First day, time to slay

WNBA team news:

The Sun opened training camp with new players, new coaches, but the same expectations.

The Liberty open at full strength, in search of a title.

School is in session as the Sparks open camp.

The Fever brought the energy on day one.

WNBA player news:

Brittney Griner's first practice was everything she wanted it to be........her teammates and coaches were happy to have her back.

The Aces open camp and welcome two-time MVP Candace Parker.

Kahleah Copper is more than comfortable in the driver's seat for Chicago.

Napheesa Collier is unfazed and inspired by being named Lynx captain.

Let's get it started

WNBA team news:

The Aces' quest for a repeat title begins with training camp.

The Sky's rebuild season is set to begin.

WNBA player news:

Aliyah Boston is a perfect fit for Indiana.

College team news:

America could get sick of LSU next season.

Shania Twain gave WSU tickets to see her perform in concert.

College coach news:

The transfer portal is forcing Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer to adjust.

Training camp tips off in 2 days

WNBA team news:

The Mercury are taking their games off cable and moving into a new TV set up.

The Aces unveiled their posh new practice facility.

Roster turnover means the Seattle Storm enter training camp with a blank canvas.

How different are the Lynx heading into camp?

Three things to know as the Fever enter training camp.

College player news:

Lauren Gustin has exited the transfer portal and returned to BYU.

College coach news:

East Carolina has extended coach Kim McNeill's contract through 2027.

Idaho's new coach is Carrie Eighmey.

Emporia State has named Brian Ostermann its new coach.

Miami Ohio coach DeUnna Hendrix resigned because of her relationship with a player.

Brittney Griner speaks to the media

WNBA player news:

Brittney Griner spoke to the media today for the first time since being released from Russian captivity, and said she'll fight for those still imprisoned.

She is partnering with an organization that strives to bring those home who are wrongfully detained.

In the emotional presser, Griner said she looks forward.

She seemed like her usual self.

Griner said she is done playing overseas, unless it is with the Olympic team.

WNBA team news:

The Aces will play a high-profile preseason game against the Liberty on May 13.

WNBA coach news:

Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon has been given permission to speak with the Toronto Raptors about their head coaching vacancy.

College team news:

A busy offseason is building excitement for rejuvenated Virginia.

LSU was welcomed at the Louisiana governor's mansion.

College player news:

Louisville transfer Hailey Van Lith has committed to LSU.

How does she fit there?

Perking up

WNBA news:

The WNBA is growing, but players aren't seeing any of the revenue share.

WNBA team news:

Indiana waived Emily Engstler today, marking the third year in a row they've let a top-4 pick go.

WNBA player news:

Diana Taurasi says Brittney Griner's game is improving by the week.

College player news:

Why Lauren Park-Lane chose Mississippi State.

College coach news:

Miami Ohio coach DeUnna Hendrix has resigned for unspecified reasons.

Marisa Moseley has hired her former college coach, Margaret McKeown, as an assistant at Wisconsin.

Montana State has two new assistant coaches.

UMass has hired two new assistant coaches.

The portal still flows

WNBA news:

The league's deal with Scripps is a winning formula for both sides.

College team news:

How NIL, the transfer portal and an extra year of eligibility combined for movement.

No transfer portal grabs for Indiana this offseason.

College coach news:

BYU coach Amber Whiting's pitch to keep Lauren Gustin from transferring.

New Lindenwood coach Amy Eagan is priming for her first season.

Aleah Goodman is a new assistant coach at her alma mater, Oregon State.

Gathering the troops

WNBA player news:

Aliyah Boston is the key to the Fever's reload.

Why South Carolina connections matter for Boston and Indiana.

College coach news:

Wisconsin has extended Marisa Moseley through 2028.

The barest of bones

College coach news:

Jim Flanery is sticking to tradition in building Creighton's next roster.

Scott Merritt is the new head coach at Gardner-Webb.

A bit more

WNBA player news:

Leigha Brown's last season at Michigan earned her a shot in the WNBA.

College player news:

The real world can wait for Iowa's Kate Martin.

College coach news:

Oklahoma State has given Jacie Hoyt a contract extension.

Tory Verdi wants to build a winning culture at Pitt.

Stephanie Gaitley is the new head coach at Farleigh Dickinson.

Candice Finley and Ty Margenthaler are new assistant coaches at Pitt.

Bett Shelby has been named an assistant coach at Arizona.

USA 3X3 news:

Nationals are set for May 5-7, in Colorado Springs.

As the world turns

WNBA news:

The league has entered a multi-year deal with Scripps to bring Friday night games to the ION Network.

College coach news:

Joe Tartamella has signed a new six-year contract with St. John's.

Kristin Haynie is the new head coach at Central Michigan.

Northeastern has hired Priscilla Edwards at their new head coach.

Dean Lockwood is part of Michigan State's new staff.\

Stanford assistant coach Britney Anderson is taking the same position at Illinois.