Tuesday, July 10, 2018

So many storylines....take your time

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.

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.

Sue Favor podcast on college, WNBA basketball

Fresh Sue Favor podcast from earlier this morning.

Saturday, July 7, 2018