Today's results:
Erica Wheeler's late layup propelled the Fever past the Dream, 61-59.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Mercury at Sun
Liberty at Wings
Aces at Sparks
WNBA team news:
The Sparks are holding their own as the season's final stretch looms.
LA emerges from the break nearly at full strength.
WNBA player news:
Mama, look at Erica Wheeler now.
Dearica Hamby is thriving as a starter for Las Vegas while A'ja Wilson is out.
Seimone Augustus returned to practice today.
Last night Brittney Griner, DeWanna Bonner and Leilani Mitchell became the first trio of teammates in WNBA history to each score 25 points.
Tanisha Wright is still going strong in the WNBA and in her hometown.
As Katie Lou Samuelson grows into the league, other former UConn players surround her.
WNBA coach news:
Data on WNBA coaches.
Some old friends surprised Aces coach Bill Laimbeer at practice yesterday.
College team news:
Team chemistry is a priority for Tennessee.
College player news:
How NCAA talent current and and future performed at the U19 championships.
USA Basketball news:
This is a basketball summer for two-sport athlete Peyton Williams.
International news:
Cameroon is going into FIBA Afrobasket competition with ambitions.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Games resume
Today's results:
Jonquel Jones powered the Sun past the Sky, 100-94.
The Mystics beat the Mercury, 99-93, on the strength of Elena Delle Donne's 33 points.
The Aces pummeled the Wings, 86-54.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Dream at Fever
WNBA team news:
WNBA teams are preparing to sprint to the finish.
Despite injuries, the Storm are relying on defense to stay in the playoff race.
The WNBA's midseason grades.
The league's power rankings.
WNBA player news:
Eight openly-out athletes played in Saturday's All-Star game.
Seimone Augustus is nearing her return to the Lynx.
Diana Taurasi's back injury tests her patience and is a reminder of the pay disparity.
Elena Delle Donne has teamed with PETA in an ad campaign.
Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley are on pace to set statistical history.
Kahleah Copper and Diamond DeShields are at the heart of the Sky's explosiveness.
Rookie Napheesa Collier is having a season to remember.
All-Star news:
All-Star collector T-shits for sale.
College coach news:
Louisville coach Jeff Walz is flipping out in a good way.
Todd Schaefer has been promoted to associate head coach at Arkansas.
Jonquel Jones powered the Sun past the Sky, 100-94.
The Mystics beat the Mercury, 99-93, on the strength of Elena Delle Donne's 33 points.
The Aces pummeled the Wings, 86-54.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Dream at Fever
WNBA team news:
WNBA teams are preparing to sprint to the finish.
Despite injuries, the Storm are relying on defense to stay in the playoff race.
The WNBA's midseason grades.
The league's power rankings.
WNBA player news:
Eight openly-out athletes played in Saturday's All-Star game.
Seimone Augustus is nearing her return to the Lynx.
Diana Taurasi's back injury tests her patience and is a reminder of the pay disparity.
Elena Delle Donne has teamed with PETA in an ad campaign.
Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley are on pace to set statistical history.
Kahleah Copper and Diamond DeShields are at the heart of the Sky's explosiveness.
Rookie Napheesa Collier is having a season to remember.
All-Star news:
All-Star collector T-shits for sale.
College coach news:
Louisville coach Jeff Walz is flipping out in a good way.
Todd Schaefer has been promoted to associate head coach at Arkansas.
Monday, July 29, 2019
Season resumes in 5...4...3...2...
Games resume tomorrow:
Sky at Sun
Mercury at Mystics
Wings at Aces
WNBA news:
Player and fan experiences are among commissioner Cathy Engelbert's top priorities.
The Las Vegas debut of the All-Star game earned high praise from players.
Primer for the second half of the season.
Five big storylines.
Burning questions for each team from CBS Sports.
WNBA team news:
Las Vegas is eyeing more improvements as the season's second half begins.
The Mystics-Aces game suspended July 5 for an earthquake will resume Aug. 5.
WNBA player news:
Interview with Erica Wheeler, who looks to transfer her All-Star energy to the Fever.
Elena Delle Donne on her MVP diet.
Not even Courtney Vandersloot can stop Allie Quigley from scoring.
Vandersloot is ready to take the season to the next level.
Jonquel Jones is flourishing in her leadership role with the Sun.
A'ja Wilson's former college coach, Dawn Staley, talks about her meteoric rise to stardom.
Kristine Anigwe has found her niche as the Sun begin their stretch run.
USA Basketball news:
The USA's 3X3 team came away with the gold medal in the Pan American Games.
College team news:
Maryland's national team experience speaks volumes of the program.
College player news:
Former Missouri guard Akira Levy has transferred to Vanderbilt.
UTEP guard Alexa Hoy will transfer.
College coach news:
Joni and Darius Taylor balance basketball and family.
Dionnah Jackson-Durrett has been promoted to associate head coach at Mississippi State.
Michael Scruggs is a new assistant coach at Purdue.
Sky at Sun
Mercury at Mystics
Wings at Aces
WNBA news:
Player and fan experiences are among commissioner Cathy Engelbert's top priorities.
The Las Vegas debut of the All-Star game earned high praise from players.
Primer for the second half of the season.
Five big storylines.
Burning questions for each team from CBS Sports.
WNBA team news:
Las Vegas is eyeing more improvements as the season's second half begins.
The Mystics-Aces game suspended July 5 for an earthquake will resume Aug. 5.
WNBA player news:
Interview with Erica Wheeler, who looks to transfer her All-Star energy to the Fever.
Elena Delle Donne on her MVP diet.
Not even Courtney Vandersloot can stop Allie Quigley from scoring.
Vandersloot is ready to take the season to the next level.
Jonquel Jones is flourishing in her leadership role with the Sun.
A'ja Wilson's former college coach, Dawn Staley, talks about her meteoric rise to stardom.
Kristine Anigwe has found her niche as the Sun begin their stretch run.
USA Basketball news:
The USA's 3X3 team came away with the gold medal in the Pan American Games.
College team news:
Maryland's national team experience speaks volumes of the program.
College player news:
Former Missouri guard Akira Levy has transferred to Vanderbilt.
UTEP guard Alexa Hoy will transfer.
College coach news:
Joni and Darius Taylor balance basketball and family.
Dionnah Jackson-Durrett has been promoted to associate head coach at Mississippi State.
Michael Scruggs is a new assistant coach at Purdue.
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Coming back to Earth
More on the All-Star experience:
The Aces' three All-Stars reveled in Team Wilson's win.
The experimental rules drew a lukewarm reception at the game.
WNBA news:
Bravery and solidarity have come to the fore in the WNBA.
WNBA team news:
Mandalay Bay events center almost didn't become the Aces' home.
WNBA player news:
Kristi Toliver discusses the rise of female coaches in the NBA.
Natasha Cloud got engaged.
USA Basketball news:
Team USA won the FIBA U19 World Cup today, in an overtime thriller against Australia, 74-70.
The U.S. Pan American 3X3 team improved to 5-0 and advanced to the semifinals with a No. 1 seed.
College coach news:
Illinois coach Nancy Fahey keeps the faith.
The Aces' three All-Stars reveled in Team Wilson's win.
The experimental rules drew a lukewarm reception at the game.
WNBA news:
Bravery and solidarity have come to the fore in the WNBA.
WNBA team news:
Mandalay Bay events center almost didn't become the Aces' home.
WNBA player news:
Kristi Toliver discusses the rise of female coaches in the NBA.
Natasha Cloud got engaged.
USA Basketball news:
Team USA won the FIBA U19 World Cup today, in an overtime thriller against Australia, 74-70.
The U.S. Pan American 3X3 team improved to 5-0 and advanced to the semifinals with a No. 1 seed.
College coach news:
Illinois coach Nancy Fahey keeps the faith.
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Team Wilson beats Team EDD in All-Star game
All-Star game:
Team Wilson held on to edge Team Delle Donne, 129-126, while Erica Wheeler stole the show with 25 points.
Erica Wheeler wins game MVP:
Her emotional post-game interview.
From undrafted to All-Star, Erica Wheeler proved she belongs.
WNBA news:
The league is filled with unusual parity at the All-Star break.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart hopes to be ready to play in February.
Sylvia Fowles on the retooling of the Lynx.
USA Basketball news:
USA Basketball announced their expansion today, and the WNBA must follow suit.
Team Wilson held on to edge Team Delle Donne, 129-126, while Erica Wheeler stole the show with 25 points.
Erica Wheeler wins game MVP:
Her emotional post-game interview.
From undrafted to All-Star, Erica Wheeler proved she belongs.
WNBA news:
The league is filled with unusual parity at the All-Star break.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart hopes to be ready to play in February.
Sylvia Fowles on the retooling of the Lynx.
USA Basketball news:
USA Basketball announced their expansion today, and the WNBA must follow suit.
Friday, July 26, 2019
All-Star fun
The local newspaper here says Las Vegas has raised the bar for the All-Star game experience, and they are right. Great promotion and visibility, great events, and fun for the fans. Very impressive.
Today:
Shekinna Stricklen won the three-point shooting contest.
Diamond DeShields won the skills challenge.
All-Star player news:
The Ogwunike sisters are killing it on the court, in negotiations and on ESPN.
Jewell Loyd and Natasha Howard are ready for the spotlight.
Sylvia Fowles is playing more of a mentor's role in his sixth All-Star game.
How Allie Quigley went from being nearly out of the WNBA to a three-time All-Star.
Kia Nurse hopes to use the All-Star game to inspire the next generation. She is set to impress for the rest of the season.
Match my fly: Kayla McBride.
McBride has got a taste of winning in the WNBA.
The Sun's All-Stars are ready to shine in Vegas.
WNBA news:
The league has unveiled a video for its new stats site.
Wings GM Greb Bibb on Arike Ogumbowale, Skylar Diggins-Smith and more.
USA Basketball news:
The USA U19 team thrashed Canada, 81-46, to march into the semifinals.
Sabrina Ionescu is becoming a formidable 3X3 player.
College program news:
UConn will owe a $20 exit fee for leaving the AAC.
High school news:
Paige Bueckers speaks on a variety of issues.
Today:
Shekinna Stricklen won the three-point shooting contest.
Diamond DeShields won the skills challenge.
All-Star player news:
The Ogwunike sisters are killing it on the court, in negotiations and on ESPN.
Jewell Loyd and Natasha Howard are ready for the spotlight.
Sylvia Fowles is playing more of a mentor's role in his sixth All-Star game.
How Allie Quigley went from being nearly out of the WNBA to a three-time All-Star.
Kia Nurse hopes to use the All-Star game to inspire the next generation. She is set to impress for the rest of the season.
Match my fly: Kayla McBride.
McBride has got a taste of winning in the WNBA.
The Sun's All-Stars are ready to shine in Vegas.
WNBA news:
The league has unveiled a video for its new stats site.
Wings GM Greb Bibb on Arike Ogumbowale, Skylar Diggins-Smith and more.
USA Basketball news:
The USA U19 team thrashed Canada, 81-46, to march into the semifinals.
Sabrina Ionescu is becoming a formidable 3X3 player.
College program news:
UConn will owe a $20 exit fee for leaving the AAC.
High school news:
Paige Bueckers speaks on a variety of issues.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
More prelude
All-Star news:
Experimental rules are coming to the All-Star game.
Where to place the money ball racks in the three-point contest?
WNBA team news:
The Lynx are relying on role players as they find their way.
WNBA player news:
How Erica Wheeler overcame devastating loss and impossible odds to become an All-Star.
Elena Delle Donne's shot doctor is her dad.
Liz Cambage has found her home away from home in Las Vegas.
Cambage talks about her love for music.
How Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley found balance and bliss.
Sky players are traveling to the All-Star game to support their teammates.
WNBA news:
The WNBA and WNBPA met today to discuss the CBA, and both sides felt good about it.
College player news:
Kiona Jeter's first year at Towson was inspirational.
College coach news:
How the last of Pat Summitt's former players are keeping her legacy alive.
Experimental rules are coming to the All-Star game.
Where to place the money ball racks in the three-point contest?
WNBA team news:
The Lynx are relying on role players as they find their way.
WNBA player news:
How Erica Wheeler overcame devastating loss and impossible odds to become an All-Star.
Elena Delle Donne's shot doctor is her dad.
Liz Cambage has found her home away from home in Las Vegas.
Cambage talks about her love for music.
How Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley found balance and bliss.
Sky players are traveling to the All-Star game to support their teammates.
WNBA news:
The WNBA and WNBPA met today to discuss the CBA, and both sides felt good about it.
College player news:
Kiona Jeter's first year at Towson was inspirational.
College coach news:
How the last of Pat Summitt's former players are keeping her legacy alive.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Three days until the All-Star game
All-Star Game news:
Participants for the three-point shooting contest and the skills challenge Friday were named.
How the All-Star draft represents an underutilized side of the league.
The Aces relish the chance to host the festivities.
How to watch and livestream.
Today's results:
The Sun beat the Liberty, 70-63, for their fourth straight win.
The Mystics stopped the Lynx, 79-71, behind 32 points from Kristi Toliver.
WNBA team news:
Despite multiple injuries, the Storm are in the playoff race.
The Mercury will play at Veteran's Memorial Coliseum for the 2020 season.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi speaks on the pay disparity and marketing the league.
Lynx forward Stephanie Talbot is making the most of her shot.
Interview with Megan Gustafson.
Lindsey Harding says the fear of the unknown is all that's stopping women in the NBA.
U19 news:
The quarterfinals are set.
USA's U19 team has moved into the quarterfinals after defeating Germany, 79-61.
Mali advanced for the first time in the country's history.
College player news:
After sitting out a year with a torn ACL, Kate Martin is ready to go for Iowa.
Former Vanderbilt star Dee Davis is trying to coach high school boys in Nashville.
College coach news:
Former Boston College coach Cathy Inglese has passed away.
More on that.
Former Georgia Tech coach MaChelle Joseph has filed a lawsuit against the school and the athletic director for her termination last spring.
Participants for the three-point shooting contest and the skills challenge Friday were named.
How the All-Star draft represents an underutilized side of the league.
The Aces relish the chance to host the festivities.
How to watch and livestream.
Today's results:
The Sun beat the Liberty, 70-63, for their fourth straight win.
The Mystics stopped the Lynx, 79-71, behind 32 points from Kristi Toliver.
WNBA team news:
Despite multiple injuries, the Storm are in the playoff race.
The Mercury will play at Veteran's Memorial Coliseum for the 2020 season.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi speaks on the pay disparity and marketing the league.
Lynx forward Stephanie Talbot is making the most of her shot.
Interview with Megan Gustafson.
Lindsey Harding says the fear of the unknown is all that's stopping women in the NBA.
U19 news:
The quarterfinals are set.
USA's U19 team has moved into the quarterfinals after defeating Germany, 79-61.
Mali advanced for the first time in the country's history.
College player news:
After sitting out a year with a torn ACL, Kate Martin is ready to go for Iowa.
Former Vanderbilt star Dee Davis is trying to coach high school boys in Nashville.
College coach news:
Former Boston College coach Cathy Inglese has passed away.
More on that.
Former Georgia Tech coach MaChelle Joseph has filed a lawsuit against the school and the athletic director for her termination last spring.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Sparks, Mercury, Aces prevail
Today's results:
The Sparks closed on a 15-1 to top the Dream, 78-66.
A strong fourth quarter propelled the Mercury past the Fever, 95-77.
The Aces outran the Storm, 79-62.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Liberty at Sun
Mystics at Lynx
WNBA news:
The league sets the bar on LGBTQ inclusion.
WNBA team news:
Who's 'gon check the Las Vegas Aces?
The Aces are driving to the finish.
AP power poll for the week.
Lots of shifting in the league's power rankings for the week.
WNBA player news:
Is Elena Delle Donne on course to be MVP?
Kia Nurse is the player that got away from the Sun.
Nurse is living out her dream with Jordan Brand.
Essence Carson will be out 6-8 weeks with a calf injury.
Danielle Robinson received the league's community assist award for June.
WNBA commissioner news:
Cathy Engelbert on her plans to make the league bigger and better.
Engelbert is taking a business-like approach.
College coach news:
Oregon coach Kelly Graves is shooting for the top.
Meet new North Carolina coach Courtney Banghart.
Bonus:
The Storm is sponsoring a 3X3 team to help the USA qualify for the Olympics.
USA Basketball:
The USA's U19 team routed routed Hungary, 95-50, to advance to the round of 16.
The Sparks closed on a 15-1 to top the Dream, 78-66.
A strong fourth quarter propelled the Mercury past the Fever, 95-77.
The Aces outran the Storm, 79-62.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Liberty at Sun
Mystics at Lynx
WNBA news:
The league sets the bar on LGBTQ inclusion.
WNBA team news:
Who's 'gon check the Las Vegas Aces?
The Aces are driving to the finish.
AP power poll for the week.
Lots of shifting in the league's power rankings for the week.
WNBA player news:
Is Elena Delle Donne on course to be MVP?
Kia Nurse is the player that got away from the Sun.
Nurse is living out her dream with Jordan Brand.
Essence Carson will be out 6-8 weeks with a calf injury.
Danielle Robinson received the league's community assist award for June.
WNBA commissioner news:
Cathy Engelbert on her plans to make the league bigger and better.
Engelbert is taking a business-like approach.
College coach news:
Oregon coach Kelly Graves is shooting for the top.
Meet new North Carolina coach Courtney Banghart.
Bonus:
The Storm is sponsoring a 3X3 team to help the USA qualify for the Olympics.
USA Basketball:
The USA's U19 team routed routed Hungary, 95-50, to advance to the round of 16.
All-Star rosters picked
In a humorous All-Star "draft," team captains Elena Delle Donne and A'ja Wilson each selected their teams:
TEAM DELLE DONNE (Head Coach Mike Thibault)
Starters
Elena Delle Donne (Washington Mystics)
Brittney Griner (Phoenix Mercury)
Jonquel Jones (Connecticut Sun)
Jewell Loyd (Seattle Storm)
Kia Nurse^ (New York Liberty )
Reserves
DeWanna Bonner (Phoenix Mercury)
Tina Charles (New York Liberty)
Nneka Ogwumike (Los Angeles Sparks)
Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut Sun)
Kristi Toliver (Washington Mystics)
Courtney Vandersloot (Chicago Sky)
TEAM WILSON (Head Coach Bill Laimbeer)
Starters
Liz Cambage (Las Vegas Aces)
Chelsea Gray (Los Angeles Sparks)
Natasha Howard^ (Seattle Storm)
Kayla McBride (Las Vegas Aces)
A’ja Wilson* (Las Vegas Aces)
Reserves
Napheesa Collier^+ (Minnesota Lynx)
Diamond DeShields^ (Chicago Sky)
Candice Dupree (Indiana Fever)
Sylvia Fowles (Minnesota Lynx)
Allie Quigley (Chicago Sky)
Odyssey Sims^ (Minnesota Lynx)
Erica Wheeler^ (Indiana Fever)
After making their selections, Delle Donne and Wilson traded coaches, and then traded Napheesa Collier for Tina Charles.
TEAM DELLE DONNE (Head Coach Mike Thibault)
Starters
Elena Delle Donne (Washington Mystics)
Brittney Griner (Phoenix Mercury)
Jonquel Jones (Connecticut Sun)
Jewell Loyd (Seattle Storm)
Kia Nurse^ (New York Liberty )
Reserves
DeWanna Bonner (Phoenix Mercury)
Tina Charles (New York Liberty)
Nneka Ogwumike (Los Angeles Sparks)
Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut Sun)
Kristi Toliver (Washington Mystics)
Courtney Vandersloot (Chicago Sky)
TEAM WILSON (Head Coach Bill Laimbeer)
Starters
Liz Cambage (Las Vegas Aces)
Chelsea Gray (Los Angeles Sparks)
Natasha Howard^ (Seattle Storm)
Kayla McBride (Las Vegas Aces)
A’ja Wilson* (Las Vegas Aces)
Reserves
Napheesa Collier^+ (Minnesota Lynx)
Diamond DeShields^ (Chicago Sky)
Candice Dupree (Indiana Fever)
Sylvia Fowles (Minnesota Lynx)
Allie Quigley (Chicago Sky)
Odyssey Sims^ (Minnesota Lynx)
Erica Wheeler^ (Indiana Fever)
After making their selections, Delle Donne and Wilson traded coaches, and then traded Napheesa Collier for Tina Charles.
Monday, July 22, 2019
Pause before game flurry
All-Star game news:
Napheesa Collier will replace A'ja Wilson in the All-Star lineup.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sparks at Dream
Storm at Aces
Fever at Mercury
WNBA team news:
The Aces are ready to adjust without A'ja Wilson.
Chicago heads into the break in control of their playoff destiny.
The Sparks are shooting for another short-handed win in Atlanta tomorrow.
The Wings are losing due to their inability to close out games.
CBS Sports power rankings still have the Aces on top.
WNBA player news:
Allie Quigley's shooting opens up the game for the Sky.
How undrafted Erica Wheeler became an All-Star.
Arike Ogunbowale: new role, new mindset.
Mercury rookie Sophie Cunningham will get her second start tomorrow night, with Essence Carson out.
ESPN and Turner Sports might both bid for Candace Parker's analyst services.
Natasha Howard and Elena Delle Donne are the Western and Eastern conference players of the week.
WNBA commissioner news:
Growing the game is new commissioner Cathy Engelbert's top priority.
College player news:
Former Bruin Chrissy Baird is working to define herself outside of basketball.
College coach news:
Butler has given coach Kurt Godlevske a multi-year contract extension.
Napheesa Collier will replace A'ja Wilson in the All-Star lineup.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sparks at Dream
Storm at Aces
Fever at Mercury
WNBA team news:
The Aces are ready to adjust without A'ja Wilson.
Chicago heads into the break in control of their playoff destiny.
The Sparks are shooting for another short-handed win in Atlanta tomorrow.
The Wings are losing due to their inability to close out games.
CBS Sports power rankings still have the Aces on top.
WNBA player news:
Allie Quigley's shooting opens up the game for the Sky.
How undrafted Erica Wheeler became an All-Star.
Arike Ogunbowale: new role, new mindset.
Mercury rookie Sophie Cunningham will get her second start tomorrow night, with Essence Carson out.
ESPN and Turner Sports might both bid for Candace Parker's analyst services.
Natasha Howard and Elena Delle Donne are the Western and Eastern conference players of the week.
WNBA commissioner news:
Growing the game is new commissioner Cathy Engelbert's top priority.
College player news:
Former Bruin Chrissy Baird is working to define herself outside of basketball.
College coach news:
Butler has given coach Kurt Godlevske a multi-year contract extension.
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Big wins
Today's results:
Elena Delle Donne's 28 points paced the Mystics past the Dream, 93-65.
The Sky rallied to beat the Fever, 78-70.
Without A'ja Wilson, the Aces held off the Lynx, 79-74.
To sum up:
Washington is back
Chicago is for real
Monumental win for Las Vegas without one of their stars
.....and the standings have changed once again, of course.
WNBA team news:
The Sky's owner is "extremely pleased" with the team's success headed into the all-star break.
The Wings skid into all-star break seeing consistency in a season of change.
The Lynx still have time to get it right, and much of that will depend on Sylvia Fowles.
WNBA player news:
A'ja Wilson is likely out for weeks with an ankle sprain.
Bria Hartley has returned ready to fight for mothers in upcoming CBA negotiations.
Temi Fagbenle prepares for a bigger role with Minnesota.
Kiara Leslie's knee is better, but her timetable to return to the court for the Mystics is uncertain.
College coach news:
Morgan Valley is settling into her first head coaching job at Hartford.
Cathy Inglese update.
Elena Delle Donne's 28 points paced the Mystics past the Dream, 93-65.
The Sky rallied to beat the Fever, 78-70.
Without A'ja Wilson, the Aces held off the Lynx, 79-74.
To sum up:
Washington is back
Chicago is for real
Monumental win for Las Vegas without one of their stars
.....and the standings have changed once again, of course.
WNBA team news:
The Sky's owner is "extremely pleased" with the team's success headed into the all-star break.
The Wings skid into all-star break seeing consistency in a season of change.
The Lynx still have time to get it right, and much of that will depend on Sylvia Fowles.
WNBA player news:
A'ja Wilson is likely out for weeks with an ankle sprain.
Bria Hartley has returned ready to fight for mothers in upcoming CBA negotiations.
Temi Fagbenle prepares for a bigger role with Minnesota.
Kiara Leslie's knee is better, but her timetable to return to the court for the Mystics is uncertain.
College coach news:
Morgan Valley is settling into her first head coaching job at Hartford.
Cathy Inglese update.
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Liberty and Mercury have the edge
Today's results:
The Liberty's bench powered them to an 83-78 win over the Sparks.
The Mercury slipped past the Wings, 70-66.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Dream at Mystics
Fever at Sky
Lynx at Aces
WNBA player news:
In counter claims filed, Natasha Howard accuses her wife of stabbing her and stealing $600,000.
A'ja Wilson sprained her ankle in the Aces' loss to the Storm last night.
Astou Ndour is back with the Sky after time with Spain's national team.
WNBA coach news:
Coaching is allowing Plenette Pierson give back to the game she loves.
College player news:
UAlbany's freshmen class will help shape them.
Kansas State's Peyton Williams' latest conquest is a spot on the Pan Am team.
A'ja Wilson had a great affect on South Carolina's newcomers.
USA Basketball news:
USA's U19 team opened their World Cup bid with a 79-56 win over Australia.
NCAA talent present and future is lighting it up in Bangkok.
The Liberty's bench powered them to an 83-78 win over the Sparks.
The Mercury slipped past the Wings, 70-66.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Dream at Mystics
Fever at Sky
Lynx at Aces
WNBA player news:
In counter claims filed, Natasha Howard accuses her wife of stabbing her and stealing $600,000.
A'ja Wilson sprained her ankle in the Aces' loss to the Storm last night.
Astou Ndour is back with the Sky after time with Spain's national team.
WNBA coach news:
Coaching is allowing Plenette Pierson give back to the game she loves.
College player news:
UAlbany's freshmen class will help shape them.
Kansas State's Peyton Williams' latest conquest is a spot on the Pan Am team.
A'ja Wilson had a great affect on South Carolina's newcomers.
USA Basketball news:
USA's U19 team opened their World Cup bid with a 79-56 win over Australia.
NCAA talent present and future is lighting it up in Bangkok.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Another exciting game night brings a new No. 1
My goodness but this week's games have been entertaining
Today's results:
Elena Delle Donne returned to lead the Mystics over the Fever in OT, 95-88.
The Sun crushed the Dream, 98-69. That's four in a row for Connecticut.
The Storm hung on to edge the Aces, 69-66, for their fourth straight win.
So after tonight:
The Sun take over the top spot in the standings, while the Aces fall to second.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sparks at Liberty
Wings at Mercury
WNBA team news:
Mercury at midseason: mixed signals, and still no Diana Taurasi.
WNBA player news:
Kia Nurse is reaching new heights this season.
Sami Whitcomb is making her mark with the Storm from behind the arc.
Emma Meesseman is back with the Mystics, better and wiser.
In an expanded role, Sylvia Fowles is having another dominant season.
Napheesa Collier has emerged as a consistent contributor.
Damiris Dantas has been cleared to play for the Lynx Sunday.
USA Basketball news:
How the U.S. team is pushing to qualify for 3X3 competition in next year's Olympics.
The USA's U19 team is ready for competition.
College coach news:
Bridgette Gordon is a new assistant coach at SMU.
Mickie DeMoss has been named chief of staff at Georgia Tech.
D'Nay Daniels is a new assistant coach at Northeastern.
Duquesne's new assistant coach is Vanessa Abel.
Gabe Lazo is Stony Brook's new assistant coach.
Milwaukee has hired DeRonte Polite as an assistant coach.
Bonus:
Bridget Carleton is over being cut by the Sun and is focusing on representing Canada.
The Sacramento Kings have hired Lindsey Harding as an assistant coach.
Today's results:
Elena Delle Donne returned to lead the Mystics over the Fever in OT, 95-88.
The Sun crushed the Dream, 98-69. That's four in a row for Connecticut.
The Storm hung on to edge the Aces, 69-66, for their fourth straight win.
So after tonight:
The Sun take over the top spot in the standings, while the Aces fall to second.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sparks at Liberty
Wings at Mercury
WNBA team news:
Mercury at midseason: mixed signals, and still no Diana Taurasi.
WNBA player news:
Kia Nurse is reaching new heights this season.
Sami Whitcomb is making her mark with the Storm from behind the arc.
Emma Meesseman is back with the Mystics, better and wiser.
In an expanded role, Sylvia Fowles is having another dominant season.
Napheesa Collier has emerged as a consistent contributor.
Damiris Dantas has been cleared to play for the Lynx Sunday.
USA Basketball news:
How the U.S. team is pushing to qualify for 3X3 competition in next year's Olympics.
The USA's U19 team is ready for competition.
College coach news:
Bridgette Gordon is a new assistant coach at SMU.
Mickie DeMoss has been named chief of staff at Georgia Tech.
D'Nay Daniels is a new assistant coach at Northeastern.
Duquesne's new assistant coach is Vanessa Abel.
Gabe Lazo is Stony Brook's new assistant coach.
Milwaukee has hired DeRonte Polite as an assistant coach.
Bonus:
Bridget Carleton is over being cut by the Sun and is focusing on representing Canada.
The Sacramento Kings have hired Lindsey Harding as an assistant coach.
Thursday, July 18, 2019
The basketball world slows down just a little
Today's result:
The Sparks came from behind to defeat the Wings, 69-64.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Mystics at Fever
Dream at Sun
Aces at Storm
WNBA news:
The All-Star Game draft will be Tuesday on ESPN2.
The numbers game: All-Star reserves.
Cathy Engelbert Q&A.
WNBA team news:
A focused Sun hosts the Dream as the second half of the season begins.
WNBA player news:
Kelsey Plum returns to the UW tomorrow, searching for the same happiness that brought her college glory.
Injured Liberty guards Brittany Boyd and Asia Durr have returned to practice.
What comes after the suspension of Riquna Williams?
The Dream have signed Alaina Coates.
College player news:
BYU guard Shaylee Gonzales will miss the upcoming season after tearing her ACL and meniscus in practice.
College coach news:
Siena coach Ali Jaques is optimistic from her team's summer workouts.
Will C. Vivian Stringer return to Rutgers?
Former Boston College suffered a traumatic brain injury in a fall and is fighting for life.
Holly Warlick will serve as a U.S. sports envoy to Taiwan.
USA Basketball news:
Her U19 World Cup roster selection is better late than never for Diamond Miller.
High school news:
High-profile 2021 recruit Saylor Poffenbarger has committed to UConn.
The Sparks came from behind to defeat the Wings, 69-64.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Mystics at Fever
Dream at Sun
Aces at Storm
WNBA news:
The All-Star Game draft will be Tuesday on ESPN2.
The numbers game: All-Star reserves.
Cathy Engelbert Q&A.
WNBA team news:
A focused Sun hosts the Dream as the second half of the season begins.
WNBA player news:
Kelsey Plum returns to the UW tomorrow, searching for the same happiness that brought her college glory.
Injured Liberty guards Brittany Boyd and Asia Durr have returned to practice.
What comes after the suspension of Riquna Williams?
The Dream have signed Alaina Coates.
College player news:
BYU guard Shaylee Gonzales will miss the upcoming season after tearing her ACL and meniscus in practice.
College coach news:
Siena coach Ali Jaques is optimistic from her team's summer workouts.
Will C. Vivian Stringer return to Rutgers?
Former Boston College suffered a traumatic brain injury in a fall and is fighting for life.
Holly Warlick will serve as a U.S. sports envoy to Taiwan.
USA Basketball news:
Her U19 World Cup roster selection is better late than never for Diamond Miller.
High school news:
High-profile 2021 recruit Saylor Poffenbarger has committed to UConn.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Some close ones
Today's results:
The Sky outlasted the Dream, 77-76.
The Mercury squeezed past the Wings, 69-64, to keep them winless on the road.
The Storm held off the Lynx, 90-79.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Wings at Sparks
WNBA team news:
The Aces are beginning to show all their cards.
WNBA player news:
Kahleah Copper is becoming a star in her role with the Sky.
Diamond DeShields: match my fly.
An alleged gun threat is behind Riquna Williams' suspension.
The WNBPA is contesting the suspension.
The Dream waived forward Haley Peters after today's loss.
Bonus:
New commissioner Cathy Engelbert has an unconventional background and an unusually tall order.
The WNBA must cooperate with Europe to increase their worldwide reach.
International news:
Twelve players to watch at FIBA U20.
College coach news:
How Arizona is looking under coach Adia Barnes.
Peter Cinella is Seton Hall's new director of player development.
The Sky outlasted the Dream, 77-76.
The Mercury squeezed past the Wings, 69-64, to keep them winless on the road.
The Storm held off the Lynx, 90-79.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Wings at Sparks
WNBA team news:
The Aces are beginning to show all their cards.
WNBA player news:
Kahleah Copper is becoming a star in her role with the Sky.
Diamond DeShields: match my fly.
An alleged gun threat is behind Riquna Williams' suspension.
The WNBPA is contesting the suspension.
The Dream waived forward Haley Peters after today's loss.
Bonus:
New commissioner Cathy Engelbert has an unconventional background and an unusually tall order.
The WNBA must cooperate with Europe to increase their worldwide reach.
International news:
Twelve players to watch at FIBA U20.
College coach news:
How Arizona is looking under coach Adia Barnes.
Peter Cinella is Seton Hall's new director of player development.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
So very much going on
Tomorrow's game previews:
Dream at Sky
Wings at Mercury
Storm at Lynx
WNBA news:
How the WNBA started a movement for LGBTQ inclusivity in professional sports.
The women of the WNBA are fighting for their slice of the multibillion-dollar basketball industry.
WNBA team news:
The Mercury again confront rebounding issues.
What's different about the Dream going into a road trip.
The league's weekly power rankings has Las Vegas still on top, as does the AP power poll.
WNBA player news:
The A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage show is taking over Las Vegas.
Young guards highlight the All-Star rosters.
The league suspended Riquna Williams for 10 games for her involvement in a domestic violence incident last spring.
Odyssey Sims made her first court appearance on drunk driving charges, and is due back in September.
The Ogwumike sisters offer a different way to think about the black athlete.
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough is in the midst of a career year with the Mystics.
Marina Mabrey is demanding respect for players with her new T-shirt and hoodie line.
Meet Maite Cazorla, the Dream's only rookie.
"Angry Syl" has fueled the Lynx's resurgence.
WNBA coach news:
Cheryl Reeve should be the coach of the year, and it's not even close.
WNBA commissioner news:
Five ways Cathy Engelbert, who starts tomorrow, can make a good first impression.
College conference news:
The AAC isn't targeting any school to replace UConn.
College team news:
Oregon is selling season tickets at a record rate.
College player news:
Sedona Prince has officially transferred to Oregon.
Former Kansas forward Micaela Wilson has transferred to Lamar.
College coach news:
Tony Verdi has put UMass back on the recruiting map.
TCU has promoted Britney Brown to associate coach.
Dream at Sky
Wings at Mercury
Storm at Lynx
WNBA news:
How the WNBA started a movement for LGBTQ inclusivity in professional sports.
The women of the WNBA are fighting for their slice of the multibillion-dollar basketball industry.
WNBA team news:
The Mercury again confront rebounding issues.
What's different about the Dream going into a road trip.
The league's weekly power rankings has Las Vegas still on top, as does the AP power poll.
WNBA player news:
The A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage show is taking over Las Vegas.
Young guards highlight the All-Star rosters.
The league suspended Riquna Williams for 10 games for her involvement in a domestic violence incident last spring.
Odyssey Sims made her first court appearance on drunk driving charges, and is due back in September.
The Ogwumike sisters offer a different way to think about the black athlete.
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough is in the midst of a career year with the Mystics.
Marina Mabrey is demanding respect for players with her new T-shirt and hoodie line.
Meet Maite Cazorla, the Dream's only rookie.
"Angry Syl" has fueled the Lynx's resurgence.
WNBA coach news:
Cheryl Reeve should be the coach of the year, and it's not even close.
WNBA commissioner news:
Five ways Cathy Engelbert, who starts tomorrow, can make a good first impression.
College conference news:
The AAC isn't targeting any school to replace UConn.
College team news:
Oregon is selling season tickets at a record rate.
College player news:
Sedona Prince has officially transferred to Oregon.
Former Kansas forward Micaela Wilson has transferred to Lamar.
College coach news:
Tony Verdi has put UMass back on the recruiting map.
TCU has promoted Britney Brown to associate coach.
Natasha Howard denies allegations she abused her wife
Natasha Howard finally speaks:
"I do not take them lightly, but I do not believe that they should be evaluated and decided through social media or through the media generally," Howard said of the allegations. "That is why I have waited to comment."
More from the Seattle Times.
Personally, I have been shocked to see how many have fully convicted Howard based only on a series of tweets, and without hearing from her.
"I do not take them lightly, but I do not believe that they should be evaluated and decided through social media or through the media generally," Howard said of the allegations. "That is why I have waited to comment."
More from the Seattle Times.
Personally, I have been shocked to see how many have fully convicted Howard based only on a series of tweets, and without hearing from her.
Monday, July 15, 2019
A mixed bag
WNBA news:
The WNBA and complications that arise in domestic abuse cases.
The man behind the Toronto WNBA team bid allegedly owes people money.
WNBA team news:
Mercury in retrograde: what to make of Phoenix's whirlwind month.
CBS Sports power rankings for the week.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage on growing up a "tall, mixed-race kid," and on body image and being a role model.
A'ja Wilson podcast.
The league's investigation into the allegations against Natasha Howard are ongoing.
Odyssey Sims is helping the Lynx rebuild into a winner.
Shay Peddy is making her WNBA dreams come true.
Nneka Ogwumike and Jonquel Jones are the Western and Eastern conference players of the week.
Retired Cappie Pondexter has "never felt so alive."
College player news:
Former Texas Tech post Erin DeGrate has transferred to Baylor.
College coach news:
Chenel Harris-Smith is Colby College's new head coach.
Lindsay Werner is a new assistant coach at Harvard.
USA Basketball news:
Nineteen players to watch at the U19 World Cup.
After an impressive freshman year at Kentucky, Rhyne Howard is going for another gold medal.
The WNBA and complications that arise in domestic abuse cases.
The man behind the Toronto WNBA team bid allegedly owes people money.
WNBA team news:
Mercury in retrograde: what to make of Phoenix's whirlwind month.
CBS Sports power rankings for the week.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage on growing up a "tall, mixed-race kid," and on body image and being a role model.
A'ja Wilson podcast.
The league's investigation into the allegations against Natasha Howard are ongoing.
Odyssey Sims is helping the Lynx rebuild into a winner.
Shay Peddy is making her WNBA dreams come true.
Nneka Ogwumike and Jonquel Jones are the Western and Eastern conference players of the week.
Retired Cappie Pondexter has "never felt so alive."
College player news:
Former Texas Tech post Erin DeGrate has transferred to Baylor.
College coach news:
Chenel Harris-Smith is Colby College's new head coach.
Lindsay Werner is a new assistant coach at Harvard.
USA Basketball news:
Nineteen players to watch at the U19 World Cup.
After an impressive freshman year at Kentucky, Rhyne Howard is going for another gold medal.
All-Star reserves announced
The list:
Tina Charles
Candice Dupree
Nneka Ogwumike
DeWanna Bonner
Sylvia Fowles
Alyssa Thomas
Diamond DeShields
Allie Quigley
Courtney Vandersloot
Odyssey Sims
Kristi Toliver
Erica Wheeler
Breaking down the roster
Tina Charles
Candice Dupree
Nneka Ogwumike
DeWanna Bonner
Sylvia Fowles
Alyssa Thomas
Diamond DeShields
Allie Quigley
Courtney Vandersloot
Odyssey Sims
Kristi Toliver
Erica Wheeler
Breaking down the roster
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Midseason storylines
Today's results:
The short-handed Sparks edged the Dream in OT, 76-71.
The Sun stopped the Fever, 76-63.
Diamond DeShields' five treys powered the Sky past the Wings, 89-79.
The Lynx ran away from the Mercury, 75-62.
The Storm handled the Liberty, 78-69.
So.......
- LA is hanging tough despite Candace Parker being out again, and Alana Beard sitting with an injury today
- Connecticut seems to be breaking out of their funk
- Chicago looks scary again
- Minnesota is getting into a groove, and Phoenix still can't rebound
- Seattle continues to defy expectations with so many still out
After today's match ups, the current standings look like this:
1. Aces
2. Sun
3. Mystics
4. Lynx
5. Sparks
6. Storm
7. Sky
8. Mercury
9. Liberty
10. Fever
11> (tie) Wings and Dream
No games until Wednesday......
WNBA team news:
The Lynx's offense is steadily improving despite mounting injuries.
WNBA player news:
Sylvia Fowles broke the WNBA career double-double mark today.
Jantel Lavender thinks the best is yet to come.
Kalani Brown embraces her "baby enforcer" role for LA.
The Lynx waived Alaina Coates.
The league is investigating abuse allegations against Natasha Howard.
College coach news:
Nell Fortner is a genuine leader.
Dawn Staley struck recruiting gold this year. What does 2020 look like?
Staley has offered a seventh grader.
The short-handed Sparks edged the Dream in OT, 76-71.
The Sun stopped the Fever, 76-63.
Diamond DeShields' five treys powered the Sky past the Wings, 89-79.
The Lynx ran away from the Mercury, 75-62.
The Storm handled the Liberty, 78-69.
So.......
- LA is hanging tough despite Candace Parker being out again, and Alana Beard sitting with an injury today
- Connecticut seems to be breaking out of their funk
- Chicago looks scary again
- Minnesota is getting into a groove, and Phoenix still can't rebound
- Seattle continues to defy expectations with so many still out
After today's match ups, the current standings look like this:
1. Aces
2. Sun
3. Mystics
4. Lynx
5. Sparks
6. Storm
7. Sky
8. Mercury
9. Liberty
10. Fever
11> (tie) Wings and Dream
No games until Wednesday......
WNBA team news:
The Lynx's offense is steadily improving despite mounting injuries.
WNBA player news:
Sylvia Fowles broke the WNBA career double-double mark today.
Jantel Lavender thinks the best is yet to come.
Kalani Brown embraces her "baby enforcer" role for LA.
The Lynx waived Alaina Coates.
The league is investigating abuse allegations against Natasha Howard.
College coach news:
Nell Fortner is a genuine leader.
Dawn Staley struck recruiting gold this year. What does 2020 look like?
Staley has offered a seventh grader.
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Mystics fall once more
Today's result:
The Aces handed the Mystics their third straight loss, 85-81.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sparks at Dream
Sun at Fever
Sky at Wings
Mercury at Lynx
Liberty at Storm
WNBA team news:
The Storm are looking into abuse allegations against Natasha Howard.
The Mystics welcome back Emma Meesseman.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi is doubtful for tomorrow's game after making her season debut last night.
How Kaela Davis has been a difference-maker for the Wings.
Temi Fagbenle is back for the Lynx, in time for the All-Star push.
Q&A with Candice Dupree.
College team news:
BYU is building relationships this summer.
UTEP is training at a fight club.
Bonus:
Kara Lawson is a great mentor for Celtics rookie Grant Williams.
The Aces handed the Mystics their third straight loss, 85-81.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sparks at Dream
Sun at Fever
Sky at Wings
Mercury at Lynx
Liberty at Storm
WNBA team news:
The Storm are looking into abuse allegations against Natasha Howard.
The Mystics welcome back Emma Meesseman.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi is doubtful for tomorrow's game after making her season debut last night.
How Kaela Davis has been a difference-maker for the Wings.
Temi Fagbenle is back for the Lynx, in time for the All-Star push.
Q&A with Candice Dupree.
College team news:
BYU is building relationships this summer.
UTEP is training at a fight club.
Bonus:
Kara Lawson is a great mentor for Celtics rookie Grant Williams.
Friday, July 12, 2019
And the standings change again
Today's results:
The Sparks held off the Fever, 90-84, behind big performances from the Ogwumikes.
The Dream stopped the Lynx, 60-53. Sylvia Fowles tied the league record for career double-doubles, with 157.
Diana Taurasi returned to the court for the Mercury, but the Sun prevailed, 79-64.
The Storm dominated the Wings, 95-81 to snap a three-game losing streak.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
The Aces are eyeing their first victory over the Mystics.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi is reaching her basketball and life goals every day.
Erica Wheeler energizes the Fever with her no-quit attitude.
Amanda Zahui B. brings needed versatility in her return to the Liberty.
Arike Ogunbowale is in the middle of everything.
Napheesa Collier's coach is impressed with her hoops pedigree.
Megan Gustafson is enjoying life in the league.
Ariel Atkins thrives, while Brooke McCarty-Williams and Imani McGee-Stafford are struggling in the WNBA.
Breaking down the All-Stars, and those who narrowly missed out.
College coach news:
Sue Guevara has retired as head coach at Central Michigan and Heather Oesterle has been promoted to take her place.
Dawn Staley has won the Mannie Jackson Human Spirit Award.
Writers share Guevara memories.
Oesterle says there's no where else she'd rather be.
Joe Haigh is a new assistant coach at Siena.
BYU has two new assistant coaches.
High school news:
One of the nation's best high school players is eyeing a national title, but still has one more thing to do.
The Sparks held off the Fever, 90-84, behind big performances from the Ogwumikes.
The Dream stopped the Lynx, 60-53. Sylvia Fowles tied the league record for career double-doubles, with 157.
Diana Taurasi returned to the court for the Mercury, but the Sun prevailed, 79-64.
The Storm dominated the Wings, 95-81 to snap a three-game losing streak.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
The Aces are eyeing their first victory over the Mystics.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi is reaching her basketball and life goals every day.
Erica Wheeler energizes the Fever with her no-quit attitude.
Amanda Zahui B. brings needed versatility in her return to the Liberty.
Arike Ogunbowale is in the middle of everything.
Napheesa Collier's coach is impressed with her hoops pedigree.
Megan Gustafson is enjoying life in the league.
Ariel Atkins thrives, while Brooke McCarty-Williams and Imani McGee-Stafford are struggling in the WNBA.
Breaking down the All-Stars, and those who narrowly missed out.
College coach news:
Sue Guevara has retired as head coach at Central Michigan and Heather Oesterle has been promoted to take her place.
Dawn Staley has won the Mannie Jackson Human Spirit Award.
Writers share Guevara memories.
Oesterle says there's no where else she'd rather be.
Joe Haigh is a new assistant coach at Siena.
BYU has two new assistant coaches.
High school news:
One of the nation's best high school players is eyeing a national title, but still has one more thing to do.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
All-Star situation
All-Stars announced:
Captains are A'ja Wilson and Elena Delle Donne, and the rest of the team includes: Liz Cambage, Brittney Griner, Natasha Howard, Jonquel Jones, Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd, Kayla McBride and Kia Nurse.
Full release.
Coaches will be Bill Laimbeer and Mike Thibault.
Delle Donne and Thibault will square off.
AS podcast.
WNBA team news:
Finally at full strength, the Liberty can make a postseason run.
Lynx reinforcements are persevering through plaguing injuries.
Teams are battling for the bye.
WNBA coach news:
Dan Hughes has new appreciation for his health, and hoops, after cancer treatment.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sparks at Fever
Lynx at Dream
Mercury at Sun
Liberty at Sky
Wings at Storm
Will the Wings get their first road win against the Storm?
Bonus:
New commissioner Cathy Engelbert has Philly and South Jersey roots.
Seattle Storm owners will form the first independently-owned 3X3 team ahead of next year's Olympics.
NBA commissioner is bullish on the WNBA's success after the USWNT showing.
Why the Celtics hired Kara Lawson.
Why is only one woman leading an NBA summer league team?
College player news:
Former South Carolina guard Te'a Cooper has transferred to Baylor as a graduate student.
College coach news:
Sylvia Hatchell denies the charges that lead to her departure from North Carolina.
Captains are A'ja Wilson and Elena Delle Donne, and the rest of the team includes: Liz Cambage, Brittney Griner, Natasha Howard, Jonquel Jones, Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd, Kayla McBride and Kia Nurse.
Full release.
Coaches will be Bill Laimbeer and Mike Thibault.
Delle Donne and Thibault will square off.
AS podcast.
WNBA team news:
Finally at full strength, the Liberty can make a postseason run.
Lynx reinforcements are persevering through plaguing injuries.
Teams are battling for the bye.
WNBA coach news:
Dan Hughes has new appreciation for his health, and hoops, after cancer treatment.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sparks at Fever
Lynx at Dream
Mercury at Sun
Liberty at Sky
Wings at Storm
Will the Wings get their first road win against the Storm?
Bonus:
New commissioner Cathy Engelbert has Philly and South Jersey roots.
Seattle Storm owners will form the first independently-owned 3X3 team ahead of next year's Olympics.
NBA commissioner is bullish on the WNBA's success after the USWNT showing.
Why the Celtics hired Kara Lawson.
Why is only one woman leading an NBA summer league team?
College player news:
Former South Carolina guard Te'a Cooper has transferred to Baylor as a graduate student.
College coach news:
Sylvia Hatchell denies the charges that lead to her departure from North Carolina.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
No clear favorites
Unpredictable results the last two days. So at almost the midway point of the season, there are no front runners or clear favorites to win the championship or heck - get into the playoffs. Wild year.
Today's results:
The Dream held on to edge the Sun, 78-75.
The Mercury routed the Elena Delle Donne-less Mystics, 91-68.
The Aces got past the Fever, 74-71.
The Lynx survived the Sky, 73-72.
WNBA team news:
Connecticut dropped their fifth straight today.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart won the ESPY for best WNBA player for last season.
Liz Cambage is having a comeback.
Layshia Clarendon podcast.
Jackie Young got a warm welcome today as the Aces faced the Fever.
Thanks to UConn, Napheesa Collier has been able to acclimate quickly with the Lynx.
Megan Gustafson continues to grind as a professional.
It's time for the Liberty to unleash Han Xu.
Brittney Griner: match my fly.
WNBA commissioner news:
Incoming comish Cathy Engelbert is confident the league can be thriving.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley has the nation's top recruiting class, but also has problems.
JMU coach Sean O'Regan's contract has been extended through 2022-2023.
Louisville's new assistant coach is ready for "whatever it takes."
USA Basketball news:
Ashley Joens has been added to the U19 World Cup team.
Mississippi State earned more than a silver medal.
Today's results:
The Dream held on to edge the Sun, 78-75.
The Mercury routed the Elena Delle Donne-less Mystics, 91-68.
The Aces got past the Fever, 74-71.
The Lynx survived the Sky, 73-72.
WNBA team news:
Connecticut dropped their fifth straight today.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart won the ESPY for best WNBA player for last season.
Liz Cambage is having a comeback.
Layshia Clarendon podcast.
Jackie Young got a warm welcome today as the Aces faced the Fever.
Thanks to UConn, Napheesa Collier has been able to acclimate quickly with the Lynx.
Megan Gustafson continues to grind as a professional.
It's time for the Liberty to unleash Han Xu.
Brittney Griner: match my fly.
WNBA commissioner news:
Incoming comish Cathy Engelbert is confident the league can be thriving.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley has the nation's top recruiting class, but also has problems.
JMU coach Sean O'Regan's contract has been extended through 2022-2023.
Louisville's new assistant coach is ready for "whatever it takes."
USA Basketball news:
Ashley Joens has been added to the U19 World Cup team.
Mississippi State earned more than a silver medal.
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
The usual mix of ups and downs
Today's result:
The Wings beat the Sparks, 74-62.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sun at Dream
Mercury at Mystics
Aces at Fever
Lynx at Sky
WNBA team news:
The league is looking at dates to finish the suspended Aces-Mystics game from last week.
What's happened to the WNBA's offense?
More on navigating the league's new stats page.
Two entrepreneurs have launched a bid to bring a WNBA franchise to Toronto.
The league's power rankings for the week.
The WNBA's connection to meditation.
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker injured her right ankle in the first quarter of today's Sparks-Wings match up, and didn't return to the game.
Amanda Zahui B. is finding stardom in New York.
Odyssey Sims and Napheesa Collier have the Lynx off to a promising start.
Sharpshooter Lexie Brown feels understood by Minnesota.
WNBA coach news:
Sparks assistant coach Fred Williams on his emotional return to Dallas today.
College player news:
UConn's Megan Walker is happy to be the "black hat" of college basketball.
College coach news:
South Dakota has extended coach Dawn Plitzuweit's contract by five years.
Keturah Jackson returns to Duke as a special assistant.
High school news:
ACL surgery won't keep Azzi Fudd from camp.
The Wings beat the Sparks, 74-62.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sun at Dream
Mercury at Mystics
Aces at Fever
Lynx at Sky
WNBA team news:
The league is looking at dates to finish the suspended Aces-Mystics game from last week.
What's happened to the WNBA's offense?
More on navigating the league's new stats page.
Two entrepreneurs have launched a bid to bring a WNBA franchise to Toronto.
The league's power rankings for the week.
The WNBA's connection to meditation.
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker injured her right ankle in the first quarter of today's Sparks-Wings match up, and didn't return to the game.
Amanda Zahui B. is finding stardom in New York.
Odyssey Sims and Napheesa Collier have the Lynx off to a promising start.
Sharpshooter Lexie Brown feels understood by Minnesota.
WNBA coach news:
Sparks assistant coach Fred Williams on his emotional return to Dallas today.
College player news:
UConn's Megan Walker is happy to be the "black hat" of college basketball.
College coach news:
South Dakota has extended coach Dawn Plitzuweit's contract by five years.
Keturah Jackson returns to Duke as a special assistant.
High school news:
ACL surgery won't keep Azzi Fudd from camp.
Monday, July 8, 2019
News is flying
WNBA news:
The numbers game: digging into lineup data.
The WNBA is coming to Canada, and that could change women's sports.
Player's game-day fashion deserves recognition.
Q&A with incoming commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
WNBA team news:
Sparks are flying from three-point range as LA aims for four straight wins against Dallas tomorrow.
The break did the Sun no good.
CBS Sports power rankings.
WNBA player news:
Chelsea Gray recorded her first triple-double yesterday, with 13 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds. It was the eighth in league regular-season history.
Elena Delle Donne broke her nose in yesterday's game, and is day to day.
Jantel Lavender has a fresh start in Chicago.
Temi Fagbenle is set to rejoin the Lynx after a stellar Eurobasket showing.
Sue Bird got a love post online from World Cup champ/girlfriend Megan Rapinoe.
Riquna Williams' agent says NBA counsel is urging the WNBA to suspend her.
Tina Charles and Brittney Griner are the Eastern and Western conference players of the week.
WNBA coach news:
Wings coach Brian Agler will face his former team for the first time tomorrow.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sparks at Wings
College player news:
South Carolina's oldest player has a message for the freshmen: "slow it down."
Get to know Gamecock newcomer Laeticia Amihere.
Kennedy Brown has come a long way to start anew at Oregon State.
Several former Lady Vols are excited for the changes at Tennessee.
College coach news:
Kiley Hill is the new head coach at Western Carolina.
International news:
The USA's World University Games team beat Japan, 89-84, to advance to the gold medal match.
A gold medal reflects Spain's golden generation.
For Serbia, a bronze medal means so much more.
The numbers game: digging into lineup data.
The WNBA is coming to Canada, and that could change women's sports.
Player's game-day fashion deserves recognition.
Q&A with incoming commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
WNBA team news:
Sparks are flying from three-point range as LA aims for four straight wins against Dallas tomorrow.
The break did the Sun no good.
CBS Sports power rankings.
WNBA player news:
Chelsea Gray recorded her first triple-double yesterday, with 13 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds. It was the eighth in league regular-season history.
Elena Delle Donne broke her nose in yesterday's game, and is day to day.
Jantel Lavender has a fresh start in Chicago.
Temi Fagbenle is set to rejoin the Lynx after a stellar Eurobasket showing.
Sue Bird got a love post online from World Cup champ/girlfriend Megan Rapinoe.
Riquna Williams' agent says NBA counsel is urging the WNBA to suspend her.
Tina Charles and Brittney Griner are the Eastern and Western conference players of the week.
WNBA coach news:
Wings coach Brian Agler will face his former team for the first time tomorrow.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sparks at Wings
College player news:
South Carolina's oldest player has a message for the freshmen: "slow it down."
Get to know Gamecock newcomer Laeticia Amihere.
Kennedy Brown has come a long way to start anew at Oregon State.
Several former Lady Vols are excited for the changes at Tennessee.
College coach news:
Kiley Hill is the new head coach at Western Carolina.
International news:
The USA's World University Games team beat Japan, 89-84, to advance to the gold medal match.
A gold medal reflects Spain's golden generation.
For Serbia, a bronze medal means so much more.
Sunday, July 7, 2019
Snapping and clapping
Today's results:
The Aces routed the Liberty, 90-58. New York had won four games in a row.
The Sparks handled the Mystics, 98-81, ending their four-game winning streak.
The Sky ran past the Wings, 78-66, to snap a four-game losing streak.
The Mercury edged the Dream, 65-63.
WNBA team news:
The Sky is building with cohesion, energy and leadership.
The Sparks became the first franchise to record 450 wins.
A Toronto group will file paperwork for a team there for next season.
WNBA player news:
Elena Delle Donne sustained a facial injury in the opening minute of today's Mystics-Sparks game, and did not return to the floor.
Bria Holmes has found new life with the Connecticut Sun.
Chicago players stand in solidarity with the WNT and their fight for equality.
WNBA coach news:
Former Ohio State star Katie Smith has settled into her role as coach.
International news:
Spain won their second straight Eurobasket title.
Astou Ndour was tournament MVP.
The Aces routed the Liberty, 90-58. New York had won four games in a row.
The Sparks handled the Mystics, 98-81, ending their four-game winning streak.
The Sky ran past the Wings, 78-66, to snap a four-game losing streak.
The Mercury edged the Dream, 65-63.
WNBA team news:
The Sky is building with cohesion, energy and leadership.
The Sparks became the first franchise to record 450 wins.
A Toronto group will file paperwork for a team there for next season.
WNBA player news:
Elena Delle Donne sustained a facial injury in the opening minute of today's Mystics-Sparks game, and did not return to the floor.
Bria Holmes has found new life with the Connecticut Sun.
Chicago players stand in solidarity with the WNT and their fight for equality.
WNBA coach news:
Former Ohio State star Katie Smith has settled into her role as coach.
International news:
Spain won their second straight Eurobasket title.
Astou Ndour was tournament MVP.
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Aftershocks
Today's result:
The Lynx held on to beat the Sun, 74-71. It is the fourth straight loss for Connecticut.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Aces at Liberty
Mystics at Sparks
Wings at Sky
Dream at Mercury
WNBA news:
Making sense of how to watch the WNBA on TV.
WNBA team news:
The Aces have moved on from last night's earthquake and have embarked on a road trip.
The Sparks are on the verge of becoming the first WNBA team to win 500 games.
WNBA player news:
Tina Charles and Kia Nurse are making the Liberty must-see TV.
Theresa Plaisance was the lone bright spot for Dallas last night, but Glory Johnson's return is nearing.
Johnson anticipates returning against Chicago.
Low-key Napheesa Collier is efficient in the pros.
Catching up with Paris Kea on her rookie season.
College team news:
It's full speed ahead for Nebraska, except for bicycling.
Cal has earned its first commit of the Charmin Smith era.
College player news:
Texas transfer Sedona Prince has chosen Oregon, and wants to play immediately.
College coach news:
How Kellie Harper learned about life and basketball from her father.
The Lynx held on to beat the Sun, 74-71. It is the fourth straight loss for Connecticut.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Aces at Liberty
Mystics at Sparks
Wings at Sky
Dream at Mercury
WNBA news:
Making sense of how to watch the WNBA on TV.
WNBA team news:
The Aces have moved on from last night's earthquake and have embarked on a road trip.
The Sparks are on the verge of becoming the first WNBA team to win 500 games.
WNBA player news:
Tina Charles and Kia Nurse are making the Liberty must-see TV.
Theresa Plaisance was the lone bright spot for Dallas last night, but Glory Johnson's return is nearing.
Johnson anticipates returning against Chicago.
Low-key Napheesa Collier is efficient in the pros.
Catching up with Paris Kea on her rookie season.
College team news:
It's full speed ahead for Nebraska, except for bicycling.
Cal has earned its first commit of the Charmin Smith era.
College player news:
Texas transfer Sedona Prince has chosen Oregon, and wants to play immediately.
College coach news:
How Kellie Harper learned about life and basketball from her father.
Friday, July 5, 2019
Lots of shaking
Today's results:
The Fever matched last season's win total and snapped a losing streak with a 76-56 rout of the Wings.
The Liberty came from behind to beat the Mercury, 80-76.
The Dream grabbed their first road win of the season with a 77-66 romp over the Storm.
The Mystics-Aces game was postponed due to an earthquake centered nearby.
No damage was reported.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Lynx at Sun
WNBA team news:
The Diana Taurasi and Essence Carson injuries could challenge the Mercury's lineup depth.
The Sky could be back to full strength by Wednesday's match up against the Lynx.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi says she still loves to play too much.
Sydney Colson's behind-the-scenes leadership has helped redirect Las Vegas.
Asia Durr's career seems to be off to a good start.
Devereaux Peters has retired.
WNBA coach news:
Former pro Kelly Raimon has found her voice on the Aces staff.
College player news:
The NCAA has granted Indiana's Ali Patberg a sixth year of eligibility.
Fran Belibi has been given an honorary ESPY award.
South Carolina newcomers explain their jersey decisions.
College coach news:
Former All-American Chantel Osahor joins Arkansas' staff as an assistant coach.
Lauren Battista and Delila Eshe are new assistant coaches at Princeton.
The Fever matched last season's win total and snapped a losing streak with a 76-56 rout of the Wings.
The Liberty came from behind to beat the Mercury, 80-76.
The Dream grabbed their first road win of the season with a 77-66 romp over the Storm.
The Mystics-Aces game was postponed due to an earthquake centered nearby.
No damage was reported.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Lynx at Sun
WNBA team news:
The Diana Taurasi and Essence Carson injuries could challenge the Mercury's lineup depth.
The Sky could be back to full strength by Wednesday's match up against the Lynx.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi says she still loves to play too much.
Sydney Colson's behind-the-scenes leadership has helped redirect Las Vegas.
Asia Durr's career seems to be off to a good start.
Devereaux Peters has retired.
WNBA coach news:
Former pro Kelly Raimon has found her voice on the Aces staff.
College player news:
The NCAA has granted Indiana's Ali Patberg a sixth year of eligibility.
Fran Belibi has been given an honorary ESPY award.
South Carolina newcomers explain their jersey decisions.
College coach news:
Former All-American Chantel Osahor joins Arkansas' staff as an assistant coach.
Lauren Battista and Delila Eshe are new assistant coaches at Princeton.
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