Back in it

Today's game results:

Elena Delle Donne returned and led the Mystics over the Stars, 85-76, with 29 points and 10 rebounds.

The Sun opened the second half of the season with a 93-72 win over the Sky.

The Dream rallied back from 18 behind to douse the Mercury in OT, 99-91. Layshia Clarendon had a triple-double for Atlanta.

The Wings clipped the Fever, 84-82. Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 20-plus points for the sixth straight game.

The Lynx escaped the Liberty, 76-75.

The Sparks held off the Storm, 68-60.

No games until Friday. (What?)

WNBA team news:

WNBA teams are ready for the second half of the season.

The Sky will now play home games at WinTrust Arena in Chicago, as per a new local governmental agreement.

WNBA player news:

How Tina Charles' high standards for herself make everyone around her better.

Renee Montgomery is picking up the Lynx backcourt with energy and range.

Layshia Clarendon has been an All-Star on the court and an activist off of it.

Jonquel Jones is climbing to new heights for the Connecticut Sun.

Noelle Quinn has a message for NBA youngsters.

College program news:

At last, North Carolina has a date with the NCAA Committee on Infractions.

College team news:

Mississippi State's historic victory last season has whet their appetite for more.

College coach news:

Elon coach Charlotte Smith is making her mark on women's basketball.

U23 tryouts:

The Louisville contingent is ready for next week's U23 Team tryouts.

U19 World Cup:

USA beat Italy, 66-49, to advance to the round of 16.

Canada beat Latvia to go 3-0.

Watch an entire basketball team forget which hoop is theirs.