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.
Friday, May 31, 2019
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.
Monday, May 27, 2019
Memorial Day nuggets
WNBA team news:
Even without Liz Cambage, the Aces justify the preseason hype.
WNBA player news:
The skill set of Sun forward Alyssa Thomas lifted them in their season opener.
A dream came true for Connecticut rookie Bridget Carleton.
Tomorrow's match up:
Fever at Sun
College player news:
The Golden State Warriors are a good backup plan for Recee Caldwell.
Kennedy Leonard will represent Great Britain in Eurobasket competition this summer.
USA Basketball news:
There are 18 finalists for the U16 team.
Bonus:
The rise and fall of feminist sports.
Even without Liz Cambage, the Aces justify the preseason hype.
WNBA player news:
The skill set of Sun forward Alyssa Thomas lifted them in their season opener.
A dream came true for Connecticut rookie Bridget Carleton.
Tomorrow's match up:
Fever at Sun
College player news:
The Golden State Warriors are a good backup plan for Recee Caldwell.
Kennedy Leonard will represent Great Britain in Eurobasket competition this summer.
USA Basketball news:
There are 18 finalists for the U16 team.
Bonus:
The rise and fall of feminist sports.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Las Vegas puts on a show
Today's game result:
The Aces handled the Sparks, 83-70.
And they did it without Liz Cambage.
Four Las Vegas players in double figures, and two with double-doubles.
WNBA team news:
At year 20, the Fever are in rebuild mode.
WNBA player news:
Cambage will make her season debut Friday.
Sugar Rodgers has put the past behind in becoming a WNBA star.
Riquna Williams isn't distracted by her impending court case.
Napheesa Collier didn't want to be a liability in her WNBA debut. She broke a record instead.
Q&A with Liberty rookie Asia Durr.
Minnesota's draft picks stood our in their win yesterday.
College coach news:
Lindsay Whalen has made the transition from player to coach.
The Aces handled the Sparks, 83-70.
And they did it without Liz Cambage.
Four Las Vegas players in double figures, and two with double-doubles.
WNBA team news:
At year 20, the Fever are in rebuild mode.
WNBA player news:
Cambage will make her season debut Friday.
Sugar Rodgers has put the past behind in becoming a WNBA star.
Riquna Williams isn't distracted by her impending court case.
Napheesa Collier didn't want to be a liability in her WNBA debut. She broke a record instead.
Q&A with Liberty rookie Asia Durr.
Minnesota's draft picks stood our in their win yesterday.
College coach news:
Lindsay Whalen has made the transition from player to coach.
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Things won't turn out like you think they will
Today's results:
The Storm downed the Mercury, 77-68, and showed off their new look, without a few stars.
The Sun topped the Mystics, 84-69.
The Lynx handled the Sky, 89-71, behind rookie Napheesa Collier's 27 points.
Tomorrow's schedule:
Sparks at Aces
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart's new role as WNBA ambassador is not yet defined.
Seimone Augustus' impending departure will be the end of an era for the Lynx.
Sun point guards Jasmine Thomas and Layshia Clarendon are part of a mutual admiration society.
Liz Cambage wanted to go to LA, but is happy in Las Vegas.
Sue Bird's absence means Jordin Canada will grow for Seattle.
Kelsey Plum, A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young all share the bond of being No. 1.
Jackie Young is ready to begin her WNBA career in Las Vegas.
Marina Mabrey and Sydney Wiese fit well with the Sparks.
The Ogwumike sisters will drive LA this season.
The Sparks' title hopes hinge on experience and new faces.
College player news:
USC graduate transfer Minyon Moore will join Oregon next year.
USA Basketball news:
Sixty-eight players are still in contention at the U16 trials.
Aaronette Vonleh is following in her brother's footsteps at the U16 trials.
The Storm downed the Mercury, 77-68, and showed off their new look, without a few stars.
The Sun topped the Mystics, 84-69.
The Lynx handled the Sky, 89-71, behind rookie Napheesa Collier's 27 points.
Tomorrow's schedule:
Sparks at Aces
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart's new role as WNBA ambassador is not yet defined.
Seimone Augustus' impending departure will be the end of an era for the Lynx.
Sun point guards Jasmine Thomas and Layshia Clarendon are part of a mutual admiration society.
Liz Cambage wanted to go to LA, but is happy in Las Vegas.
Sue Bird's absence means Jordin Canada will grow for Seattle.
Kelsey Plum, A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young all share the bond of being No. 1.
Jackie Young is ready to begin her WNBA career in Las Vegas.
Marina Mabrey and Sydney Wiese fit well with the Sparks.
The Ogwumike sisters will drive LA this season.
The Sparks' title hopes hinge on experience and new faces.
College player news:
USC graduate transfer Minyon Moore will join Oregon next year.
USA Basketball news:
Sixty-eight players are still in contention at the U16 trials.
Aaronette Vonleh is following in her brother's footsteps at the U16 trials.
Friday, May 24, 2019
A hot start
Today's results were close ones:
The Dream rallied past the Wings, 76-72.
Rookie Teaira McCowan's layup at the buzzer lifted the Fever over the Liberty, 81-80.
WNBA news:
The league's rebrand is about way more than basketball.
The stakes have never been higher for the WNBA.
Five storylines for the season.
Two women are proving that female players are sneaker heads too.
WNBA players tell "little man trolls" to be more creative with their insults in 2019.
Why sharps love wagering on women's basketball.
Megan Gustafson and the uphill road to a spot in the WNBA.
WNBA team news:
Once a repeat title contender, the Storm begin the season as unlucky underdogs.
Five things to watch as the Aces start a new season.
The championship aspirations of the Sparks could come down to rebounding.
Seattle season preview one.
Storm season preview two.
Washington Mystics season preview.
Last year's finals loss is more fuel for Washington and Elena Delle Donne.
Minnesota season preview.
Five keys to success for the Lynx.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart will be a WNBA ambassador this season. It's an unprecedented move.
DeWanna Bonner has gone from sixth woman to MVP contender.
Sylvia Fowles returns as the leader of a young Lynx team.
Seimone Augustus has been a constant presence through Minnesota's roller coaster ride.
The Sun's Jonquel Jones and Briona Jones are expected to make strides this year.
Kristi Toliver's NBA coaching job hasn't stopped just because WNBA season has begun.
Jackie Young has big goals.
Bridget Carleton was sleepless with the Sun.
Rookies have joined team Puma.
WNBA stars speak out against anti-abortion bills.
WNBA coach news:
All eyes are on new Sky coach and GM James Wade.
With five stars sidelined with injury, coaches are trying to look on the bright side.
Tomorrow's match ups:
Mercury at Storm
Mystics at Sun
Sky at Lynx, but Seimone Augustus is out for Minnesota and Karima Christmas-Kelly is questionable.
College player news:
Arizona has added Oklahoma transfer Shaina Pellington.
College coach news:
Three new assistant coaches join Lamar.
Miami Ohio adds two new assistant coaches.
Tim Taylor is a new assistant coach at North Carolina.
The Dream rallied past the Wings, 76-72.
Rookie Teaira McCowan's layup at the buzzer lifted the Fever over the Liberty, 81-80.
WNBA news:
The league's rebrand is about way more than basketball.
The stakes have never been higher for the WNBA.
Five storylines for the season.
Two women are proving that female players are sneaker heads too.
WNBA players tell "little man trolls" to be more creative with their insults in 2019.
Why sharps love wagering on women's basketball.
Megan Gustafson and the uphill road to a spot in the WNBA.
WNBA team news:
Once a repeat title contender, the Storm begin the season as unlucky underdogs.
Five things to watch as the Aces start a new season.
The championship aspirations of the Sparks could come down to rebounding.
Seattle season preview one.
Storm season preview two.
Washington Mystics season preview.
Last year's finals loss is more fuel for Washington and Elena Delle Donne.
Minnesota season preview.
Five keys to success for the Lynx.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart will be a WNBA ambassador this season. It's an unprecedented move.
DeWanna Bonner has gone from sixth woman to MVP contender.
Sylvia Fowles returns as the leader of a young Lynx team.
Seimone Augustus has been a constant presence through Minnesota's roller coaster ride.
The Sun's Jonquel Jones and Briona Jones are expected to make strides this year.
Kristi Toliver's NBA coaching job hasn't stopped just because WNBA season has begun.
Jackie Young has big goals.
Bridget Carleton was sleepless with the Sun.
Rookies have joined team Puma.
WNBA stars speak out against anti-abortion bills.
WNBA coach news:
All eyes are on new Sky coach and GM James Wade.
With five stars sidelined with injury, coaches are trying to look on the bright side.
Tomorrow's match ups:
Mercury at Storm
Mystics at Sun
Sky at Lynx, but Seimone Augustus is out for Minnesota and Karima Christmas-Kelly is questionable.
College player news:
Arizona has added Oklahoma transfer Shaina Pellington.
College coach news:
Three new assistant coaches join Lamar.
Miami Ohio adds two new assistant coaches.
Tim Taylor is a new assistant coach at North Carolina.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Opening day WNBA rosters finalized
Some teams put their rosters on their Twitter feed, some didn't.
Some had them on their website, some didn't.
Finally got a list of all but one of the team rosters from the league office.
Link.
Some had them on their website, some didn't.
Finally got a list of all but one of the team rosters from the league office.
Link.
Season tips off tomorrow
First day of the season game schedule:
Wings at Dream
Fever at Liberty
WNBA news:
The new season is ready to tip off.
The league is uniquely suited to survive its many star absences.
A team-by-team look, in order of finish.
The WNBA will have 45 games on NBA TV.
ESPN staff tries to make season predictions.
Nineteen reasons to be excited about the season.
The league is at a crossroads.
At 23 the WNBA has labor issues, but a new boss and a plan to stand alone.
The talent is so deep that the reigning Naismith POY doesn't have a team.
The league's male practice squads lose to women all the time, and enjoy it.
WNBA team news:
New York is debuting a new anthem called "Liberty Loud," by Rapsody.
Atlanta Dream preview
Phoenix Mercury preview
WNBA player news:
Connecticut veterans have advice to share going into the season.
Courtney Williams is showing the WNBA how to let loose.
Once a fierce rival, Odyssey Sims has the green light to shoot at will for Minnesota.
Breanna Stewart was placed on the suspended list, which opened up a roster spot for Seattle.
Katie Lou Samuelson has unfinished business.
WNBA coach news:
Cheryl Reeve is unhappy with the Lynx's recent practices, and met with veteran Seimone Augustus.
College player news:
Is Crystal Dangerfield ready to lead UConn? Her coach thinks so.
Karisma Ortiz has transferred from Penn State to Texas.
College coach news:
NC State coach Wes Moore has a new six-year contract.
USA Basketball news:
The Pan American Games team has drawn group B in pool play.
Wings at Dream
Fever at Liberty
WNBA news:
The new season is ready to tip off.
The league is uniquely suited to survive its many star absences.
A team-by-team look, in order of finish.
The WNBA will have 45 games on NBA TV.
ESPN staff tries to make season predictions.
Nineteen reasons to be excited about the season.
The league is at a crossroads.
At 23 the WNBA has labor issues, but a new boss and a plan to stand alone.
The talent is so deep that the reigning Naismith POY doesn't have a team.
The league's male practice squads lose to women all the time, and enjoy it.
WNBA team news:
New York is debuting a new anthem called "Liberty Loud," by Rapsody.
Atlanta Dream preview
Phoenix Mercury preview
WNBA player news:
Connecticut veterans have advice to share going into the season.
Courtney Williams is showing the WNBA how to let loose.
Once a fierce rival, Odyssey Sims has the green light to shoot at will for Minnesota.
Breanna Stewart was placed on the suspended list, which opened up a roster spot for Seattle.
Katie Lou Samuelson has unfinished business.
WNBA coach news:
Cheryl Reeve is unhappy with the Lynx's recent practices, and met with veteran Seimone Augustus.
College player news:
Is Crystal Dangerfield ready to lead UConn? Her coach thinks so.
Karisma Ortiz has transferred from Penn State to Texas.
College coach news:
NC State coach Wes Moore has a new six-year contract.
USA Basketball news:
The Pan American Games team has drawn group B in pool play.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Cuts getting brutal
The transactions on this list were bad enough.
Then the Wings waived Megan Gustafson and Kennedy Burke.
Waste of draft picks. Tragic.
WNBA news:
The WNBA is having trouble catching on, but men's pro sports had problems too.
Women's pro sports has hit a crossroads.
WNBA team news:
The Mystics are atop the AP preseason poll.
New York Times team previews.
The Lynx are putting the finishing touches on their roster ahead of Saturday's opener.
The Aces will win the Championship this year, one writer says.
Does Las Vegas hold all the card this year?
The Sun have high hopes after last year's playoff disappointment.
The Sparks get little respect or attention.
WNBA player news:
Elena Delle Donne injured her knee and may not play in the season opener.
Ticha Penicheiro shares tips for success.
WNBA partnerships:
The Dream and WSB-TV.
The Storm and Carter Subaru.
The Liberty and YES Network.
WNBA GM surveys:
Las Vegas is favored to win the title.
Season predictions
Best players and coaches
Offseason
Defense
Miscellaneous
College player news:
Oregon has got another commitment from a top prospect, for a total of five.
Notre Dame has picked up Stanford grad transfer Marta Sniezek.
Georgia guard Donnetta Johnson has transferred to Ole Miss.
What Evina Westbook adds to the Husky roster.
College coach news:
In the middle of the panic, Geno Auriemma had a plan for UConn all along.
Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton is a new assistant coach at Wisconsin.
Meghan Bielich is West Virginia's new assistant coach.
Great piece on former Virginia coach Debbie Ryan.
USA Basketball news:
The U16 trials will begin with 152 hopefuls.
Then the Wings waived Megan Gustafson and Kennedy Burke.
Waste of draft picks. Tragic.
WNBA news:
The WNBA is having trouble catching on, but men's pro sports had problems too.
Women's pro sports has hit a crossroads.
WNBA team news:
The Mystics are atop the AP preseason poll.
New York Times team previews.
The Lynx are putting the finishing touches on their roster ahead of Saturday's opener.
The Aces will win the Championship this year, one writer says.
Does Las Vegas hold all the card this year?
The Sun have high hopes after last year's playoff disappointment.
The Sparks get little respect or attention.
WNBA player news:
Elena Delle Donne injured her knee and may not play in the season opener.
Ticha Penicheiro shares tips for success.
WNBA partnerships:
The Dream and WSB-TV.
The Storm and Carter Subaru.
The Liberty and YES Network.
WNBA GM surveys:
Las Vegas is favored to win the title.
Season predictions
Best players and coaches
Offseason
Defense
Miscellaneous
College player news:
Oregon has got another commitment from a top prospect, for a total of five.
Notre Dame has picked up Stanford grad transfer Marta Sniezek.
Georgia guard Donnetta Johnson has transferred to Ole Miss.
What Evina Westbook adds to the Husky roster.
College coach news:
In the middle of the panic, Geno Auriemma had a plan for UConn all along.
Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton is a new assistant coach at Wisconsin.
Meghan Bielich is West Virginia's new assistant coach.
Great piece on former Virginia coach Debbie Ryan.
USA Basketball news:
The U16 trials will begin with 152 hopefuls.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Trades and things
Trades:
The Lynx acquired center Alaina Coates from the Sky and forward Stephanie Talbot from the Mercury in separate trades today.
WNBA team news:
Can the Storm and their fans find silver linings in the face of all their recent setbacks?
Connecticut Sun season preview.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird remains positive despite her knee injury.
Jewell Loyd is happy to return to her roots, where Lincolnwood named their basketball courts after her.
How Skylar Diggins-Smith is leading the Wings from the sidelines.
The outspoken tandeom of Liz Cambage and Bill Laimbeer will lead the Aces this year.
Elena Delle Donne will become her sister Lizzie's caretaker.
WNBA coach news:
Nicki Collen's positive, energetic culture is the key to the Dream's success.
College team news:
Rhode Island has added two transfers.
College player news:
Dorie Harrison will transfer from Kentucky.
College coach news:
One-on-one with Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper.
Josh Copperwood is Georgia Southern's new assistant coach.
The Lynx acquired center Alaina Coates from the Sky and forward Stephanie Talbot from the Mercury in separate trades today.
WNBA team news:
Can the Storm and their fans find silver linings in the face of all their recent setbacks?
Connecticut Sun season preview.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird remains positive despite her knee injury.
Jewell Loyd is happy to return to her roots, where Lincolnwood named their basketball courts after her.
How Skylar Diggins-Smith is leading the Wings from the sidelines.
The outspoken tandeom of Liz Cambage and Bill Laimbeer will lead the Aces this year.
Elena Delle Donne will become her sister Lizzie's caretaker.
WNBA coach news:
Nicki Collen's positive, energetic culture is the key to the Dream's success.
College team news:
Rhode Island has added two transfers.
College player news:
Dorie Harrison will transfer from Kentucky.
College coach news:
One-on-one with Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper.
Josh Copperwood is Georgia Southern's new assistant coach.
Sue Bird out indefinitely after knee surgery
Sue Bird will miss at least 8-10 weeks after arthroscopic surgery on her left knee.
The Storm is having some horrible, horrible luck to begin the season.
The Storm is having some horrible, horrible luck to begin the season.
Monday, May 20, 2019
Four days until the season starts
The latest transactions
WNBA team news:
The Washington Mystics are the preseason front runners.
Story lines for the season.
Sparks season preview.
WNBA player news:
The Sky acquired Jantel Lavender in a trade with the Sparks.
Sun players are moving on after the Chiney Ogwumike trade.
Phoenix draft picks are fighting off anxiety waiting for final cuts.
Q&A with Jackie Young.
Napheesa Collier is about to make some noise.
Presley Hudson finds out this week if she makes the Storm roster.
College team news:
A new wave of talent will lead DePaul.
Iowa will adapt to a different roster next season.
College player news:
Mimi Collins is transferring from Tennessee to Maryland.
College coach news:
Dawn Brown is the new coach at UAPB.
Toyelle Wilson has left Baylor as an assistant coach to take the same position at Michigan.
USA Basketball news:
The Pan American Games team was named today.
Erica Ogwumike followed in her sister's footsteps with her USA Basketball training camp invite.
WNBA team news:
The Washington Mystics are the preseason front runners.
Story lines for the season.
Sparks season preview.
WNBA player news:
The Sky acquired Jantel Lavender in a trade with the Sparks.
Sun players are moving on after the Chiney Ogwumike trade.
Phoenix draft picks are fighting off anxiety waiting for final cuts.
Q&A with Jackie Young.
Napheesa Collier is about to make some noise.
Presley Hudson finds out this week if she makes the Storm roster.
College team news:
A new wave of talent will lead DePaul.
Iowa will adapt to a different roster next season.
College player news:
Mimi Collins is transferring from Tennessee to Maryland.
College coach news:
Dawn Brown is the new coach at UAPB.
Toyelle Wilson has left Baylor as an assistant coach to take the same position at Michigan.
USA Basketball news:
The Pan American Games team was named today.
Erica Ogwumike followed in her sister's footsteps with her USA Basketball training camp invite.
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Final cuts loom this week
Today's preseason results:
The Sun routed the Liberty, 98-79.
The Fever came from behind to beat the Wings, 71-66.
The Lynx got past the Aces, 79-75.
WNBA team news:
The Aces are poised to break through in year two.
WNBA player news:
Alana Beard plans to build an old boys' club for women.
How Brooke McCarty-Williams made the Wings' roster decisions even more difficult.
Q&A with Lisa Leslie.
WNBA owner news:
Joe Tsai is big in business, and now he's taking on women's basketball.
College coach news:
More than 20 years after turning Sherri Coale down, Jacki Stiles has landed in Norman.
USA Basketball news:
Rosters for the U19 World Cup team were finalized this morning.
The Sun routed the Liberty, 98-79.
The Fever came from behind to beat the Wings, 71-66.
The Lynx got past the Aces, 79-75.
WNBA team news:
The Aces are poised to break through in year two.
WNBA player news:
Alana Beard plans to build an old boys' club for women.
How Brooke McCarty-Williams made the Wings' roster decisions even more difficult.
Q&A with Lisa Leslie.
WNBA owner news:
Joe Tsai is big in business, and now he's taking on women's basketball.
College coach news:
More than 20 years after turning Sherri Coale down, Jacki Stiles has landed in Norman.
USA Basketball news:
Rosters for the U19 World Cup team were finalized this morning.
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Serving up three games tomorrow, as regular season is six sleeps away
Three preseason games tomorrow:
Sun at Liberty
Fever at Wings
Lynx at Aces
WNBA news:
New league commissioner Cathy Engelbert knows her business.
She also has her hands full.
Player empowerment is taking women's sports to new heights.
WNBA player news:
Making a roster means beating long odds.
Why Essence Carson signed with the Mercury, and more.
Making sense of the Chiney Ogwumike debate.
College team news:
UConn and South Carolina have extended their series.
College coach news:
Lisa Bluder and her staff are already sculpting the new-look Hawkeyes.
Middle Tennessee assistant coach Matt Insell says the Raiders are "the next Gonzaga."
Brooke Costly is a new assistant coach at NDSU.
USA Basketball:
Back with USA Basketball, Suzy Merchant eyes the Pan Am Games medal.
Sun at Liberty
Fever at Wings
Lynx at Aces
WNBA news:
New league commissioner Cathy Engelbert knows her business.
She also has her hands full.
Player empowerment is taking women's sports to new heights.
WNBA player news:
Making a roster means beating long odds.
Why Essence Carson signed with the Mercury, and more.
Making sense of the Chiney Ogwumike debate.
College team news:
UConn and South Carolina have extended their series.
College coach news:
Lisa Bluder and her staff are already sculpting the new-look Hawkeyes.
Middle Tennessee assistant coach Matt Insell says the Raiders are "the next Gonzaga."
Brooke Costly is a new assistant coach at NDSU.
USA Basketball:
Back with USA Basketball, Suzy Merchant eyes the Pan Am Games medal.
Friday, May 17, 2019
Mystics, Sparks pull out preseason wins
Tonight's preseason results:
Mystics 75, Dream 64
Sparks 92, Storm 85
WNBA team news:
After getting Liz Cambage, the Aces' only goal should be getting a WNBA title.
The new youthful energy of the Lynx is keeping the vets going.
Connecticut and NESN have teamed up on a broadcast deal.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage fits right in with the Aces.
Elena Delle Donne's bond with her sister is priceless.
Amanda Zahui's journey overseas.
Kennedy Burke made a great rookie debut for Dallas.
WNBA coach news:
James Wade and his staff have their work cut out for them.
College team news:
ACC basketball continues to grow.
College player news:
Gonzaga has added Vanderbilt transfer Cierra Walker.
College coach news:
Stacia Robertson is a new assistant coach at Western Carolina.
Adeniyi Amadou is Rhode Island's new associate head coach.
Bonus:
Former WNBA great Ticha Peneciero cherishes her ability to be a role model for young women.
Mystics 75, Dream 64
Sparks 92, Storm 85
WNBA team news:
After getting Liz Cambage, the Aces' only goal should be getting a WNBA title.
The new youthful energy of the Lynx is keeping the vets going.
Connecticut and NESN have teamed up on a broadcast deal.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage fits right in with the Aces.
Elena Delle Donne's bond with her sister is priceless.
Amanda Zahui's journey overseas.
Kennedy Burke made a great rookie debut for Dallas.
WNBA coach news:
James Wade and his staff have their work cut out for them.
College team news:
ACC basketball continues to grow.
College player news:
Gonzaga has added Vanderbilt transfer Cierra Walker.
College coach news:
Stacia Robertson is a new assistant coach at Western Carolina.
Adeniyi Amadou is Rhode Island's new associate head coach.
Bonus:
Former WNBA great Ticha Peneciero cherishes her ability to be a role model for young women.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Pro, college happenings
Today's preseason result:
The Fever used smothering defense to down the Sky, 76-65.
Tomorrow's preseason games:
Mystics at Dream
Storm at Sparks
WNBA team news:
Connecticut is showing flashes of their newfound athleticism in their preseason games.
Atlanta's newly-renovated court is ready just in time for their preseason game tomorrow.
Minnesota Lynx preview.
The new-look Lynx are optimistic about the season.
WNBA player news:
Jessica Breland survived cancer to thrive in the WNBA.
Lexie Brown feels sort of guilty about her viral video.
The Dream traded center Imani McGee-Stafford to the Wings for a 2020 pick.
Azura Stevens stands by her WNBA decision, but might have done it differently.
Rookie Napheesa Collier has arrived ready to learn.
Morgan Bertsch is balancing school and the WNBA.
WNBA coach news:
Nicki Collen's dream job was a story of compromise, patience and support.
WNBA commissioner news:
Conference call with new league commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
College team news:
LIU's new mascot is the shark.
College player news:
Five rising stars for next season.
Kitija Laska will move on from South Florida.
BYU star Shaylee Gonzales is trying out for the U19 team.
Two have transferred to North Texas.
Lauren Hill will be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday.
College coach news:
Rice coach Tina Langley has signed a new five-year deal.
Western Carolina has named Heather Kearney its new head coach.
Kenny Brooks is using the transfer portal to reload Virginia Tech.
Buffalo's new assistant coach is Candice M. Jackson.
Ohio State has hired Tamika Jeter as an assistant coach.
Brandy Manning is a new assistant coach at Georgia Tech.
Taylor Coleman is Bucknelle's new assistant coach.
Washington State has brought aboard Jason Chainey and Camille Williams as assistant coaches.
St. Bonvaventure's new assistant coaches are Amber Easter and Bryanna Mueller.
High school news:
Top recruit Treasure Hunt's high school won't be closing.
The Fever used smothering defense to down the Sky, 76-65.
Tomorrow's preseason games:
Mystics at Dream
Storm at Sparks
WNBA team news:
Connecticut is showing flashes of their newfound athleticism in their preseason games.
Atlanta's newly-renovated court is ready just in time for their preseason game tomorrow.
Minnesota Lynx preview.
The new-look Lynx are optimistic about the season.
WNBA player news:
Jessica Breland survived cancer to thrive in the WNBA.
Lexie Brown feels sort of guilty about her viral video.
The Dream traded center Imani McGee-Stafford to the Wings for a 2020 pick.
Azura Stevens stands by her WNBA decision, but might have done it differently.
Rookie Napheesa Collier has arrived ready to learn.
Morgan Bertsch is balancing school and the WNBA.
WNBA coach news:
Nicki Collen's dream job was a story of compromise, patience and support.
WNBA commissioner news:
Conference call with new league commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
College team news:
LIU's new mascot is the shark.
College player news:
Five rising stars for next season.
Kitija Laska will move on from South Florida.
BYU star Shaylee Gonzales is trying out for the U19 team.
Two have transferred to North Texas.
Lauren Hill will be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday.
College coach news:
Rice coach Tina Langley has signed a new five-year deal.
Western Carolina has named Heather Kearney its new head coach.
Kenny Brooks is using the transfer portal to reload Virginia Tech.
Buffalo's new assistant coach is Candice M. Jackson.
Ohio State has hired Tamika Jeter as an assistant coach.
Brandy Manning is a new assistant coach at Georgia Tech.
Taylor Coleman is Bucknelle's new assistant coach.
Washington State has brought aboard Jason Chainey and Camille Williams as assistant coaches.
St. Bonvaventure's new assistant coaches are Amber Easter and Bryanna Mueller.
High school news:
Top recruit Treasure Hunt's high school won't be closing.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
More league madness
Today's preseason result:
Mercury 87, Storm 84
Tomorrow's preseason game:
Sky at Fever
WNBA team news:
Dallas Wings preview.
The latest transations.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage's teary IG video regarding trade rumors.
Former UConn players are pursuing their dreams outside the WNBA, too.
Teaira learned to embrace her height, personality and style, and now is at the center of Indiana's rebuild.
LA's newcomers are the talk of media day in the wake of Candace Parker's injury.
Diana Taurasi is feeling "great" in recovering from back surgery.
The acting career of Las Vegas' Sydney Colson can wait.
The Sparks have signed Riquna Williams, who faces assault charges in Florida.
NCAA news:
The NCAA is exploring the possibility of compensating athletes for the use of their names and likenesses.
College team news:
Missouri has added two transfers.
Montana State has added Pepperdine transfer Skye Lindsay.
College coach news:
Bernadette Laukaitis is the new head coach at Holy Family.
Coach Lisa Bluder says Iowa benefited from a deep Tournament run.
The lone female coach in DI men's hoops is buoyed by support after her first season.
Cherie Cordoba is LSU's new assistant coach.
NDSU's new assistant coach is Dylan Geissert.
Mercury 87, Storm 84
Tomorrow's preseason game:
Sky at Fever
WNBA team news:
Dallas Wings preview.
The latest transations.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage's teary IG video regarding trade rumors.
Former UConn players are pursuing their dreams outside the WNBA, too.
Teaira learned to embrace her height, personality and style, and now is at the center of Indiana's rebuild.
LA's newcomers are the talk of media day in the wake of Candace Parker's injury.
Diana Taurasi is feeling "great" in recovering from back surgery.
The acting career of Las Vegas' Sydney Colson can wait.
The Sparks have signed Riquna Williams, who faces assault charges in Florida.
NCAA news:
The NCAA is exploring the possibility of compensating athletes for the use of their names and likenesses.
College team news:
Missouri has added two transfers.
Montana State has added Pepperdine transfer Skye Lindsay.
College coach news:
Bernadette Laukaitis is the new head coach at Holy Family.
Coach Lisa Bluder says Iowa benefited from a deep Tournament run.
The lone female coach in DI men's hoops is buoyed by support after her first season.
Cherie Cordoba is LSU's new assistant coach.
NDSU's new assistant coach is Dylan Geissert.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
The storylines are finally starting to crack
Today's preseason results:
The Fever beat the Sky, 69-58.
Dream 92, Liberty 87
Wings 71, Sun 67
Tomorrow:
Mercury at Storm
WNBA team news:
The Aces are still carving out a niche in Las Vegas as their second season arrives.
The Lynx are playing catch-up in developing a three-point offense.
The Mercury's GM says tough cuts will require creativity.
Chicago Sky preview
Las Vegas Aces preview
Sun podcast.
Washington State now has a new license plate that features the Seattle Storm.
WNBA player news:
Through thick and thin, Sue Bird has been the consistent center for the Storm.
The Wings are supposedly in trade talks for Liz Cambage.
Azura Stevens is focused on the present and not the past for the Wings.
Dallas rookie Arike Ogunbowale had a rough debut last night, but scored 19 in tonight's game.
New basketball cards for the league.
WNBA coach and president news:
Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes had surgery Tuesday to remove a cancerous tumor in his digestive tract.
Gary Kloppenberg brings plenty of experience into his interim head coach gig with the Storm.
New Indiana Fever president Dr. Allison Barber has had an interesting career path.
College team news:
What offensive mentality will the Lady Vols have under Kellie Harper?
College player news:
Sidney Cooks has transferred from Michigan State to Mississippi State.
North Carolina guard Stephanie Watts has transferred to USC.
College coach news:
Oregon coach Kelly Graves is recruiting at a torrid pace.
UConn associate head coach Chris Dailey has won the Joe Lapchick Award.
Carrie Moore has joined North Carolina as an assistant coach.
USA Basketball news:
Briana Weiss is the USA Basketball National Team assistant director.
The U16 trials will feature 156 athletes.
Meet top player Haley Jones.
The Fever beat the Sky, 69-58.
Dream 92, Liberty 87
Wings 71, Sun 67
Tomorrow:
Mercury at Storm
WNBA team news:
The Aces are still carving out a niche in Las Vegas as their second season arrives.
The Lynx are playing catch-up in developing a three-point offense.
The Mercury's GM says tough cuts will require creativity.
Chicago Sky preview
Las Vegas Aces preview
Sun podcast.
Washington State now has a new license plate that features the Seattle Storm.
WNBA player news:
Through thick and thin, Sue Bird has been the consistent center for the Storm.
The Wings are supposedly in trade talks for Liz Cambage.
Azura Stevens is focused on the present and not the past for the Wings.
Dallas rookie Arike Ogunbowale had a rough debut last night, but scored 19 in tonight's game.
New basketball cards for the league.
WNBA coach and president news:
Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes had surgery Tuesday to remove a cancerous tumor in his digestive tract.
Gary Kloppenberg brings plenty of experience into his interim head coach gig with the Storm.
New Indiana Fever president Dr. Allison Barber has had an interesting career path.
College team news:
What offensive mentality will the Lady Vols have under Kellie Harper?
College player news:
Sidney Cooks has transferred from Michigan State to Mississippi State.
North Carolina guard Stephanie Watts has transferred to USC.
College coach news:
Oregon coach Kelly Graves is recruiting at a torrid pace.
UConn associate head coach Chris Dailey has won the Joe Lapchick Award.
Carrie Moore has joined North Carolina as an assistant coach.
USA Basketball news:
Briana Weiss is the USA Basketball National Team assistant director.
The U16 trials will feature 156 athletes.
Meet top player Haley Jones.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Tonight's preseason games
Dream 82, Wings 59
Sun 100, Liberty 66
WNBA news:
It's time for the next step in the WNBA's evolution.
WNBA team news:
A tale of three WNBA cities.
The Sky is still looking to establish its offensive identity.
The Sparks have picked up Cierra Dillard off waivers.
WNBA player news:
The Storm need a replacement for Breanna Stewart, and Jewell Loyd is ready to do her best.
JiSu Park is easing into her second season with the Aces.
The Sun rookies are having "super-fun" fighting for slim roster spots.
Napheesa Collier is adjusting to her first training camp with the Minnesota Lynx. And her position change adds another layer to her adjustment.
Versatility and experience may help earn Bridget Carleton a job with Connecticut.
College team news:
Another top 100 prospect is joining Ohio State.
College player news:
Southeast Missouri State forward Morium Balogun has transferred to San Francisco.
College coach news:
Dan Nielson returns to Utah Valley as head coach.
Jackie Stiles talks about joining Oklahoma.
Walter Pitts and Monica Wright have joined Virginia as assistant coaches.
Sun 100, Liberty 66
WNBA news:
It's time for the next step in the WNBA's evolution.
WNBA team news:
A tale of three WNBA cities.
The Sky is still looking to establish its offensive identity.
The Sparks have picked up Cierra Dillard off waivers.
WNBA player news:
The Storm need a replacement for Breanna Stewart, and Jewell Loyd is ready to do her best.
JiSu Park is easing into her second season with the Aces.
The Sun rookies are having "super-fun" fighting for slim roster spots.
Napheesa Collier is adjusting to her first training camp with the Minnesota Lynx. And her position change adds another layer to her adjustment.
Versatility and experience may help earn Bridget Carleton a job with Connecticut.
College team news:
Another top 100 prospect is joining Ohio State.
College player news:
Southeast Missouri State forward Morium Balogun has transferred to San Francisco.
College coach news:
Dan Nielson returns to Utah Valley as head coach.
Jackie Stiles talks about joining Oklahoma.
Walter Pitts and Monica Wright have joined Virginia as assistant coaches.
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Celebrating mothers
Two preseason games tomorrow:
Wings at Dream
Liberty at Sun
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker suffered a hamstring injury and left last night's preseason game early.
Motherhood has changed Wings players outlook on basketball.
Cheyenne Parker's strength comes from her mom.
Tianna Hawkins on being a mother.
Bria Holmes is celebrating her first Mother's Day with her daughter.
First-round pick Kristine Anigwe is hoping to make a good first impression with the Sun.
Bria Goss took the long road to the WNBA.
College player news:
Former Georgia guard Taja Cole is transferring to Virginia Tech.
Wings at Dream
Liberty at Sun
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker suffered a hamstring injury and left last night's preseason game early.
Motherhood has changed Wings players outlook on basketball.
Cheyenne Parker's strength comes from her mom.
Tianna Hawkins on being a mother.
Bria Holmes is celebrating her first Mother's Day with her daughter.
First-round pick Kristine Anigwe is hoping to make a good first impression with the Sun.
Bria Goss took the long road to the WNBA.
College player news:
Former Georgia guard Taja Cole is transferring to Virginia Tech.
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Some player news
Sparks at Mercury tips in 13 minutes, but there's no broadcast or live stream
WNBA news:
Ten things to watch in the preseason.
WNBA team news:
The Lynx's new point guard rotation looks unstoppable.
WNBA player news:
Brittney Griner felt like "straight crap" after Breanna Stewart's injury.
Veteran Shavonte Zellous is ready to bring tenacity to Seattle.
The Aces are giving Ruth Hamblin another chance in the WNBA.
The Sun's rookies are competing for roster spots.
Inside Cierra Dillard's six days with the Lynx, as she was cut today.
Why isn't Becky Hammon getting interviews?
College team news:
UConn has taken another step forward with Evina Westbrook's transfer.
Boston College has high hopes for the future.
Arame Niang is leaving Western Kentucky.
WNBA news:
Ten things to watch in the preseason.
WNBA team news:
The Lynx's new point guard rotation looks unstoppable.
WNBA player news:
Brittney Griner felt like "straight crap" after Breanna Stewart's injury.
Veteran Shavonte Zellous is ready to bring tenacity to Seattle.
The Aces are giving Ruth Hamblin another chance in the WNBA.
The Sun's rookies are competing for roster spots.
Inside Cierra Dillard's six days with the Lynx, as she was cut today.
Why isn't Becky Hammon getting interviews?
College team news:
UConn has taken another step forward with Evina Westbrook's transfer.
Boston College has high hopes for the future.
Arame Niang is leaving Western Kentucky.
Friday, May 10, 2019
Rosters still holding steady
Tonight's preseason game:
Lynx 86, Mystics 79
Tomorrow the Sparks are at the Mercury
WNBA team news:
The numbers behind the training camp rosters.
Connecticut has one goal this season: winning.
With new coach Derek Fisher, the Sparks are already working toward another title.
New York Liberty season preview.
WNBA player news:
Emma Meesseman can be Washington's X-factor.
Gabby Williams on race, UConn and life in the pros.
Han Xu brings hope for a deeper connection to China.
Q&A with Arike Ogunbowale.
Mystics top pick Kiara Leslie will miss 3-4 months after surgery to repair a torn meniscus.
Undrafted Dominique Wilson looks to make an impression on the Aces.
Why is Kenisha Bell a longshot to make Minnesota's roster?
Tamika Catchings podcast.
WNBA owner and coach news:
Liberty owner Joseph Tsai wants to grow U.S.-China relations.
Cheryl Reeve has a new school approach to the new-look Lynx.
Podcast with Lynx assistant coach Plenette Pierson.
NCAA news:
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee approved an experimental rule to use the international 3-point line for postseason events, excluding the NCAA championships in each division.
College player news:
Evina Westbrook has transferred from Tennessee to UConn. (What?)
Former Irishwoman Danielle Patterson has transferred to Indiana.
College coach news:
Kellie Harper is still looking to add to the Lady Vols' roster.
Lynx 86, Mystics 79
Tomorrow the Sparks are at the Mercury
WNBA team news:
The numbers behind the training camp rosters.
Connecticut has one goal this season: winning.
With new coach Derek Fisher, the Sparks are already working toward another title.
New York Liberty season preview.
WNBA player news:
Emma Meesseman can be Washington's X-factor.
Gabby Williams on race, UConn and life in the pros.
Han Xu brings hope for a deeper connection to China.
Q&A with Arike Ogunbowale.
Mystics top pick Kiara Leslie will miss 3-4 months after surgery to repair a torn meniscus.
Undrafted Dominique Wilson looks to make an impression on the Aces.
Why is Kenisha Bell a longshot to make Minnesota's roster?
Tamika Catchings podcast.
WNBA owner and coach news:
Liberty owner Joseph Tsai wants to grow U.S.-China relations.
Cheryl Reeve has a new school approach to the new-look Lynx.
Podcast with Lynx assistant coach Plenette Pierson.
NCAA news:
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee approved an experimental rule to use the international 3-point line for postseason events, excluding the NCAA championships in each division.
College player news:
Evina Westbrook has transferred from Tennessee to UConn. (What?)
Former Irishwoman Danielle Patterson has transferred to Indiana.
College coach news:
Kellie Harper is still looking to add to the Lady Vols' roster.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Liberty beat China National Team in first WNBA preseason game
New York Liberty 89, China National Team 71.
Kia Nurse and Han Xu each scored 19 points for New York in the win.
Tomorrow the Mystics are at the Lynx
WNBA news:
The league will show off a new look on a larger platform, but other issues linger.
WNBA team news:
Q&A with new Liberty owner Joseph Tsai.
WNBA player news:
Dream forward Angel McCoughtry's status for the season is uncertain, as she is still recovering from the knee injury she sustained last year.
Diana Taurasi was becoming a "miserable human being" before back surgery.
Connecticut's Jonquel Jones is primed for another breakout season.
Bridget Carleton can see the Sun.
Han Xu faces big expectations with the Liberty.
Kenisha Bell has Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve's trust, and Bell is ready for a challenge.
Minnesota rookie Napheesa Collier is right where she belongs.
College coach news:
Abilene Christians' three coaches share the triumphs and struggles of being moms.
Northern Kentucky coach Camryn Whitaker is staying, despite abuse allegations.
Findings in the investigation.
Cinnamon Lister is UC Irvine's new assistant coach.
Maine's new assistant coach is Parise Rossignol.
High school news:
ESPN's final rankings for the 2018-2019 class.
Bonus:
The Wisconsin Glo, a new pro women's team, debuts tomorrow.
Kia Nurse and Han Xu each scored 19 points for New York in the win.
Tomorrow the Mystics are at the Lynx
WNBA news:
The league will show off a new look on a larger platform, but other issues linger.
WNBA team news:
Q&A with new Liberty owner Joseph Tsai.
WNBA player news:
Dream forward Angel McCoughtry's status for the season is uncertain, as she is still recovering from the knee injury she sustained last year.
Diana Taurasi was becoming a "miserable human being" before back surgery.
Connecticut's Jonquel Jones is primed for another breakout season.
Bridget Carleton can see the Sun.
Han Xu faces big expectations with the Liberty.
Kenisha Bell has Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve's trust, and Bell is ready for a challenge.
Minnesota rookie Napheesa Collier is right where she belongs.
College coach news:
Abilene Christians' three coaches share the triumphs and struggles of being moms.
Northern Kentucky coach Camryn Whitaker is staying, despite abuse allegations.
Findings in the investigation.
Cinnamon Lister is UC Irvine's new assistant coach.
Maine's new assistant coach is Parise Rossignol.
High school news:
ESPN's final rankings for the 2018-2019 class.
Bonus:
The Wisconsin Glo, a new pro women's team, debuts tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Whipping right along
WNBA team news:
Indiana Fever season preview.
The Chicago Sky are ready to rebound from a disappointing season.
A poet bought out the upper level for the Mercury's season opener.
WNBA player news:
Crystal Langhorne is preparing to help fill Breanna Stewart's void for the Storm.
The Aces' Kayla McBride is refocused after her success in Europe.
The Lynx are looking for expanded leadership from Seimone Augustus and Sylvia Fowles this season.
Minnesota guard Odyssey Sims is in "a really good place" with her new team.
Han Xu will debut for the Liberty against the Chinese national team.
WNBA coach news:
Cheryl Reeve faces challenges with the new-look Lynx.
College player news:
The top 12 seniors for the 2019-2020 season.
College coach news:
Wichita State has extended Keitha Adams' contract by two years.
Kansas coach Brandon Schneider believes a culture change is needed to get the program back on track.
USA Basketball news:
Junior national team trials court coaches are: Lisa Fortier, Delisha Milton-Jones, Aaron Johnston and Nikki McCray-Penson.
High school news:
Laura Barry will coach both the girls and boys basketball teams at her North Carolina school.
Indiana Fever season preview.
The Chicago Sky are ready to rebound from a disappointing season.
A poet bought out the upper level for the Mercury's season opener.
WNBA player news:
Crystal Langhorne is preparing to help fill Breanna Stewart's void for the Storm.
The Aces' Kayla McBride is refocused after her success in Europe.
The Lynx are looking for expanded leadership from Seimone Augustus and Sylvia Fowles this season.
Minnesota guard Odyssey Sims is in "a really good place" with her new team.
Han Xu will debut for the Liberty against the Chinese national team.
WNBA coach news:
Cheryl Reeve faces challenges with the new-look Lynx.
College player news:
The top 12 seniors for the 2019-2020 season.
College coach news:
Wichita State has extended Keitha Adams' contract by two years.
Kansas coach Brandon Schneider believes a culture change is needed to get the program back on track.
USA Basketball news:
Junior national team trials court coaches are: Lisa Fortier, Delisha Milton-Jones, Aaron Johnston and Nikki McCray-Penson.
High school news:
Laura Barry will coach both the girls and boys basketball teams at her North Carolina school.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
WNBA camp, day three
WNBA news:
The Mystics have unfinished business from last season.
Chicago has opened camp with a sense of urgency.
The Aces are looking for a normal routine this year.
The Liberty are hopeful for the future with a new ownership group.
WNBA player news:
Linnae Harper is excited for her second season with the Sky.
Sun newcomer Layshia Clarendon looks to shine.
Emma Cannon would love to make Connecticut home.
Kristi Toliver is taking her lessons from working in the NBA to Washington for their title push.
Danielle Robinson is healthy and ready to go for the Lynx.
Cappie Pondexter podcast.
College player news:
What Mikayla Coombs' transfer means for Georgia.
Elemy Colome has transferred from Rhode Island to Syracuse.
College coach news:
Wyoming has promoted Gerald Mattinson to head coach.
The Mystics have unfinished business from last season.
Chicago has opened camp with a sense of urgency.
The Aces are looking for a normal routine this year.
The Liberty are hopeful for the future with a new ownership group.
WNBA player news:
Linnae Harper is excited for her second season with the Sky.
Sun newcomer Layshia Clarendon looks to shine.
Emma Cannon would love to make Connecticut home.
Kristi Toliver is taking her lessons from working in the NBA to Washington for their title push.
Danielle Robinson is healthy and ready to go for the Lynx.
Cappie Pondexter podcast.
College player news:
What Mikayla Coombs' transfer means for Georgia.
Elemy Colome has transferred from Rhode Island to Syracuse.
College coach news:
Wyoming has promoted Gerald Mattinson to head coach.
Monday, May 6, 2019
A whole lotta shakin' going on
WNBA news:
Five things to look forward to this season.
WNBA team news:
The defending champion Storm opened camp with new faces and new challenges for the season.
The Mystics have their core and Emma Meesseman back and are aiming for a return to the finals.
Washington wants to "run it back" after last year's disappointment.
The Sun worked OT on the first day of camp yesterday.
The Lynx opened camp with 12 new faces.
Minnesota is missing Maya Moore, and more, but they are taking those changes in stride.
The Sparks opened camp with a new coach and new bonds to forge.
WNBA player news:
DeWanna Bonner has joined Mercury camp and will remain at power forward.
Connecticut's Morgan Tuck feels good and is ready to go.
Jackie Young is working her way into the lead guard role for the Aces.
New York rookie Han Xu is embracing comparisons to Yao Ming.
Liberty veteran Tina Charles has added filmmaker to her resume.
WNBA coach news:
Seattle coach Dan Hughes heads into cancer surgery knowing the world is by his side.
There will be more teaching for Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve this year, but she's excited about it.
College player news:
Opportunities continue to arise for Texas A&M's Chennedy Carter.
Notre Dame has added North Carolina grad transfer Destinee Walker.
Ex-UConn guard Mikayla Coombs has transferred to Georgia.
Former Texas guard Destiny Littleton has made the switch to South Carolina.
College coach news:
Clemson coach Amanda Butler is grateful for her contract extension and looking forward to the future.
The Lady Vols' No. 24 preseason prediction could be what new coach Kellie Harper needs.
Larry Tidwell and Jhasmin Player have joined Kansas as assistant coaches.
Five things to look forward to this season.
WNBA team news:
The defending champion Storm opened camp with new faces and new challenges for the season.
The Mystics have their core and Emma Meesseman back and are aiming for a return to the finals.
Washington wants to "run it back" after last year's disappointment.
The Sun worked OT on the first day of camp yesterday.
The Lynx opened camp with 12 new faces.
Minnesota is missing Maya Moore, and more, but they are taking those changes in stride.
The Sparks opened camp with a new coach and new bonds to forge.
WNBA player news:
DeWanna Bonner has joined Mercury camp and will remain at power forward.
Connecticut's Morgan Tuck feels good and is ready to go.
Jackie Young is working her way into the lead guard role for the Aces.
New York rookie Han Xu is embracing comparisons to Yao Ming.
Liberty veteran Tina Charles has added filmmaker to her resume.
WNBA coach news:
Seattle coach Dan Hughes heads into cancer surgery knowing the world is by his side.
There will be more teaching for Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve this year, but she's excited about it.
College player news:
Opportunities continue to arise for Texas A&M's Chennedy Carter.
Notre Dame has added North Carolina grad transfer Destinee Walker.
Ex-UConn guard Mikayla Coombs has transferred to Georgia.
Former Texas guard Destiny Littleton has made the switch to South Carolina.
College coach news:
Clemson coach Amanda Butler is grateful for her contract extension and looking forward to the future.
The Lady Vols' No. 24 preseason prediction could be what new coach Kellie Harper needs.
Larry Tidwell and Jhasmin Player have joined Kansas as assistant coaches.
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