Monday, July 9, 2018
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.
Monday, July 2, 2018
Click-clacking along
Tomorrow's game previews:
Storm face the Liberty for the first time this season.
Can Liz Cambage return for the Wings, from concussion-like symptoms, against the Sky?
With the Sparks looming, the Lynx can't let their game against Indiana tomorrow become a trap game.
The Sun are at the Sparks, which means Ogwumike vs. Ogwumike.
Photos of the month for June:
Check out all 40 of these exceptional game photos.
June WNBA awards:
Sandy Brondello is the coach of the month.
A'ja Wilson is the rookie of the month.
WNBA team news:
The Sun are beyond the benchmark for improvement.
WNBA player news:
Former Lady Vol Candace Parker is dishing assistance to Tennessee alumni.
Tamika Catchings: the business of being a WNBA player.
Cappie Pondexter: the business of being a WNBA player.
Angel McCoughtry: the business of being a WNBA player.
Marissa Coleman: the business of being a WNBA player.
Pondexter has a lot left in her tank for the Fever.
Mercury forward Sancho Lyttle is out for the season with an ACL tear.
Is A'ja Wilson having the best rookie season ever?
ESPN's MVP front runners.
Elena Delle Donne and Maya Moore are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.
College team news:
Now playing for Missouri: an entire lineup of three-point shooters.
College player news:
Ball State transfer Destiny Washington-Mabon has landed at FGCU.
College coach news:
Yvonne Sanchez is a new assistant coach at Michigan.
Lee Mayberry is a new assistant coach at Oral Roberts.
UConn assistant coach Jasmine Lister recalls being invited back.
International news:
Veteran guard Kim Gaucher is back leading the Canadian National Team.
Storm face the Liberty for the first time this season.
Can Liz Cambage return for the Wings, from concussion-like symptoms, against the Sky?
With the Sparks looming, the Lynx can't let their game against Indiana tomorrow become a trap game.
The Sun are at the Sparks, which means Ogwumike vs. Ogwumike.
Photos of the month for June:
Check out all 40 of these exceptional game photos.
June WNBA awards:
Sandy Brondello is the coach of the month.
A'ja Wilson is the rookie of the month.
WNBA team news:
The Sun are beyond the benchmark for improvement.
WNBA player news:
Former Lady Vol Candace Parker is dishing assistance to Tennessee alumni.
Tamika Catchings: the business of being a WNBA player.
Cappie Pondexter: the business of being a WNBA player.
Angel McCoughtry: the business of being a WNBA player.
Marissa Coleman: the business of being a WNBA player.
Pondexter has a lot left in her tank for the Fever.
Mercury forward Sancho Lyttle is out for the season with an ACL tear.
Is A'ja Wilson having the best rookie season ever?
ESPN's MVP front runners.
Elena Delle Donne and Maya Moore are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.
College team news:
Now playing for Missouri: an entire lineup of three-point shooters.
College player news:
Ball State transfer Destiny Washington-Mabon has landed at FGCU.
College coach news:
Yvonne Sanchez is a new assistant coach at Michigan.
Lee Mayberry is a new assistant coach at Oral Roberts.
UConn assistant coach Jasmine Lister recalls being invited back.
International news:
Veteran guard Kim Gaucher is back leading the Canadian National Team.
Sunday, July 1, 2018
Close games ruled the day
Today's results:
The Lynx survived the Wings, 76-72, to earn their seventh straight win.
The Sparks got back on track with an 87-71 rout of the Aces.
The Fever held off the Dream, 87-83.
The Liberty got past the Sky in OT, 97-94.
The Storm took advantage of the short-handed Sun for an 84-70 victory.
WNBA player news:
Indiana signed Cappie Pondexter.
The Sky have waived Linnae Harper.
Candace Parker through the years.
Ratings:
ESPN2 had the highest overnight ratings since 2011 with last week's Sparks at Storm match up.
College player news:
Interview with UConn senior Napheesa Collier.
Priscilla Gary-Sweeney has "had a great life."
College coach news:
East Tennessee State's new assistant coach is Kally Mathis.
The Lynx survived the Wings, 76-72, to earn their seventh straight win.
The Sparks got back on track with an 87-71 rout of the Aces.
The Fever held off the Dream, 87-83.
The Liberty got past the Sky in OT, 97-94.
The Storm took advantage of the short-handed Sun for an 84-70 victory.
WNBA player news:
Indiana signed Cappie Pondexter.
The Sky have waived Linnae Harper.
Candace Parker through the years.
Ratings:
ESPN2 had the highest overnight ratings since 2011 with last week's Sparks at Storm match up.
College player news:
Interview with UConn senior Napheesa Collier.
Priscilla Gary-Sweeney has "had a great life."
College coach news:
East Tennessee State's new assistant coach is Kally Mathis.
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