Big WNBA news:
The league released its 2020 season schedule today.
Opening weekend will honor Black Lives Matter.
Twelve must-see games.
How to watch every single national TV game.
WNBA team news:
The Sky return most of their core this season.
Chicago is chemistry-laden, and bent on redemption.
The Sparks put culture on display in their first practice.
The new-look Liberty are exceeding their own expectations with a quickly-developing chemistry.
WNBA player news:
Elena Delle Donne's medical opt-out request has been denied, and she is in disbelief.
Amanda Zahui B. found her voice in a WNBA locker room and used it in Sweden.
Kelsey Mitchell is preparing for the ultimate one-on-one.
Sabrina Ionescu is feeling comfortable inside the bubble.
Rookie Satou Sabally is already working alongside WNBA veterans for racial and social justice.
Jocelyn Willoughby and Kylee Shook talk about their rookie seasons.
Erica McCall is excited to get a second chance with the Dream.
WNBA roundtable.
College team news:
Gonzaga owes their amped-up recruiting to a blooming culture.
How Florida is training during the pandemic.
Utah has added Texas transfer Isabel Palmer.
College player news:
Johnasia Cash talks about why she hasn't returned to campus.
Oregon State junior post Patricia Morris has entered the transfer portal.
College coach news:
Kara Lawson talked experience in her introduction as Duke's new head coach today.
Lawson's five biggest priorities at Duke.
She is excited to coach at Duke.
The Blue Devils get a contemporary leader in Lawson.
Press conferences snippets.
Sarah Miles is a new assistant coach at Central Michigan.
Monday, July 13, 2020
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Some things are heavy
WNBA team news:
Seattle and its vets are both cautious and starving to play.
Chicago is settling into bubble life.
Sky season preview.
The Sparks are pacing themselves, viewing the current season as a marathon.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird returns to the court with renewed focus for the Storm.
Nneka Ogwumike proves most valuable off court in challenging times.
Skylar Diggins-Smith says she is conflicted about being in the bubble, but is happy to be playing.
The new jersey feels right for Rachel Banham.
Briann January and Natisha Hiedeman tested positive for COVID-19 and didn't travel with the Sun to Florida.
Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor Jessica Breland has been medically excused from the 2020 season.
She is more susceptible to coronavirus.
Players will make sure their voices are heard during a shortened season.
College coach news:
North Carolina coach Courtney Banghart on returning to campus and coaching during the pandemic.
With her unique background, Kara Lawson will bring Duke back to new heights.
Carlene Mitchell has joined Texas Tech as an assistant coach.
Seattle and its vets are both cautious and starving to play.
Chicago is settling into bubble life.
Sky season preview.
The Sparks are pacing themselves, viewing the current season as a marathon.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird returns to the court with renewed focus for the Storm.
Nneka Ogwumike proves most valuable off court in challenging times.
Skylar Diggins-Smith says she is conflicted about being in the bubble, but is happy to be playing.
The new jersey feels right for Rachel Banham.
Briann January and Natisha Hiedeman tested positive for COVID-19 and didn't travel with the Sun to Florida.
Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor Jessica Breland has been medically excused from the 2020 season.
She is more susceptible to coronavirus.
Players will make sure their voices are heard during a shortened season.
College coach news:
North Carolina coach Courtney Banghart on returning to campus and coaching during the pandemic.
With her unique background, Kara Lawson will bring Duke back to new heights.
Carlene Mitchell has joined Texas Tech as an assistant coach.
Saturday, July 11, 2020
WNBA practices, day 2; Duke hires Kara Lawson
WNBA team news:
The short-handed Aces have begun preparation for the season.
The Sky are learning to adapt on the fly.
Storm season preview.
The Lynx are back to work in Florida.
After their bubble was burst last season, the Sun join the bubble in Florida.
The Dream have settled into IMG Academy, and new leaders are stepping forward.
The Fever have joined the rest of the WNBA in Florida.
Dream players took a stand against Kelly Loeffler's criticism.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi is made for quarantine after her years in Russia.
Taurasi feels great but says the WNBA season start is fragile.
Sue Bird said not playing due to COVID-19 wasn't an option.
Why Essence Carson chose to play this year instead of sitting out.
Renee Montgomery's letter to Loeffler warns her not to be on the wrong side of history.
College coach news:
Duke has hired Kara Lawson as their new head coach.
It's a dream come true for the former Lady Vol standout.
Lawson represents a new generation of coaches.
Joanne P. McCallie reflects on her career at Duke and looks ahead.
The short-handed Aces have begun preparation for the season.
The Sky are learning to adapt on the fly.
Storm season preview.
The Lynx are back to work in Florida.
After their bubble was burst last season, the Sun join the bubble in Florida.
The Dream have settled into IMG Academy, and new leaders are stepping forward.
The Fever have joined the rest of the WNBA in Florida.
Dream players took a stand against Kelly Loeffler's criticism.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi is made for quarantine after her years in Russia.
Taurasi feels great but says the WNBA season start is fragile.
Sue Bird said not playing due to COVID-19 wasn't an option.
Why Essence Carson chose to play this year instead of sitting out.
Renee Montgomery's letter to Loeffler warns her not to be on the wrong side of history.
College coach news:
Duke has hired Kara Lawson as their new head coach.
It's a dream come true for the former Lady Vol standout.
Lawson represents a new generation of coaches.
Joanne P. McCallie reflects on her career at Duke and looks ahead.
Friday, July 10, 2020
Big things poppin' (again)
WNBA news:
The WNBA finally tweeted that the season will begin July 25. But there's nothing on their website about it, and no schedule yet.
WNBA team news:
With key players in limbo, the Mystics forge ahead.
The Lynx had their first full practice in months today.
Kelly Loeffler chose pandering over principle, and players won't forget.
WNBA player news:
Shenise Johnson is trying to prove to herself that her left knee is sound again.
Liberty rookie Megan Walker tested positive for COVID-19.
Maya Moore is a hero on and in the court.
Erica McCall awaits her next WNBA opportunity.
WNBA coach news:
The Liberty's Walt Hopkins, 34, is the league's youngest coach.
College team news:
Oregon is laying the groundwork for players cashing in on new rules.
Zoom calls are helping Arizona as they await a return to campus.
How Iowa is recruiting during the pandemic.
West Virginia has paused workouts after six players tested positive for coronavirus.
Syracuse has appointed an associate AD for diversity, culture and climate.
College player news:
Former Central Michigan guard Kate McArthur has transferred to Wayne State.
College coach news:
Kara Lawson is reported to be the next basketball coach at Duke.
A source says Lawson and the school are in talks.
Another publication says Duke is close to hiring her.
Natalie Sweeney is a new assistant coach at Presbyterian.
The WNBA finally tweeted that the season will begin July 25. But there's nothing on their website about it, and no schedule yet.
WNBA team news:
With key players in limbo, the Mystics forge ahead.
The Lynx had their first full practice in months today.
Kelly Loeffler chose pandering over principle, and players won't forget.
WNBA player news:
Shenise Johnson is trying to prove to herself that her left knee is sound again.
Liberty rookie Megan Walker tested positive for COVID-19.
Maya Moore is a hero on and in the court.
Erica McCall awaits her next WNBA opportunity.
WNBA coach news:
The Liberty's Walt Hopkins, 34, is the league's youngest coach.
College team news:
Oregon is laying the groundwork for players cashing in on new rules.
Zoom calls are helping Arizona as they await a return to campus.
How Iowa is recruiting during the pandemic.
West Virginia has paused workouts after six players tested positive for coronavirus.
Syracuse has appointed an associate AD for diversity, culture and climate.
College player news:
Former Central Michigan guard Kate McArthur has transferred to Wayne State.
College coach news:
Kara Lawson is reported to be the next basketball coach at Duke.
A source says Lawson and the school are in talks.
Another publication says Duke is close to hiring her.
Natalie Sweeney is a new assistant coach at Presbyterian.
Thursday, July 9, 2020
The night before training camp
WNBA training camp kicks off tomorrow.
WNBA team news:
The Lynx will hold their first team practice tomorrow.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart is prepared for a return to form in an unusual season.
Brionna Jones has a huge opportunity to make a big difference this year.
Layshia Clarendon says Kelly Loeffler is the anti-movement.
Players are wearing orange to prevent gun violence.
WNBA coach news:
Mystics coach Mike Thibault has a different approach to living conditions in the bubble.
Cheryl Reeve podcast.
WNBA owner news:
A WNBA owner clashes with players on protests.
College team news:
Newcomers are strengthening already-strong Mississippi State.
For Boston College, early progress is easy to see.
BYU has seen both challenges and positives in taking COVID-19 precautions.
College player news:
Former Marist star Rebekah Hand is helping during the pandemic.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley blasted former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley for supporting Loeffler.
The contract of New Orleans coach Keeshawn Davenport has been extended through 2024-2025.
Bonus:
Tori Miller has been promoted to GM of the NBA G League Skyhawks - the first woman to hold such a job in that league.
WNBA team news:
The Lynx will hold their first team practice tomorrow.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart is prepared for a return to form in an unusual season.
Brionna Jones has a huge opportunity to make a big difference this year.
Layshia Clarendon says Kelly Loeffler is the anti-movement.
Players are wearing orange to prevent gun violence.
WNBA coach news:
Mystics coach Mike Thibault has a different approach to living conditions in the bubble.
Cheryl Reeve podcast.
WNBA owner news:
A WNBA owner clashes with players on protests.
College team news:
Newcomers are strengthening already-strong Mississippi State.
For Boston College, early progress is easy to see.
BYU has seen both challenges and positives in taking COVID-19 precautions.
College player news:
Former Marist star Rebekah Hand is helping during the pandemic.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley blasted former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley for supporting Loeffler.
The contract of New Orleans coach Keeshawn Davenport has been extended through 2024-2025.
Bonus:
Tori Miller has been promoted to GM of the NBA G League Skyhawks - the first woman to hold such a job in that league.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Day 3 of the bubble
WNBA team news:
Life in the bubble is a mixed, and mostly fruitless bag.
The Storm give mixed reviews about conditions at IMG Academy.
The Lynx had a day of weirdness and not complaints.
WNBA player news:
Elena Delle Donne and Tina Charles have entered the WNBA medical evaluation protocol. The protocol is in place to allow players who are at high-risk for the coronavirus to opt-out for the year and still receive their full salary.
Neither traveled to Florida.
Angel McCoughtry speaks out about Kelly Loeffler and the season.
College program news:
Stanford is cutting 11 of its 36 sports programs.
The Ivy League is shutting down its fall sports.
College coach news:
Who will be the next coach at Duke? We may find out soon.
International news:
Will New Zealand be a leader in getting women's sports back on its feet?
Life in the bubble is a mixed, and mostly fruitless bag.
The Storm give mixed reviews about conditions at IMG Academy.
The Lynx had a day of weirdness and not complaints.
WNBA player news:
Elena Delle Donne and Tina Charles have entered the WNBA medical evaluation protocol. The protocol is in place to allow players who are at high-risk for the coronavirus to opt-out for the year and still receive their full salary.
Neither traveled to Florida.
Angel McCoughtry speaks out about Kelly Loeffler and the season.
College program news:
Stanford is cutting 11 of its 36 sports programs.
The Ivy League is shutting down its fall sports.
College coach news:
Who will be the next coach at Duke? We may find out soon.
International news:
Will New Zealand be a leader in getting women's sports back on its feet?
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Stuff keeps hitting the fan
WNBA team news:
The league is working with players on housing concerns at IMG Academy.
The Lynx aren't complaining about the bubble.
They're aiming to make the most of a strange season.
WNBA player news:
Liberty guard Asia Durr won't play this season, citing a long battle with coronavirus.
Elena Delle Donne disapproves of bubble conditions. But will she play this year or not?
Candace Parker says the league is a leader in social justice reform.
Isabelle Harrison won't stop talking about racial injustices.
WNBA team owner and coach news news:
Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler opposes the league's plan to support Black Lives Matter.
The WNBA pushed back and the players are revolting.
The league's older coaches are at a higher risk for contracting COVID-19.
How Marianne Stanley is building a team during the pandemic.
College conference news:
One-on-one with Big East commissioner Val Ackerman.
College team news:
UConn round up.
The Huskies have postponed nonconference games vs. Cal, Oklahoma and Texas.
College coach news:
Missouri coach Robin Pingeton wants to be part of the path to racial equality.
Doug Bruno podcast.
MVC coaches are discussing the resumption of practice.
Brad Langston and Taylor High are new assistant coaches at UC Riverside.
The league is working with players on housing concerns at IMG Academy.
The Lynx aren't complaining about the bubble.
They're aiming to make the most of a strange season.
WNBA player news:
Liberty guard Asia Durr won't play this season, citing a long battle with coronavirus.
Elena Delle Donne disapproves of bubble conditions. But will she play this year or not?
Candace Parker says the league is a leader in social justice reform.
Isabelle Harrison won't stop talking about racial injustices.
WNBA team owner and coach news news:
Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler opposes the league's plan to support Black Lives Matter.
The WNBA pushed back and the players are revolting.
The league's older coaches are at a higher risk for contracting COVID-19.
How Marianne Stanley is building a team during the pandemic.
College conference news:
One-on-one with Big East commissioner Val Ackerman.
College team news:
UConn round up.
The Huskies have postponed nonconference games vs. Cal, Oklahoma and Texas.
College coach news:
Missouri coach Robin Pingeton wants to be part of the path to racial equality.
Doug Bruno podcast.
MVC coaches are discussing the resumption of practice.
Brad Langston and Taylor High are new assistant coaches at UC Riverside.
Monday, July 6, 2020
WNBA coronavirus, travel and social justice news dominates the day
Lots of big news in the WNBA today......
COVID-19 news:
Seven players out of 137 have tested positive for COVID-19.
Teams traveled to Florida today except the Indiana Fever. They will delay arrival for a few days, as two players tested positive.
Photos and videos on player and team social media accounts have popped up this afternoon and evening, showing personnel has arrived at "the bubble" in Florida. They were tested for the virus and will quarantine for a few days and be tested again.
Social justice news:
The WNBA and WNBPA have agreed to feature the names of women who have died due to police or racial violence on warmups, as well as on the court.
The league is dedicating the season to social justice.
Players will form a social justice council.
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is proud of players.
WNBA team news:
Uncertain what awaits them, the Storm head to Florida for the season.
Preparation factors for the bubble are a mystery as the Lynx head to camp.
Indiana Fever preview.
Phoenix Mercury preview.
The WNBA CBA salary cap explained.
WNBA coach news:
Penny Taylor is stepping down as assistant coach for the Mercury, and Chasity Melvin will replace her.
Most of the WNBA's older coaches are OK with the coronavirus risk.
College team news:
The Patriot League has formed an Anti-Racism Commission.
UConn players are due back on campus in late July, but international players face travel restrictions.
College coach news:
Kevin Templeton is a new assistant coach at Eastern Illinois.
COVID-19 news:
Seven players out of 137 have tested positive for COVID-19.
Teams traveled to Florida today except the Indiana Fever. They will delay arrival for a few days, as two players tested positive.
Photos and videos on player and team social media accounts have popped up this afternoon and evening, showing personnel has arrived at "the bubble" in Florida. They were tested for the virus and will quarantine for a few days and be tested again.
Social justice news:
The WNBA and WNBPA have agreed to feature the names of women who have died due to police or racial violence on warmups, as well as on the court.
The league is dedicating the season to social justice.
Players will form a social justice council.
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is proud of players.
WNBA team news:
Uncertain what awaits them, the Storm head to Florida for the season.
Preparation factors for the bubble are a mystery as the Lynx head to camp.
Indiana Fever preview.
Phoenix Mercury preview.
The WNBA CBA salary cap explained.
WNBA coach news:
Penny Taylor is stepping down as assistant coach for the Mercury, and Chasity Melvin will replace her.
Most of the WNBA's older coaches are OK with the coronavirus risk.
College team news:
The Patriot League has formed an Anti-Racism Commission.
UConn players are due back on campus in late July, but international players face travel restrictions.
College coach news:
Kevin Templeton is a new assistant coach at Eastern Illinois.
Sunday, July 5, 2020
On your mark, set, go?
Players are readying to go to Bradenton, Florida tomorrow, and there's no schedule set yet.
WNBA player news:
The Sky look to Azura Stevens for a big season after an injury-plagued 2019.
Jacki Gemelos has overcome a long struggle with injuries to make it back into the WNBA.
WNBA coach news:
Bridget Pettis resigned as Sky assistant coach after questioning the safety and viability of the 22-game season in Florida. Check out what she said.
NCAA news:
Coronavirus testing is adding another expense to stretched athletic budgets.
College player news:
Indiana transfer Danielle Patterson is finding her footing as she goes.
College coach news:
Possible candidates for the Duke head coach job.
WNBA player news:
The Sky look to Azura Stevens for a big season after an injury-plagued 2019.
Jacki Gemelos has overcome a long struggle with injuries to make it back into the WNBA.
WNBA coach news:
Bridget Pettis resigned as Sky assistant coach after questioning the safety and viability of the 22-game season in Florida. Check out what she said.
NCAA news:
Coronavirus testing is adding another expense to stretched athletic budgets.
College player news:
Indiana transfer Danielle Patterson is finding her footing as she goes.
College coach news:
Possible candidates for the Duke head coach job.
Saturday, July 4, 2020
Dropping a few bombs
WNBA team news:
Team-by-team season preview.
The Mercury depart Monday for their season in Florida.
A youth movement is in full swing for Dallas.
The Aces have signed Avery Warley-Talbert.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage will miss the 2020 season.
WNBA stars are calling for Kelly Loeffer's ouster after her 'mob rule' comments.
Amid two pandemics, league players are fighting for social justice.
WNBA coach news:
Marianne Stanley and Tamika Catchings have big expectations of the Fever this year.
Sparks assistant coach Fred Williams won't join the team in Florida due to coronavirus concerns. He will work remotely.
Sky assistant coach Bridget Pettis has resigned.
College team news:
How Utah has fared in the Pac-12 since joining the league.
College player news:
Ten transfers to watch next season.
College coach news:
Duke has ruled out the return of coach Gail Goestenkors.
Team-by-team season preview.
The Mercury depart Monday for their season in Florida.
A youth movement is in full swing for Dallas.
The Aces have signed Avery Warley-Talbert.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage will miss the 2020 season.
WNBA stars are calling for Kelly Loeffer's ouster after her 'mob rule' comments.
Amid two pandemics, league players are fighting for social justice.
WNBA coach news:
Marianne Stanley and Tamika Catchings have big expectations of the Fever this year.
Sparks assistant coach Fred Williams won't join the team in Florida due to coronavirus concerns. He will work remotely.
Sky assistant coach Bridget Pettis has resigned.
College team news:
How Utah has fared in the Pac-12 since joining the league.
College player news:
Ten transfers to watch next season.
College coach news:
Duke has ruled out the return of coach Gail Goestenkors.
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