Today's game results:
The Sparks edged the Storm, 77-75. The win snapped a losing streak for LA and a winning streak for Seattle.
The Wings pounded the Mercury, 101-72.
The Aces routed the Sky, 98-74.
WNBA team news:
The Storm aren't happy after their loss to the Sparks, and that's a good thing.
The Lynx are in the playoff hunt despite inconsistent play.
Minnesota's inconsistency is hard to figure out.
They need a consistent scorer behind their big two.
The league's power rankings didn't hold up well today.
WNBA player news:
Maya Moore made SLAM Magazine's cover - the first for a woman in 20 years.
Moore and Sylvia Fowles are matching last year's scoring pace, but other Lynx are falling short.
At 35, Cappie Pondexter still has plenty to give Indiana.
Kristi Toliver has joined the Wizards coaching staff for the NBA summer league.
Rookie Ariel Atkins is arriving ahead of schedule.
The shooting "slump" of rookie Kelsey Mitchell is still insane.
The deep-rooted and very successful family of Minnesota rookie Temi Fagbenle.
Devereaux Peters says stop challenging her athleticism.
Many players have set career marks in this record-breaking week.
College team news:
South Carolina will turn to their experienced guards after years of front court domination.
Elon has added five through recruiting.
College player news:
Lipscomb transfer Morgan Turner has landed at Creighton.
Arizona freshman profile: Semaj Smith.
College coach news:
TCU coach Raegan Pebley's contract has been extended through 2022-2023.
Lindsay Whalen has jumped into her first July recruiting period as head coach of the Gophers.
Changes on Kent State's coaching staff.
USA Basketball news:
The USA has drawn Group A in the U18 FIBA World Championship.
International news:
Canada's national team has seen the program get in the blood and soul of their players.
Recruiting news:
South /Carolina's recruiting target isn't yet in high school, but she's dunking.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Monday, July 9, 2018
Don't keep us in suspense: game action resumes tomorrow
Tomorrow's game previews:
Sparks at Storm
Mercury at Wings.
Aces at Sky
Trade news:
The Dream have traded Layshia Clarendon to the Connecticut Sun for Alex Bentley and a 2019 second-round draft pick.
WNBA team news:
How the Seattle Storm flipped its fortunes and rose to the top of the standings.
Why the defensive-minded Atlanta Dream can beat anyone.
Some teams are downsizing to help the bottom line.
WNBA player news:
Cappie Pondexter's love of the game.
One source says the Sun's Courtney Williams and Alex Bentley got into a fight, leading to Bentley's trade today.
Sparks rookie Maria Vadeeva is leaning on her brother during her transition to the WNBA and U.S.
A'ja Wilson is the WNBA's newest superstar.
Elena Delle Donne and A'ja Wilson are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.
WNBA coach news:
Dream coach Nicki Collens on this podcast.
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wants her entire starting five in the All-Star game.
Power rankings:
CBS Sports has both team and player power rankings.
FanDuel:
CBS Sports has FanDuel picks for the week.
Pay issues:
Why is Diana Taurasi paid so poorly?
Bonus:
Chamique Holdsclaw has married NBA executive Cara Wright.
College player news:
Syracuse players are getting international experience in the summer.
College coach news:
Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer has signed a four-year contract extension.
Bucknell coach Aaron Roussell has signed a multi-year contract extension.
Clark Atlanta coach Yolanda Moore has taken a leave of absence and assistant Tony Bailey is in charge.
Jamie Carey has been promoted to associate head coach at Texas.
Messiah Reames is Hofstra's new assistant coach.
Sparks at Storm
Mercury at Wings.
Aces at Sky
Trade news:
The Dream have traded Layshia Clarendon to the Connecticut Sun for Alex Bentley and a 2019 second-round draft pick.
WNBA team news:
How the Seattle Storm flipped its fortunes and rose to the top of the standings.
Why the defensive-minded Atlanta Dream can beat anyone.
Some teams are downsizing to help the bottom line.
WNBA player news:
Cappie Pondexter's love of the game.
One source says the Sun's Courtney Williams and Alex Bentley got into a fight, leading to Bentley's trade today.
Sparks rookie Maria Vadeeva is leaning on her brother during her transition to the WNBA and U.S.
A'ja Wilson is the WNBA's newest superstar.
Elena Delle Donne and A'ja Wilson are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.
WNBA coach news:
Dream coach Nicki Collens on this podcast.
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wants her entire starting five in the All-Star game.
Power rankings:
CBS Sports has both team and player power rankings.
FanDuel:
CBS Sports has FanDuel picks for the week.
Pay issues:
Why is Diana Taurasi paid so poorly?
Bonus:
Chamique Holdsclaw has married NBA executive Cara Wright.
College player news:
Syracuse players are getting international experience in the summer.
College coach news:
Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer has signed a four-year contract extension.
Bucknell coach Aaron Roussell has signed a multi-year contract extension.
Clark Atlanta coach Yolanda Moore has taken a leave of absence and assistant Tony Bailey is in charge.
Jamie Carey has been promoted to associate head coach at Texas.
Messiah Reames is Hofstra's new assistant coach.
Sunday, July 8, 2018
No ties in the standings at the moment
Current standings include no ties:
1. Storm
2. Mercury
3. Mystics
4. Sparks
5. Lynx
6. Wings
7. Sun
8. Dream
9. Aces
10. Sky
11. Liberty
12. Fever
Link.
And that's because:
The Dream held off the Mercury, 76-70.
The Wings topped the Liberty, 97-87. Skylar Diggins-Smith led the way with 32 points.
The Storm rallied past the Mystics, 97-91. More players in double figures than the law allows.
Milestone:
Sue Bird became the Storm's all-time leading scorer today. She broke the 6,000-point career mark, too - only the eighth player in league history to reach that mark.
Pay issues:
NBA star Damian Lillard says WNBA players deserve respect and more money.
WNBA team news:
The Chicago Sky set a world record today for hosting the largest single-venue basketball clinic, with 1,442 participants.
College team news:
Indiana State has been working hard under new coach Vicki Hall.
1. Storm
2. Mercury
3. Mystics
4. Sparks
5. Lynx
6. Wings
7. Sun
8. Dream
9. Aces
10. Sky
11. Liberty
12. Fever
Link.
And that's because:
The Dream held off the Mercury, 76-70.
The Wings topped the Liberty, 97-87. Skylar Diggins-Smith led the way with 32 points.
The Storm rallied past the Mystics, 97-91. More players in double figures than the law allows.
Milestone:
Sue Bird became the Storm's all-time leading scorer today. She broke the 6,000-point career mark, too - only the eighth player in league history to reach that mark.
Pay issues:
NBA star Damian Lillard says WNBA players deserve respect and more money.
WNBA team news:
The Chicago Sky set a world record today for hosting the largest single-venue basketball clinic, with 1,442 participants.
College team news:
Indiana State has been working hard under new coach Vicki Hall.
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Can you handle this wildness?
Today's game results:
The Mystics topped the Sparks, 83-74.
The Sky upended the Lynx, 77-63, to snap a three-game skid.
The Aces outlasted the Sun, 94-90, to tie their win total from last season. A'ja Wilson had 34 points and Kayla McBride had 27, in what is becoming one of the scariest duos in the league. Kelsey Plum dished 10 assists.
Sparks and Lynx lose together again on the same night?
Aces figuring out how to play together?
Sun continuing to spiral?
Just, wow at these current standings.
Tomorrow's game previews:
Mercury at Dream
Wings at Liberty
Mystics at Storm
WNBA team news:
MGM is giving the Aces a boost in Las Vegas.
WNBA player news:
Rebekkah Brunson continues to leave her mark on the WNBA.
Celebrating Sue Bird's body of work.
Cheyenne Parker is emerging for the Chicago Sky.
A rehabbed Brittany Boyd is happy, healthy and home with the Liberty.
A'ja Wilson is happy to stir the pot taking about WNBA salaries.
WNBA coach news:
Mike Thibault is now the only coach in league history to win 300 games.
College team news:
Is this the year Louisville beats UConn?
College player news:
Former Missouri standout Cierra Porter is adjusting to life after basketball.
College coach news:
Tangela Smith is a new assistant coach at Northwestern.
Cleveland State's staff has been named.
Recruiting news:
Five-star prospect Jaden Owens has chosen UCLA.
The Mystics topped the Sparks, 83-74.
The Sky upended the Lynx, 77-63, to snap a three-game skid.
The Aces outlasted the Sun, 94-90, to tie their win total from last season. A'ja Wilson had 34 points and Kayla McBride had 27, in what is becoming one of the scariest duos in the league. Kelsey Plum dished 10 assists.
Sparks and Lynx lose together again on the same night?
Aces figuring out how to play together?
Sun continuing to spiral?
Just, wow at these current standings.
Tomorrow's game previews:
Mercury at Dream
Wings at Liberty
Mystics at Storm
WNBA team news:
MGM is giving the Aces a boost in Las Vegas.
WNBA player news:
Rebekkah Brunson continues to leave her mark on the WNBA.
Celebrating Sue Bird's body of work.
Cheyenne Parker is emerging for the Chicago Sky.
A rehabbed Brittany Boyd is happy, healthy and home with the Liberty.
A'ja Wilson is happy to stir the pot taking about WNBA salaries.
WNBA coach news:
Mike Thibault is now the only coach in league history to win 300 games.
College team news:
Is this the year Louisville beats UConn?
College player news:
Former Missouri standout Cierra Porter is adjusting to life after basketball.
College coach news:
Tangela Smith is a new assistant coach at Northwestern.
Cleveland State's staff has been named.
Recruiting news:
Five-star prospect Jaden Owens has chosen UCLA.
Friday, July 6, 2018
Storm win, back to tie with Mercury for first place
Today's game result:
Breanna Stewart's 29 points led the Storm in their win over the Dream, 95-86.
Current standings.
Tomorrow's game previews:
Mystics at Sparks
Lynx at Sky
Sun at Aces
WNBA team news:
The Lynx have had quite a journey this season.
Pre-game chapel services make players like one big family.
WNBA player news:
Kayla McBride has worked her way into the spotlight for the Aces.
Fans want four Storm players in the WNBA All-Star game.
College team news:
A new fee will make South Carolina games more expensive for some fans.
Who will be New Mexico's point guard next season?
College coach news:
Jana Pearson has joined Northern Colorado as an assistant coach.
Breanna Stewart's 29 points led the Storm in their win over the Dream, 95-86.
Current standings.
Tomorrow's game previews:
Mystics at Sparks
Lynx at Sky
Sun at Aces
WNBA team news:
The Lynx have had quite a journey this season.
Pre-game chapel services make players like one big family.
WNBA player news:
Kayla McBride has worked her way into the spotlight for the Aces.
Fans want four Storm players in the WNBA All-Star game.
College team news:
A new fee will make South Carolina games more expensive for some fans.
Who will be New Mexico's point guard next season?
College coach news:
Jana Pearson has joined Northern Colorado as an assistant coach.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Every night is a big game night in this league
Today's game results:
The Mystics routed the Liberty, 86-67.
The Wings thrashed the Fever, 90-63, led by Azura Stevens' career-high 26 points.
The Lynx bounced back to beat the Sparks, 83-72. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve was ejected with two technicals for arguing with an official.
The Aces held off the Sky, 84-80. Kayla McBride paced Las Vegas with 28 points.
The Mercury topped the Sun, 84-77, to take sole possession of first place.
Tomorrow's game preview:
Storm at Dream.
WNBA team news:
The WNBA is coming up Aces with a team in Las Vegas.
WNBA player news:
Rebekkah Brunson became the WNBA's all-time rebounds leader tonight.
Sue Bird's play deserves the same attention as her body issue appearance.
Bird and Breanna Stewart on their elite shoe game.
Jordin Canada is learning from one of the best in Bird.
Tina Charles' return home hasn't gone as planned.
Suns rookie Deandre Ayton was "freaking out" when he met Diana Taurasi.
Taurasi said the comments meant a lot to her.
All-Star early returns:
Maya Moore, Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker lead early voting returns.
College team news:
Iowa is looking at offensive diversity this season.
College player news:
Arike Ogunbowale has been given the Mary Garber award for best athlete in the ACC.
College coach news:
SIUE has added former Indiana State coach Joey Wells as an assistant coach.
The Mystics routed the Liberty, 86-67.
The Wings thrashed the Fever, 90-63, led by Azura Stevens' career-high 26 points.
The Lynx bounced back to beat the Sparks, 83-72. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve was ejected with two technicals for arguing with an official.
The Aces held off the Sky, 84-80. Kayla McBride paced Las Vegas with 28 points.
The Mercury topped the Sun, 84-77, to take sole possession of first place.
Tomorrow's game preview:
Storm at Dream.
WNBA team news:
The WNBA is coming up Aces with a team in Las Vegas.
WNBA player news:
Rebekkah Brunson became the WNBA's all-time rebounds leader tonight.
Sue Bird's play deserves the same attention as her body issue appearance.
Bird and Breanna Stewart on their elite shoe game.
Jordin Canada is learning from one of the best in Bird.
Tina Charles' return home hasn't gone as planned.
Suns rookie Deandre Ayton was "freaking out" when he met Diana Taurasi.
Taurasi said the comments meant a lot to her.
All-Star early returns:
Maya Moore, Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker lead early voting returns.
College team news:
Iowa is looking at offensive diversity this season.
College player news:
Arike Ogunbowale has been given the Mary Garber award for best athlete in the ACC.
College coach news:
SIUE has added former Indiana State coach Joey Wells as an assistant coach.
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
On the eve of a five-game day
Tomorrow's game schedule is full:
Liberty at Mystics
Fever at Wings
Sparks at Lynx
Sky at Aces
Sun at Mercury
WNBA team news:
At the season's halfway point, the Lynx look like Jekyll and Hyde.
The Mercury again turn to Angel Robinson, due to injuries.
WNBA player news:
Jamierra Faulkner tore her right ACL, as well as her medial and lateral meniscus.
Kayla McBride and A'ja Wilson are advocating for better pay.
McBride has emerged as one of the league's best talents.
Sun point guard Jasmine Thomas is on this week's Suncast.
Tianna Hawkins changed her body, and her game has followed.
Once an outcast from the WNBA, Kayla Thornton is making her mark with the Dallas Wings.
The Dream have signed Alexis Prince to a seven-day contract.
WNBA coach news:
Dallas assistant coach Erin Phillips says things look different from the other side of the white line.
Recruiting news:
How an airport conversation led South Carolina coach Dawn Staley to sign one more 2018 recruit.
International news:
North and South Korea played a "peace" game.
Liberty at Mystics
Fever at Wings
Sparks at Lynx
Sky at Aces
Sun at Mercury
WNBA team news:
At the season's halfway point, the Lynx look like Jekyll and Hyde.
The Mercury again turn to Angel Robinson, due to injuries.
WNBA player news:
Jamierra Faulkner tore her right ACL, as well as her medial and lateral meniscus.
Kayla McBride and A'ja Wilson are advocating for better pay.
McBride has emerged as one of the league's best talents.
Sun point guard Jasmine Thomas is on this week's Suncast.
Tianna Hawkins changed her body, and her game has followed.
Once an outcast from the WNBA, Kayla Thornton is making her mark with the Dallas Wings.
The Dream have signed Alexis Prince to a seven-day contract.
WNBA coach news:
Dallas assistant coach Erin Phillips says things look different from the other side of the white line.
Recruiting news:
How an airport conversation led South Carolina coach Dawn Staley to sign one more 2018 recruit.
International news:
North and South Korea played a "peace" game.
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
How the tables have turned
Some stunners in today's game results:
The Storm dismantled the Liberty, 77-62.
Liz Cambage and Skylar Diggins-Smith combined for 57 points to lift the Wings over the Sky, 108-85.
The Lynx played their worst game of the season in losing to Indiana, 71-59.
The Sun stunned the Sparks, 73-72.
On point:
As the midseason point approaches, parity is ruling the day in the WNBA.
WNBA team news:
No Moore trouble for Minnesota.
The league's power rankings for the week.
WNBA player news:
Sky rookie Gabby Williams is trying to make sure she's irreplaceable.
Elena Delle Donne and Diana Taurasi are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the month for June.
Tamika Catchings has been appointed to the Indianapolis Airport Authority Board.
College player news:
Interview with UConn's Crystal Dangerfield.
Florida walk-on Corey Staples was recently surprised with a scholarship.
College coach news:
Chris Bracey is Missouri's new assistant coach.
Bri Kulas is a new assistant coach at Ball State.
The Storm dismantled the Liberty, 77-62.
Liz Cambage and Skylar Diggins-Smith combined for 57 points to lift the Wings over the Sky, 108-85.
The Lynx played their worst game of the season in losing to Indiana, 71-59.
The Sun stunned the Sparks, 73-72.
On point:
As the midseason point approaches, parity is ruling the day in the WNBA.
WNBA team news:
No Moore trouble for Minnesota.
The league's power rankings for the week.
WNBA player news:
Sky rookie Gabby Williams is trying to make sure she's irreplaceable.
Elena Delle Donne and Diana Taurasi are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the month for June.
Tamika Catchings has been appointed to the Indianapolis Airport Authority Board.
College player news:
Interview with UConn's Crystal Dangerfield.
Florida walk-on Corey Staples was recently surprised with a scholarship.
College coach news:
Chris Bracey is Missouri's new assistant coach.
Bri Kulas is a new assistant coach at Ball State.
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