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Sunday, July 31, 2022

Every game counts in large amounts

Today's results:


The Sky edged the Sun in OT, 95-92.


The Liberty routed the Mercury, 89-69.


The Aces handed the Fever their 14th consecutive loss, 94-69.


The Mystics slipped past the Storm, 78-75.


The Lynx hung on to take down the Sparks, 84-77.


WNBA player news:


Courtney Vandersloot passed Lindsay Whalen to become third on the WNBA's all-time assists list, behind Sue Bird and Ticha Penicheiro.

Posted by Sue Favor at 10:46 PM No comments:

Saturday, July 30, 2022

Storm, Mystics earn playoff spots

Today's results:


The Storm held off the Mystics, 82-77, to clinch a playoff spot.


The Wings beat the Dream, 81-68.


Atlanta's loss gave Washington a playoff spot. Only three more up for grabs now.


WNBA team news:


The playoff picture is emerging.


The Mercury enter their final road trip of the regular season in playoff position.


The Sparks have a sense of urgency with eight games left.


WNBA player news:


Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell is out for the rest of the season with a plantar fascia tear in her left foot.


Lynx rookie Nikolina Milic has learned that the WNBA isn't as physical as what she's used to in her native Europe.


Satou Sabally and Jordan Brand have designed a court in her hometown of Berlin.


The WNBA is the league of contract divorces.


College coach news:


Oregon assistants Jodie Berry and Jackie Nared Hairston have signed new one-year contracts.

Posted by Sue Favor at 10:28 PM No comments:

Friday, July 29, 2022

Scores and storylines

Today's results:


The Aces dominated the Fever, 93-72.


The Sky rallied past the Liberty, 89-81, without Candace Parker.


WNBA team news:


The playoff picture is coming into focus........seeding is a fight, and the last two spots are up for grabs.


The big questions facing the Liberty down the stretch.


The league has fined Mercury president Vince Kozar for a tweet criticizing the officiating in last night's game.


WNBA player news:


Sabrina Ionescu's rebounding is critical to her role as a rising superstar.


The Storm look to keep unlocking Gabby Williams this weekend.


Chelsea Gray revealed she lost someone close to her a few weeks ago.


AD Durr will miss the remainder of the season to prepare for right hip surgery.


Brittney Griner news:


Russian officials have requested that a convicted murderer be added to the exchange proposal that includes detained Brittney Griner.


College team news:


Iowa is finding motivation in the way last season ended.


College player news:


Hannah Stuelke's athleticism is already exciting the Hawkeyes.


Central Michigan transfer Molly Davis talks about her transition to Iowa.


College coach news:


Krystle Evans has rejoined UCSB as an assistant coach.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:03 PM No comments:

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Jockeying for position

After tonight's games, Connecticut clinched a playoff spot, the Storm and Mystics are tied at fourth, and the Sparks and Wings are tied at seventh


Today's results:


The Lynx powered past the Dream, 92-85.


The Sun edged the Storm, 88-83.


The Mystics outran the Wings, 87-77.


The Mercury handled the Sparks, 90-80.


WNBA player news:


Should Skylar Diggins-Smith be an all-WNBA first team selection?


Ten questions with Rui Machida.


Sue Bird has bought a minority share of an NWSL team.


The Sun celebrated Bird tonight on her final trip to Connecticut as a pro.


Isabelle Harrison has received the May WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.


Brittney Griner news:


Russia wants a possible prisoner swap negotiated without fanfare.


The Mercury remain hopeful for her release.


USA Basketball news:


Assistant coaches for Cheryl Reeve at the 2022 World Cup will be Mike Thibault, Joni Taylor and Kara Lawson.


College team news:


New roles are developing at South Dakota.


College player news:


Incoming LSU freshman Flau'jae Johnson is ready to become one of the highest-paid college athletes in history.


All Texas Tech members have signed a team NIL deal.

Posted by Sue Favor at 10:01 PM No comments:

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Regular-season play resumes tomorrow

Four games are on the schedule tomorrow, as we continue after the Commissioner's Cup break.....


WNBA team news:


The Aces understand that a title will likely go through the reigning champion Sky.


The Lynx are banking on Sylvia Fowles' return for their game against the Dream.


The Mercury welcome a playoff race, as they host the Sparks tomorrow.


Without Liz Cambage, Los Angeles resumes their playoff quest.


WNBA player news:


Sue Bird is set for another homecoming as the Storm face Connecticut.


Bria Hartley's injury in Sunday's game was a torn ACL, and she'll miss the rest of the season.


Brittney Griner news:


President Biden has offered to swap a convicted Russian prisoner for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.


Griner testified today that her "career is her whole life."


She wore Phoenix Mercury gear to court.


College team news:


For Maryland, the transfer portal giveth and taketh away.


College player news:


Haley Jones is preparing for a different role this year with title-chasing Stanford.


How Hailey Van Lith is using her NIL deal to give back to Louisville. 

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:42 PM No comments:

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Las Vegas Aces the Commissioner's Cup

Commissioner's Cup:


The Aces took the dang thing, 93-83 over the Sky.


Chelsea Gray was game MVP.


The game deepened their budding rivalry.


WNBA team news:


The New York Liberty control their own destiny in the playoff chase.


WNBA player news:


Liz Cambage abruptly terminated her contract with the Sparks.


Her tenure was full of conflict from the beginning.


Brittney Griner news:


Griner's defense team is arguing that cannabis is prescribed as a painkiller in the U.S.


She was able to relay a message to her wife during the trial today.


Griner will testify tomorrow.


Trial photos.


College conference news:


The Big Ten's commissioner says the conference could expand beyond UCLA and USC.


College player news:


Amari Whiting has flipped her commitment from Oregon to BYU, where her mother is now the head coach.

Posted by Sue Favor at 10:28 PM No comments:

Monday, July 25, 2022

Some great pieces to read

WNBA team news:


The Aces and Sky are preparing for the Commissioner's Cup final game tomorrow......it's a good rivalry.


All the pieces seem to align for the Liberty except one: winning.


Focus? Fatigue? Whatever. Lynx playoff hopes took another hit in yesterday's loss.


The Mercury must keep opponents off-balance to reach the playoffs.


ESPN's power rankings for the week......as well as the league's version.


WNBA player news:


Kelsey Plum's untold story: a journey to happiness.


Sue Bird's "live wire" personality hasn't changed since her teen years.


WNBA commissioner news:


Q&A with Cathy Engelbert.


College team news:


A heavyweight field is set for the Phil Knight Classic in Portland on Thanksgiving weekend.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:43 PM No comments:

Sunday, July 24, 2022

A mini-break

No games tomorrow. The Commissioner's Cup is Tuesday, between the Aces and Sky, and it's ONLY on Amazon Prime. Wednesday is another off-day, and then there are four games on Thursday. So it's a mini-break for many athletes for half of this week.


Today's results:


The Wings handed the Fever their 12th straight loss, 96-86.


The Storm defeated the Dream, 82-72, as Tina Charles eclipsed the 7,000-point mark for her career.


The Sun fended off the Lynx, 86-79.


WNBA team news:


Arike Ogunbowale is the offensive juggernaut, but efficiency is the key for Dallas in taking the next step.


Making sense of the playoff race.


WNBA player news:


Teaira McCowan is the Wings' X-factor.


Olivia Nelson-Ododa is impressing as a rookie.


The changing narrative of female athlete style in a different world.


College team news:


Illinois is "speaking the same language."


Toledo addressed its biggest needs in the offseason.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:31 PM No comments:

Saturday, July 23, 2022

Liberty stun; Aces romp

Today's results:


The Liberty stunned the Sky, 83-80.


The Aces used a strong fourth quarter to rout the Sparks, 84-66.


WNBA team news:


The Mystics' top-tier defense is a good sign.


The Storm don't have time to mull last night's collapse, as the Dream come for a visit tomorrow.


WNBA player news:


It's been the year of the triple-double in the WNBA.


Overcoming period pain and adjusting for her menstrual cycle is part of Breanna Stewart's game plan.


Belgium is celebrated everywhere the Sky go.


Katie Lou Samuelson and Lexie Brown are sparking the success of Los Angeles.


A tale of two GOATs.......Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi conducted a press conference together after last night's matchup between their teams.


WNBA owner news:


Q&A with Dream co-owner Renee Montgomery.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:09 PM No comments:

Friday, July 22, 2022

Friday night brights

Today's results:


A triple-double from Alyssa Thomas paced the Sun over the Lynx, 94-84.


The Sky held off the Wings, 89-83.


The Mercury surged late and ran away from the Storm, 94-78.


WNBA team news:


If Tuesday's Commissioner's Cup is a WNBA finals preview, how long is Chicago's window?


As attendance has doubled, it's clear the vibes are shifting in Atlanta.


The Fever's losing streak reached 11 last night.


WNBA player news:


Inside the special friendship of Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi.


China's Han Xu is making her mark in the WNBA.


NaLyssa Smith is a bright spot for the struggling Fever.


College coach news:


Kansas State has extended Jeff Mittie's contract to 2026.


Why Rutgers was the right place for Nikki McCray-Penson after taking a season off from coaching.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:48 PM No comments:
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