Friday, July 7, 2023

Wings hand Aces their second loss of the season

Today's results:


The Mystics downed the Fever, 96-88, behind stellar performances from Brittney Sykes and Ariel Atkins.


The Dream pulled away from the Sky, 82-68, for their fourth straight win.


The Wings edged the Aces, 80-78, thanks to a free throw by Natasha Howard.....handing Las Vegas their second loss of the season is a confidence booster for Dallas.


The Lynx ran past the Mercury, 75-64. It is their fifth consecutive win.


WNBA team news:


Voices within the Sky franchise urge separating the head coach and general manager roles.


The New York state of dimes.


WNBA player news:


Jewell Loyd takes center stage for the Storm.


How Sug Sutton overcame the odds to make, and stick with, a WNBA roster.


Storm rookie Dulcy Fankham Mendjiadeu is blazing a path for African-born players in the WNBA.


Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier's plan to keep players at home in the winter.


WNBA coach news:


Washington GM Mike Thibault is proud of his coaching family.


USA Basketball news:


The USA beat Columbia, 68-49, to advance to the AmeriCup semifinals.


College team news:


South Carolina's transfers are taking leadership roles.


College coach news:


Iowa has extended Lisa Bluder's contract through 2029.

Basketball legend Nikki McCray passes away

Lady Vol legend, Olympic gold medalist, Hall-of-Famer and coach Nikki McCray died Friday, presumably of breast cancer.


Tennessee statements.


Her career spanned far and wide.