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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Sun, Storm and Aces prevail

Today's results:


The Sun downed the Mercury, 84-74.


The Storm beat the Sparks, 72-61.


The Aces powered past the Mystics, 84-75.


WNBA team news:


New York's wins keep coming with benchmarks.


WNBA player news:


How Jewell Loyd became the WNBA scoring champion.


Marine Johannes has picked up her play, and the Liberty along with it.


Diana Taurasi is in good spirits with struggling Phoenix.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Gearing for the playoffs

WNBA news:


A WNBA postseason travel memo indicates scenarios where commercial travel will be used.


The league unveiled their awards schedule, and unveiled a new process for choosing all-defensive teams.


WNBA team news:


The Aces are in search of depth, as they look to avoid a three-game skid.


The Liberty's GM says the team is on the edge of greatness.


The Sparks are undeterred in their playoff push.


The Sky tightened their postseason race with LA in last night's win.


WNBA player news:


Sabrina Ionescu talks about her new Nike signature shoe collection......she has also launched a foundation.


Kahleah Copper has her foot on the clutch for Chicago.


How Jordin Canada came home to flourish with the Sparks.


College AD news:


Jennifer Cohen is the right person to lead USC.

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Some teams back on their way up

Today's results:


The Dream cruised past the Mercury, 94-76.


A healthy Mystics squad took down the Lynx, 83-72, and are now fifth in the standings.


Still in progress: Sky at Sparks


WNBA team news:


The race for the top seed in the playoffs tightens, as New York has closed the gap on Las Vegas.


The Liberty says their first 40-game season has helped build chemistry.


As expansion talk continues, Bay Area bidders have remained quiet.


WNBA player news:


With limited space, hardship contracts can be a lifeline or a vicious cycle, even for top players.

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Monday, August 28, 2023

The final stretch

Two more weeks of regular-season play


Today's result:


The Liberty beat the Aces, 94-85. Is New York the team to beat now?


WNBA team news:


With tonight's win, the Liberty showed they are legitimate title contenders.


WNBA player news:


How providing snacks became Jewell Loyd's mission amid ongoing WNBA travel issues.


WNBA player survey on various issues.


WNBA GM news:


Greg Bibb talks about turning the Wings into a revenue-producer.


College conference news:


The ACC's expansion verdict is expected within days.

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Sunday, August 27, 2023

With eliminations, playoff picture becoming more clear

Today's results:


The Sun bolted past the Sparks, 83-68.


The Fever outlasted the Dream, 83-80, and avoided playoff elimination.


The Wings came from behind to edge the Mercury, 77-74.


The Sky rallied to defeat the Storm, 90-85.


WNBA team news:


With today's loss, Seattle is eliminated from the playoffs.....as was the Mercury, for the first time in 11 years.


WNBA player news:


How Maddy Siegrist has adjusted to the pro game.

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

Liberty continue to dominate; Aces stumble

Today's results:


The Mystics toppled the Aces, 78-62, as Elena Delle Donne returned from injury and lead the way with 21 points.


The Liberty routed the Lynx, 111-76, lead by Breanna Stewart's 38 points.


WNBA team news:


Washington's newfound health shows they'll add a serious wrinkle to the playoff picture.


WNBA player news:


Sami Whitcomb wasn't a shooter in high school, but she's a three-point threat for the Storm.


WNBA coach news:


The Sky have talked to Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon about the coaching job.

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Aces celebrated at the White House

Today's result:


The Sparks rallied past the Dream, 83-78........they've won six straight.


WNBA team news:


Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed the Aces to the White House today........photos.


The playoff picture.


WNBA player news:


Nneka Ogwumike notched her 100th double-double, putting her in rare air for her team alongside Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker.


Can the Sky secure an extension for Kahleah Copper before season's end?


College team news:


Utah wants to win the last Pac-12 championship.


Illinois is returning key players and adding depth this season.

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Super-teams and superstars doing what they do

Today's results:


The Liberty rallied from behind to edge the Sun in OT, 95-90. Breanna Stewart broke New York's single-season scoring record.


The Fever squeezed by the Storm, 90-86, as Kelsey Mitchell had 36 points.


The Aces also came from behind to top the Sky, 94-87, behind three double-double performances........they set the WNBA regular-season wins record, notching their 30th.


The Lynx beat the Wings, 90-81.


WNBA team news:


Can Las Vegas reinvent women's sports?


WNBA player news:


Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner are Connecticut's super duo.


Natasha Howard has become the heavy-hitter for Dallas.


Kalani Brown has been everything the Wings had hoped for.


Diamond Miller and Dorka Juhasz have been great rookie pickups for Minnesota.


Nia Coffey will miss the rest of the season with a hand injury.


College team news:


Bowling Green is embracing the chance to face top teams in nonconference play.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Mid-week news

Today's result:


The Sparks pounded the Mercury, 91-62.


WNBA team news:


The Wings have a chance to get revenge on the Lynx tomorrow.


WNBA player news:


A'ja Wilson was effusive after last night's 53-point performance.


Jordin Canada has rediscovered her love of the game with Los Angeles.


Rhyne Howard is being honored by having part of a highway near her former high school named after her.


The Storm's rookies are showing signs of growth, despite their inconsistent performances.


College conference news:


The ACC is back in talks with Stanford, Cal and SMU, sources say.


College team news:


LSU will play a much stronger nonconference schedule this fall than last season.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

A'ja Wilson ties WNBA single-game scoring record in win

Today's results:


The Aces took care of the Dream, 112-100, as A'ja Wilson tied the WNBA record for most points scored in a game, with 53.


The Sun held off the Mystics, 68-64.


The Sky snapped a five-game losing streak with a 102-79 win over the Storm.


The Lynx edged the Wings, 91-86, in an ugly-ending game that caused Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve to apologize for the team's fans.


WNBA team news:


Teams are ready for the sprint to the playoffs, with coveted spots on the line.


WNBA player news:


Jewell Loyd now has Seattle's single-season scoring record, passing Breanna Stewart.


Elizabeth Williams' defense is elite.


College team news:


The Jimmy V Classic in December will be loaded with top teams.


College player news:


New contributors look to take Texas to the next level.

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Monday, August 21, 2023

Fighting and grinding

WNBA team news:


The Sun will play in the postseason for the seventh consecutive year.


The Sparks are fighting for a playoff spot in a rebuilding, injury-riddled season.


WNBA player news:


Jewell Loyd is climbing the all-time scoring charts in her historic season with the Storm.


WNBA coach news:


James Wade assembled Chicago's roster poorly, and it's showing.


College team news:


There is excitement for BYU entering the Big 12.


College player news:


Hailey Van Lith has arrived at LSU.


College athletic director news:


USC has hired Washington's Jennifer Cohen as their new athletic director.

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Sunday, August 20, 2023

The strong prevail

Today's results:


The Wings took care of the Mystics, 97-84.


The Sun clinched a playoff berth with a 79-73 win over the Sky


The Fever stopped the Mercury, 83-73.


The Storm downed the Lynx, 88-74.


WNBA coach news:


How assistant coach Barbara Turner is making a difference for the Dream.

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Saturday, August 19, 2023

Snapped

Today's result:


The Sparks snapped the Aces' 21-home game winning streak with a 78-72 win - their first over the franchise since 2019.


WNBA player news:


Q&A with rookie Zia Cooke.


College coach news:


Nicki Collen vows to retire Brittney Griner's jersey at Baylor.


Willnett Crockett joins USC as an assistant coach.


How Nikki McCray-Penson battled cancer and coached basketball.

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Big scoring means big wins

Today's results:


The Wings vaulted past the Sun, 95-75, behind 30 points from Arike Ogunbowale.


The Mystics edged the Fever, 83-79, with Brittney Sykes' 30 points leading the way.


A career-high 29 points from Cheyenne Parker paced the Dream over the Sky, 78-67.


The Liberty routed the short-handed Mercury, 85-63.


The Lynx held off the Storm, 78-70.


WNBA team news:


The playoff picture, as the regular season will conclude Sept. 10.


Why the Liberty now has the better odds for a Championship.


Vice President Kamala Harris will host Las Vegas next week, as President Joe Biden heads to Maui to survey wildfire damage.


WNBA player news:


Kierstan Bell's defense shines just when the Aces need her.


Former league star Shoni Schimmel vowed to change at her sentencing for assault today.


College coach news:


Johnnie Harris' rebuild is bringing Auburn back to prominence.

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

The pay back

Today's result:


The Aces extracted revenge on the Liberty, 88-75. Chelsea Gray lead the way with the franchise's first triple-double.


WNBA team news:


The playoff picture right now.


The Storm are suddenly surging. Can they make the playoffs?


The Sky is trying to squeeze into the playoffs.


Who is in the Mystics hall of fame.


WNBA player news:


Sabrina Ionescu's shoes have gone missing from Las Vegas' arena, since Tuesday's matchup.


Napheesa Collier needs to stay out of foul trouble for the playoff-chasing Lynx.


Kristy Wallace battled back.


Brittney Griner and Megan Gustafson are in health and safety protocols and will miss tomorrow's game against New York.


Elena Delle Donne is probable to play tomorrow for the first time since July.


WNBA coach news:


Seattle is Noelle Quinn's blank canvas, and she's painting intently.


College coach news:


Dawn Staley has built a pipeline from South Carolina to the WNBA.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Plenty of time for analysis this week

No games this week, aside from Aces-Liberty Tuesday and Thursday. Odd.................


WNBA team news:


The Aces will get a quick chance to strike back at the Liberty tomorrow.


Candace Parker's absence looms large for Las Vegas in their losses to New York.


Why the Liberty have been beating the Aces.


What we learned about the super teams from the Commissioner's Cup.


The Sky's upcoming stretch will make or break their playoff hopes.


WNBA player news:


The Breanna Stewart-A'ja Wilson rivalry has become one of sports' best.


Making the case for Stewart, Wilson and Alyssa Thomas for MVP.


Catching up with Kiah Stokes.


College team news:


The Big 12 talked with both Gonzaga and UConn about joining, but an agreement didn't work out.


College player news:


Paige Bueckers won't play on the Huskies' European tour. The school didn't say why.


College coach news:


Dawn Plitzuweit sees growth and promise in the Gophers.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Liberty surprise Aces to take Commissioner's Cup

Commissioner's Cup:


The Liberty defeated the Aces, 82-63.


How 'bout that................


WNBA player news:


Player scoring is on record pace this season.


Jonquel Jones has grown with the Liberty.


Ariel Atkins has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Mystics.

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Monday, August 14, 2023

The calm before the Cup

Commissioner's Cup is tomorrow:


But it's only on Prime Video - not a national TV channel............


Title favorites Las Vegas and New York will face off in the matchup.


The two don't want to be called super teams, but they're building a great rivalry.


The Aces and Liberty are locked in this week.


Charity and money are on the line for the two teams.


WNBA team news:


The Aces have tied the Comets for the best start in WNBA history.


WNBA player news:


Once rare, 40-point games are surging in the WNBA.


Kiah Stokes is starring in her role for Las Vegas.


Arike Ogunbowale says charter flights are a priority.


Lindsay Allen is out with a broken thumb.


Inside player half-court shooting contests.


College team news:


Iowa's season tickets are sold out.


Without the Pac-12, where do Stanford and Cal fit in WBB?


College player news:


Cardinal star Cameron Brink has signed with New Balance.


Brink talks about how NIL has allowed her to stay in school.


College coach news:


Just three months after taking the job, Tim Hays has resigned as Pepperdine's head coach.

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Sunday, August 13, 2023

Sunday run day

Today's results:


The Mystics stopped the Sky, 83-76, behind 30 points from Brittney Sykes. Shakira Austin also returned after a 16-game absence.


The Liberty beat the Fever, 100-89.


The Storm ran by the Mercury, 81-71.


The Aces handled the Dream, 86-65.


WNBA team news:


Chicago has fallen into a tie with LA for the last playoff spot.


WNBA player news:


With 42 points today, Breanna Stewart became the first in the WNBA to score at least 40 points three times in one season.


Haley Jones won't be put into a box.


Hall of Fame news:


Texas A&M got the best of Gary Blair for almost two decades.

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Saturday, August 12, 2023

The battles continue

Today's results:


The Sparks powered past the Dream, 85-74.


The Wings snapped a three-game skid with a 91-81 win over the Sun.


WNBA team news:


The reeling Mystics enter the season's final stretch with the playoffs on the line.


The injured Storm are looking for their bench to step up.


WNBA player news:


A'ja Wilson's 40-point game is another entry into a thrilling MVP race.


Jordin Canada speaks on her success at home in Los Angeles.


WNBA coach news:


Becky Hammon was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame tonight.

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Friday, August 11, 2023

The super-teams have a super night

Today's results:


The Liberty dominated the Sky, 89-73.


The Aces pounded the Mystics, 113-89, as A'ja Wilson lead the way with a career-high 40 points.


WNBA team news:


Last night New York clinched a playoff berth, and now eye an even bigger prize.


Chicago's loss tonight loosens the grip on the final playoff spot.....their zone defense improves communication.


The Sparks' playoff push continues tomorrow against Atlanta.


The Fever have the best odds in the draft lottery, with a chance at Caitlin Clark.


Hall of Fame news:


The 1976 Olympic team becomes the third squad to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.


That team forever changed sports.


No one was out of Becky Hammon's reach on her way to the Hall.


Hammon says she has a lot to say at the ceremony.


Sylvia Hatchell will be honored with a bench.

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Dog days of summer

Today's results:


The Fever routed the Lynx, 91-73.


Still in progress at this time: Sun at Mercury and Dream at Storm


WNBA team news:


The Aces remain the favorite to win the title.


The Sky's bench needs to step up if they want to make a postseason push.


WNBA player news:


How the W has tried, and mostly failed, to stop A'ja Wilson.


Kahleah Copper is setting career marks since the All-Star break.


College team news:


Sources say the possibility of Stanford and Cal going to the ACC has hit "significant roadblocks."


The Mountain West Conference, which has been ready to absorb the remaining Pac-12 schools, is standing by.


Iowa will try to break the all-time women's basketball attendance record when it hosts DePaul at a 69,000-seat stadium.


Northwestern aims to bounce back this year.


College player news:


Aneesah Morrow explains why she chose to transfer to LSU.

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Off-day tidbits

WNBA team news:


The Sparks became the first WNBA team to practice at an HBCU, as they stopped at Howard.


WNBA player news:


Gabby Williams suffered a stress fracture in her foot during last night's Storm game, and is likely done for the season.


NaLyssa Smith returned to the court last night after missing nine games with injury.


Sky players defended Courtney Williams, after she was fined.


Mercury players and coaches reflect on the NCAA conference upheaval.


WNBA owner news:


Dwayne Wade aims to bring creative thinking to his new position with Chicago.


College team news:


Louisiana Tech is changing its team name - except women's basketball, which will retain the "Lady Techsters" name.


Oregon State and Washington State are pondering their next moves, after being left out of college reshuffling.


College player news:


Paige Bueckers says she is "all cleared" from injury and ready to play.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Busy Tuesday

Today's results:


The Sun ran by the Storm, 81-69, as Gabby Williams was injured and didn't return to the game.


The Sparks outlasted the Fever, 87-80.


The Lynx topped the Sky, 88-79.


The Aces eased past the Wings, 104-84.


The Mercury made work of the Mystics, 91-72.


WNBA news:


What else could the league do, if charter flights aren't feasible?


WNBA team news:


The Liberty are hitting their stride, heading into the final month of the season.


WNBA player news:


A'ja Wilson isn't interested in the super-team moniker, but fans are.


Nigerian National Team members say Liz Cambage's denials that she made racial slurs towards them are false.


Katie Lou Samuelson gave birth to her daughter Aliya last Friday.

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Monday, August 7, 2023

The fall out

From yesterday's on-court altercations:


The WNBA suspended Ruthy Hebard one game, and fined Dana Evans, Odyssey Sims, Arike Ogunbowale, Courtney Williams, Layshia Clarendon, Brittney Sykes, Ariel Atkins and Shakira Austin.


WNBA team news:


The fire fueling the Liberty this season.


The Aces are looking to bounce back from their shellacking in New York.


As their roster inches closer to full-strength, the Lynx head to Chicago.


The Storm are looking to turn things around with a four-game homestand.


WNBA player news:


Liz Cambage addresses numerous topics in an extended interview.


WNBA expansion news:


Eight cities are being considered for expansion.


College basketball news:


How the Pac-12's demise effects women's college hoops.

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Sunday, August 6, 2023

The tides turn, and tempers flare

Today's results:


The Dream defeated the Fever, 82-73.


The Liberty dominated the Aces, 99-61. It was just their third loss of the season.


The Sparks snapped a losing streak with a 91-83 win over the Mystics.


The Sky ran by the Wings, 104-96.


Four were ejected during today's games........


WNBA team news:


The Dallas Mavericks have become a major Dallas Wings sponsor.


WNBA player news:


How Jonquel Jones found her MVP form for New York, and why she must keep it.


Arike Ogunbowale was ejected today and could face suspension.


In Brittney Griner's return, she said it's "OK to take time for yourself."


The juggling act of bring a mom in the WNBA.


WNBA coach news:


Coaching in the league has been a perfect fit for Shelley Patterson.


College news:


The Pac-12 was almost saved.

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Saturday, August 5, 2023

The wild, wild west

Today's result:


The Storm dropped the Mercury, 97-91, behind 32 points from Jewell Loyd.


WNBA team news:


The Aces destroyed the Liberty in their first meeting, but much has changed.


WNBA player news:


Arike Ogunbowale, Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson could join Diana Taurasi in the 10,000-point club.


Shey Peddy was injured in Phoenix's game tonight, and had to be carried off the court on a stretcher......just moments ago, in the post-game presser, coach Nikki Blue announced Peddy has a concussion and is out of the hospital.


College team news:


What the Pac-12's collapse means for women's sports at Stanford and Cal.

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Friday, August 4, 2023

The Pac-12 collapses

Oregon and Washington are joining the Big Ten Conference.


Arizona, Arizona State and Utah will join the Big 12 Conference.


Stanford and Washington State are unhappy that teams have left the Pac-12.


What's next for Stanford, Cal, Washington State and Oregon State.

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Baller's digest

Today's results:


The Sun ran by the Fever, 88-72.


The Mystics edged the Sparks, 79-77.


The Sky stopped the Wings, 104-89.


The Liberty stepped up to beat the Lynx, 76-66.


WNBA team news:


How New York can challenge Las Vegas in Commissioner's Cup play.


WNBA player news:


Marina Mabrey reflects on three years with Dallas, who "believed in her."


Brittney Griner is expected to return to the court tomorrow, after a three-game absence.


Napheesa Collier returned from injury tonight.


Isabelle Harrison's rehab is progressing on schedule.


WNBA coach news:


Noelle Quinn is set to face best friend Nikki Blue when Seattle takes on Phoenix.


Christie Sides didn't want to be a head coach, but then she took the hardest job in the WNBA, at the helm of Indiana.


College player news:


A midsummer's 20 questions with Caitlin Clark.

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

A 10K day

Today's result:


The Mercury routed the Dream, 91-71, and Diana Taurasi crossed the 10,000 career points mark - the only WNBA player to do so. She had 42 points on the night.


WNBA player news:


The Mystics are trying to stay afloat behind the rambunctious duo of Natasha Cloud and Brittney Sykes.


Napheesa Collier is practicing, but is still a week away from returning to action.


How Dorka Juhasz is leaning on Collier with the Lynx.


Zia Cooke is just getting started with the Sparks.


Skylar Diggins-Smith criticized the Mercury for their treatment of her while she is on maternity leave.


College coach news:


Aleah Goodman returns to Oregon State as an assistant coach.

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Records and happenings

Today's result:


In progress now: Storm vs. Wings


WNBA player news:


Diana Taurasi is about to notch 10,000 career points.


Nneka Ogwumike reached more milestones last night.


Kayla McBride podcast.


Aari McDonald has regained her groove after injury.


Riquna Williams appeared in court today on domestic violence charges.......she is restricted to the Las Vegas area.


It's unlikely that the trade deadline will be active. Why that should change, and how to fix it.


WNBA coach news:


Quantifying a coach's value to their team.


College conference and school news:


The Big Ten is reportedly examining the potential of adding Oregon, Washington, Stanford and California to the conference.


Florida State is considering departing the ACC, over revenue distribution.


College coach news:


Lindsay Whalen details her final days as Gophers' coach.


Travis Bledsoe's passion for women's basketball lead him back to UND.


How Winston Gandy's love for the game brought him to South Carolina.


NCAA news:


The DI board has directed the DI council to develop plans for NIL protections.


The NCAA's first girls basketball academy is packed and "outstanding."

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Survive and continue to advance

Today's results:


The Sun defeated the Lynx, 79-69, behind a historic triple-double from Alyssa Thomas.


The Fever slipped by the Mercury, 72-71.


The Aces handled the Dream, 93-72.


The Liberty survived the Sparks, 76-69.


WNBA team news:


Minnesota rebounded from an 0-6 start behind strong rookie play.


WNBA player news:


Sami Whitcomb has stabilized the Storm's offense, but don't call her a point guard.


How Brittney Sykes has realized her potential with the Mystics.


Elizabeth Williams has everyone's attention, and is using it to change the WNBA.


WNBA coach news:


These former players are carrying on their legacies as coaches in the league.

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