Finals storylines:
The Sparks are on the verge of a repeat thanks to one key detail from Candace Parker.
From the WNBA:
Quotes from today's practice.
The Sparks are on the verge of an historic repeat, and they look to finish the job at home.
After an uncharacteristic night from the backcourt, the Lynx face a Finals deficit.
Candace Parker had a do-everything game last night.
Mini-movie of Game 3.
Game 3 photos.
One win from becoming a WNBA champion, Riquna Williams reflects on her journey.
Player news:
Candace Parker is lighter and unburdened this year.
College team news:
A United Nations Ambassador hopes South Carolina will get an invitation to the White House to celebrate their championship. The Ambassador says they will.
There has been no invitation thus far.
Dawn Staley thinks one is coming.
Purdue is young but experienced.
Kelsey Plum inspired Arizona players during her recent visit to Tucson.
College coach news:
Lester Harbin is a new assistant coach at Niagara.
USA Basketball news:
Dawn Staley is ready for US National Team camp, which began today.
USA Basketball hosted a Women in the Game seminar.
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017
Sparks down Lynx to take series lead
The Sparks beat the Lynx, 75-64, to take a 2-1 lead in the Finals series.
Candace Parker credited her team's defense for the win.
Awards:
WNBA all-first and all-second teams were named today.
Activism:
The sports world is finally catching up to the women who were there first.
Candace Parker credited her team's defense for the win.
Awards:
WNBA all-first and all-second teams were named today.
Activism:
The sports world is finally catching up to the women who were there first.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Prior to Game 3.......
Game 3 looms tomorrow:
Expect another fast and furious first quarter from both teams.
Both teams are continuing their history of close finishes in the Finals.
The year's series looks a lot like last year's.
The Minnesota-LA rivalry is the WNBA at its best.
It is 1-1 as the Finals move to LA.
Why this series is more intense than the NBA Finals series.
Practice report from today.
The Sparks say they'll likely stay in the locker room one again for the National Anthem tomorrow.
Essence Carson explain's LA's protest.
Pat Summitt's advice is resonating for Candace Parker in the Finals.
Parker's production could determine the outcome of the Finals.
Award:
Sue Bird is the winner of the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award for 2017.
More:
Around the Rim features Lin Dunn, Nneka Ogwumike and Allisha Gray.
Chelsea Gray had a shoe and clothing drive for foster children today.
Alana Beard has found a home on the waves.
Former WNBA player news:
Former guard Greeba Gamble has a new invention.
College team news:
UNCW welcomes a six-year-old honorary player with open arms.
Coastal Carolina will host the relocated Puerto Rico Tip-Off basketball tournament.
College player news:
Kelsey Mitchell is preparing for her senior year.
Brooke Burns hopes to make an early impact for Chattanooga.
College coach news:
Dan Nielson has been promoted to associate head coach at BYU.
Q&A with new Johns Hopkins coach Katherine Bixby.
In the wake of the recruiting scandal, Louisville's Jeff Walz is going to continue what he's been doing, he says.
Sharon Versyp has won the Title IX award at Purdue.
High school news:
These identical twins are striving for more greatness in Colorado.
Expect another fast and furious first quarter from both teams.
Both teams are continuing their history of close finishes in the Finals.
The year's series looks a lot like last year's.
The Minnesota-LA rivalry is the WNBA at its best.
It is 1-1 as the Finals move to LA.
Why this series is more intense than the NBA Finals series.
Practice report from today.
The Sparks say they'll likely stay in the locker room one again for the National Anthem tomorrow.
Essence Carson explain's LA's protest.
Pat Summitt's advice is resonating for Candace Parker in the Finals.
Parker's production could determine the outcome of the Finals.
Award:
Sue Bird is the winner of the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award for 2017.
More:
Around the Rim features Lin Dunn, Nneka Ogwumike and Allisha Gray.
Chelsea Gray had a shoe and clothing drive for foster children today.
Alana Beard has found a home on the waves.
Former WNBA player news:
Former guard Greeba Gamble has a new invention.
College team news:
UNCW welcomes a six-year-old honorary player with open arms.
Coastal Carolina will host the relocated Puerto Rico Tip-Off basketball tournament.
College player news:
Kelsey Mitchell is preparing for her senior year.
Brooke Burns hopes to make an early impact for Chattanooga.
College coach news:
Dan Nielson has been promoted to associate head coach at BYU.
Q&A with new Johns Hopkins coach Katherine Bixby.
In the wake of the recruiting scandal, Louisville's Jeff Walz is going to continue what he's been doing, he says.
Sharon Versyp has won the Title IX award at Purdue.
High school news:
These identical twins are striving for more greatness in Colorado.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Sparks guard Chelsea Gray to host shoe drive
WHAT: Over 60 homeless youth from the west side of LA will be getting the opportunity to select new and gently used shoes thanks to Chelsea Gray. Chelsea has partnered with HavASole for the second year to provide p;hoes for those in need. This year, Adidas has joined the cause and donated over 40 pairs of sneakers. The Los Angeles Sparks held a shoe donation drive for Sparks fans to donate shoes during their recent WNBA semifinal Playoff home game against the Phoenix Mercury on September 12th. Gray will be on hand at the Safe Place for Youth in Venice, Calif. from 3:30-5 p.m. to distribute shoes to the recipients.
WHERE: Safe Place for Young
2469 S Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
WHO: Chelsea Gray, Los Angeles Sparks point guard
Christine Simmons, Los Angeles Sparks President & COO
Maddison Ornstil, Adidas Basketball
VISUALS: More than 60 children will be able to select a pair of shoes in their size and style of choice available.
EDITOR’S NOTE: There will be street parking as well as parking in the lot between McDonald’s and Safe Place for Youth.
The Los Angeles Sparks, presented by EquiTrust Life Insurance, finished the regular season (26-8) and will play against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at 6 p.m. Friday and at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Staples Center. Tickets are available from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays at 844-GO-SPARKS. For more information on the Sparks, visit LASPARKS.com.
WHERE: Safe Place for Young
2469 S Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
WHO: Chelsea Gray, Los Angeles Sparks point guard
Christine Simmons, Los Angeles Sparks President & COO
Maddison Ornstil, Adidas Basketball
VISUALS: More than 60 children will be able to select a pair of shoes in their size and style of choice available.
EDITOR’S NOTE: There will be street parking as well as parking in the lot between McDonald’s and Safe Place for Youth.
The Los Angeles Sparks, presented by EquiTrust Life Insurance, finished the regular season (26-8) and will play against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at 6 p.m. Friday and at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Staples Center. Tickets are available from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays at 844-GO-SPARKS. For more information on the Sparks, visit LASPARKS.com.
The day after; college season storylines taking shape
More on Game 2:
Photo gallery.
Mini-movie of the game.
It was a tale of two halves and a total team effort for Minnesota.
WNBA player news:
Plenette Pierson has been a perfect addition for the Lynx.
Moriah Jefferson underwent successful knee surgery today.
Former WNBA player news:
Chantelle Anderson overcame challenges to become a confidence coach.
Kara Lawson is the Washington Wizards' new primary color analyst.
WNBPA news:
The player's union has selected charities to receive grants from the league's fines.
Final Four news:
Columbus, Ohio is already preparing for next year's Final Four.
College team news:
Notre Dame makes volunteering competitive.
The Big East's Transition Game Effected DePaul.
How Gonzaga's backcourt will look this season.
College player news:
Duke senior Erin Mathias will debut her fashion collection Friday.
Lucia Alonso is cooking up some leadership for Arizona.
Her teammate Taryn Griffey has retired to to career injuries.
Bonus:
The sacrifices you make the play the game you love.
Photo gallery.
Mini-movie of the game.
It was a tale of two halves and a total team effort for Minnesota.
WNBA player news:
Plenette Pierson has been a perfect addition for the Lynx.
Moriah Jefferson underwent successful knee surgery today.
Former WNBA player news:
Chantelle Anderson overcame challenges to become a confidence coach.
Kara Lawson is the Washington Wizards' new primary color analyst.
WNBPA news:
The player's union has selected charities to receive grants from the league's fines.
Final Four news:
Columbus, Ohio is already preparing for next year's Final Four.
College team news:
Notre Dame makes volunteering competitive.
The Big East's Transition Game Effected DePaul.
How Gonzaga's backcourt will look this season.
College player news:
Duke senior Erin Mathias will debut her fashion collection Friday.
Lucia Alonso is cooking up some leadership for Arizona.
Her teammate Taryn Griffey has retired to to career injuries.
Bonus:
The sacrifices you make the play the game you love.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Lynx even the Finals series with the Sparks
The Lynx held off the Sparks, 70-68, to even the Finals series at 1-1.
The game was a deja vu of Sunday's game, with Minnesota jumping out to an early lead and Los Angeles playing catch up.
What a series.
Before the game:
The Sparks again stayed in the locker room for the National Anthem.
More:
Odyssey Sims is thriving in LA.
Awards:
The All-Rookie team features Allisha Gray, Brittney Sykes, Kelsey Plum, Kaela Davis and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough.
College news:
A deeper roster is feeling good for Wright State.
How Megan Walker earned the right to become UConn's next superstar.
Belmont: on the shoulders of heroes.
The game was a deja vu of Sunday's game, with Minnesota jumping out to an early lead and Los Angeles playing catch up.
What a series.
Before the game:
The Sparks again stayed in the locker room for the National Anthem.
More:
Odyssey Sims is thriving in LA.
Awards:
The All-Rookie team features Allisha Gray, Brittney Sykes, Kelsey Plum, Kaela Davis and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough.
College news:
A deeper roster is feeling good for Wright State.
How Megan Walker earned the right to become UConn's next superstar.
Belmont: on the shoulders of heroes.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Getting ready for Game 2
About Sunday:
Yesterday's game saw a 20 percent higher viewership than last year's Game 1.
About Tuesday:
Today's practice report.
Minnesota's comeback gives them something to build on for Game 2.
If it seems like Candace Parker and Sylvia Fowles have been opponents forever, it's because they have.
(Remember this classic?)
Jia Perkins has emerged as a critical figure for the Lynx in the Finals.
The more Cheryl Reeve studied her team's loss, the angrier she became.
She called it a "loserville" effort.
College news:
Student-athletes enjoyed the second annual Big East women's basketball transition game this past weekend.
Tennessee will host four top recruits this weekend.
One of the Tennessee recruits visited South Carolina over the weekend and loved it.
Yesterday's game saw a 20 percent higher viewership than last year's Game 1.
About Tuesday:
Today's practice report.
Minnesota's comeback gives them something to build on for Game 2.
If it seems like Candace Parker and Sylvia Fowles have been opponents forever, it's because they have.
(Remember this classic?)
Jia Perkins has emerged as a critical figure for the Lynx in the Finals.
The more Cheryl Reeve studied her team's loss, the angrier she became.
She called it a "loserville" effort.
College news:
Student-athletes enjoyed the second annual Big East women's basketball transition game this past weekend.
Tennessee will host four top recruits this weekend.
One of the Tennessee recruits visited South Carolina over the weekend and loved it.
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Sparks take Game One, 85-84
Everyone recovered by now?
That was a heck of a showdown between the Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx in Game One of the WNBA Finals today, which the Sparks won, 85-84. Game stories are a mix of perspectives, of course:
Chelsea Gray's jumper, with two seconds left on the clock, helped the Sparks avoid a collapse. The Lynx had crawled back from a 28-2 deficit in the first quarter to make it a close one.
Video of Gray's shot.
Gray scored a career-high 27 points to lead the charge for LA.
Minnesota rallied after an awful start, but lost.
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve says their comeback "means nothing." The players say their start was unacceptable.
The Lynx have dropped game one in four of their six Finals appearances.
Three of the six Finals games between the Sparks and Lynx have been decided by a basket or less.
Box score.
Before the game:
The Sparks agreed on "unity and solidarity" and stayed in the locker room for the National Anthem today.
FIBA news:
Next year's FIBA Championship will be in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
That was a heck of a showdown between the Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx in Game One of the WNBA Finals today, which the Sparks won, 85-84. Game stories are a mix of perspectives, of course:
Chelsea Gray's jumper, with two seconds left on the clock, helped the Sparks avoid a collapse. The Lynx had crawled back from a 28-2 deficit in the first quarter to make it a close one.
Video of Gray's shot.
Gray scored a career-high 27 points to lead the charge for LA.
Minnesota rallied after an awful start, but lost.
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve says their comeback "means nothing." The players say their start was unacceptable.
The Lynx have dropped game one in four of their six Finals appearances.
Three of the six Finals games between the Sparks and Lynx have been decided by a basket or less.
Box score.
Before the game:
The Sparks agreed on "unity and solidarity" and stayed in the locker room for the National Anthem today.
FIBA news:
Next year's FIBA Championship will be in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Here we go
Ahead of Finals game one:
The Lynx-Sparks match up is the Finals series everyone's waiting for.
Both teams are set.
Members of each team knew this would be how it would end.
This is the way it should be, with the league's top two teams going at it again.
Memories of Nneka Ogwumike's Championship-winning shot from last year linger.
A good start is essential for Minnesota.
The Sparks are chasing that championship feeling.
The Lynx's legacy is secure heading into the series, but motivation remains.
The Sparks are determined to repeat as Champions.
Lynx practice report.
Sylvia Fowles' focus is unwavering ahead of game one.
Bonus:
Today's WNBA players can find inspiration in the 1973 "battle of the sexes."
WNBA salaries are in focus as the Finals tip.
College tournament news:
The location for the annual Paradise Jam in the Virgin Islands was damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and will be changed.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley wants to go to the White House, but where is the invitation?.
The Lynx-Sparks match up is the Finals series everyone's waiting for.
Both teams are set.
Members of each team knew this would be how it would end.
This is the way it should be, with the league's top two teams going at it again.
Memories of Nneka Ogwumike's Championship-winning shot from last year linger.
A good start is essential for Minnesota.
The Sparks are chasing that championship feeling.
The Lynx's legacy is secure heading into the series, but motivation remains.
The Sparks are determined to repeat as Champions.
Lynx practice report.
Sylvia Fowles' focus is unwavering ahead of game one.
Bonus:
Today's WNBA players can find inspiration in the 1973 "battle of the sexes."
WNBA salaries are in focus as the Finals tip.
College tournament news:
The location for the annual Paradise Jam in the Virgin Islands was damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and will be changed.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley wants to go to the White House, but where is the invitation?.
Friday, September 22, 2017
The news flow ramps up
WNBA Finals news:
Refs for the Finals are: Sue Blauch, Eric Brewton, Cheryl Flores, Maj Forsberg, Roy Gulbeyan, Byron Jarrett, Billy Smith, Kurt Walker and Jeff Wooten.
The series is another chapter in the riveting Sparks-Lynx rivalry.
The Sparks are preparing for a war of wills.
The MVP showdown highlights the Finals rematch.
How the Lynx captivated a city and built from the ground up.
Why is Minnesota so good? They have a blast together.
The Finals are all about star power.
The Sparks and the Lynx are superteams.
With its quirks and acoustics, Williams Arena could give Lynx a distinct advantage over the Sparks.
Q&A with Candace Parker.
Nneka Ogwumike is stepping between the lines for the Finals.
Maya Moore hopes history doesn't repeat itself for her team.
Odyssey Sims is ready to embrace her first taste of the Finals.
The Lynx owner will stick with the team over going being with the Timberwolves in China.
Player news:
Sylvia Fowles donated some of her MVP bonus money to buy bikes for girls.
Former WNBA player news:
Chamique Holdsclaw is still advocating for mental health.
College team news:
Breaking down UConn's 2017-2018 schedule.
Cancer survivor Julie Taggart has become a Marquette superfan.
College player news:
Top prospect Charli Collier has decommitted from UConn and will go to Texas.
A'ja Wilson will be featured in a special halftime dance performance at tomorrow's South Carolina football game.
College coach news:
UConn coach Geno Auriemma has offered to forego his salary next year, as Connecticut's education budget battle continues.
Refs for the Finals are: Sue Blauch, Eric Brewton, Cheryl Flores, Maj Forsberg, Roy Gulbeyan, Byron Jarrett, Billy Smith, Kurt Walker and Jeff Wooten.
The series is another chapter in the riveting Sparks-Lynx rivalry.
The Sparks are preparing for a war of wills.
The MVP showdown highlights the Finals rematch.
How the Lynx captivated a city and built from the ground up.
Why is Minnesota so good? They have a blast together.
The Finals are all about star power.
The Sparks and the Lynx are superteams.
With its quirks and acoustics, Williams Arena could give Lynx a distinct advantage over the Sparks.
Q&A with Candace Parker.
Nneka Ogwumike is stepping between the lines for the Finals.
Maya Moore hopes history doesn't repeat itself for her team.
Odyssey Sims is ready to embrace her first taste of the Finals.
The Lynx owner will stick with the team over going being with the Timberwolves in China.
Player news:
Sylvia Fowles donated some of her MVP bonus money to buy bikes for girls.
Former WNBA player news:
Chamique Holdsclaw is still advocating for mental health.
College team news:
Breaking down UConn's 2017-2018 schedule.
Cancer survivor Julie Taggart has become a Marquette superfan.
College player news:
Top prospect Charli Collier has decommitted from UConn and will go to Texas.
A'ja Wilson will be featured in a special halftime dance performance at tomorrow's South Carolina football game.
College coach news:
UConn coach Geno Auriemma has offered to forego his salary next year, as Connecticut's education budget battle continues.
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Warming up to Finals and college season
Playoffs news:
ESPN's BPI gives a slight edge to the Lynx in the Finals.
Inside the W: bring on the collision.
Around the Rim talks Finals with Katie Smith, Seimone Augustus and Maya Moore.
Nneka Ogwumike talks Finals.
Storylines to know going into the match up.
Merchandise and jersey sales:
The Lynx had top merchandise sales for all teams, and Elena Delle Donne had the most popular jersey.
College team news:
Northwestern will move to Evanston Township High School this winter while their gym is being renovated.
College player news:
Kelsey Plum works out at Arizona, leaves men’s basketball team in awe.
Catching up with Minnesota's Carlie Wagner.
Former college player news:
Former Lehigh player Cathy Engelbert is one of Fortune's most powerful women.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley is ready to put aside the celebrations and get back to work.
Tina Thompson has been promoted to associate head coach at Texas.
The athletic director who ousted Connie Yori has been fired.
High school news:
Morning or night, New York's top prep prospect is up for a challenge.
ESPN's BPI gives a slight edge to the Lynx in the Finals.
Inside the W: bring on the collision.
Around the Rim talks Finals with Katie Smith, Seimone Augustus and Maya Moore.
Nneka Ogwumike talks Finals.
Storylines to know going into the match up.
Merchandise and jersey sales:
The Lynx had top merchandise sales for all teams, and Elena Delle Donne had the most popular jersey.
College team news:
Northwestern will move to Evanston Township High School this winter while their gym is being renovated.
College player news:
Kelsey Plum works out at Arizona, leaves men’s basketball team in awe.
Catching up with Minnesota's Carlie Wagner.
Former college player news:
Former Lehigh player Cathy Engelbert is one of Fortune's most powerful women.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley is ready to put aside the celebrations and get back to work.
Tina Thompson has been promoted to associate head coach at Texas.
The athletic director who ousted Connie Yori has been fired.
High school news:
Morning or night, New York's top prep prospect is up for a challenge.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Plenty going on while we wait for the Finals
Playoff news:
Maya Moore vs. Alana Beard epitomizes the epic clash of powers in the Finals.
If the Lynx are to beat the Sparks, Maya Moore has to score against the WNBA’s best defender.
Veteran Rebekkah Brunson has reinvented her game.
Brunson is the ultimate pro the Lynx can count on.
After a decade in the WNBA, MVP Sylvia Fowles is ready for the spotlight.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi says this could be her last offseason playing in Russia.
Jonquel Jones had an incredible second year in the WNBA.
Gender wage gap:
There's a growing gender wage gap in pro sports.
NCAA news:
Bids for the 2021-2024 Final Four will be accepted beginning Friday.
College team news:
Arizona's recruiting class is No. 2 in the country.
The return of the Lady Vols logo is emotional.
International news:
German Olaf Langer has been appointed coach of the Russian National Team.
Maya Moore vs. Alana Beard epitomizes the epic clash of powers in the Finals.
If the Lynx are to beat the Sparks, Maya Moore has to score against the WNBA’s best defender.
Veteran Rebekkah Brunson has reinvented her game.
Brunson is the ultimate pro the Lynx can count on.
After a decade in the WNBA, MVP Sylvia Fowles is ready for the spotlight.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi says this could be her last offseason playing in Russia.
Jonquel Jones had an incredible second year in the WNBA.
Gender wage gap:
There's a growing gender wage gap in pro sports.
NCAA news:
Bids for the 2021-2024 Final Four will be accepted beginning Friday.
College team news:
Arizona's recruiting class is No. 2 in the country.
The return of the Lady Vols logo is emotional.
International news:
German Olaf Langer has been appointed coach of the Russian National Team.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
No news stone left unturned
Finals news:
Lindsay Whalen sees two great teams and a lot of great players in the Finals.
Relive the first Finals rematch.
Award:
Allisha Gray was named rookie of the year.
Gray reflects on a trophy-filled 2017.
WNBA team news:
The Mercury will go into 2018 with more pieces.
WNBA player news:
Odyssey Sims has stepped up her game in her first season with the Sparks.
Lindsay Whalen's pre-workout power meal.
Photos from the WNBA's inspiring women luncheon.
Chiney Ogwumike interviews the great Tamika Catchings.
Chiney also interviews Cappie Pondexter and Skylar Diggins.
Brittney Sykes and Alexis Peterson will play for the same team overseas this winter.
Ramu Tokashiki welcomes every chance to learn the game.
WNBA coach news:
The Sun have extended coach Curt Miller's contract through the 2021 season.
WNBA owner news:
Storm co-owner Ginny Gilder will join the "Pedal for Pat" cycling fundraiser.
WNBA Live18:
The WNBA has made its video game debut.
Women's National Team news:
Dawn Staley and the Women's National Team is set to begin training camp.
College team news:
The city of Norman is exploring building a new arena that could house Oklahoma basketball.
The Huskers will have their preseason opening event outside.
A former USC player is suing New Mexico State for allegedly rescinding a job offer after learning she is a former lesbian who now identifies as straight.
College player news:
JMU has dismissed senior forward Amber Porter for violating team rules.
College coach news:
Facing a massive budget cut, UConn fires back at the Legislature with Geno Auriemma.
Lindsay Whalen sees two great teams and a lot of great players in the Finals.
Relive the first Finals rematch.
Award:
Allisha Gray was named rookie of the year.
Gray reflects on a trophy-filled 2017.
WNBA team news:
The Mercury will go into 2018 with more pieces.
WNBA player news:
Odyssey Sims has stepped up her game in her first season with the Sparks.
Lindsay Whalen's pre-workout power meal.
Photos from the WNBA's inspiring women luncheon.
Chiney Ogwumike interviews the great Tamika Catchings.
Chiney also interviews Cappie Pondexter and Skylar Diggins.
Brittney Sykes and Alexis Peterson will play for the same team overseas this winter.
Ramu Tokashiki welcomes every chance to learn the game.
WNBA coach news:
The Sun have extended coach Curt Miller's contract through the 2021 season.
WNBA owner news:
Storm co-owner Ginny Gilder will join the "Pedal for Pat" cycling fundraiser.
WNBA Live18:
The WNBA has made its video game debut.
Women's National Team news:
Dawn Staley and the Women's National Team is set to begin training camp.
College team news:
The city of Norman is exploring building a new arena that could house Oklahoma basketball.
The Huskers will have their preseason opening event outside.
A former USC player is suing New Mexico State for allegedly rescinding a job offer after learning she is a former lesbian who now identifies as straight.
College player news:
JMU has dismissed senior forward Amber Porter for violating team rules.
College coach news:
Facing a massive budget cut, UConn fires back at the Legislature with Geno Auriemma.
Monday, September 18, 2017
Just the beginning of the Finals stories
The 2017 WNBA Finals is sure to be one of the best ever.
Lynx-Sparks WNBA Finals provides another chapter in the riveting rivalry.
The Lynx aim for a Barn burner.
Minnesota is seeking redemption for last year's Finals.
Finals preview from the league.
Eight of 13 WNBA player surveyed picked Minnesota to win the title.
Championship lists.
Team news:
The Mystics saw growth in their playoff defeat.
Player news:
Essence Carson shares some of her life lessons through trial and tribulation.
Lynx-Sparks WNBA Finals provides another chapter in the riveting rivalry.
The Lynx aim for a Barn burner.
Minnesota is seeking redemption for last year's Finals.
Finals preview from the league.
Eight of 13 WNBA player surveyed picked Minnesota to win the title.
Championship lists.
Team news:
The Mystics saw growth in their playoff defeat.
Player news:
Essence Carson shares some of her life lessons through trial and tribulation.
Sunday, September 17, 2017
The Finals are set: Lynx and Sparks to face off again
Today's results:
Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles pushed the Lynx past the Mystics, 81-70, to sweep the semifinal series between the two teams.
The Sparks' defense was too much for the Mercury, as they won 89-87 to sweep the semifinal series.
This sets up a Finals rematch many have been anticipating all season long. Both teams are looking more dominant than ever. The Sparks have now won ten in a row. It should be a close, exciting series.
Game one will be next Sunday in Minneapolis, followed by game two on Tuesday. The series moves to Los Angeles Friday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 1. If
WNBA team news:
The Mystics just saw what a super-team looks like in the Lynx.
Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles pushed the Lynx past the Mystics, 81-70, to sweep the semifinal series between the two teams.
The Sparks' defense was too much for the Mercury, as they won 89-87 to sweep the semifinal series.
This sets up a Finals rematch many have been anticipating all season long. Both teams are looking more dominant than ever. The Sparks have now won ten in a row. It should be a close, exciting series.
Game one will be next Sunday in Minneapolis, followed by game two on Tuesday. The series moves to Los Angeles Friday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 1. If
WNBA team news:
The Mystics just saw what a super-team looks like in the Lynx.
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Elimination games tomorrow
Tomorrow's game three previews and story lines:
Minnesota is a well-oiled machine.
Lynx at Mystics preview.
The Mercury face elimination against the Sparks.
Los Angeles is looking to dismiss Phoenix and return to the Finals.
Both semifinal third games tomorrow are on ESPN. Lynx-Mystics tip off at 3 p.m. ET and Sparks-Mercury begin at 2 p.m. PT.
WNBA player news:
Brittney Griner's toughest obstacles are behind her.
Sylvia Fowles is a worthy MVP.
Courtney Paris will return to Oklahoma in November to have her jersey honored.
Former WNBA player news:
The Indianapolis Children's Museum will showcase 15 state sports legends with bronze statues, which includes Tamika Catchings.
College team news:
There will be plenty of tests for Notre Dame this year.
Minnesota is a well-oiled machine.
Lynx at Mystics preview.
The Mercury face elimination against the Sparks.
Los Angeles is looking to dismiss Phoenix and return to the Finals.
Both semifinal third games tomorrow are on ESPN. Lynx-Mystics tip off at 3 p.m. ET and Sparks-Mercury begin at 2 p.m. PT.
WNBA player news:
Brittney Griner's toughest obstacles are behind her.
Sylvia Fowles is a worthy MVP.
Courtney Paris will return to Oklahoma in November to have her jersey honored.
Former WNBA player news:
The Indianapolis Children's Museum will showcase 15 state sports legends with bronze statues, which includes Tamika Catchings.
College team news:
There will be plenty of tests for Notre Dame this year.
Friday, September 15, 2017
Dust settling, college season approaching
WNBA playoff news:
The Lynx are spending $1 million to cool Williams Arena during the playoffs.
Sun coach Curt Miller on the WNBA semifinals.
College team news:
Alabama has new uniforms this year.
College player news:
Wisconsin walk-on Lexy Richardson was awarded a scholarship last week.
Freshman Jinaya Houston will take a leave of absence from Iowa to deal with personal health issues.
College coach news:
DePaul's new assistant coach is Lisa Ryckbosch.
The coach-player bond of Cam Newbauer and Darby Maggard remains as both move on.
Pat Summitt:
Former Lady Vol Michelle Marciniak is biking for Pat Summitt.
The Lynx are spending $1 million to cool Williams Arena during the playoffs.
Sun coach Curt Miller on the WNBA semifinals.
College team news:
Alabama has new uniforms this year.
College player news:
Wisconsin walk-on Lexy Richardson was awarded a scholarship last week.
Freshman Jinaya Houston will take a leave of absence from Iowa to deal with personal health issues.
College coach news:
DePaul's new assistant coach is Lisa Ryckbosch.
The coach-player bond of Cam Newbauer and Darby Maggard remains as both move on.
Pat Summitt:
Former Lady Vol Michelle Marciniak is biking for Pat Summitt.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Lynx, Sparks take 2-0 leads
Tonight's semifinal game two results:
The Lynx took control in the fourth quarter to down the Mystics, 93-83.
The Sparks also turned it on at the end of the game to top the Mercury, 86-72.
Award time:
Sylvia Fowles has been named the WNBA's Most Valuable Player.
Fowles was emotional and "proud" during the trophy ceremony.
She said the award means "everything" to her.
Fowles has had a unique path to get the award.
Meet the MVP.
The best of her season.
WNBA team news:
The Sun look to a bright future.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart have signed a statement of solidarity with NFL player Michael Bennett.
College team news:
Will Hurricane Irma cancel Syracuse's Thanksgiving tournament in the Virgin Islands?
College coach news:
Rory Kuhn is a new assistant coach at St. John's.
High school news:
Unshakable, except for her tooth, Charisma Osborne claims ownership of crunch time.
The Lynx took control in the fourth quarter to down the Mystics, 93-83.
The Sparks also turned it on at the end of the game to top the Mercury, 86-72.
Award time:
Sylvia Fowles has been named the WNBA's Most Valuable Player.
Fowles was emotional and "proud" during the trophy ceremony.
She said the award means "everything" to her.
Fowles has had a unique path to get the award.
Meet the MVP.
The best of her season.
WNBA team news:
The Sun look to a bright future.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart have signed a statement of solidarity with NFL player Michael Bennett.
College team news:
Will Hurricane Irma cancel Syracuse's Thanksgiving tournament in the Virgin Islands?
College coach news:
Rory Kuhn is a new assistant coach at St. John's.
High school news:
Unshakable, except for her tooth, Charisma Osborne claims ownership of crunch time.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Around the Rim, and officiating
I was part of the Around the Rim podcast this week, where we discussed the WNBA playoffs, and other related topics.
ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo was asked to comment on the officiating in last night's Sparks-Mercury match up, which featured 46 fouls, three technicals, six long referee reviews and three Phoenix players fouling out. She said the problem isn't so much with the officiating as it is with players needing to clean up their game.
A friend of mine who works in Division I basketball said he disagrees:
"Our rules hinder growth and respect, and the officiating in the WNBA is inconsistent. Basketball is a physical sport, and a lot of the calls last night in the paint were ridiculous. We're rewarding the offense in a sense. The new freedom of movement rule that's in place to "increase point production" and keep the game flowing does only one of those two things. Point production has increased because free throw attempts/makes have increased. No one wants to watch a 40-plus foul game like last night. These players have been playing the same way all year, but the officiating isn't even consistent during one game. It's frustrating to watch. How do you know what to coach or how to play if the officiating isn't consistent? I understand that referees make mistakes, but we're at a point of ridiculousness right now. Something has to change."
I thought Lobo's perspective was interesting and worthy of reflection. I also understand my friend's position on the matter. And I remember officiating in the early days of the WNBA, which to me was much worse than it is today.
What do you think????
ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo was asked to comment on the officiating in last night's Sparks-Mercury match up, which featured 46 fouls, three technicals, six long referee reviews and three Phoenix players fouling out. She said the problem isn't so much with the officiating as it is with players needing to clean up their game.
A friend of mine who works in Division I basketball said he disagrees:
"Our rules hinder growth and respect, and the officiating in the WNBA is inconsistent. Basketball is a physical sport, and a lot of the calls last night in the paint were ridiculous. We're rewarding the offense in a sense. The new freedom of movement rule that's in place to "increase point production" and keep the game flowing does only one of those two things. Point production has increased because free throw attempts/makes have increased. No one wants to watch a 40-plus foul game like last night. These players have been playing the same way all year, but the officiating isn't even consistent during one game. It's frustrating to watch. How do you know what to coach or how to play if the officiating isn't consistent? I understand that referees make mistakes, but we're at a point of ridiculousness right now. Something has to change."
I thought Lobo's perspective was interesting and worthy of reflection. I also understand my friend's position on the matter. And I remember officiating in the early days of the WNBA, which to me was much worse than it is today.
What do you think????
The night before games two
WNBA playoff team news:
When the playoff Lynx score, they win every time.
If the Mystics want to remain in the playoffs, they can't play it safe again.
It was a season to remember for the Sun.
How a three-minute trade altered the life of two WNBA franchises.
WNBA playoff player news:
The evolution of Sylvia Fowles.
She's not perfect, but Renee Montgomery has her mojo back.
The Mercury need more scoring from Diana Taurasi in game two.
After traveling the world, ex-Husker Yvonne Turner is playing on the world's biggest stage.
WNBA draft lottery:
The draft lottery, which was to be tomorrow, has been postponed.
College conference news:
The Big Sky Conference will move their tournament to Boise.
College team news:
Miami basketball is ready to turn the corner after Hurricane Irma.
Indiana's transfers are making their presence felt early.
Fordham is going with Under Armour.
College player news:
Colorado senior Brecca Thomas looks to be a mentor to her peers.
College coach news:
Amadou Koundoul is a new assistant coach at Pitt.
When the playoff Lynx score, they win every time.
If the Mystics want to remain in the playoffs, they can't play it safe again.
It was a season to remember for the Sun.
How a three-minute trade altered the life of two WNBA franchises.
WNBA playoff player news:
The evolution of Sylvia Fowles.
She's not perfect, but Renee Montgomery has her mojo back.
The Mercury need more scoring from Diana Taurasi in game two.
After traveling the world, ex-Husker Yvonne Turner is playing on the world's biggest stage.
WNBA draft lottery:
The draft lottery, which was to be tomorrow, has been postponed.
College conference news:
The Big Sky Conference will move their tournament to Boise.
College team news:
Miami basketball is ready to turn the corner after Hurricane Irma.
Indiana's transfers are making their presence felt early.
Fordham is going with Under Armour.
College player news:
Colorado senior Brecca Thomas looks to be a mentor to her peers.
College coach news:
Amadou Koundoul is a new assistant coach at Pitt.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Mystics, Sparks advance in first semifinal games
Today's semifinals results:
The Lynx used hot shooting to rout the Mystics, 101-81.
The Sparks rallied past the Mercury, 79-66.
Awards:
Alana Beard is the defensive player of the year.
All-defensive team.
Player news:
Sylvia Fowles is an aspiring funeral director.
Recruiting:
Top recruit Christyn Williams has South Carolina in the class of 2018 top five.
The Lynx used hot shooting to rout the Mystics, 101-81.
The Sparks rallied past the Mercury, 79-66.
Awards:
Alana Beard is the defensive player of the year.
All-defensive team.
Player news:
Sylvia Fowles is an aspiring funeral director.
Recruiting:
Top recruit Christyn Williams has South Carolina in the class of 2018 top five.
Just a little tidbit
Playoffs news:
WNBA BPI says Sparks and Lynx will meet again in the Finals.
Player news:
Tell-all with Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike.
Lindsay Whalen's return to the Lynx isn't the first comeback of her career.
Maya Moore is delivering for Minnesota when they need it the most.
Liberty athletes tested WNBA 2K18 Saturday.
High school news:
Three transfers, four years: A star and her mom navigate high-stakes basketball recruiting.
WNBA BPI says Sparks and Lynx will meet again in the Finals.
Player news:
Tell-all with Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike.
Lindsay Whalen's return to the Lynx isn't the first comeback of her career.
Maya Moore is delivering for Minnesota when they need it the most.
Liberty athletes tested WNBA 2K18 Saturday.
High school news:
Three transfers, four years: A star and her mom navigate high-stakes basketball recruiting.
Monday, September 11, 2017
Semifinals begin tomorrow
Tomorrow's semifinals match ups:
Lynx-Mystics preview.
Sparks-Mercury preview.
The Lynx and the Sparks pose tough challenges for the Mystics and Mercury in round three.
The Lynx have become used to "The Barn" and are ready for the Mystics.
Minnesota is ready for the semis to start after a week of practice.
Lindsay Whalen returns to her former college arena for the playoffs.
Sylvia Fowles previews the playoffs.
The Sparks will open their title defense in a starry semifinal.
The Mercury are taking on rival Sparks for their fifth straight WNBA final four.
About round two:
Washington's offseason wheeling and dealing led to their upset of New York. Getting a schooling from the Liberty earlier in the season also helped the Mystics.
When Washington needed a leader, Kristi Toliver answered the call.
Their second half letdown was a stunning conclusion to a fine Sun season.
WNBA player news:
Q&A with Kayla McBride.
WNBA coach news:
The Sparks have signed Brian Agler to a multi-year contract extension.
Pro bonus:
The best man for the job? NBA teams should search for something better.
College team news:
Introducing one of the best Gonzaga recruiting classes ever.
International news:
The WNBL is returning to television after a two-year hiatus.
Lynx-Mystics preview.
Sparks-Mercury preview.
The Lynx and the Sparks pose tough challenges for the Mystics and Mercury in round three.
The Lynx have become used to "The Barn" and are ready for the Mystics.
Minnesota is ready for the semis to start after a week of practice.
Lindsay Whalen returns to her former college arena for the playoffs.
Sylvia Fowles previews the playoffs.
The Sparks will open their title defense in a starry semifinal.
The Mercury are taking on rival Sparks for their fifth straight WNBA final four.
About round two:
Washington's offseason wheeling and dealing led to their upset of New York. Getting a schooling from the Liberty earlier in the season also helped the Mystics.
When Washington needed a leader, Kristi Toliver answered the call.
Their second half letdown was a stunning conclusion to a fine Sun season.
WNBA player news:
Q&A with Kayla McBride.
WNBA coach news:
The Sparks have signed Brian Agler to a multi-year contract extension.
Pro bonus:
The best man for the job? NBA teams should search for something better.
College team news:
Introducing one of the best Gonzaga recruiting classes ever.
International news:
The WNBL is returning to television after a two-year hiatus.
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Upsets send Mercury, Mystics into semifinals
And then there were four:
Upsets prevailed in round two of the playoffs today.........
The experienced Mercury ousted the Sun, 88-83.
Kristi Toliver's WNBA-record nine three-point shots sent the Mystics past the Liberty, 82-68.
The playoff format dictated that lowest seed would head to Minnesota and the other seed would go to LA, so that means Tuesday's schedule looks like this:
Mystics at Lynx, 7 p.m. Central on ESPN2
Mercury at Sparks, 7 p.m. Pacific on ESPN2
Awards:
Jonquel Jones is the most improved player of the year.
Curt Miller is the coach of the year and the WNBA executive of the year.
Sugar Rodgers is the sixth woman of the year.
WNBA player news:
Sugar Rodgers' story: defying the odds.
College coach news:
Muffet McGraw connects at Notre Dame and in South Bend.
Upsets prevailed in round two of the playoffs today.........
The experienced Mercury ousted the Sun, 88-83.
Kristi Toliver's WNBA-record nine three-point shots sent the Mystics past the Liberty, 82-68.
The playoff format dictated that lowest seed would head to Minnesota and the other seed would go to LA, so that means Tuesday's schedule looks like this:
Mystics at Lynx, 7 p.m. Central on ESPN2
Mercury at Sparks, 7 p.m. Pacific on ESPN2
Awards:
Jonquel Jones is the most improved player of the year.
Curt Miller is the coach of the year and the WNBA executive of the year.
Sugar Rodgers is the sixth woman of the year.
WNBA player news:
Sugar Rodgers' story: defying the odds.
College coach news:
Muffet McGraw connects at Notre Dame and in South Bend.
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Round two: here we go
Tomorrow's second round schedule:
The Mercury head to Connecticut for another elimination game. Taurasi returns to Connecticut.
Liberty vs. Mystics preview.
Playoff teams news:
The Liberty could set a franchise record as the playoffs begin.
With no set opponent, the Lynx have been using practices for self-improvement.
What life was like the last time the Mystics advanced in the playoffs.
Playoff player news:
The Jantel Lavender all-stars.
Alana Beard is the AP defensive player of the year.
Elena Delle Donne has found a home with the Washington Mystics.
Lindsay Whalen returns with the Lynx to the former home of the Minnesota Gophers.
Seimone Augustus appreciates the good times.
Augustus proves that less can be more.
The shortest player in the WNNBA - Leilani Mitchell - comes up big for the Mercury.
Jonquel Jones has quickly realized her potential for the Sun.
Veteran Kayla Pedersen is eager to make her playoff debut.
WNBA team news:
The Wings see progress on the court and in making Dallas home after their second season.
Offseason to-do list for Dallas: bring back Liz Cambage.
Offseason plans: the Storm need a coach and to make decisions on several players.
The Mercury head to Connecticut for another elimination game. Taurasi returns to Connecticut.
Liberty vs. Mystics preview.
Playoff teams news:
The Liberty could set a franchise record as the playoffs begin.
With no set opponent, the Lynx have been using practices for self-improvement.
What life was like the last time the Mystics advanced in the playoffs.
Playoff player news:
The Jantel Lavender all-stars.
Alana Beard is the AP defensive player of the year.
Elena Delle Donne has found a home with the Washington Mystics.
Lindsay Whalen returns with the Lynx to the former home of the Minnesota Gophers.
Seimone Augustus appreciates the good times.
Augustus proves that less can be more.
The shortest player in the WNNBA - Leilani Mitchell - comes up big for the Mercury.
Jonquel Jones has quickly realized her potential for the Sun.
Veteran Kayla Pedersen is eager to make her playoff debut.
WNBA team news:
The Wings see progress on the court and in making Dallas home after their second season.
Offseason to-do list for Dallas: bring back Liz Cambage.
Offseason plans: the Storm need a coach and to make decisions on several players.
Friday, September 8, 2017
Playoffs, inductions and much more
WNBA playoffs:
Second round preview: Sun vs. Mercury.
X-factors to watch in Connecticut vs. Phoenix.
X-factors to watch for in Liberty vs. Mystics.
New York hopes their regular-season momentum translates into postseason success.
Mechelle says we should expect the Mercury to upset the Sun in the second round.
The under-the-radar champion Sparks are better than ever as they prepare for the playoffs.
The Lynx will rest tomorrow after three days of intense practices.
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker and Angel McCoughtry declined Women's National Team camp invitations for different reasons.
Tina Charles received the WNBA Cares Community Assist Award for August.
Sugar Rodgers is on Around the Rim.
How Kelsey Plum found her groove.
Erica McCall is going to Hungary to play.
College player news:
Louisville transfer Brianna Lester had landed at Pepperdine.
Basketball Hall of Fame induction:
Muffet McGraw and Rebecca Lobo were inducted tonight.
They discuss progress in women's basketball.
McGraw never dreamed she'd be a Hall of Famer.
Pat Summitt:
The Pat Summitt documentary was inspired by her influence in Iraq.
Second round preview: Sun vs. Mercury.
X-factors to watch in Connecticut vs. Phoenix.
X-factors to watch for in Liberty vs. Mystics.
New York hopes their regular-season momentum translates into postseason success.
Mechelle says we should expect the Mercury to upset the Sun in the second round.
The under-the-radar champion Sparks are better than ever as they prepare for the playoffs.
The Lynx will rest tomorrow after three days of intense practices.
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker and Angel McCoughtry declined Women's National Team camp invitations for different reasons.
Tina Charles received the WNBA Cares Community Assist Award for August.
Sugar Rodgers is on Around the Rim.
How Kelsey Plum found her groove.
Erica McCall is going to Hungary to play.
College player news:
Louisville transfer Brianna Lester had landed at Pepperdine.
Basketball Hall of Fame induction:
Muffet McGraw and Rebecca Lobo were inducted tonight.
They discuss progress in women's basketball.
McGraw never dreamed she'd be a Hall of Famer.
Pat Summitt:
The Pat Summitt documentary was inspired by her influence in Iraq.
Thursday, September 7, 2017
A bit of everything after round one
Playoff news:
The Sun and coach Curt Miller are aware of the challenges the Mercury will present on Sunday.
The Lynx are spending big money and making big changes to convert Williams Arena into home.
Sugar Rodgers' sacrifice sparked the Liberty.
Jonquel Jones rose from the islands to the Sun. She's had a breakout season.
WNBA player news:
Front court players are dominating today's WNBA.
Sylvia Fowles is leading the MVP race.
WNBA coach news:
Curt Miller is the most successful out gay male pro sports head coach.
Basketball Hall of Fame:
Muffet McGraw reflects on her Hall of Fame induction.
McGraw is taking her rightful place with the best in the sport. She is ready for her moment.
Rebecca Lobo is set to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame tomorrow.
Lobo enters the Hall 15 minutes from where she grew up.
College team news:
DePaul's home court has been installed at Wintrust Arena.
Wichita State will have a new-look atmosphere this year.
College player news:
Mississippi State seniors Morgan William, Victoria Vivians and Blair Schaefer talk about the upcoming season.
Brianna Turner's decision to sit out the season is in her best interests.
College coach news:
Just-graduated Dominique Dillingham will be a new student-assistant coach at Mississippi State.
Steve Pogue is a new assistant coach at Hartford.
Alexis Sherard has been promoted to associate head coach at Liberty.
High school news:
Class of 2018 No. 17 recruit Robyn Benton is soaring after surgery.
Pat Summitt documentary:
A documentary on Pat Summitt chronicles little-known contributions.
The Sun and coach Curt Miller are aware of the challenges the Mercury will present on Sunday.
The Lynx are spending big money and making big changes to convert Williams Arena into home.
Sugar Rodgers' sacrifice sparked the Liberty.
Jonquel Jones rose from the islands to the Sun. She's had a breakout season.
WNBA player news:
Front court players are dominating today's WNBA.
Sylvia Fowles is leading the MVP race.
WNBA coach news:
Curt Miller is the most successful out gay male pro sports head coach.
Basketball Hall of Fame:
Muffet McGraw reflects on her Hall of Fame induction.
McGraw is taking her rightful place with the best in the sport. She is ready for her moment.
Rebecca Lobo is set to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame tomorrow.
Lobo enters the Hall 15 minutes from where she grew up.
College team news:
DePaul's home court has been installed at Wintrust Arena.
Wichita State will have a new-look atmosphere this year.
College player news:
Mississippi State seniors Morgan William, Victoria Vivians and Blair Schaefer talk about the upcoming season.
Brianna Turner's decision to sit out the season is in her best interests.
College coach news:
Just-graduated Dominique Dillingham will be a new student-assistant coach at Mississippi State.
Steve Pogue is a new assistant coach at Hartford.
Alexis Sherard has been promoted to associate head coach at Liberty.
High school news:
Class of 2018 No. 17 recruit Robyn Benton is soaring after surgery.
Pat Summitt documentary:
A documentary on Pat Summitt chronicles little-known contributions.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Mystics, Mercury advance in round one
Today's round one playoff results:
Elena Delle Donne and the Mystics held off the Wings, 86-76. It was a physical, chippy game that featured three technical fouls and the ejection of Aerial Powers.
The Mercury stopped the Storm, 79-69.
WNBA attendance:
The league had the highest attendance in six years this season.
Three-pointers:
In the WNBA, three-pointers are a newfound weapon.
Season awards:
The Sun's Curt Miller is the WNBA coach of the year and Jonquel Jones is the most improved player.
WNBA player news:
Lindsay Whalen is back and expects to play at full strength in the playoffs. She is ready to lend a hand to her team.
No longer a pushover, Brittney Griner has evolved into a floor leader for the Mercury.
Q&A with Sue Bird.
Players talk about their shoes.
Candace Parker and Tina Charles are the Western and Eastern Conference players of the month for August.
WNBA front office news:
The league's new senior vice president, Ann Rodriguez, is taking on new challenges.
College coach news:
Q&A with Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer.
Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie debuts CoachP.org.
Elena Delle Donne and the Mystics held off the Wings, 86-76. It was a physical, chippy game that featured three technical fouls and the ejection of Aerial Powers.
The Mercury stopped the Storm, 79-69.
WNBA attendance:
The league had the highest attendance in six years this season.
Three-pointers:
In the WNBA, three-pointers are a newfound weapon.
Season awards:
The Sun's Curt Miller is the WNBA coach of the year and Jonquel Jones is the most improved player.
WNBA player news:
Lindsay Whalen is back and expects to play at full strength in the playoffs. She is ready to lend a hand to her team.
No longer a pushover, Brittney Griner has evolved into a floor leader for the Mercury.
Q&A with Sue Bird.
Players talk about their shoes.
Candace Parker and Tina Charles are the Western and Eastern Conference players of the month for August.
WNBA front office news:
The league's new senior vice president, Ann Rodriguez, is taking on new challenges.
College coach news:
Q&A with Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer.
Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie debuts CoachP.org.
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Significant news day
The day began with this:
The Atlanta Dream fired Michael Cooper after a 12-22 season.
Not shocking, but big news.
WNBA player news:
Brittney Griner, Jonquel Jones and Courtney Vandersloot are WNBA 2017 peak performers for scoring, rebounds and assists, respectively.
Sylvia Fowles is the AP WNBA player of the year.
Brittney Sykes is the August rookie of the month.
Brittney Griner and Tina Charles are the Western and Eastern Conference players of the week.
Angel McCoughtry will coach Atlanta's co-ed professional basketball team.
More WNBA coach news:
Bill Laimbeer is the coach of the month for August.
College player news:
Brianna Turner will miss the upcoming season at Notre Dame to rehabilitate her ACL, which she tore last spring.
Three players are transferring from Syracuse. So the Orange makeover begins.
College coach news:
Former WNBA guard Tanisha Wright is a new assistant coach at Charlotte.
Steve Fennelly - son of Iowa State coach Bill - is a new assistant coach at Northern Iowa.
Coaching equity:
Gender doesn't determine a coach's success, a study found.
College AD news:
Potential candidates to become Virginia's next athletic director include Big East commissioner Val Ackerman.
The Atlanta Dream fired Michael Cooper after a 12-22 season.
Not shocking, but big news.
WNBA player news:
Brittney Griner, Jonquel Jones and Courtney Vandersloot are WNBA 2017 peak performers for scoring, rebounds and assists, respectively.
Sylvia Fowles is the AP WNBA player of the year.
Brittney Sykes is the August rookie of the month.
Brittney Griner and Tina Charles are the Western and Eastern Conference players of the week.
Angel McCoughtry will coach Atlanta's co-ed professional basketball team.
More WNBA coach news:
Bill Laimbeer is the coach of the month for August.
College player news:
Brianna Turner will miss the upcoming season at Notre Dame to rehabilitate her ACL, which she tore last spring.
Three players are transferring from Syracuse. So the Orange makeover begins.
College coach news:
Former WNBA guard Tanisha Wright is a new assistant coach at Charlotte.
Steve Fennelly - son of Iowa State coach Bill - is a new assistant coach at Northern Iowa.
Coaching equity:
Gender doesn't determine a coach's success, a study found.
College AD news:
Potential candidates to become Virginia's next athletic director include Big East commissioner Val Ackerman.
WNBA playoffs begin tomorrow
Previews:
Mystics-Wings preview.
Storm-Mercury preview.
Karima Christmas-Kelly sees similarities between the 2012 Fever Championship team and the Dallas Wings.
Why Dallas and Phoenix are first-round favorites.
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi each take a record-breaking season into a showdown.
Player news:
Elena Delle Donne is back and better than ever for a postseason run.
Players to watch in the playoffs.
Six former Duke Blue Devils will compete in the playoffs.
Officiating:
The 16 officials assigned to the playoffs are listed here.
Mystics-Wings preview.
Storm-Mercury preview.
Karima Christmas-Kelly sees similarities between the 2012 Fever Championship team and the Dallas Wings.
Why Dallas and Phoenix are first-round favorites.
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi each take a record-breaking season into a showdown.
Player news:
Elena Delle Donne is back and better than ever for a postseason run.
Players to watch in the playoffs.
Six former Duke Blue Devils will compete in the playoffs.
Officiating:
The 16 officials assigned to the playoffs are listed here.
Monday, September 4, 2017
And on Labor Day, they rested
Ending the WNBA's regular season the day before Labor Day is one of their best ideas in years. Players across the country are not in practice today but resting, as they should.
Writers seem to be enjoying the holiday too, as there are only a few news bites today.
WNBA team news:
Great Lynx records don't always lead to WNBA titles.
No playoff run for the Sky, but their teamwork showed.
WNBA player news:
Lindsay Whalen will return to Lynx practice Wednesday.
College team news:
The Lady Vols aren't boxed in by team unity issues.
Tennessee chancellor Beverly Davenport deeply values the Lady Vol name.
California's travel regulations are only a small complication for Cal State Bakersfield.
Elite junior recruit Sammie Puisis has verballed to Florida State.
Writers seem to be enjoying the holiday too, as there are only a few news bites today.
WNBA team news:
Great Lynx records don't always lead to WNBA titles.
No playoff run for the Sky, but their teamwork showed.
WNBA player news:
Lindsay Whalen will return to Lynx practice Wednesday.
College team news:
The Lady Vols aren't boxed in by team unity issues.
Tennessee chancellor Beverly Davenport deeply values the Lady Vol name.
California's travel regulations are only a small complication for Cal State Bakersfield.
Elite junior recruit Sammie Puisis has verballed to Florida State.
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Non-playoff news
WNBA team news:
Despite the Fever losing their last regular-season game, fans were left with smiles.
WNBA player news:
Courtney Vandersloot set a single-season league record for highest assists average.
Kelsey Plum reflects on her first WNBA season.
Former WNBA player news:
Kate Starbird’s research on social media in the wake of disasters uncovers a web of disinformation.
Sammy Prahalis is now a high school coach.
College player news:
Three years after she got shot, a former New Jersey college player will play professionally.
Despite the Fever losing their last regular-season game, fans were left with smiles.
WNBA player news:
Courtney Vandersloot set a single-season league record for highest assists average.
Kelsey Plum reflects on her first WNBA season.
Former WNBA player news:
Kate Starbird’s research on social media in the wake of disasters uncovers a web of disinformation.
Sammy Prahalis is now a high school coach.
College player news:
Three years after she got shot, a former New Jersey college player will play professionally.
Playoffs are set
After today's games, the seeds and 2017 WNBA playoff bracket is set.
Wednesday is single-elimination night:
#8 Storm at #5 Mercury
#7 Wings at #6 Mystics
Storm-Mercury winner plays #4 Sun and Wings-Mystics winner plays #3 Liberty, both on Sunday.
Finals begin Sept. 24.
WNBA playoff team news:
A confident Lynx lead the way into the postseason.
Championship expectations make Minnesota more tense than loose.
Why the Wings got an ideal playoff draw in Washington.
The Mercury raised $66,100 for Houston hurricane victims today.
WNBA playoff player news:
Jonquel Jones set a new WNBA single-season rebounding record today.
Breanna Stewart broke the Storm franchise record for most 20-plus points in a game in a single season. She had 21 this year, eclipsing the record by Lauren Jackson.
Today's game results:
The Liberty slipped by the Wings, 82-81. Tina Charles led them with 18 points and 18 rebounds. It's the tenth straight win for New York.
The Sparks cruised past the Sun, 81-70.
Brittney Griner scored 30 points to lead the Mercury over the Dream, 84-70.
The Lynx topped the Mystics, 86-72.
The Storm rallied past the Sky, 85-80, fronted by Breanna Stewart's 29 points.
Wednesday is single-elimination night:
#8 Storm at #5 Mercury
#7 Wings at #6 Mystics
Storm-Mercury winner plays #4 Sun and Wings-Mystics winner plays #3 Liberty, both on Sunday.
Finals begin Sept. 24.
WNBA playoff team news:
A confident Lynx lead the way into the postseason.
Championship expectations make Minnesota more tense than loose.
Why the Wings got an ideal playoff draw in Washington.
The Mercury raised $66,100 for Houston hurricane victims today.
WNBA playoff player news:
Jonquel Jones set a new WNBA single-season rebounding record today.
Breanna Stewart broke the Storm franchise record for most 20-plus points in a game in a single season. She had 21 this year, eclipsing the record by Lauren Jackson.
Today's game results:
The Liberty slipped by the Wings, 82-81. Tina Charles led them with 18 points and 18 rebounds. It's the tenth straight win for New York.
The Sparks cruised past the Sun, 81-70.
Brittney Griner scored 30 points to lead the Mercury over the Dream, 84-70.
The Lynx topped the Mystics, 86-72.
The Storm rallied past the Sky, 85-80, fronted by Breanna Stewart's 29 points.
Saturday, September 2, 2017
On the eve of the last regular-season games
Today's game result:
Kayla McBride scored 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Stars past the Fever, 75-71, in the final season game for both teams.
WNBA team news:
What the Wings have left to play for in their season finale, after clinching a playoff spot.
WNBA player news:
All-access on Sue Bird's record-breaking assists night.
All-Star game 2018:
The Lynx will host next year's All-Star game.
Tomorrow's regular-season finale:
Liberty at Wings
Sun at Sparks
Dream at Mercury
Mystics at Lynx
Storm at Sky
College coach news:
The contract of Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer has been extended, and he's been given a raise.
Drake's new grad assistant is Chantel Osahor. Let the coaching journey begin.
Basketball Hall of Fame induction next Friday:
Rebecca Lobo has blossomed into a Hall of Famer from Southwick, Mass.
Kayla McBride scored 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Stars past the Fever, 75-71, in the final season game for both teams.
WNBA team news:
What the Wings have left to play for in their season finale, after clinching a playoff spot.
WNBA player news:
All-access on Sue Bird's record-breaking assists night.
All-Star game 2018:
The Lynx will host next year's All-Star game.
Tomorrow's regular-season finale:
Liberty at Wings
Sun at Sparks
Dream at Mercury
Mystics at Lynx
Storm at Sky
College coach news:
The contract of Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer has been extended, and he's been given a raise.
Drake's new grad assistant is Chantel Osahor. Let the coaching journey begin.
Basketball Hall of Fame induction next Friday:
Rebecca Lobo has blossomed into a Hall of Famer from Southwick, Mass.
Friday, September 1, 2017
Playoff teams decided
Tonight's game results:
The Lynx thrashed the Sky, 110-87, to move toward their goal of getting the top seed in the playoffs. Chicago is now eliminated from postseason play.
The Mystics edged the Storm in overtime, 110-106, to secure a home playoff game.
The Mercury dominated the Sun, 86-66, to clinch a home playoff berth.
The Sparks pounded the Dream, 81-56. It looks like Seattle will get that eighth spot now, due to Atlanta's loss.
The Liberty took care of the Stars, 81-69, for their ninth straight win.
Standings.
WNBA news:
The WNBA and music and entertainment service TIDAL will livestream Sunday's match up between the Liberty and and Wings. It is a benefit for Hurricane Harvey victims.
Poor officiating is still the bane of the WNBA's existence.
WNBA team news:
The Sparks haven't put up their first two videos from last week back on Instagram, but they have a part three.
The Lynx and Sparks are vying for the top seed.
Minnesota had a record night on several fronts, including notching a franchise-record 35 assists.
The Liberty have announced their playoff schedule.
Hmong dance team mentor accuses Lynx of using 'exploitative' sales tactics.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird passed Ticha Penicheiro tonight to become the WNBA's all-time assists leader.
Bird has always been the consummate point guard.
Alana Beard's top toughest players to guard.
Sylvia Fowles signed a multi-year contract extension with the Lynx.
Jonquel Jones is rebounding her way into WNBA history and seizing her moment.
Tina Charles meets the man who says she saved his life.
Bria Hartley on her covetable sneaker collection.
Q&A with Cierra Burdick.
College team news:
Kentucky women's basketball has launched an app.
Georgia Tech continues a global trend.
College player news:
Sophomore Araion Bradshaw will transfer from South Carolina to Dayton.
Lacrosse star Marisa Romero joins Syracuse basketball.
Southeast Missouri State's Carrie Shephard will miss the season after tearing her ACL and meniscus.
College coach news:
Dish N Swish interviews the producers of "Pat: a legacy of love."
UCpnn coach Geno Auriemma is betting the Huskies' Italy tour will pay off.
Recruiting news:
Top recruit NaLyssa Smith has chosen Baylor over several other major schools.
The Lynx thrashed the Sky, 110-87, to move toward their goal of getting the top seed in the playoffs. Chicago is now eliminated from postseason play.
The Mystics edged the Storm in overtime, 110-106, to secure a home playoff game.
The Mercury dominated the Sun, 86-66, to clinch a home playoff berth.
The Sparks pounded the Dream, 81-56. It looks like Seattle will get that eighth spot now, due to Atlanta's loss.
The Liberty took care of the Stars, 81-69, for their ninth straight win.
Standings.
WNBA news:
The WNBA and music and entertainment service TIDAL will livestream Sunday's match up between the Liberty and and Wings. It is a benefit for Hurricane Harvey victims.
Poor officiating is still the bane of the WNBA's existence.
WNBA team news:
The Sparks haven't put up their first two videos from last week back on Instagram, but they have a part three.
The Lynx and Sparks are vying for the top seed.
Minnesota had a record night on several fronts, including notching a franchise-record 35 assists.
The Liberty have announced their playoff schedule.
Hmong dance team mentor accuses Lynx of using 'exploitative' sales tactics.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird passed Ticha Penicheiro tonight to become the WNBA's all-time assists leader.
Bird has always been the consummate point guard.
Alana Beard's top toughest players to guard.
Sylvia Fowles signed a multi-year contract extension with the Lynx.
Jonquel Jones is rebounding her way into WNBA history and seizing her moment.
Tina Charles meets the man who says she saved his life.
Bria Hartley on her covetable sneaker collection.
Q&A with Cierra Burdick.
College team news:
Kentucky women's basketball has launched an app.
Georgia Tech continues a global trend.
College player news:
Sophomore Araion Bradshaw will transfer from South Carolina to Dayton.
Lacrosse star Marisa Romero joins Syracuse basketball.
Southeast Missouri State's Carrie Shephard will miss the season after tearing her ACL and meniscus.
College coach news:
Dish N Swish interviews the producers of "Pat: a legacy of love."
UCpnn coach Geno Auriemma is betting the Huskies' Italy tour will pay off.
Recruiting news:
Top recruit NaLyssa Smith has chosen Baylor over several other major schools.
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