MVP race

The WNBA's MVP watch has Candace Parker taking a tumble in the rankings, and Tina Charles and Tamika Catchings on top:

1. Tina Charles
2. Tamika Catchings
3. Candace Parker
4. Maya Moore
5. Kristi Toliver
6. Seimone Augustus
7. Cappie Pondexter
8. Sophia Young
9. Angel McCoughtry
10. Sylvia Fowles

Yet, the league also says Parker is back in the groove.

*shrug*

Only two Eastern Conference teams have clinched playoff spots.

Tonight the Sky are at the Sparks, and an LA victory means the Dream would clinch a spot.

I will be covering the game, and you can follow me at twitter.com/hoopism for updates.

Other WNBA:

The draft lottery will be broadcast on ESPN Sept. 26.

The WNBA begins breast health awareness week on Sunday.

For Katie Douglas and Krystal Thomas, the battle against breast cancer is personal.

I wonder why the Lynx are just now being honored at the White House for last year's championship, almost a year later.