Dan Hughes got his elusive Championship.
USA National Team news:
The USA beat Senegal, 109-58, in today's exhibition game.
Relive the best moments from today.
More video and even more video.
The mood was electric.
Photos.
They kicked it off in the morning with a flag-raising atop the Space Needle.
Sue Bird said she will play next year.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird's legend continues with title No. 3.
WNBA coach news:
Dan Hughes got his elusive Championship.
USA National Team news:
The USA beat Senegal, 109-58, in today's exhibition game.
Saturday, September 15, 2018
The odds and ends of the news spectrum
WNBA team news:
How Seattle rebuilt and won the title again eight years later.
The Storm's Championship win was a team effort, and here's what each player brought to the table.
Despite their Finals loss, the Mystics foresee a bright future.
Washington players reflect on their exceptional season.
WNBA player news:
Players are speaking out loudly.
The Sky is the limit for Breanna Stewart, on and off the court.
Sue Bird and Stewart had a magical season with the Storm, as UConn fans watched.
Marketing the league:
Interesting piece on marketing the WNBA.
WNBA pay:
Can the league accommodate paying players more?
(W)NBA Live:
The women of NBA Live give depth to the game's most interesting mode.
USA National Team news:
The USA routed Canada, 84-68, in an exhibition today.
The Canadians made it a physical game.
College team news:
Memphis looks to turn things around this year.
How Seattle rebuilt and won the title again eight years later.
The Storm's Championship win was a team effort, and here's what each player brought to the table.
Despite their Finals loss, the Mystics foresee a bright future.
Washington players reflect on their exceptional season.
WNBA player news:
Players are speaking out loudly.
The Sky is the limit for Breanna Stewart, on and off the court.
Sue Bird and Stewart had a magical season with the Storm, as UConn fans watched.
Marketing the league:
Interesting piece on marketing the WNBA.
WNBA pay:
Can the league accommodate paying players more?
(W)NBA Live:
The women of NBA Live give depth to the game's most interesting mode.
USA National Team news:
The USA routed Canada, 84-68, in an exhibition today.
The Canadians made it a physical game.
College team news:
Memphis looks to turn things around this year.
Friday, September 14, 2018
Championship parade set for Sunday
Details on the Seattle Storm's WNBA Championship celebration, set for Sunday.
The WNBA season:
The 2018 season was one for the record books.
WNBA team news:
Seattle returned to glory with a collective effort.
The Mystics are in a position to remain competitive next year and beyond.
Should the Sparks run it back or shake things up?
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird has defied age like no other in basketball history.
Bird has added another title in a perfect Storm.
Bird called out the NBA Live creators for their animation of her boobs.
Breanna Stewart's year has been much more than basketball.
Stewart shares what's next for her.
USA Basketball and international news:
The U.S. National Team is in France to play an exhibition tournament.
Canada is banking on an expedition mission.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley and Jolette Law's plan to take South Carolina to the next level.
Kamie Ethridge brings a wealth of experience in her first year at Washington State.
The WNBA season:
The 2018 season was one for the record books.
WNBA team news:
Seattle returned to glory with a collective effort.
The Mystics are in a position to remain competitive next year and beyond.
Should the Sparks run it back or shake things up?
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird has defied age like no other in basketball history.
Bird has added another title in a perfect Storm.
Bird called out the NBA Live creators for their animation of her boobs.
Breanna Stewart's year has been much more than basketball.
Stewart shares what's next for her.
USA Basketball and international news:
The U.S. National Team is in France to play an exhibition tournament.
Canada is banking on an expedition mission.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley and Jolette Law's plan to take South Carolina to the next level.
Kamie Ethridge brings a wealth of experience in her first year at Washington State.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
The day after
More on the Championship:
Finals viewership was up 33 percent from last year and was higher than any year since 2010.
Natasha Howard had a starring role for the Storm.
Seattle is home, ecstatic, and ready to continue.
Sue Bird wasn't sure she'd get back to a title game.
Bird's legend status continues.
And, to the chagrin of opponents, she's not thinking of retiring yet.
Bird isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
Even if the Storm were invited to the White House, Bird wouldn't go.
This adds to Breanna Stewart's trophy case, as she returns to her winning ways.
Stewart has reinforced her elite status.
Winning the title was her destiny.
UConn Geno Auriemma was on hand last night to watch Stewart win.
Alysha Clark has found her place with the Storm.
Everything that is known so far about the Storm's Championship parade.
The Mystics were swept by the Storm in their first Finals trip.
Washington is taking positives from the Finals.
Elena Delle Donne's wife helped her be herself.
WNBA player news:
Stefanie Dolson still brings energy to the court.
Chelsea Gray had her second annual shoe drive for homeless youth today.
Finals viewership was up 33 percent from last year and was higher than any year since 2010.
Natasha Howard had a starring role for the Storm.
Seattle is home, ecstatic, and ready to continue.
Sue Bird wasn't sure she'd get back to a title game.
Bird's legend status continues.
And, to the chagrin of opponents, she's not thinking of retiring yet.
Bird isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
Even if the Storm were invited to the White House, Bird wouldn't go.
This adds to Breanna Stewart's trophy case, as she returns to her winning ways.
Stewart has reinforced her elite status.
Winning the title was her destiny.
UConn Geno Auriemma was on hand last night to watch Stewart win.
Alysha Clark has found her place with the Storm.
Everything that is known so far about the Storm's Championship parade.
The Mystics were swept by the Storm in their first Finals trip.
Washington is taking positives from the Finals.
Elena Delle Donne's wife helped her be herself.
WNBA player news:
Stefanie Dolson still brings energy to the court.
Chelsea Gray had her second annual shoe drive for homeless youth today.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Seattle Storm are the 2018 WNBA Champions
The Seattle Storm cruised to a 98-82 win over the Washington Mystics to claim the 2018 WNBA Championship - the third for the franchise.
It was a long journey back for Sue Bird and the Storm.
Breanna Stewart was the MVP, but Sue Bird was the heart and soul of the Storm.
Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes motivates by love.
Seattle reacts jubilantly at the news.
The Mystics' season ended with a loss, but maybe this is the beginning.
Recognition:
The WNBA announced all-first and second teams.
WNBA coach news:
Sun coach Curt Miller prepares for a busy offseason.
USA Basketball news:
The National Team has wrapped up domestic training.
College player news:
The NCAA has granted a medical hardship waiver to Duke's Mikayla Boykin for last season, leaving her four years of eligibility left.
It was a long journey back for Sue Bird and the Storm.
Breanna Stewart was the MVP, but Sue Bird was the heart and soul of the Storm.
Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes motivates by love.
Seattle reacts jubilantly at the news.
The Mystics' season ended with a loss, but maybe this is the beginning.
Recognition:
The WNBA announced all-first and second teams.
WNBA coach news:
Sun coach Curt Miller prepares for a busy offseason.
USA Basketball news:
The National Team has wrapped up domestic training.
College player news:
The NCAA has granted a medical hardship waiver to Duke's Mikayla Boykin for last season, leaving her four years of eligibility left.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
The night before the next Finals game
Game 3 is tomorrow at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Finals storylines:
Three impressions as the Storm hit the road in the Finals.
Seattle looks to finish the series quickly this time.
Four keys to extend Washington's Finals run.
A story of friendship,competition and respect between Sue Bird and the Mystics.
How Bird uses tech to beat her competition.
Bird has seen the Storm's rebuild through to seek another title.
Seattle star Breanna Stewart wants to add a WNBA Championship to her trophy case.
Elena Delle Donne and her fast recovery.
Even-keeled LaToya Sanders keeps things calm for the Mystics.
Today's practice report.
Hurricane Florence could effect the WNBA Finals.
WNBA player news:
Jennifer Hamson has returned to volleyball, as a pro.
Bonus:
On WNBA mascots.
As Tina Thompson's HOF induction reminds us, Houston needs a WNBA team.
USA Basketball news:
The 16 finalists for the World Cup team were named.
International news:
Sami Whitcomb's endorsement lead to the Perth Lynx signing Brittany McPhee.
College player news:
Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu and Ruthy Hebard wet their feet with USA Basketball.
Point guard Alexis Morris has been dismissed from Baylor.
Get to know Notre Dame freshman Samantha Brunelle.
College coach news:
Memories of Sept. 11 are still fresh for Muffet McGraw, originally set to be on flight 175.
McGraw talks about Arike Ogunbowale's fame and the UConn rivalry.
Finals storylines:
Three impressions as the Storm hit the road in the Finals.
Seattle looks to finish the series quickly this time.
Four keys to extend Washington's Finals run.
A story of friendship,competition and respect between Sue Bird and the Mystics.
How Bird uses tech to beat her competition.
Bird has seen the Storm's rebuild through to seek another title.
Seattle star Breanna Stewart wants to add a WNBA Championship to her trophy case.
Elena Delle Donne and her fast recovery.
Even-keeled LaToya Sanders keeps things calm for the Mystics.
Today's practice report.
Hurricane Florence could effect the WNBA Finals.
WNBA player news:
Jennifer Hamson has returned to volleyball, as a pro.
Bonus:
On WNBA mascots.
As Tina Thompson's HOF induction reminds us, Houston needs a WNBA team.
USA Basketball news:
The 16 finalists for the World Cup team were named.
International news:
Sami Whitcomb's endorsement lead to the Perth Lynx signing Brittany McPhee.
College player news:
Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu and Ruthy Hebard wet their feet with USA Basketball.
Point guard Alexis Morris has been dismissed from Baylor.
Get to know Notre Dame freshman Samantha Brunelle.
College coach news:
Memories of Sept. 11 are still fresh for Muffet McGraw, originally set to be on flight 175.
McGraw talks about Arike Ogunbowale's fame and the UConn rivalry.
Monday, September 10, 2018
Two days until Game 3
WNBA playoff team news:
Kristi Toliver said the Mystics will be better in Game 3.
Down two games to one, Washington sees a path forward in the Finals.
What the Storm needs to do to close out the Mystics.
History says Seattle's WNBA coronation is only a matter of time.
WNBA playoff player news:
Elena Delle Donne has been slowed by her knee injury but is starting to adapt.
Natasha Cloud is focused on a Washington turnaround.
Jordin Canada is the next Sue Bird protege.
Other WNBA player news:
Nneka Ogwumike has won the the season WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.
Bonus:
The WNBPA will partner with Sportscastr basketball streaming ICO.
Becky Hammon is featured in an empowering Macy's commercial.
USA Basketball and International news:
Team USA rallied once again tonight to beat Japan, 102-87.
USA Basketball is waiting for the WNBA playoffs to end.
The Finals are leaving a question mark for the USA as the World Cup nears.
A knee injury has knocked Kayla Alexander out of competition for the Canadian National Team.
Leilani Mitchell has withdrawn from the Australian squad.
College team news:
Reinvented Weber State looks forward to the upcoming season.
Missouri may turn to the three-pointer more often.
College coach news:
Vanessa Abel is a new assistant coach at Western Michigan.
Kristi Toliver said the Mystics will be better in Game 3.
Down two games to one, Washington sees a path forward in the Finals.
What the Storm needs to do to close out the Mystics.
History says Seattle's WNBA coronation is only a matter of time.
WNBA playoff player news:
Elena Delle Donne has been slowed by her knee injury but is starting to adapt.
Natasha Cloud is focused on a Washington turnaround.
Jordin Canada is the next Sue Bird protege.
Other WNBA player news:
Nneka Ogwumike has won the the season WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.
Bonus:
The WNBPA will partner with Sportscastr basketball streaming ICO.
Becky Hammon is featured in an empowering Macy's commercial.
USA Basketball and International news:
Team USA rallied once again tonight to beat Japan, 102-87.
USA Basketball is waiting for the WNBA playoffs to end.
The Finals are leaving a question mark for the USA as the World Cup nears.
A knee injury has knocked Kayla Alexander out of competition for the Canadian National Team.
Leilani Mitchell has withdrawn from the Australian squad.
College team news:
Reinvented Weber State looks forward to the upcoming season.
Missouri may turn to the three-pointer more often.
College coach news:
Vanessa Abel is a new assistant coach at Western Michigan.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Seattle tops Washington for a 2-0 Finals series lead
The Storm edged the Mystics, 75-73, to grab a 2-0 series lead.
They "Stormed out to a lead."
Defense was the key for Seattle in Game 2.
Breanna Stewart played like the MVP that she is in the win.
Sue Bird used "the Sue Bird move" as part of her arsenal.
Are the Mystics half full of half empty after Game 2?
Playoff player news:
Alysha Clark has evolved into a star for the Storm.
Stewart and Elena Delle Donne will be featured on the next episode of "Detail" on ESPN+
Awards:
A'ja Wilson is the unanimous rookie of the year.
The all-rookie team also included Diamond DeShields, Ariel Atkins, Azura Stevens and Kelsey Mitchell.
Wilson's rookie year rates among the greatest in WNBA history.
They "Stormed out to a lead."
Defense was the key for Seattle in Game 2.
Breanna Stewart played like the MVP that she is in the win.
Sue Bird used "the Sue Bird move" as part of her arsenal.
Are the Mystics half full of half empty after Game 2?
Playoff player news:
Alysha Clark has evolved into a star for the Storm.
Stewart and Elena Delle Donne will be featured on the next episode of "Detail" on ESPN+
Awards:
A'ja Wilson is the unanimous rookie of the year.
The all-rookie team also included Diamond DeShields, Ariel Atkins, Azura Stevens and Kelsey Mitchell.
Wilson's rookie year rates among the greatest in WNBA history.
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