Thursday, May 24, 2018

The Sun is no joke, the Sparks will be scary good, and all the Aces are back in the house

Today's game results:

The Sun stopped the Sparks, 102-94. It was the first time in WNBA history that a franchise has begun a season with consecutive 100-plus point games. Six Connecticut players scored in double figures. LA is still without Candace Parker and Jantel Lavender.

The Mystics downed the Fever, 93-84. Indiana rookie Kelsey Mitchell made her first start and scored 25 points - the first rookie to do so in franchise history since 2005.

Tomorrow's schedule:

Lynx at Liberty

Sky at Storm


WNBA news:

The WNBA is walking their talk with the new "take a seat, take a stand" initiative.

Lynx fans attending the June 1 home game will get a Maya Moore Jordan Brand "wings" poster.

WNBA team news:

The Wings open the season with their eyes set on new milestones.

WNBA player news:

Chiney Ogwumike details her unreal schedule as an ESPN analyst and WNBA player.

Kayla McBride and Kelsey Plum have joined the Aces.

"Your idols become your rivals": Aces rookie A'ja Wilson battled Elena Delle Donne earlier this week.

Liberty rookie Kia Nurse can make an immediate impact on defense.

Week one rookie rankings.

College coach news:

Missouri athletic director Jim Sterk finally apologized to Dawn Staley for saying she promoted poor conduct in a rivalry game last winter. Staley's defamation lawsuit has been settled.

New Ole Miss coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin speaks.

Former Cincinnati coach Tasha Brown is a new assistant coach at UCLA.

Tiffany Sardin is a new assistant coach at Longwood.

Jordan Vessels has been promoted from DOBO to assistant coach at UT Arlington.

New Mexico's new assistant coach is Symone Denham.

Miscellaneous college news:

Duke mourns the passing of the co-founder of women's basketball at the University, Lorraine "Woody" Woodyard.

Yale will host the Ivy League Tournament next year.

USA Basketball news:

The U17 pool is down to 158 participants.

Bonus:

Former Baylor Bear Jhasmin Player talks about earning her playing time.

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