Today's game three results:
The Dream beat the Mystics, 81-76, to take a 2-1 series lead.
The Mercury rose to down the Storm and force a game four, 86-66.
WNBA player news:
Tiffany Hayes won't be a secret much longer.
Kia Nurse's rookie diary sign off.
Nurse is coming off a great rookie season that too few Canadians got to see.
WNBA coach news:
The Sky have relieved coach Amber Stocks of her duties.
Pay issues:
Dawn Staley wants WNBA players to earn more as long as it doesn't break the league.
College team news:
Texas, Duke and Missouri highlight this fall's Gulf Coast Showcase.
College player news:
Tennessee has dismissed sophomore Anastasia Hayes for a violation of team rules.
New Cal Bear Recee Caldwell.
College coach news:
Jhasmin Player is Loyola Marymount's new assistant coach.
USA Basketball news:
Former Gamecocks return to Columbia for Team USA exhibitions.
A USA Basketball mentorship program links Sophia Witherspoon and Edniesha Curry.
International news:
World Cup group D primer.
Canadians dare to dream of the WNBA closer to home.
Natalie Achonwa has always had a head for the game.
Japan is gathering steam on the road to Tokyo.
Bonus:
Tamika Catchings' dream of owning a tea shop is a slam dunk.
Friday, August 31, 2018
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Are you ready for game(s) three???
Tomorrow's game previews:
Keys to both game three's.
The Mercury are hoping to end their middle game malaise against the Storm.
Phoenix has to protect home court and maintain consistency.
Elena Delle Donne is getting around-the-clock rehab for her knee.
If Delle Donne can't play, LaToya Sanders is prepared to step up.
WNBA team news:
How the Aces' forfeit might have changed the WNBA forever.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are friends off court and foes on it.
The Aces' Ji Su Park is playing with the Korean Unified team, which will medal in the Asian Games.
Awards:
Alana Beard is the defensive player of the year, again.
All-defensive first and second teams.
Bonus:
The Comets won the WNBA's first championship 21 years ago today.
Former WNBA president Donna Orender is dedicating her time to empowering women.
Athletes manage motherhood.
Why we should be living pregnancy and motherhood out loud.
College player news:
Ines Nezerwa’s journey from Burundi to Iowa State.
International news:
Canada is building toward a major event medal.
No one is missing from Team Canada camp.
Keys to both game three's.
The Mercury are hoping to end their middle game malaise against the Storm.
Phoenix has to protect home court and maintain consistency.
Elena Delle Donne is getting around-the-clock rehab for her knee.
If Delle Donne can't play, LaToya Sanders is prepared to step up.
WNBA team news:
How the Aces' forfeit might have changed the WNBA forever.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are friends off court and foes on it.
The Aces' Ji Su Park is playing with the Korean Unified team, which will medal in the Asian Games.
Awards:
Alana Beard is the defensive player of the year, again.
All-defensive first and second teams.
Bonus:
The Comets won the WNBA's first championship 21 years ago today.
Former WNBA president Donna Orender is dedicating her time to empowering women.
Athletes manage motherhood.
Why we should be living pregnancy and motherhood out loud.
College player news:
Ines Nezerwa’s journey from Burundi to Iowa State.
International news:
Canada is building toward a major event medal.
No one is missing from Team Canada camp.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Settled dust
Enjoying the relative peace and quiet today, after a game night like Tuesday...........
WNBA player news:
Elena Delle Donne sustained a left knee bone bruise last night (whew!!!!!!) and is questionable for game three on Friday.
Breanna Stewart: MVP and athlete activist.
Some WNBA players have become targets of fake quotes on pay disparity.
Athletes aren't trashing NBA players - they're fighting for fair pay.
WNBA attendance:
Team record and attendance are strongly correlated.
International news:
Canada prepares to take on the basketball world.
College coach news:
Missouri coach Robin Pingeton says she and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley are in a good place.
WNBA player news:
Elena Delle Donne sustained a left knee bone bruise last night (whew!!!!!!) and is questionable for game three on Friday.
Breanna Stewart: MVP and athlete activist.
Some WNBA players have become targets of fake quotes on pay disparity.
Athletes aren't trashing NBA players - they're fighting for fair pay.
WNBA attendance:
Team record and attendance are strongly correlated.
International news:
Canada prepares to take on the basketball world.
College coach news:
Missouri coach Robin Pingeton says she and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley are in a good place.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Are you breathing? Two close games
Today's game two results:
The Dream edged the Mystics, 78-75. The series is now 1-1.
The Storm outlasted the Mercury in OT, 91-87. Seattle leads the series, 2-0.
Washington forward Elena Delle Donne went down with a knee injury in the fourth quarter.
WNBA team news:
Owner Michael Alter has big expectations for the Sky next season.
The rise of the Mystics.
WNBA player news:
Five things to know about MVP Breanna Stewart.
At the free throw line, Elena Delle Donne is as dependable as it gets.
What kept Sue Bird in Seattle.
There's more to Breanna Stewart than just basketball.
Brittney Griner on WNBA salaries: "We don't make sh#t."
Ariel Atkins does it all for the Mystics.
WNBA coach news:
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve says all players are up for trade, including Maya Moore.
Bonus:
WNBA sneaker culture deserves more respect.
College team news:
Quinnipiac has had a busy and productive offseason.
Cal is eyeing a good finish to a productive offseason.
Associate head coach Karleen Thompson's path to Virginia has been filled with twists, turns and hard lessons.
The Dream edged the Mystics, 78-75. The series is now 1-1.
The Storm outlasted the Mercury in OT, 91-87. Seattle leads the series, 2-0.
Washington forward Elena Delle Donne went down with a knee injury in the fourth quarter.
WNBA team news:
Owner Michael Alter has big expectations for the Sky next season.
The rise of the Mystics.
WNBA player news:
Five things to know about MVP Breanna Stewart.
At the free throw line, Elena Delle Donne is as dependable as it gets.
What kept Sue Bird in Seattle.
There's more to Breanna Stewart than just basketball.
Brittney Griner on WNBA salaries: "We don't make sh#t."
Ariel Atkins does it all for the Mystics.
WNBA coach news:
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve says all players are up for trade, including Maya Moore.
Bonus:
WNBA sneaker culture deserves more respect.
College team news:
Quinnipiac has had a busy and productive offseason.
Cal is eyeing a good finish to a productive offseason.
Associate head coach Karleen Thompson's path to Virginia has been filled with twists, turns and hard lessons.
The winnahs
Draft lottery:
Results.......
1. Aces
2. Liberty
3. Fever
4. Sky
Awards:
COY is Atlanta's Nicki Collen
Dream GM Chris Sienko is the WNBA executive of the year.
Results.......
1. Aces
2. Liberty
3. Fever
4. Sky
Awards:
COY is Atlanta's Nicki Collen
Dream GM Chris Sienko is the WNBA executive of the year.
Monday, August 27, 2018
The night before games two......
About yesterday:
The pressure is off the Mystics after stealing game one on the road.
The young Storm survived a big test.
Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd were the heroes.
Here's how the Mystics and Storm made it happen.
Two game twos tomorrow:
The Storm want more help from their bench in the second game.
The Mercury look to adjust before game two.
Draft lottery:
.....is tomorrow.
WNBA team news:
Changes are coming for the Lynx.
WNBA player news:
Q&A with Sue Bird, Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart.
Frenemies Bird and Taurasi save the trash talk for off court.
Someday everyone will know Lindsay Whalen was amazing.
The bigger the moment, the better Diana Taurasi seems to play.
College player news:
Toledo freshman Ariel Cummings has been dismissed from the team.
The pressure is off the Mystics after stealing game one on the road.
The young Storm survived a big test.
Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd were the heroes.
Here's how the Mystics and Storm made it happen.
Two game twos tomorrow:
The Storm want more help from their bench in the second game.
The Mercury look to adjust before game two.
Draft lottery:
.....is tomorrow.
WNBA team news:
Changes are coming for the Lynx.
WNBA player news:
Q&A with Sue Bird, Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart.
Frenemies Bird and Taurasi save the trash talk for off court.
Someday everyone will know Lindsay Whalen was amazing.
The bigger the moment, the better Diana Taurasi seems to play.
College player news:
Toledo freshman Ariel Cummings has been dismissed from the team.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Mystics, Storm win on day one of semifinal round
Today's results:
The Mystics edged the Dream, 87-84.
Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd lifted the Storm over the Mercury, 91-87.
Loyd got hot in the fourth quarter.
Next round is Tuesday.
WNBA team news:
The Mystics are championship-ready.
The draft lottery is cause for excitement in Indiana.
Aces players are readying for their overseas seasons.
WNBA player news:
The top five moments of Breanna Stewart's MVP season.
Stewart advocated for voter registration in her great acceptance speech, and wore "go vote" shoes.
She is just getting started.
Choosing an MVP from each team.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley is serious about getting a WNBA with Gamecock alums in South Carolina.
High school news:
Basketball with Paige Bueckers.
The Mystics edged the Dream, 87-84.
Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd lifted the Storm over the Mercury, 91-87.
Loyd got hot in the fourth quarter.
Next round is Tuesday.
WNBA team news:
The Mystics are championship-ready.
The draft lottery is cause for excitement in Indiana.
Aces players are readying for their overseas seasons.
WNBA player news:
The top five moments of Breanna Stewart's MVP season.
Stewart advocated for voter registration in her great acceptance speech, and wore "go vote" shoes.
She is just getting started.
Choosing an MVP from each team.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley is serious about getting a WNBA with Gamecock alums in South Carolina.
High school news:
Basketball with Paige Bueckers.
Awards: count 'em
Big awards announced less than three hours ago:
Breanna Stewart is the league's regular-season MVP.
Natasha Howard is the most improved player.
For the second year in a row, Sue Bird won the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award.
Stewart has led a Storm resurgence.
Extra-amazing bonus:
NBA star Steph Curry's essay on raising strong girls.
Breanna Stewart is the league's regular-season MVP.
Natasha Howard is the most improved player.
For the second year in a row, Sue Bird won the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award.
Stewart has led a Storm resurgence.
Extra-amazing bonus:
NBA star Steph Curry's essay on raising strong girls.
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Let's get these semis started
Tomorrow:
No. 3 Mystics at No. 2 Dream
No. 5 Mercury at No. 1 Storm
Another playoff preview.
Playoffs:
The Storm and Dream took similar approaches during their week of preparation.
The Dream face the Mystics with the coach of the year, but missing Angel McCoughtry.
Washington carries momentum and lessons learned into tomorrow's match up.
Old friends Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi will face off again.
Some big storylines going into tomorrow's semifinals.
Breaking down the scoring of each team.
WNBA player news:
Natasha Howard isn't surprised by her breakout season.
"Most improved" may be a misnomer for Howard.
Kelsey Mitchell's rookie season was an eye-opener.
Bonus:
The Cheryl Ford story.
The unified Korean team is trying to win hearts, too.
Recruiting news:
No. 5 prospect Kierstan Bell has committed to Ohio State.
No. 3 Mystics at No. 2 Dream
No. 5 Mercury at No. 1 Storm
Another playoff preview.
Playoffs:
The Storm and Dream took similar approaches during their week of preparation.
The Dream face the Mystics with the coach of the year, but missing Angel McCoughtry.
Washington carries momentum and lessons learned into tomorrow's match up.
Old friends Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi will face off again.
Some big storylines going into tomorrow's semifinals.
Breaking down the scoring of each team.
WNBA player news:
Natasha Howard isn't surprised by her breakout season.
"Most improved" may be a misnomer for Howard.
Kelsey Mitchell's rookie season was an eye-opener.
Bonus:
The Cheryl Ford story.
The unified Korean team is trying to win hearts, too.
Recruiting news:
No. 5 prospect Kierstan Bell has committed to Ohio State.
Friday, August 24, 2018
A moment to read and relax
Playoffs:
The thrilling start of the WNBA playoffs leaves us wanting more early-round games.
What to expect in the semifinals.
Will the Storm's collective lack of playoff experience hurt them?
Seattle's playoff match up is set.
The WNBA's stars of old are new again, and six wins away from a title.
WNBA team news:
Can the Wings retain Liz Cambage?
WNBA player news:
Jasmine Thomas is more than a basketball player.
Breanna Stewart tops the league's final MVP favorite list.
How Courtney Vandersloot rewrote the history books this season.
Vandersloot was overlooked for all-WNBA honors.
Skylar Diggins-Smith is a year-round star despite the WNBA's issues.
Diggins-Smith sets the record straight on her comments about salary.
How pursuing an ice cream dream helped Angel McCoughtry to slow down.
Brittney Griner showed some love for a front row fan.
WNBA coach news:
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve says no players are off-limits in retooling the team this winter.
Today Reeve reflected on the numerous challenges of the season.
College team news:
UConn looks to get back on track this season.
Transfer trouble is thinning out Arizona's otherwise impressive roster.
College coach news:
Threats were made to Pat Summitt's life in 1996.
Bonus:
A study shows players at HBCUs are called for more fouls than players at white schools.
Q&A with WNBA president Lisa Borders.
The thrilling start of the WNBA playoffs leaves us wanting more early-round games.
What to expect in the semifinals.
Will the Storm's collective lack of playoff experience hurt them?
Seattle's playoff match up is set.
The WNBA's stars of old are new again, and six wins away from a title.
WNBA team news:
Can the Wings retain Liz Cambage?
WNBA player news:
Jasmine Thomas is more than a basketball player.
Breanna Stewart tops the league's final MVP favorite list.
How Courtney Vandersloot rewrote the history books this season.
Vandersloot was overlooked for all-WNBA honors.
Skylar Diggins-Smith is a year-round star despite the WNBA's issues.
Diggins-Smith sets the record straight on her comments about salary.
How pursuing an ice cream dream helped Angel McCoughtry to slow down.
Brittney Griner showed some love for a front row fan.
WNBA coach news:
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve says no players are off-limits in retooling the team this winter.
Today Reeve reflected on the numerous challenges of the season.
College team news:
UConn looks to get back on track this season.
Transfer trouble is thinning out Arizona's otherwise impressive roster.
College coach news:
Threats were made to Pat Summitt's life in 1996.
Bonus:
A study shows players at HBCUs are called for more fouls than players at white schools.
Q&A with WNBA president Lisa Borders.
Thursday, August 23, 2018
August version: and then there were four
Today's results:
The Mystics hammered the road-weary Sparks, 96-64. Washington moves on to face the Atlanta Dream Sunday.
The Mercury took out the Sun, 96-86. Phoenix will play the Seattle Storm Sunday.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage is here to fight for women's rights whether you like it or not.
Jonquel Jones was named the league's sixth woman of the year.
For Candace Parker, her daughter comes first and basketball, second.
WNBA coach news:
Sun coach Curt Miller aims for honesty with his team and his family.
College player news:
Notre Dame's Brianna Turner says she's at 100 percent.
College coach news:
Tennessee coach Holly Warlick's new contract includes 32 ways she can be fired for cause.
The Mystics hammered the road-weary Sparks, 96-64. Washington moves on to face the Atlanta Dream Sunday.
The Mercury took out the Sun, 96-86. Phoenix will play the Seattle Storm Sunday.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage is here to fight for women's rights whether you like it or not.
Jonquel Jones was named the league's sixth woman of the year.
For Candace Parker, her daughter comes first and basketball, second.
WNBA coach news:
Sun coach Curt Miller aims for honesty with his team and his family.
College player news:
Notre Dame's Brianna Turner says she's at 100 percent.
College coach news:
Tennessee coach Holly Warlick's new contract includes 32 ways she can be fired for cause.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
The calm before more storm
About last night:
The Mercury bounced the Wings from the playoffs, 101-83.
The Sparks eliminated the Lynx, 75-68.
Tomorrow's second-round, loser out games:
Sparks at Mystics
Mercury at Sun
Second round playoff action:
For the Mercury, it was win, pack and go to the airport.
Phoenix and Connecticut are rematched tomorrow night.
The Mystics will have a new home for the playoffs.
WNBA team news:
After an unprecedented run, the Lynx face challenges with an aging roster and expiring contracts.
The Fever are entering a crucial offseason for a rebuild.
An uncertain offseason awaits the Wings.
The Aces embark on the offseason with an eye on improvement.
WNBA player news:
Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumnike has been battling mononucleosis. I asked the organization twice what was wrong with her, and they wouldn't tell me.
The Lynx will survive the post-Lindsay Whalen era, but they need more from Maya Moore.
Minnesota players have had an unshakable bond.
Kristi Toliver is the veteran force fueling the Mystics.
Some of Sun fans' loudest cheers are reserved for Courtney Williams.
Layshia Clarendon is an activist and a survivor.
Liz Cambage might return to the WNBA next year after all.
Cambage and a teen fan bonded over their struggles.
Cambage's focus now turns to the World Cup.
NCAA news:
The Division I Women's Basketball Committee visited San Antonio in consideration for a Final Four.
College player news:
Marina Mabrey still gets the point for Notre Dame.
College coach news:
Duke coach Joanne McCallie and Felicia Legette-Jack are taking the proactive approach with mental health and their athletes.
Baylor coach Kim Mulkey will have spinal fusion surgery.
Dawn Staley is happy to see women's basketball dynasties end, as long as it's not South Carolina.
Binghamton's new assistant coach is Matt Thune.
The new assistant coach at Clemson has worked in the NBA.
Nicky Anosike returns to Tennessee as a grad assistant.
Bonus:
The 1986 women ushered in a golden era.
One young athlete says being openly gay is pushing people out of the game.
World Cup group B primer.
The Mercury bounced the Wings from the playoffs, 101-83.
The Sparks eliminated the Lynx, 75-68.
Tomorrow's second-round, loser out games:
Sparks at Mystics
Mercury at Sun
Second round playoff action:
For the Mercury, it was win, pack and go to the airport.
Phoenix and Connecticut are rematched tomorrow night.
The Mystics will have a new home for the playoffs.
WNBA team news:
After an unprecedented run, the Lynx face challenges with an aging roster and expiring contracts.
The Fever are entering a crucial offseason for a rebuild.
An uncertain offseason awaits the Wings.
The Aces embark on the offseason with an eye on improvement.
WNBA player news:
Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumnike has been battling mononucleosis. I asked the organization twice what was wrong with her, and they wouldn't tell me.
The Lynx will survive the post-Lindsay Whalen era, but they need more from Maya Moore.
Minnesota players have had an unshakable bond.
Kristi Toliver is the veteran force fueling the Mystics.
Some of Sun fans' loudest cheers are reserved for Courtney Williams.
Layshia Clarendon is an activist and a survivor.
Liz Cambage might return to the WNBA next year after all.
Cambage and a teen fan bonded over their struggles.
Cambage's focus now turns to the World Cup.
NCAA news:
The Division I Women's Basketball Committee visited San Antonio in consideration for a Final Four.
College player news:
Marina Mabrey still gets the point for Notre Dame.
College coach news:
Duke coach Joanne McCallie and Felicia Legette-Jack are taking the proactive approach with mental health and their athletes.
Baylor coach Kim Mulkey will have spinal fusion surgery.
Dawn Staley is happy to see women's basketball dynasties end, as long as it's not South Carolina.
Binghamton's new assistant coach is Matt Thune.
The new assistant coach at Clemson has worked in the NBA.
Nicky Anosike returns to Tennessee as a grad assistant.
Bonus:
The 1986 women ushered in a golden era.
One young athlete says being openly gay is pushing people out of the game.
World Cup group B primer.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
A news drop before the playoffs pop
WNBA playoffs:
Potential instant classics tonight.
Can the league's stars defy what the numbers say about the playoffs?
What's at stake as the playoffs begin.
The Lynx are in unfamiliar territory tonight.
Minnesota is bracing for the game.
The Storm are the favorites, but aren't shoe-ins.
AP awards:
Breanna Stewart is the AP's player of the year and Nicki Collen is the coach of the year.
WNBA team news:
The Seattle Storm are coming.
WNBA player news:
Allie Quigley names the seven best shooters in the league.
A'ja Wilson names the seven best young players in the WNBA.
Inside Diana Taurasi's resurgence.
Skylar Diggins-Smith wants to be paid like men.
She explains why the pay disparity exists.
How WNBA players fought back against Twitter trolls.
WNBA draft lottery:
.....will be announced one week from today.
WNBPA news:
The WNBPA announced changes to its executive committee.
College news:
Former Tennessee star Cierra Burdick says the resumed rivalry between her school and UConn is bigger than Geno Auriemma.
Potential instant classics tonight.
Can the league's stars defy what the numbers say about the playoffs?
What's at stake as the playoffs begin.
The Lynx are in unfamiliar territory tonight.
Minnesota is bracing for the game.
The Storm are the favorites, but aren't shoe-ins.
AP awards:
Breanna Stewart is the AP's player of the year and Nicki Collen is the coach of the year.
WNBA team news:
The Seattle Storm are coming.
WNBA player news:
Allie Quigley names the seven best shooters in the league.
A'ja Wilson names the seven best young players in the WNBA.
Inside Diana Taurasi's resurgence.
Skylar Diggins-Smith wants to be paid like men.
She explains why the pay disparity exists.
How WNBA players fought back against Twitter trolls.
WNBA draft lottery:
.....will be announced one week from today.
WNBPA news:
The WNBPA announced changes to its executive committee.
College news:
Former Tennessee star Cierra Burdick says the resumed rivalry between her school and UConn is bigger than Geno Auriemma.
Monday, August 20, 2018
Barely a breath and here we go
Tomorrow's playoff game previews:
Day one is headlined by a finals rematch.
The Lynx are bracing for the one-and-done with the Sparks.
The two teams are used to meeting each other in the playoffs, but not this early.
The Mercury-Wings match up will feature Brittney Griner vs. Liz Cambage.
Can Dallas pull off the upset?
WNBA playoffs:
Schedules, game previews and more.
List of officials for the playoffs.
WNBA news:
It's been a season of change.
Another "why isn't the WNBA more successful?" story.
WNBA player news:
Two former Bruins are set to make their WNBA playoffs debuts with the Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream.
Texas alumni in the playoffs.
Sylvia Fowles broke the league record for single-season rebounds last night.
A'ja Wilson has capped off one of the greatest rookie seasons in league history.
The WNBA may need Liz Cambage, but she may not need it.
Lindsay Whalen had a nice retirement ceremony last night.
Riquna Williams is the kind of player the Sparks want at the core of their team.
C. Vivian Stinger talks about Erica Wheeler.
Kia Nurse is just getting started.
DeWanna Bonner and Jonquel Jones are the Western and Eastern conference players of the week.
A'ja Wilson is the August rookie of the month.
Elena Delle Donne and Diana Taurasi are the Eastern and Western conference players of the month for August.
Peak performer awards for the season are Liz Cambage, Sylvia Fowles and Courtney Vandersloot.
WNBA coach news:
Dream coach Nicki Collen is the coach of the month for August.
Sexism in basketball:
A roundtable discussion on the topic with six pro players.
The Storm made a new fan in Seahawks safety Bradley McDougald.
College player news:
Five-star recruit Valeria Trucco will play in Italy, and not for Arizona.
Day one is headlined by a finals rematch.
The Lynx are bracing for the one-and-done with the Sparks.
The two teams are used to meeting each other in the playoffs, but not this early.
The Mercury-Wings match up will feature Brittney Griner vs. Liz Cambage.
Can Dallas pull off the upset?
WNBA playoffs:
Schedules, game previews and more.
List of officials for the playoffs.
WNBA news:
It's been a season of change.
Another "why isn't the WNBA more successful?" story.
WNBA player news:
Two former Bruins are set to make their WNBA playoffs debuts with the Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream.
Texas alumni in the playoffs.
Sylvia Fowles broke the league record for single-season rebounds last night.
A'ja Wilson has capped off one of the greatest rookie seasons in league history.
The WNBA may need Liz Cambage, but she may not need it.
Lindsay Whalen had a nice retirement ceremony last night.
Riquna Williams is the kind of player the Sparks want at the core of their team.
C. Vivian Stinger talks about Erica Wheeler.
Kia Nurse is just getting started.
DeWanna Bonner and Jonquel Jones are the Western and Eastern conference players of the week.
A'ja Wilson is the August rookie of the month.
Elena Delle Donne and Diana Taurasi are the Eastern and Western conference players of the month for August.
Peak performer awards for the season are Liz Cambage, Sylvia Fowles and Courtney Vandersloot.
WNBA coach news:
Dream coach Nicki Collen is the coach of the month for August.
Sexism in basketball:
A roundtable discussion on the topic with six pro players.
The Storm made a new fan in Seahawks safety Bradley McDougald.
College player news:
Five-star recruit Valeria Trucco will play in Italy, and not for Arizona.
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Seeding and playoff match ups are set
Today's game results:
The Dream earned the second seed with a 93-78 win over the Aces.
The Sun edged the Sparks, 89-86, to claim the fourth seed.
The Mercury won their fourth straight, 96-85 over the Liberty, and grabbed the fifth seed.
The seventh-place Lynx topped the third-place Mystics, 88-83.
The top-seeded Storm easily routed the eight-place Wings, 84-68.
The Fever snapped a five-game skid to end the season with a win, 97-92 over the Sky.
This week's playoff schedule:
Tuesday on ESPN2:
* Dallas at Phoenix, 8:30 pm ET
* Minnesota at Los Angeles, 10:30 pm ET
Thursday on ESPN2:
* TBD at Washington, 6:30 pm ET
* TBD at Connecticut, 8:30 pm ET
WNBA team news:
The Liberty wrapped up their season on the road without knowing what home they're coming back to.
WNBA player news:
It was proclaimed Lindsay Whalen day in Minnesota.
Danielle Robinson has signed a contract extension with the Lynx.
Alyssa Thomas is "just a normal person" running the Sun offense.
The Wings signed Maggie Lucas for the remainder of the season.
College coach news:
Trends in Division I college coach hiring.
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Regular-season finales on tap tomorrow
Today's game result:
The Sky outlasted the Fever in double OT, 115-106.
Tomorrow's regular-season finale game schedule:
Sparks at Sun
Dream at Aces
Liberty at Mercury
Fever at Sky
Wings at Storm
Mystics at Lynx
WNBA team news:
The WNBA has granted a medical hardship to the Dallas Wings, who will sign someone prior to tomorrow's regular season finale against Seattle.
The Storm still have business to take care of in their last game.
The Lynx-Mystics game tomorrow will be like a family reunion.
WNBA player news:
A basketball star and an ESPN analyst, nothing can stop Chiney Ogwumike.
Lindsay Whalen penned a letter of love.
Salary issues:
The case for boosting player salaries.
The Sky outlasted the Fever in double OT, 115-106.
Tomorrow's regular-season finale game schedule:
Sparks at Sun
Dream at Aces
Liberty at Mercury
Fever at Sky
Wings at Storm
Mystics at Lynx
WNBA team news:
The WNBA has granted a medical hardship to the Dallas Wings, who will sign someone prior to tomorrow's regular season finale against Seattle.
The Storm still have business to take care of in their last game.
The Lynx-Mystics game tomorrow will be like a family reunion.
WNBA player news:
A basketball star and an ESPN analyst, nothing can stop Chiney Ogwumike.
Lindsay Whalen penned a letter of love.
Salary issues:
The case for boosting player salaries.
Friday, August 17, 2018
Save 'em a spot
Today's results:
The Sun routed the Lynx, 96-79, and earned a home playoff game.
Natasha Cloud hit a shot at the buzzer to lift the Mystics over the Sparks, 69-67.
Liz Cambage scored 43 points to lead the Wings over the Aces, 107-102. Dallas grabs the last playoff spot.
The Mercury stopped the Dream, 104-95.
The Storm downed the Liberty, 85-77, to clinch the No. 1 seed and home court advantage throughout the playoffs.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sky at Fever
WNBA team news:
The Lynx have turned to technology to sharpen their shots.
WNBA player news:
Tamera Young: daddy's girl.
Dwayne Wade will pay Young's fine for wearing his shoes.
Q&A with Breanna Stewart.
Is Courtney Vandersloot the league's most-improved player this year?
She dished 241 assists in 28 games.
Unapologotically Liz Cambage.
Elena Delle Donne is playing like a giant right now.
Several former Tar Heels are helping their WNBA teams into the playoffs.
Lindsay Whalen's story is almost too good to be true.
Whalen is a homegrown star who made Minnesota proud.
Alysha Clark has won the July WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.
College player news:
North Texas transfer Adrianna Henderson has landed at New Mexico State.
College coach news:
A long journey brought new Binghamton coach Bethann Shapiro Ord back to New York.
Plenette Pierson is a new assistant coach at Wayne State.
International news:
FIBA world cup power rankings.
Bonus:
The NBA's Philadelphia 76ers have hired Lindsey Harding as a scout.
Heartwarming story about a college visiting a former player, now 103.
Armani Dawkins is Oklahoma's new associate athletics director.
The Sun routed the Lynx, 96-79, and earned a home playoff game.
Natasha Cloud hit a shot at the buzzer to lift the Mystics over the Sparks, 69-67.
Liz Cambage scored 43 points to lead the Wings over the Aces, 107-102. Dallas grabs the last playoff spot.
The Mercury stopped the Dream, 104-95.
The Storm downed the Liberty, 85-77, to clinch the No. 1 seed and home court advantage throughout the playoffs.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sky at Fever
WNBA team news:
The Lynx have turned to technology to sharpen their shots.
WNBA player news:
Tamera Young: daddy's girl.
Dwayne Wade will pay Young's fine for wearing his shoes.
Q&A with Breanna Stewart.
Is Courtney Vandersloot the league's most-improved player this year?
She dished 241 assists in 28 games.
Unapologotically Liz Cambage.
Elena Delle Donne is playing like a giant right now.
Several former Tar Heels are helping their WNBA teams into the playoffs.
Lindsay Whalen's story is almost too good to be true.
Whalen is a homegrown star who made Minnesota proud.
Alysha Clark has won the July WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.
College player news:
North Texas transfer Adrianna Henderson has landed at New Mexico State.
College coach news:
A long journey brought new Binghamton coach Bethann Shapiro Ord back to New York.
Plenette Pierson is a new assistant coach at Wayne State.
International news:
FIBA world cup power rankings.
Bonus:
The NBA's Philadelphia 76ers have hired Lindsey Harding as a scout.
Heartwarming story about a college visiting a former player, now 103.
Armani Dawkins is Oklahoma's new associate athletics director.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
The showdowns begin tomorrow
Tomorrow's game schedule is a war zone:
Lynx at Sun
Sparks at Mystics
Aces at Wings
Dream at Mercury
Liberty at Storm
WNBA team news:
The Mystics are focused on finishing strong before the playoffs.
Washington is fighting for that coveted double-bye.
The Mercury can finish between fourth and seventh.
The Aces must win in Dallas to keep their playoff hopes alive.
There is more than a playoff berth on the line for the Wings tomorrow.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage outlines five ways the WNBA is failing its players.
What a second Cambage departure would say about America.
The Lynx will honor Lindsay Whalen at Sunday's game.
Whalen, a former Sun guard, returns to the state one last time tomorrow.
Inside look at Tamera Young's big sneaker collection.
Q&A with Dearica Hamby.
DeWanna Bonner is key to the Mercury lineup.
Dream forward Damiris Dantas had season-ending ankle surgery today.
Sun teammates are on opposite sides in the Tennessee-UConn rivalry.
Breanna Stewart is ESPN's MVP.
Gabby Williams says she feels closer to her fans.
Elena Delle Donne has surged in the WNBA's weekly MVP rankings.
College coach news:
North Carolina A&T coach Tarrell Robinson has signed a five-year contract extension.
The contract of Idaho State coach Seton Sobolewski has been extended five years.
Tom Biskup has been promoted to assistant coach at UMaine.
USA Basketball news:
U17 and U18 team members share behind-the-scenes highlights of their gold medal pursuits.
Bonus:
Twelve things Camilla Persley learned interviewing WNBA players this summer.
NBA star Steph Curry is hosting girls basketball camps.
Competitive Balance in NCAA “Power Conferences:” The Case of Men’s and Women’s Basketball.
Lynx at Sun
Sparks at Mystics
Aces at Wings
Dream at Mercury
Liberty at Storm
WNBA team news:
The Mystics are focused on finishing strong before the playoffs.
Washington is fighting for that coveted double-bye.
The Mercury can finish between fourth and seventh.
The Aces must win in Dallas to keep their playoff hopes alive.
There is more than a playoff berth on the line for the Wings tomorrow.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage outlines five ways the WNBA is failing its players.
What a second Cambage departure would say about America.
The Lynx will honor Lindsay Whalen at Sunday's game.
Whalen, a former Sun guard, returns to the state one last time tomorrow.
Inside look at Tamera Young's big sneaker collection.
Q&A with Dearica Hamby.
DeWanna Bonner is key to the Mercury lineup.
Dream forward Damiris Dantas had season-ending ankle surgery today.
Sun teammates are on opposite sides in the Tennessee-UConn rivalry.
Breanna Stewart is ESPN's MVP.
Gabby Williams says she feels closer to her fans.
Elena Delle Donne has surged in the WNBA's weekly MVP rankings.
College coach news:
North Carolina A&T coach Tarrell Robinson has signed a five-year contract extension.
The contract of Idaho State coach Seton Sobolewski has been extended five years.
Tom Biskup has been promoted to assistant coach at UMaine.
USA Basketball news:
U17 and U18 team members share behind-the-scenes highlights of their gold medal pursuits.
Bonus:
Twelve things Camilla Persley learned interviewing WNBA players this summer.
NBA star Steph Curry is hosting girls basketball camps.
Competitive Balance in NCAA “Power Conferences:” The Case of Men’s and Women’s Basketball.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Aces move into a tie for the eighth spot
Today's results:
The Mystics downed the Fever, 76-62.
The Aces stopped the Liberty, 85-72. Las Vegas is now tied with the Dallas Wings for eighth place. They face off once more on Friday.
About last night:
The Sparks outran the Liberty, 74-66, behind Chelsea Gray's career-high 26 points.
WNBA team news:
The Seattle Storm will play their home games next season at Alaska Airlines Arena on the University of Washington campus, while KeyArena is being remodeled.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage says she may not return for the 2019 WNBA season.
Elena Delle Donne combined her passion for golf with giving back.
Chiney Ogwumike talks WNBA player salaries.
Azura Stevens doesn't regret leaving UConn early for the pros.
College team news:
Syracuse and Oregon will face off Nov. 10, for the first time in program history.
Tennessee-UConn rivalry rekindled:
WNBA stars embrace the series revival.
Geno Auriemma is still salty after all these years.
International news:
The unified Korean team beat Indonesia today at the Asian Games.
Bonus:
A cookbook for WNBA trolls.
The Mystics downed the Fever, 76-62.
The Aces stopped the Liberty, 85-72. Las Vegas is now tied with the Dallas Wings for eighth place. They face off once more on Friday.
About last night:
The Sparks outran the Liberty, 74-66, behind Chelsea Gray's career-high 26 points.
WNBA team news:
The Seattle Storm will play their home games next season at Alaska Airlines Arena on the University of Washington campus, while KeyArena is being remodeled.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage says she may not return for the 2019 WNBA season.
Elena Delle Donne combined her passion for golf with giving back.
Chiney Ogwumike talks WNBA player salaries.
Azura Stevens doesn't regret leaving UConn early for the pros.
College team news:
Syracuse and Oregon will face off Nov. 10, for the first time in program history.
Tennessee-UConn rivalry rekindled:
WNBA stars embrace the series revival.
Geno Auriemma is still salty after all these years.
International news:
The unified Korean team beat Indonesia today at the Asian Games.
Bonus:
A cookbook for WNBA trolls.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
More milestones reached
Today's game results:
Jonquel Jones scored 27 points, and the Sun handed the Wings their ninth straight loss.
The Sky topped the Lynx, 91-88, to take the season series. Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot broke the WNBA single-season assist record of 237, with 241. Rookie Diamond DeShields led Chicago with a career-high 28 points.
Still going on at this hour: Liberty at Sparks. And New York has a small lead in the third quarter.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Mystics at Fever
Liberty at Aces
WNBA team news:
The WNBA is set for a wild end to the regular season.
WNBA player news:
The Lynx have signed Sydney Colson, who is trying to get up to speed.
We may not see the likes of a player like Lindsay Whalen again.
WNBA coaching news:
Taj McWilliams-Franklin made her head coaching debut in a place she knows well.
Power rankings:
CBS Sports version.
AP power poll.
League version.
College team news:
The re-emergence of the Tennessee-UConn rivalry has already begun on Twitter.
History of the rivalry, game by game.
The renewal of the rivalry is just what the game needs.
College player news:
Sierra Calhoun has transferred from Ohio State to Rutgers.
Bonus:
The Hanes Hoisery women ruled the court in 1953.
Jonquel Jones scored 27 points, and the Sun handed the Wings their ninth straight loss.
The Sky topped the Lynx, 91-88, to take the season series. Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot broke the WNBA single-season assist record of 237, with 241. Rookie Diamond DeShields led Chicago with a career-high 28 points.
Still going on at this hour: Liberty at Sparks. And New York has a small lead in the third quarter.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Mystics at Fever
Liberty at Aces
WNBA team news:
The WNBA is set for a wild end to the regular season.
WNBA player news:
The Lynx have signed Sydney Colson, who is trying to get up to speed.
We may not see the likes of a player like Lindsay Whalen again.
WNBA coaching news:
Taj McWilliams-Franklin made her head coaching debut in a place she knows well.
Power rankings:
CBS Sports version.
AP power poll.
League version.
College team news:
The re-emergence of the Tennessee-UConn rivalry has already begun on Twitter.
History of the rivalry, game by game.
The renewal of the rivalry is just what the game needs.
College player news:
Sierra Calhoun has transferred from Ohio State to Rutgers.
Bonus:
The Hanes Hoisery women ruled the court in 1953.
Tennessee-UConn rivalry renewed!!!!
After a 12-year absence, the classic rivalry between the Tennessee Lady Vols and the UConn Huskies will resume. It'll be a two-year series in the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 seasons.
Tennessee announcement.
UConn announcement.
Tennessee announcement.
UConn announcement.
Monday, August 13, 2018
And on Monday, they rested
No games today, and thank goodness. With the compressed schedule this season, players and coaches alike seem exhausted and/or ready to snap. But it seems like most, if not all, of the teams had today off, given the lack of Twitter traffic.
Excellent. Here's praying for a safe end to the season.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Wings at Sun
Sky at Lynx
Liberty at Sparks
WNBA team news:
Will Dallas or Las Vegas claim the final playoff spot?
The Aces travel debacle has rekindled discussions about air travel for the league.
WNBA player news:
This morning, Lindsay Whalen announced she will retire at the conclusion of this WNBA season.
She leaves behind a legacy of winning.
Whalen turned mediocrity into greatness in her career.
Even in announcing her retirement, Whalen didn't falter.
Whalen said she'd have her memories forever.
Danielle Robinson had successful ankle surgery today and is out indefinitely.
Endy Miyem has been waived by the Lynx, which means they're getting ready to sign someone.
Gabby Williams continues to adjust to the WNBA as her first pro season is about to end.
Elena Delle Donne and Maya Moore are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.
Photos of the week for Aug. 6-12.
WNBA coach news:
Fred Williams talks to ESPN about the "little altercation" with the Dallas CEO that lead to his firing.
TMZ talked to Williams in the airport this morning.
Why Dream coach Nicki Collen should be named coach of the year.
Cheryl Reeve was emotional at the announcement of Lindsay Whalen's retirement today.
College player news:
Elon transfer Ra'Shika White has landed at Middle Tennessee.
College coach news:
Expectations are high as Lindsay Whalen transitions to coach of the Minnesota Gophers.
Bonus:
The underpayment of elite female basketball players begins in college.
Air Swoopes II shoes will be released Friday.
Minnesota's best-kept secret are the girls of Grand Meadow.
Excellent. Here's praying for a safe end to the season.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Wings at Sun
Sky at Lynx
Liberty at Sparks
WNBA team news:
Will Dallas or Las Vegas claim the final playoff spot?
The Aces travel debacle has rekindled discussions about air travel for the league.
WNBA player news:
This morning, Lindsay Whalen announced she will retire at the conclusion of this WNBA season.
She leaves behind a legacy of winning.
Whalen turned mediocrity into greatness in her career.
Even in announcing her retirement, Whalen didn't falter.
Whalen said she'd have her memories forever.
Danielle Robinson had successful ankle surgery today and is out indefinitely.
Endy Miyem has been waived by the Lynx, which means they're getting ready to sign someone.
Gabby Williams continues to adjust to the WNBA as her first pro season is about to end.
Elena Delle Donne and Maya Moore are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.
Photos of the week for Aug. 6-12.
WNBA coach news:
Fred Williams talks to ESPN about the "little altercation" with the Dallas CEO that lead to his firing.
TMZ talked to Williams in the airport this morning.
Why Dream coach Nicki Collen should be named coach of the year.
Cheryl Reeve was emotional at the announcement of Lindsay Whalen's retirement today.
College player news:
Elon transfer Ra'Shika White has landed at Middle Tennessee.
College coach news:
Expectations are high as Lindsay Whalen transitions to coach of the Minnesota Gophers.
Bonus:
The underpayment of elite female basketball players begins in college.
Air Swoopes II shoes will be released Friday.
Minnesota's best-kept secret are the girls of Grand Meadow.
Sunday, August 12, 2018
No drama saved for Mama
Today's game results:
Renee Montgomery hit eight three-point shots to tie a WNBA record in leading the Dream over the Liberty, 86-77.
The Sun held off the Sky, 82-75.
The Mystics downed the Wings, 93-80, for their sixth straight win.
The Storm beat the Lynx, 81-72, and need just one more win to clinch first place seeing in the playoffs.
DeWanna Bonner's 31-point outpour paced the Mercury over the Sparks, 81-72.
WNBA team news:
The Sky tied the WNBA single-game team assists record, with 35.
WNBA player news:
Danielle Robinson's injury has playoff implications.
For the first time since her WNBA debut, Lindsay Whalen didn't start today.
WNBA coach news:
The Dallas Wings relieved coach Fred Williams of coaching duties after today's game.
College coach news:
Jeff Mittie has found a home at Kansas State.
Renee Montgomery hit eight three-point shots to tie a WNBA record in leading the Dream over the Liberty, 86-77.
The Sun held off the Sky, 82-75.
The Mystics downed the Wings, 93-80, for their sixth straight win.
The Storm beat the Lynx, 81-72, and need just one more win to clinch first place seeing in the playoffs.
DeWanna Bonner's 31-point outpour paced the Mercury over the Sparks, 81-72.
WNBA team news:
The Sky tied the WNBA single-game team assists record, with 35.
WNBA player news:
Danielle Robinson's injury has playoff implications.
For the first time since her WNBA debut, Lindsay Whalen didn't start today.
WNBA coach news:
The Dallas Wings relieved coach Fred Williams of coaching duties after today's game.
College coach news:
Jeff Mittie has found a home at Kansas State.
Dallas Wings relieve Fred Williams of coaching duties
Taj McWilliams-Franklin to serve as interim head coach
The Dallas Wings announces this evening that Fred Williams has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Assistant Coach Taj McWilliams-Franklin has been named interim head coach for the remainder of the season, and the organization will conduct a full search for a permanent head coach immediately following the conclusion of the 2018 campaign.
Taj McWilliams-Franklin was named assistant coach for the Dallas Wings in 2017 and has served in that role for the past two seasons. She previously served as assistant coach for the New York Liberty in 2013 and head coach at Post University in 2015.
Erin Phillips and Travis Charles will serve as assistant coaches for the remainder of the year.
“Following today’s game, I made the decision to change direction in regards to our head coaching position,” stated President and CEO Greg Bibb. “I felt this move was necessary. The season has not met our expectations. I have asked Taj to serve as our interim head coach and I have the upmost confidence that she and our staff will do everything possible to put us in the best position to win. I wish Fred the best moving forward. Our focus remains on qualifying for the playoffs and ultimately competing for a WNBA championship.”
SB Nation reported that Williams and CEO Greg Bibb got into a shouting match following the game.
The Dallas Wings announces this evening that Fred Williams has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Assistant Coach Taj McWilliams-Franklin has been named interim head coach for the remainder of the season, and the organization will conduct a full search for a permanent head coach immediately following the conclusion of the 2018 campaign.
Taj McWilliams-Franklin was named assistant coach for the Dallas Wings in 2017 and has served in that role for the past two seasons. She previously served as assistant coach for the New York Liberty in 2013 and head coach at Post University in 2015.
Erin Phillips and Travis Charles will serve as assistant coaches for the remainder of the year.
“Following today’s game, I made the decision to change direction in regards to our head coaching position,” stated President and CEO Greg Bibb. “I felt this move was necessary. The season has not met our expectations. I have asked Taj to serve as our interim head coach and I have the upmost confidence that she and our staff will do everything possible to put us in the best position to win. I wish Fred the best moving forward. Our focus remains on qualifying for the playoffs and ultimately competing for a WNBA championship.”
SB Nation reported that Williams and CEO Greg Bibb got into a shouting match following the game.
Saturday, August 11, 2018
A light dusting
Today's results:
The Dream beat the Wings, 92-72, on the strength of six three-pointers from Renee Momtgomery.
The Aces downed the Fever, 92-74, to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Dream at Liberty
Sky at Sun
Wings at Mystics
Sparks at Mercury
Storm at Lynx
WNBA team news:
Get ready for part two of the "bush league" battle tomorrow.
WNBA player news:
A'ja Wilson is the centerpiece the Aces have been searching for.
The Dream beat the Wings, 92-72, on the strength of six three-pointers from Renee Momtgomery.
The Aces downed the Fever, 92-74, to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Dream at Liberty
Sky at Sun
Wings at Mystics
Sparks at Mercury
Storm at Lynx
WNBA team news:
Get ready for part two of the "bush league" battle tomorrow.
WNBA player news:
A'ja Wilson is the centerpiece the Aces have been searching for.
Friday, August 10, 2018
The jockeying for seeding continues
Today's results:
Courtney Vandersloot's 20 points and 15 assists led the Sky past the Sun, 97-86.
The Mercury raced by the Fever, 94-74.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Wings at Dream
Fever at Aces
WNBA playoffs:
There is only one playoff spot left to claim, but the seeds are up for grabs.
The Storm have secured a spot in the playoff semifinals for the first time since 2010.
WNBA team news:
The Aces are looking to end a five-game losing streak and make a playoff push.
Why Atlanta should still be a favorite, even without Angel McCoughtry.
The Mystics felt slighted in last week's forfeit.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage traveled with the Wings to Atlanta but is still questionable to play tomorrow.
WNBA president news:
League president Lisa Borders and NBA president Adam Silver think keeping the New York Liberty in White Plains is a profitable long-term idea.
College player news:
Texas Tech transfer Lyndsey Whilbey has been granted immediate eligibility to play for Purdue.
Former Florida player Simone Westbrook is a new graduate transfer at Clemson, where she will play for her former coach, Amanda Butler.
College coach news:
Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer said no one is better-suited to lead the Lady Vols than Holly Warlick.
Coach Kim Barnes Arico's next goal for Michigan is sustained success.
David Caputo is Delaware State's new head coach.
West Virginia coach Mike Carey will see Salem University name their court after him.
Maryland assistant coach Terry Nooner is joining the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers as an assistant coach.
Courtney Vandersloot's 20 points and 15 assists led the Sky past the Sun, 97-86.
The Mercury raced by the Fever, 94-74.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Wings at Dream
Fever at Aces
WNBA playoffs:
There is only one playoff spot left to claim, but the seeds are up for grabs.
The Storm have secured a spot in the playoff semifinals for the first time since 2010.
WNBA team news:
The Aces are looking to end a five-game losing streak and make a playoff push.
Why Atlanta should still be a favorite, even without Angel McCoughtry.
The Mystics felt slighted in last week's forfeit.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage traveled with the Wings to Atlanta but is still questionable to play tomorrow.
WNBA president news:
League president Lisa Borders and NBA president Adam Silver think keeping the New York Liberty in White Plains is a profitable long-term idea.
College player news:
Texas Tech transfer Lyndsey Whilbey has been granted immediate eligibility to play for Purdue.
Former Florida player Simone Westbrook is a new graduate transfer at Clemson, where she will play for her former coach, Amanda Butler.
College coach news:
Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer said no one is better-suited to lead the Lady Vols than Holly Warlick.
Coach Kim Barnes Arico's next goal for Michigan is sustained success.
David Caputo is Delaware State's new head coach.
West Virginia coach Mike Carey will see Salem University name their court after him.
Maryland assistant coach Terry Nooner is joining the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers as an assistant coach.
About last night
One more game result from last night:
The Lynx stopped the Aces, 89-73, to clinch a playoff spot. Only one more place is up for grabs.
WNBA player news:
Sun guard Courtney Williams talks about hoops, life, and being herself.
The Lynx stopped the Aces, 89-73, to clinch a playoff spot. Only one more place is up for grabs.
WNBA player news:
Sun guard Courtney Williams talks about hoops, life, and being herself.
Thursday, August 9, 2018
A day of critical games
Today's results:
The Mystics trounced the Storm, 100-77, for their fifth straight win.
The Dream, sans Angel McCoughtry, outlasted the Sparks, 79-73.
Still in progress at this hour: Lynx at Aces. Minnesota could seal a playoff berth with a win, and Las Vegas needs a W to keep their playoff hopes alive, as they're only .70
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sun at Sky
Fever at Mercury
WNBA team news:
Replacing Sancho Lyttle has become a big problem for the Mercury.
WNBA player news:
Angel McCoughtry tore knee ligaments in Tuesday's game and is out for the season.
Tiffany Hayes continues to surprise and delight.
Why Elizabeth Williams takes an academic approach to the game.
Dawn Staley and Bill Laimbeer weigh in on A'ja Wilson.
WNBA news:
Bethany Donaphin is working to improve the WNBA.
The case for improving player salaries.
Where to purchase WNBA merchandise.
NCAA news:
Amy Reis is the NCAA's new director of women's basketball.
College team news:
Before the WNBA, five from UNLV went pro in the WBL.
College player news:
North Carolina transfer Dazia Powell has landed at UNCW.
Wake Forest's Destini Walker and Kortni Simmons have been medically disqualified from the sport.
Recruiting news:
Ashlyn Watkins is a 14-year-old who dunks.
Azzi Fudd was the first girl to play in NBA star Steph Curry's camp.
The Mystics trounced the Storm, 100-77, for their fifth straight win.
The Dream, sans Angel McCoughtry, outlasted the Sparks, 79-73.
Still in progress at this hour: Lynx at Aces. Minnesota could seal a playoff berth with a win, and Las Vegas needs a W to keep their playoff hopes alive, as they're only .70
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sun at Sky
Fever at Mercury
WNBA team news:
Replacing Sancho Lyttle has become a big problem for the Mercury.
WNBA player news:
Angel McCoughtry tore knee ligaments in Tuesday's game and is out for the season.
Tiffany Hayes continues to surprise and delight.
Why Elizabeth Williams takes an academic approach to the game.
Dawn Staley and Bill Laimbeer weigh in on A'ja Wilson.
WNBA news:
Bethany Donaphin is working to improve the WNBA.
The case for improving player salaries.
Where to purchase WNBA merchandise.
NCAA news:
Amy Reis is the NCAA's new director of women's basketball.
College team news:
Before the WNBA, five from UNLV went pro in the WBL.
College player news:
North Carolina transfer Dazia Powell has landed at UNCW.
Wake Forest's Destini Walker and Kortni Simmons have been medically disqualified from the sport.
Recruiting news:
Ashlyn Watkins is a 14-year-old who dunks.
Azzi Fudd was the first girl to play in NBA star Steph Curry's camp.
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Sun beat Dallas to clinch playoff spot
Today's results:
The Sparks edged the Liberty, 82-81.
The Sun downed the Wings, 101-92, to clinch a playoff spot. It was the fifth straight win for Connecticut and the sixth consecutive loss for Dallas.
Only three more playoff spots remain.
Tomorrow's schedule:
Storm at Mystics
Sparks at Dream
Lynx at Aces
WNBA news:
The player's union has pushed back on the travel policy after yesterday's decision that the Aces forfeit last Friday's game.
League players are still treated as second-class citizens, and it's on the NBA to fix that.
WNBA team news:
The Dream have rebounded from a dismal season to be WNBA title contenders.
The Aces deserve the benefit of the doubt.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird became the league leader in all-time career minutes played last night.
Alyssa Thomas wants to help other shy girls find their voices.
Diana Taurasi and DeWanna Bonner are the second and third-longest-tenured athletes in Arizona pro sports history.
Candice Dupree is a mom with superpowers.
Dearica Hamby is crating a niche with the Aces.
Kayla Thornton is making a strong defensive impact in the WNBA.
The league's "race to the MVP" list still has Breanna Stewart on top.
College team news:
Nevada is focusing on mental health this offseason.
East Carolina is internally reviewing its women's basketball program.
College player news:
With gold in hand from the U18 World Championship, two of UConn's freshmen are ready for the next step.
Former Arkansas star India Lewis has died at 36 of breast cancer.
College coach news:
Misty Opat is the new head coach at Chicago State.
FIBA U18 Championships:
Canada took the silver medal.
The Sparks edged the Liberty, 82-81.
The Sun downed the Wings, 101-92, to clinch a playoff spot. It was the fifth straight win for Connecticut and the sixth consecutive loss for Dallas.
Only three more playoff spots remain.
Tomorrow's schedule:
Storm at Mystics
Sparks at Dream
Lynx at Aces
WNBA news:
The player's union has pushed back on the travel policy after yesterday's decision that the Aces forfeit last Friday's game.
League players are still treated as second-class citizens, and it's on the NBA to fix that.
WNBA team news:
The Dream have rebounded from a dismal season to be WNBA title contenders.
The Aces deserve the benefit of the doubt.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird became the league leader in all-time career minutes played last night.
Alyssa Thomas wants to help other shy girls find their voices.
Diana Taurasi and DeWanna Bonner are the second and third-longest-tenured athletes in Arizona pro sports history.
Candice Dupree is a mom with superpowers.
Dearica Hamby is crating a niche with the Aces.
Kayla Thornton is making a strong defensive impact in the WNBA.
The league's "race to the MVP" list still has Breanna Stewart on top.
College team news:
Nevada is focusing on mental health this offseason.
East Carolina is internally reviewing its women's basketball program.
College player news:
With gold in hand from the U18 World Championship, two of UConn's freshmen are ready for the next step.
Former Arkansas star India Lewis has died at 36 of breast cancer.
College coach news:
Misty Opat is the new head coach at Chicago State.
FIBA U18 Championships:
Canada took the silver medal.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Dream, Sparks, Mystics clinch playoff berths
Today's results:
The Storm outran the Fever, 94-79.
The Dream dropped the Aces, 109-100, to seal a playoff berth. Their win means the Sparks also get a playoff spot.
The Mystics survived the Mercury, 103-98. That gives Washington a spot in the playoffs, too.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sparks at Liberty
Sun at Wings
WNBA team news:
The WNBA ruled today that the Las Vegas Aces must forfeit the game they declined to play Friday.
Here's the story.
Teams are jockeying for playoff and lottery position.
The path of the Storm.
The Wings are on a five-game losing streak.
The league's power rankings for the week.
WNBA player news:
How Glory Johnson balances being a mother to twins with a globetrotting hoops career.
Tina Charles was picked last on the playground as a kid.
Tiffany Hayes has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Dream.
Sue Bird continues to impress with her passing.
A'ja Wilson is shocked by her WNBA success.
Wilson has found her way and her voice.
College team news:
While on tour, Kentucky picked up a commitment from a player from home.
A change in Western Conference scheduling makes life easier for Gonzaga.
College player news:
Marquette forward Tori McCoy awaits a match for the kidney transplant that she needs.
Mount St. Joseph's Lauren Hill will be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame.
College coach news:
Holly Warlick's contact has been extended at Tennessee through 2022.
Darryl Brown is a new assistant coach at Weber State.
USA Basketball news:
The U18 team has won gold with an 84-60 rout of Canada.
The Storm outran the Fever, 94-79.
The Dream dropped the Aces, 109-100, to seal a playoff berth. Their win means the Sparks also get a playoff spot.
The Mystics survived the Mercury, 103-98. That gives Washington a spot in the playoffs, too.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sparks at Liberty
Sun at Wings
WNBA team news:
The WNBA ruled today that the Las Vegas Aces must forfeit the game they declined to play Friday.
Here's the story.
Teams are jockeying for playoff and lottery position.
The path of the Storm.
The Wings are on a five-game losing streak.
The league's power rankings for the week.
WNBA player news:
How Glory Johnson balances being a mother to twins with a globetrotting hoops career.
Tina Charles was picked last on the playground as a kid.
Tiffany Hayes has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Dream.
Sue Bird continues to impress with her passing.
A'ja Wilson is shocked by her WNBA success.
Wilson has found her way and her voice.
College team news:
While on tour, Kentucky picked up a commitment from a player from home.
A change in Western Conference scheduling makes life easier for Gonzaga.
College player news:
Marquette forward Tori McCoy awaits a match for the kidney transplant that she needs.
Mount St. Joseph's Lauren Hill will be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame.
College coach news:
Holly Warlick's contact has been extended at Tennessee through 2022.
Darryl Brown is a new assistant coach at Weber State.
USA Basketball news:
The U18 team has won gold with an 84-60 rout of Canada.
Monday, August 6, 2018
The heat is on
Today's result:
The Storm stepped on the gas in the fourth quarter and outran the Liberty, 96-80.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Aces at Dream
Storm at Fever
Lynx at Sky
Mystics at Mercury
Every one of those match ups is compelling.
The playoff race:
.....is heating up as the regular season winds down.
WNBA team news:
The Indiana Fever is looking at their future, not their record.
The Mercury close the regular season with five home games.
CBS Sports power rankings for the week.
WNBA player news:
Who would be on the WBB Mount Rushmore of several of today's stars?
Breanna Stewart is the surefire MVP, and not just for her on-court dominance.
Stewart has the MVP award locked up.
Essence Carson's playlist.
The nose injury Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson sustained in yesterday's game will keep her out of tomorrow's.
The Mercury have signed Devereaux Peters to another seven-day contract.
Candace Parker and Tiffany Hayes are the Western and Eastern Conference players of the week.
College team news:
Mississippi State is headed to Italy.
Minnesota's Williams Arena gets a new-look basketball court.
College player news:
Texas' Sedona Prince had successful surgery today to repair a lower leg fracture sustained at the U18 championship.
USA Basketball news:
The U18 team pounded Columbia to advance to the gold medal game.
The Storm stepped on the gas in the fourth quarter and outran the Liberty, 96-80.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Aces at Dream
Storm at Fever
Lynx at Sky
Mystics at Mercury
Every one of those match ups is compelling.
The playoff race:
.....is heating up as the regular season winds down.
WNBA team news:
The Indiana Fever is looking at their future, not their record.
The Mercury close the regular season with five home games.
CBS Sports power rankings for the week.
WNBA player news:
Who would be on the WBB Mount Rushmore of several of today's stars?
Breanna Stewart is the surefire MVP, and not just for her on-court dominance.
Stewart has the MVP award locked up.
Essence Carson's playlist.
The nose injury Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson sustained in yesterday's game will keep her out of tomorrow's.
The Mercury have signed Devereaux Peters to another seven-day contract.
Candace Parker and Tiffany Hayes are the Western and Eastern Conference players of the week.
College team news:
Mississippi State is headed to Italy.
Minnesota's Williams Arena gets a new-look basketball court.
College player news:
Texas' Sedona Prince had successful surgery today to repair a lower leg fracture sustained at the U18 championship.
USA Basketball news:
The U18 team pounded Columbia to advance to the gold medal game.
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Big performances lead to big wins
Today's game results:
Jasmine Thomas' 30 points paced the Sun past the Aces, 109-88.
Kristi Toliver's late jumper lifted the Mystics over the Wings, 76-74.
Six three-pointers from Tiffany Hayes, and a season-high 28 points, paved the way for the Drea, 86-66 over the Lynx.
The Sparks edged the Mercury, 78-75, with Chelsea Gray stuffing the stat sheet once again for LA.
No ties in the standings, at this moment.
Tomorrow's game:
Storm at Liberty
WNBA team news:
Will the Aces' controversial decision not to play Friday effect change, or be costly?
Their decision sheds light on the league's travel issues.
The player's union praised the move as "bold."
WNBA player news:
Details on the injury that's kept Skylar Diggins-Smith out of two games.
Aerial Powers and Kaela Davis had a verbal altercation during today's game.
College team news:
How Kansas State seeks out the best.
College player news:
Transfer Promise Taylor is ready to make an impact with Mississippi State.
USA Basketball news:
The U18 team cruised past El Salvador and into the Americas cup semifinals.
Jasmine Thomas' 30 points paced the Sun past the Aces, 109-88.
Kristi Toliver's late jumper lifted the Mystics over the Wings, 76-74.
Six three-pointers from Tiffany Hayes, and a season-high 28 points, paved the way for the Drea, 86-66 over the Lynx.
The Sparks edged the Mercury, 78-75, with Chelsea Gray stuffing the stat sheet once again for LA.
No ties in the standings, at this moment.
Tomorrow's game:
Storm at Liberty
WNBA team news:
Will the Aces' controversial decision not to play Friday effect change, or be costly?
Their decision sheds light on the league's travel issues.
The player's union praised the move as "bold."
WNBA player news:
Details on the injury that's kept Skylar Diggins-Smith out of two games.
Aerial Powers and Kaela Davis had a verbal altercation during today's game.
College team news:
How Kansas State seeks out the best.
College player news:
Transfer Promise Taylor is ready to make an impact with Mississippi State.
USA Basketball news:
The U18 team cruised past El Salvador and into the Americas cup semifinals.
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