Today's result:
The Mystics defeated the Sky, 103-85, for their second win in their new arena.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Aces at Dream
Sparks at Sun
Mercury at Lynx
WNBA team news:
The Lynx have a quick turnaround after their defensive lapse in Seattle.
The Storm waived Anriel Howard and signed Blake Dietrick.
The Mercury have re-signed Leilani Mitchell.
WNBA player news:
A look at the league's best sophomores.
Jonquel Jones is off to a record-setting start for the Sun.
Storm guard Jewell Loyd talks adjustments, growth and more.
Interview with Amanda Zahui B.
Chiney Ogwumike is ready for her return to Connecticut.
WNBA coach news:
Sparks coach Derek Fisher learned a lot from his failed stint with the Knicks.
Kaylin Rice has been promoted to assistant coach at Baylor.
NCAA news:
The shot clock rule has been altered in women's basketball, and will reset at 20 seconds.
College player news:
Aari McDonald's USA Basketball experience is fuel for the Arizona star.
Sedona Prince will transfer from Texas.
Another Kentucky commit has torn an ACL.
College coach news:
Tennessee's schedule will challenge coach Kellie Harper in her first season.
High school news:
Olivia Cochran's 3X3 experience is raising her all-around game.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Storm hand Lynx their first season loss
Today's results:
Chelsea Gray's 29 points lifted the Sparks over the Liberty, 78-73.
The Storm ran away from the Lynx, 84-77.
Tomorrow's game:
Sky at Mystics
WNBA team news:
New-look Minnesota has been a surprise so far this season.
The rebuilding Liberty may be in for a long season.
Canadian WNBA players are making the case for a Toronto team.
The league's power rankings for week two.
AP power poll.
WNBA player news:
Tina Charles became New York's franchise scoring leader today.
WNBA commissioner news:
Cathy Engelbert's plans to revitalize the league.
College coach news:
Missouri State fans like their team, but are displeased with the school's decision to pass on Jackie Stiles as head coach.
Bojan Jankovic has joined Louisiana Tech as an assistant coach.
Chelsea Gray's 29 points lifted the Sparks over the Liberty, 78-73.
The Storm ran away from the Lynx, 84-77.
Tomorrow's game:
Sky at Mystics
WNBA team news:
New-look Minnesota has been a surprise so far this season.
The rebuilding Liberty may be in for a long season.
Canadian WNBA players are making the case for a Toronto team.
The league's power rankings for week two.
AP power poll.
WNBA player news:
Tina Charles became New York's franchise scoring leader today.
WNBA commissioner news:
Cathy Engelbert's plans to revitalize the league.
College coach news:
Missouri State fans like their team, but are displeased with the school's decision to pass on Jackie Stiles as head coach.
Bojan Jankovic has joined Louisiana Tech as an assistant coach.
Monday, June 3, 2019
Motivating Monday
WNBA news:
CBS Sports power rankings.
Here's what we've learned so far.
The league is celebrating LGTBQ pride this month.
WNBA team news:
How Seattle and Atlanta are adjusting to missing stars.
The Mystics are happy their new arena feels so much like home.
The Lynx are playing dominant defense in their undefeated start.
The Mercury are expected to re-sign Leilani Mitchell Wednesday.
WNBA player news:
Kelsey Plum is still navigating through the rough waters of her WNBA career.
After overseas play, Mercedes Russell's game changes as often as her nickname.
Natasha Howard and Jonquel Jones are the Western and Eastern conference players of the week.
Ashley Walker was re-signed after the Sparks were granted an emergency hardship salary cap exception.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sparks at Liberty
Lynx at Storm
College team news:
The Irish have a new practice floor and a new recruiting tool.
College player news:
UC Davis has added Colorado State transfer Lena Svanholm.
College coach news:
Chelsea Banbury is High Point's new head coach.
VCU coach Beth O'Boyle has signed a five-year contract extension.
Muffet McGraw on the future of Notre Dame basketball.
CBS Sports power rankings.
Here's what we've learned so far.
The league is celebrating LGTBQ pride this month.
WNBA team news:
How Seattle and Atlanta are adjusting to missing stars.
The Mystics are happy their new arena feels so much like home.
The Lynx are playing dominant defense in their undefeated start.
The Mercury are expected to re-sign Leilani Mitchell Wednesday.
WNBA player news:
Kelsey Plum is still navigating through the rough waters of her WNBA career.
After overseas play, Mercedes Russell's game changes as often as her nickname.
Natasha Howard and Jonquel Jones are the Western and Eastern conference players of the week.
Ashley Walker was re-signed after the Sparks were granted an emergency hardship salary cap exception.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Sparks at Liberty
Lynx at Storm
College team news:
The Irish have a new practice floor and a new recruiting tool.
College player news:
UC Davis has added Colorado State transfer Lena Svanholm.
College coach news:
Chelsea Banbury is High Point's new head coach.
VCU coach Beth O'Boyle has signed a five-year contract extension.
Muffet McGraw on the future of Notre Dame basketball.
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Sun beat Aces
Today's result:
The Sun beat the Aces, 80-74.
WNBA player news:
Sydney Colson is making the most of her final roster spot with the Aces.
Damiris Dantas can shoot from deep, and it's really helping the Lynx.
Louisville fans made the journey to Indianapolis yesterday to see Asia Durr.
Race to the MVP, week one.
College coach news:
Jessica Barber has been named an assistant coach at Louisiana Monroe.
Christopher Minner and Roman Owen are new assistant coaches at North Texas.
The Sun beat the Aces, 80-74.
WNBA player news:
Sydney Colson is making the most of her final roster spot with the Aces.
Damiris Dantas can shoot from deep, and it's really helping the Lynx.
Louisville fans made the journey to Indianapolis yesterday to see Asia Durr.
Race to the MVP, week one.
College coach news:
Jessica Barber has been named an assistant coach at Louisiana Monroe.
Christopher Minner and Roman Owen are new assistant coaches at North Texas.
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Surprised yet?
Today's results:
Kelsey Mitchell's five three-point shots lead the way for the Fever over the Liberty, 92-77.
The Mystics comfortably topped the Dream, 96-75, in their new arena.
The Sky got by the Storm, 83-79.
The Lynx edged the Wings, 70-67.
Tomorrow's match up:
Sun at Aces
WNBA team news:
Last year it took the Indiana Fever 18 games to reach two wins. This year it only took three.
WNBA player news:
The Ogwumike's sister act is good now, but just wait.
Allie Quigley and Courtney Vandersloot made sports history this season.
Mystics guard Kim Mestdagh didn't expect to make the WNBA.
Kelsey Mitchell's five three-point shots lead the way for the Fever over the Liberty, 92-77.
The Mystics comfortably topped the Dream, 96-75, in their new arena.
The Sky got by the Storm, 83-79.
The Lynx edged the Wings, 70-67.
Tomorrow's match up:
Sun at Aces
WNBA team news:
Last year it took the Indiana Fever 18 games to reach two wins. This year it only took three.
WNBA player news:
The Ogwumike's sister act is good now, but just wait.
Allie Quigley and Courtney Vandersloot made sports history this season.
Mystics guard Kim Mestdagh didn't expect to make the WNBA.
Friday, May 31, 2019
In full swing
Today's results:
Natasha Howard and Jordin Canada led the Storm over the Dream, 82-66.
The Mercury escaped the Aces, 86-84.
The Sparks stopped the Sun, 77-70.
Tomorrow's match ups:
Liberty at Fever
Dream at Mystics
Storm at Sky
Lynx at Wings
WNBA news:
The league has revamped their stats page.
WNBA team news:
The Sky will win have to win over the Chicago crowd in their home opener tomorrow.
How the Mystics are leading the way on athlete activism.
Washington is coming home to a new arena and high expectations.
WNBA player news:
Though sidelined, Breanna Stewart made a strong statement on opening weekend.
How Natasha Cloud found her activist voice.
Erica Wheeler is stepping up this year.
Lynx rookie Jessica Shepard is a quick study.
A day after knee surgery, Seimone Augustus attended practice.
New Jordan Brand signees are Asia Durr and Kia Nurse.
Three 2018 absentees who are making their returns.
College coach news:
Tennessee is ready for the season as Kellie Harper has completed her staff hirings.
Podcast with new NDSU coach Jory Collins.
Ebony Haliburton has been promoted to assistant coach at Kansas State.
Katie Feenstra Mattera is a new assistant coach at Liberty.
USA Basketball news:
The USA is in the quarterfinals at the FIBA 3X3 series.
Natasha Howard and Jordin Canada led the Storm over the Dream, 82-66.
The Mercury escaped the Aces, 86-84.
The Sparks stopped the Sun, 77-70.
Tomorrow's match ups:
Liberty at Fever
Dream at Mystics
Storm at Sky
Lynx at Wings
WNBA news:
The league has revamped their stats page.
WNBA team news:
The Sky will win have to win over the Chicago crowd in their home opener tomorrow.
How the Mystics are leading the way on athlete activism.
Washington is coming home to a new arena and high expectations.
WNBA player news:
Though sidelined, Breanna Stewart made a strong statement on opening weekend.
How Natasha Cloud found her activist voice.
Erica Wheeler is stepping up this year.
Lynx rookie Jessica Shepard is a quick study.
A day after knee surgery, Seimone Augustus attended practice.
New Jordan Brand signees are Asia Durr and Kia Nurse.
Three 2018 absentees who are making their returns.
College coach news:
Tennessee is ready for the season as Kellie Harper has completed her staff hirings.
Podcast with new NDSU coach Jory Collins.
Ebony Haliburton has been promoted to assistant coach at Kansas State.
Katie Feenstra Mattera is a new assistant coach at Liberty.
USA Basketball news:
The USA is in the quarterfinals at the FIBA 3X3 series.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Plenty afoot on a no-game night
WNBA team news:
There are big changes in Indiana.
The Sun's maxim is good-to-great.
A week of minicamp is preparing the Dream for back-to-back games.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird had knee surgery today, as did Seimone Augustus. Both are out indefinitely.
Essence Carson is singing a new song.
Chelsea Gray is proving to be among the league's best.
Maite Cazorla is realizing her WNBA dream.
Former Lynx post Janel McCarville will play for the Wisconsin GLO.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Storm at Dream
The Mercury's home opener against the Aces is a Brittney Griner-Liz Cambage rematch.
Sun at Sparks
Bonus:
How music can push the WNBA forward.
Fifteen women in sport and what people get wrong about them.
College team news:
The trash talking between Tennessee and UConn coaches has begun.
College coach news:
UCF has extended coach Katie Abrahamon-Henderson's contract through 2024-2025.
Stephen F. Austin has extended coach Mark Kellogg's contract through 2023.
Candice Green is a new assistant coach at Fordham.
Kelly Rae Finley has been promoted to associate head coach at Florida.
Alan Frey has been promoted to associate head coach at Tulane.
USA Basketball news:
The U16 team has been named.
Fran Belibi is dunk-ready for Bangkok.
3X3 news.
There are big changes in Indiana.
The Sun's maxim is good-to-great.
A week of minicamp is preparing the Dream for back-to-back games.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird had knee surgery today, as did Seimone Augustus. Both are out indefinitely.
Essence Carson is singing a new song.
Chelsea Gray is proving to be among the league's best.
Maite Cazorla is realizing her WNBA dream.
Former Lynx post Janel McCarville will play for the Wisconsin GLO.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Storm at Dream
The Mercury's home opener against the Aces is a Brittney Griner-Liz Cambage rematch.
Sun at Sparks
Bonus:
How music can push the WNBA forward.
Fifteen women in sport and what people get wrong about them.
College team news:
The trash talking between Tennessee and UConn coaches has begun.
College coach news:
UCF has extended coach Katie Abrahamon-Henderson's contract through 2024-2025.
Stephen F. Austin has extended coach Mark Kellogg's contract through 2023.
Candice Green is a new assistant coach at Fordham.
Kelly Rae Finley has been promoted to associate head coach at Florida.
Alan Frey has been promoted to associate head coach at Tulane.
USA Basketball news:
The U16 team has been named.
Fran Belibi is dunk-ready for Bangkok.
3X3 news.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
A scant bit of news
Today's game result:
The Lynx beat the Storm, 72-61.
WNBA news:
Is the league poised for a breakthrough?
WNBA team news:
The Mystics will host a block party prior to their home opener at their new arena.
The greatest teams, broken down by decade.
WNBA player news:
Dream guard Renee Montgomery is ready for a bit of drama.
Aces rookie Jackie Young is making steady progress.
NCAA news:
Transfers are becoming a priority and a risk.
College team news:
Four freshmen will join UCLA in the fall.
College player news:
Cut by the WNBA, Megan Gustafson is plotting her comeback.
College coach news:
Wes Moore has brought NC State back to prominence.
Pepperdine coach Delisha Milton-Jones is guiding the future of USA Basketball.
Princeton has named Carla Berube its new head coach.
Interview with Oregon coach Kelly Graves.
The Lynx beat the Storm, 72-61.
WNBA news:
Is the league poised for a breakthrough?
WNBA team news:
The Mystics will host a block party prior to their home opener at their new arena.
The greatest teams, broken down by decade.
WNBA player news:
Dream guard Renee Montgomery is ready for a bit of drama.
Aces rookie Jackie Young is making steady progress.
NCAA news:
Transfers are becoming a priority and a risk.
College team news:
Four freshmen will join UCLA in the fall.
College player news:
Cut by the WNBA, Megan Gustafson is plotting her comeback.
College coach news:
Wes Moore has brought NC State back to prominence.
Pepperdine coach Delisha Milton-Jones is guiding the future of USA Basketball.
Princeton has named Carla Berube its new head coach.
Interview with Oregon coach Kelly Graves.
WNBA misses mark with lack of answers on Breanna Stewart's ambassador role
ESPN hits it right on the mark with this piece:
"This was certainly a surprise to me, this organization and our peers," Atlanta Dream coach Nicki Collen said, echoing what several others in the league told ESPN.com. "While it has the foundation to be a good program, it shouldn't be unveiled without input from the teams and/or the Board of Governors."
And that's the problem. Too few details have been shared by the WNBA, in part because the exact nature of Stewart's work for the league still hasn't been determined. In fact, the league has yet to make a formal announcement about Stewart being an ambassador.......
"The WNBA should have made an announcement when they decided to go forward with this," said Ticha Penicheiro, a longtime WNBA veteran who is now a player agent. "And they didn't, so there was more room for speculation. People are going to poke at it because it seems like it's a little unfair to other teams and players. Until the league gives more explanation, we all are just guessing. We're happy for Stewie, but if they'd made an announcement right way, it probably would have prevented a lot of questions."......
As for why Stewart is now going to be making a bigger base salary while not playing than she would have if she played, Tatum said, "This is the going price to have a league marketing agreement with the reigning MVP of the WNBA."
But what is that based on, especially since her role hasn't been fully defined?
"It was in conversation with her agent," Tatum said. "The roles and responsibilities are very different here with what we're asking her to do, being a representative and an engaged partner in promoting the league and being dedicated to that in a time when she's not playing. That's what we're paying her for."
Why can't the league be more transparent? About anything.
"This was certainly a surprise to me, this organization and our peers," Atlanta Dream coach Nicki Collen said, echoing what several others in the league told ESPN.com. "While it has the foundation to be a good program, it shouldn't be unveiled without input from the teams and/or the Board of Governors."
And that's the problem. Too few details have been shared by the WNBA, in part because the exact nature of Stewart's work for the league still hasn't been determined. In fact, the league has yet to make a formal announcement about Stewart being an ambassador.......
"The WNBA should have made an announcement when they decided to go forward with this," said Ticha Penicheiro, a longtime WNBA veteran who is now a player agent. "And they didn't, so there was more room for speculation. People are going to poke at it because it seems like it's a little unfair to other teams and players. Until the league gives more explanation, we all are just guessing. We're happy for Stewie, but if they'd made an announcement right way, it probably would have prevented a lot of questions."......
As for why Stewart is now going to be making a bigger base salary while not playing than she would have if she played, Tatum said, "This is the going price to have a league marketing agreement with the reigning MVP of the WNBA."
But what is that based on, especially since her role hasn't been fully defined?
"It was in conversation with her agent," Tatum said. "The roles and responsibilities are very different here with what we're asking her to do, being a representative and an engaged partner in promoting the league and being dedicated to that in a time when she's not playing. That's what we're paying her for."
Why can't the league be more transparent? About anything.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Still in week one
Today's game result:
The Sun ran past the Fever, 88-77.
Tomorrow's match up:
Storm at Lynx
WNBA news:
The Storm-Mercury game was the highest-rated opener since 2012.
WNBA team news:
The Mystics look forward to having true team advantage.
Lynx practice report.
The league's week one power rankings.
WNBA player news:
Storm forward Natasha Howard is ready to prove she can be a star.
Dearica Hamby balances motherhood and basketball for the Aces.
Tamera Young is adjusting to a reserve role in Las Vegas.
Alyssa Thomas fits in fine with Connecticut.
Sylvia Fowles is striving toward another championship win.
Five players to watch this year.
WNBA players by draft positions.
Karima Christmas-Kelly is questionable and Seimone Augustus is out for tomorrow's Minnesota game.
Temeka Johnson has retired.
College player news:
Three players who could be scoring leaders next season.
A look at Oregon's No. 1 recruiting class.
Getting a point guard could be key to Iowa State's success next season.
USC has added North Carolina grad transfer Stephanie Watts.
Megan Gustafson will play in The Basketball Tournament this summer.
College coach news:
Lady Vol coach Kellie Harper is counting on Rennia Davis.
Joanne Aluka-White is a new assistant coach at North Carolina.
La'Keshia Frett Meredith is Auburn's new assistant coach.
The Sun ran past the Fever, 88-77.
Tomorrow's match up:
Storm at Lynx
WNBA news:
The Storm-Mercury game was the highest-rated opener since 2012.
WNBA team news:
The Mystics look forward to having true team advantage.
Lynx practice report.
The league's week one power rankings.
WNBA player news:
Storm forward Natasha Howard is ready to prove she can be a star.
Dearica Hamby balances motherhood and basketball for the Aces.
Tamera Young is adjusting to a reserve role in Las Vegas.
Alyssa Thomas fits in fine with Connecticut.
Sylvia Fowles is striving toward another championship win.
Five players to watch this year.
WNBA players by draft positions.
Karima Christmas-Kelly is questionable and Seimone Augustus is out for tomorrow's Minnesota game.
Temeka Johnson has retired.
College player news:
Three players who could be scoring leaders next season.
A look at Oregon's No. 1 recruiting class.
Getting a point guard could be key to Iowa State's success next season.
USC has added North Carolina grad transfer Stephanie Watts.
Megan Gustafson will play in The Basketball Tournament this summer.
College coach news:
Lady Vol coach Kellie Harper is counting on Rennia Davis.
Joanne Aluka-White is a new assistant coach at North Carolina.
La'Keshia Frett Meredith is Auburn's new assistant coach.
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