White House visits:
The Connecticut Huskies will be honored by President Obama for the National Championship at the White House on Monday.
The Minnesota Lynx will be honored by Obama for their 2013 WNBA Championship next Thursday.
College news:
Former Cal assistant coach Katy Steding is the new head coach at Boston University.
New assistant coaches at Eastern Washington University are Jerise Freeman and Bryce Currie.
Megan Duffy is a new assistant coach at Michigan.
Greg Collins has been promoted to associate head coach at Western Kentucky.
Coach Matthew Mitchell and wife Jenna have donated $1 million to Kentucky athletics.
Santa Clara guard Ricki Radanovich has had an emotional journey through basketball.
USA Basketball at the world 3X3 Championships:
The USA Basketball 3X3 team, which includes Cierra Burdick, Sara Hammond, Jewell Loyd and Tiffany Mitchell, have advanced to the round of 16.
Friday, June 6, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Parity in the WNBA, more college coach hirings, and recruit commits to Tennessee
Tonight's results:
The Stars shot past the Liberty, 87-75.
The Mystics downed the Sun, 74-66.
More WNBA news..........
Liberty:
Tina Charles blogs for SLAM.
Shock:
Courtney Paris has finally found the right fit in the WNBA.
Lynx:
Basketball is not foreign to Brazilian Damiris Dantas.
As Seimone Augustus looks to shoot more, the Lynx benefit.
Lindsay Whalen threw out the first pitch at the Minnesota Twins game last night.
Mercury:
Diana Taurasi blogs for ESPN.
Statistics show a dramatically-improved Mercury from last season.
Storm:
Sue Bird and Crystal Langhorne are getting comfortable with one another.
Sun:
Q&A with Kelsey Bone.
General WNBA:
ESPN analysts say most teams in the league are struggling right now, aka there is parity....or something.
College news:
Coach Jim Foster's contract at Chattanooga has been extended through the 2019 season, and he got a raise.
Caroline McCombs is the new head coach at Stony Brook.
Kachine Alexander and Patrick Harrison are North Dakota State's new assistant coaches.
Jackie Voight has been promoted to assistant coach at North Dakota.
Lejon Wright Sr. is Lamar's newest assistant coach.
Kelsey Hogan returns to New Hampshire as an assistant coach.
Jessica Jackson is Appalachian State's new assistant coach.
The new staff at Minnesota will push star Rachel Banham to the next level.
Two players have transferred from Chattanooga.
Venus Lacy overcame a "Gump-like" childhood to be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame this month.
High school news:
#12 in the 2015 class, Te'a Cooper, has verballed to Tennessee.
The Stars shot past the Liberty, 87-75.
The Mystics downed the Sun, 74-66.
More WNBA news..........
Liberty:
Tina Charles blogs for SLAM.
Shock:
Courtney Paris has finally found the right fit in the WNBA.
Lynx:
Basketball is not foreign to Brazilian Damiris Dantas.
As Seimone Augustus looks to shoot more, the Lynx benefit.
Lindsay Whalen threw out the first pitch at the Minnesota Twins game last night.
Mercury:
Diana Taurasi blogs for ESPN.
Statistics show a dramatically-improved Mercury from last season.
Storm:
Sue Bird and Crystal Langhorne are getting comfortable with one another.
Sun:
Q&A with Kelsey Bone.
General WNBA:
ESPN analysts say most teams in the league are struggling right now, aka there is parity....or something.
College news:
Coach Jim Foster's contract at Chattanooga has been extended through the 2019 season, and he got a raise.
Caroline McCombs is the new head coach at Stony Brook.
Kachine Alexander and Patrick Harrison are North Dakota State's new assistant coaches.
Jackie Voight has been promoted to assistant coach at North Dakota.
Lejon Wright Sr. is Lamar's newest assistant coach.
Kelsey Hogan returns to New Hampshire as an assistant coach.
Jessica Jackson is Appalachian State's new assistant coach.
The new staff at Minnesota will push star Rachel Banham to the next level.
Two players have transferred from Chattanooga.
Venus Lacy overcame a "Gump-like" childhood to be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame this month.
High school news:
#12 in the 2015 class, Te'a Cooper, has verballed to Tennessee.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
No games today, but plenty of news
Lynx:
Coach Cheryl Reeve was right in her protests of a technical and non-flagrant foul in last night's game, says the WNBA. The officials have been fined.
Today's practice report.
Liberty:
Cappie Pondexter welcomes change.
Becky Hammon returns to Madison Square Garden tomorrow night, when the Stars play the Liberty.
Storm:
Sue Bird talks twitter.
Tragedy:
Two Texas A&M-Commerce players were killed in a car accident last night: Aubree Butts, 20, and Devin Oliver, 21. Two other teammates were injured in the crash, including the driver.
More college news:
Why is the number of female coaches dwindling in the college ranks?
(This story is basically a rehash of the question of justice around the Jimmy Dykes hire at Arkansas).
South Carolina summer basketball blog, week one.
Julie Dombroski is Oakland's new assistant coach.
Steve Lowe joins Portland as an assistant coach.
Mike Jewett has been promoted to associate head coach at South Dakota State.
Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie will be inducted into the inaugural Maine Basketball Hall of Fame this summer.
Coach Cheryl Reeve was right in her protests of a technical and non-flagrant foul in last night's game, says the WNBA. The officials have been fined.
Today's practice report.
Liberty:
Cappie Pondexter welcomes change.
Becky Hammon returns to Madison Square Garden tomorrow night, when the Stars play the Liberty.
Storm:
Sue Bird talks twitter.
Tragedy:
Two Texas A&M-Commerce players were killed in a car accident last night: Aubree Butts, 20, and Devin Oliver, 21. Two other teammates were injured in the crash, including the driver.
More college news:
Why is the number of female coaches dwindling in the college ranks?
(This story is basically a rehash of the question of justice around the Jimmy Dykes hire at Arkansas).
South Carolina summer basketball blog, week one.
Julie Dombroski is Oakland's new assistant coach.
Steve Lowe joins Portland as an assistant coach.
Mike Jewett has been promoted to associate head coach at South Dakota State.
Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie will be inducted into the inaugural Maine Basketball Hall of Fame this summer.
First player honorees of the season
Honor time:
Elena Delle Donne and Maya Moore are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the month for May.
Chiney Ogwumike is the rookie of the month for May.
Race to the MVP:
Week three rankings, by the league itself.
Elena Delle Donne and Maya Moore are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the month for May.
Chiney Ogwumike is the rookie of the month for May.
Race to the MVP:
Week three rankings, by the league itself.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Dream top Sparks, 93-85, and Monica Wright is back for the Lynx
It was a showdown in the first half. But the last two quarters belonged to the Dream, who beat the Sparks, 93-85. Erika De Souza lead the way for Atlanta with 27 points:
ATLANTA (AP) -- The Los Angeles Sparks had no answer for the inside combination of Erika de Souza and Sancho Lyttle in the second half.
De Souza scored 20 of her career high-tying 27 points in the final 20 minutes to lead the Atlanta Dream to a 93-85 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night. Lyttle added 10 of her 18 in the second half as the Dream scored a season-high 68 points in the paint and outscored L.A. by 20 from within the lane.
Atlanta coach Michael Cooper was not surprised.
''In taking this job, those were some of the things that I liked,'' said Cooper, who coached the Sparks to WNBA titles in 2001 and '02. ''With Sancho, Erika, Anieka (Henry), and Nadia (Colhado), you have people who can get paint points and work well in the high-low action in the high post. I thought we did well in that regard.''
Box score.
Yes, Kristi Toliver did play, having returned from Slovakia sometime this morning.
Currently the Mercury are beating the Storm. Full results later......
More WNBA news.....
Lynx:
Monica Wright is back at practice.
Mystics:
The young Mystics are making strides.
A minute with Ivory Latta.
Fever:
Today's practice report: interviews with Briann January and Shavonte Zellous.
Shock:
Q&A with Skylar Diggins.
Dream:
Q&A with rookie Shoni Schimmel.
College news:
Fordham has extended coach Stephanie Gaitley's contract through the 2021 season.
Binghamton's coaching staff is now complete.
Vernette Skeete and Scott Merritt join Marquette as assistant coaches.
Danielle Santos is Florida State's new assistant coach.
ATLANTA (AP) -- The Los Angeles Sparks had no answer for the inside combination of Erika de Souza and Sancho Lyttle in the second half.
De Souza scored 20 of her career high-tying 27 points in the final 20 minutes to lead the Atlanta Dream to a 93-85 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night. Lyttle added 10 of her 18 in the second half as the Dream scored a season-high 68 points in the paint and outscored L.A. by 20 from within the lane.
Atlanta coach Michael Cooper was not surprised.
''In taking this job, those were some of the things that I liked,'' said Cooper, who coached the Sparks to WNBA titles in 2001 and '02. ''With Sancho, Erika, Anieka (Henry), and Nadia (Colhado), you have people who can get paint points and work well in the high-low action in the high post. I thought we did well in that regard.''
Box score.
Yes, Kristi Toliver did play, having returned from Slovakia sometime this morning.
Currently the Mercury are beating the Storm. Full results later......
More WNBA news.....
Lynx:
Monica Wright is back at practice.
Mystics:
The young Mystics are making strides.
A minute with Ivory Latta.
Fever:
Today's practice report: interviews with Briann January and Shavonte Zellous.
Shock:
Q&A with Skylar Diggins.
Dream:
Q&A with rookie Shoni Schimmel.
College news:
Fordham has extended coach Stephanie Gaitley's contract through the 2021 season.
Binghamton's coaching staff is now complete.
Vernette Skeete and Scott Merritt join Marquette as assistant coaches.
Danielle Santos is Florida State's new assistant coach.
WNBA All-Star voting open
NEW YORK, June 3, 2014 – WNBA All-Star Balloting presented by Boost Mobile will launch today at 2 p.m. ET as the most expansive balloting program in the 18-year history of the league.
Fans around the world will have the opportunity to vote daily for their favorite WNBA players on WNBA.com, mobile devices, the WNBA Center Court App presented by Boost Mobile, and for the first time via Twitter and Facebook.
Boost Mobile WNBA All-Star 2014 will take place at US Airways Center in Phoenix, on Saturday, July 19, and will be nationally televised on ESPN, with tip-off at 3:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. PT).
“Boost Mobile WNBA All-Star is a showcase event and a celebration of the greatest women’s basketball players in the world,” said WNBA President Laurel J. Richie. “Fan engagement is very important to the league and our teams so we are very pleased to introduce a new expansive balloting program for fans to take part in and vote for their favorite players.”
“Boost Mobile is excited to partner with the WNBA on the selection process for the Boost Mobile WNBA All-Star Game,” said Steve Gaffney, vice president-Corporate Marketing, Boost Mobile. “We encourage all fans to get out there and cast a vote for their favorite players.”
The 60 players included on the ballot represent all 12 WNBA teams. Voters are asked to select two guards and three frontcourt players (forwards and/or centers) from each conference. A write-in option is also available, allowing fans to choose players not listed on the ballot.
Fans can vote for up to 10 players per day on WNBA.com, mobile devices, and the WNBA Center Court App presented by Boost Mobile, and will be able to share those All-Star picks with friends on Facebook and followers on Twitter, encouraging others to cast their ballots as well. Fans also will be able to cast votes on Facebook and Twitter, voting for one player per day using the designated hashtag #WNBABALLOT.
Balloting will conclude at midnight ET on Wednesday, July 2.
The WNBA will announce the All-Star starters on ESPN2 on Tuesday, July 8, during a nationally televised game featuring the Los Angeles Sparks at the Minnesota Lynx (tip-off at 9 p.m. ET). Reserves will be announced on ESPN2 on Tuesday, July 15, during the game between Los Angeles and the Indiana Fever (tip-off at 8 p.m. ET).
Individual tickets for Boost Mobile WNBA All-Star 2014 start at just $20 and can be purchased online at PhoenixMercury.com/allstar, through Ticketmaster viaTicketmaster.com, by dialing 800-745-3000, or at the US Airways Center Ticket Office. For every All-Star Game ticket sold, the Mercury will donate $1 to its “All-Stars and Stripes” program benefiting local military heroes and their families.
How to vote.
Fans around the world will have the opportunity to vote daily for their favorite WNBA players on WNBA.com, mobile devices, the WNBA Center Court App presented by Boost Mobile, and for the first time via Twitter and Facebook.
Boost Mobile WNBA All-Star 2014 will take place at US Airways Center in Phoenix, on Saturday, July 19, and will be nationally televised on ESPN, with tip-off at 3:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. PT).
“Boost Mobile WNBA All-Star is a showcase event and a celebration of the greatest women’s basketball players in the world,” said WNBA President Laurel J. Richie. “Fan engagement is very important to the league and our teams so we are very pleased to introduce a new expansive balloting program for fans to take part in and vote for their favorite players.”
“Boost Mobile is excited to partner with the WNBA on the selection process for the Boost Mobile WNBA All-Star Game,” said Steve Gaffney, vice president-Corporate Marketing, Boost Mobile. “We encourage all fans to get out there and cast a vote for their favorite players.”
The 60 players included on the ballot represent all 12 WNBA teams. Voters are asked to select two guards and three frontcourt players (forwards and/or centers) from each conference. A write-in option is also available, allowing fans to choose players not listed on the ballot.
Fans can vote for up to 10 players per day on WNBA.com, mobile devices, and the WNBA Center Court App presented by Boost Mobile, and will be able to share those All-Star picks with friends on Facebook and followers on Twitter, encouraging others to cast their ballots as well. Fans also will be able to cast votes on Facebook and Twitter, voting for one player per day using the designated hashtag #WNBABALLOT.
Balloting will conclude at midnight ET on Wednesday, July 2.
The WNBA will announce the All-Star starters on ESPN2 on Tuesday, July 8, during a nationally televised game featuring the Los Angeles Sparks at the Minnesota Lynx (tip-off at 9 p.m. ET). Reserves will be announced on ESPN2 on Tuesday, July 15, during the game between Los Angeles and the Indiana Fever (tip-off at 8 p.m. ET).
Individual tickets for Boost Mobile WNBA All-Star 2014 start at just $20 and can be purchased online at PhoenixMercury.com/allstar, through Ticketmaster viaTicketmaster.com, by dialing 800-745-3000, or at the US Airways Center Ticket Office. For every All-Star Game ticket sold, the Mercury will donate $1 to its “All-Stars and Stripes” program benefiting local military heroes and their families.
How to vote.
Monday, June 2, 2014
Hot happenings
General WNBA:
The WNBA's Eastern and Western conference players of the week are Briann January of Indiana, and Linsday Whalen of Minnesota.
There's been a shift in ESPN's weekly ranking of the teams, with the Fever and Mystics on the rise.
Interview with league president Laurel Richie.
Team news......
Dream:
...have activated Celine Dumerc for tomorrow's game against the Sparks. Rookie Inga Orekhova was waived.
Swin Cash is adjusting to a new role in Atlanta.
Tiffany Hayes is adjusting to the Dream's new coaching staff.
Liberty:
...have waived injured Kamiko Williams and signed Avery Warley-Talbert.
Anna Cruz is the tourist point guard.
Sun:
How does Renee Montgomery fit in with the Sun? Ask carefully.
Sky:
Courtney Vandersloot broke the franchise record for assists Friday with 13.
Sparks:
Will be without guard Kristi Toliver until at least June 25. She is training with the Slovak National Team.
Lynx:
Yesterday's win over the Stars was the 100th for coach Cheryl Reeve.
Storm:
Eye on the Storm, episode two.
College news:
Sources say NCAA chief operation officer Jim Isch is leaving the organization.
Adeniyi Amadou is Kentucky's new assistant coach.
Cal State Bakersfield coach Greg McCall (aka the father of DeWanna Bonner and Erica McCall) has signed a three-year contract extension.
David Midlick is the new associate head coach at Memphis.
Coach Dawn Staley has set high goals as South Carolina begins summer workouts.
Middle Tennessee State assistant coach Kim Brewton is among the nation's top assistants.
The WNBA's Eastern and Western conference players of the week are Briann January of Indiana, and Linsday Whalen of Minnesota.
There's been a shift in ESPN's weekly ranking of the teams, with the Fever and Mystics on the rise.
Interview with league president Laurel Richie.
Team news......
Dream:
...have activated Celine Dumerc for tomorrow's game against the Sparks. Rookie Inga Orekhova was waived.
Swin Cash is adjusting to a new role in Atlanta.
Tiffany Hayes is adjusting to the Dream's new coaching staff.
Liberty:
...have waived injured Kamiko Williams and signed Avery Warley-Talbert.
Anna Cruz is the tourist point guard.
Sun:
How does Renee Montgomery fit in with the Sun? Ask carefully.
Sky:
Courtney Vandersloot broke the franchise record for assists Friday with 13.
Sparks:
Will be without guard Kristi Toliver until at least June 25. She is training with the Slovak National Team.
Lynx:
Yesterday's win over the Stars was the 100th for coach Cheryl Reeve.
Storm:
Eye on the Storm, episode two.
College news:
Sources say NCAA chief operation officer Jim Isch is leaving the organization.
Adeniyi Amadou is Kentucky's new assistant coach.
Cal State Bakersfield coach Greg McCall (aka the father of DeWanna Bonner and Erica McCall) has signed a three-year contract extension.
David Midlick is the new associate head coach at Memphis.
Coach Dawn Staley has set high goals as South Carolina begins summer workouts.
Middle Tennessee State assistant coach Kim Brewton is among the nation's top assistants.
Sparks guard Candice Wiggins out 4-6 weeks after meniscus surgery
From the Sparks:
SPARKS CANDICE WIGGINS UNDERGOES MENISCUS REPAIR IN LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Sparks guard Candice Wiggins today underwent successful surgery to repair the meniscus in her left knee, it was announced by Sparks Executive Vice President and general manager Penny Toler.
Wiggins’ expected timetable for return is four to six weeks.
The Sparks will take on the Dream on Tuesday, June 3 in Atlanta before visiting Chicago to play the Sky on Friday, June 6. The Sparks return home on Sunday, June 8 to host the Minnesota Lynx at 12:30 pm at STAPLES Center.
SPARKS CANDICE WIGGINS UNDERGOES MENISCUS REPAIR IN LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Sparks guard Candice Wiggins today underwent successful surgery to repair the meniscus in her left knee, it was announced by Sparks Executive Vice President and general manager Penny Toler.
Wiggins’ expected timetable for return is four to six weeks.
The Sparks will take on the Dream on Tuesday, June 3 in Atlanta before visiting Chicago to play the Sky on Friday, June 6. The Sparks return home on Sunday, June 8 to host the Minnesota Lynx at 12:30 pm at STAPLES Center.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
WNBA players to be featured on ABC show "Bachelorette" show
From WNBA HQ:
ON-COURT DRAMA TURNS INTO OFF-COURT FIREWORKS, AS FIRST, 11 MEN GO TOE-TO-TOE WITH WNBA SUPERSTARS AND THEN, ANDI’S FAIRYTALE GOES AWRY, ON “THE BACHELORETTE”
THE TWO-NIGHT “BACHELORETTE” SPECIAL EVENT CONCLUDES MONDAY, JUNE 2, WITH AN ALL-NEW EPISODE
Country Music Singer-Songwriter Jon Pardi Gives a Special Performance for Andi and Marcus
“Episode 1004” – A two-night Bachelorette special event concludes as Andi and the13 remaining men begin their global journey to find love with a trip to the scenic New England area and Connecticut. Dylan is the lucky recipient of the first one-on-one date, but he has a lot on his mind. Whether he chooses to share his tragic story with Andi might make all the difference between their relationship steaming up or getting derailed. Eleven men think they are on top of their game until it is revealed that they first will face off against WNBA superstars in a no-holds-barred basketball game and then, in an even more hotly contested match between the guys, with the winning team spending more time with Andi. Facing her overwhelming fear of heights, Andi invites Marcus to rappel 30 stories down the side of their hotel – but high winds turn this date into a grueling challenge. Finally, Andi has a dramatic meltdown at the cocktail party as she wonders if any of the men are taking her seriously, on “The Bachelorette,” MONDAY, JUNE 2 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Dylan and Andi spend a day taking a nostalgic steam train through the breathtaking New England countryside. It’s Dylan’s opportunity to open up to Andi and reveal his heartbreaking family history, which he knows he needs to do to move on and have a real relationship. But will Dylan be able to let go of his hurt long enough to trust Andi and, if so, how will Andi react?
Eleven men are eager to show off their basketball skills when they arrive at the Mohegan Sun arena, until Andi explains that they will compete against some of the WNBA’s best – superstars Swin Cash, Tamika Catchings, Elena Delle Donne, Lindsey Harding and Nneka Ogwumike. But this is no slam dunk for Andi’s suitors, so Andi changes it up and has the bachelors divide into two teams to battle one another. However, only the winning team will attend an after party with Andi. One man takes some alone time with the Bachelorette to make sure that they are on the same page, but will the date rose go to the best athlete on court or the most romantic suitor off court?
Marcus receives the final date card for what will be the ultimate adrenaline rush. Andi decides that she needs to face her fear of heights and picks this athletic bachelor to accompany her in a heart-stopping rappelling descent 30 floors down the side of the Mohegan Sun in 50 mile per hour winds. Will Andi take a leap of faith with her brave Prince Charming or will he be as frightened as she is? The couple end the evening with a romantic dinner and country singer-song writer Jon Pardi serenading them.
The cocktail party is full of emotional drama. After a serious discussion with one of the men, Andi has a tearful breakdown and addresses all her suitors about her intentions and whether they are there for the right reasons, leaving them stunned and speechless. Eleven men are left to travel with Andi to Europe, starting in Marseilles, France.
The 13 remaining men are:
Andrew, 30, a social media marketer from Culver City, CA
Brian, 27, a basketball coach from Camp Hill, PA
Chris, 32, a farmer from Arlington, IA
Cody, 28, a personal trainer from Chicago, IL
Dylan, 26, an accountant from Boston, MA
Eric, 31, an explorer from Citrus Heights, CA
J J, 31, a pantsapreneur from San Francisco, CA
Josh M., 29, a former professional baseball player from Atlanta, GA
Marcus, 25, a sports medicine manager from Dallas, TX
Marquel, 26, a sponsorship salesman from Las Vegas, NV
Nick V., 33, a software sales executive from Chicago, IL
Patrick, 29, an advertising executive from Newport Beach, CA
Tasos, 30, a wedding event coordinator from Denver, CO
Hosted by Chris Harrison, “The Bachelorette” is a production of Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Fleiss, Martin Hilton and Alycia Rossiter are the executive producers. “The Bachelorette” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 stereo surround sound. This program carries a TV-14,L parental guideline.
ON-COURT DRAMA TURNS INTO OFF-COURT FIREWORKS, AS FIRST, 11 MEN GO TOE-TO-TOE WITH WNBA SUPERSTARS AND THEN, ANDI’S FAIRYTALE GOES AWRY, ON “THE BACHELORETTE”
THE TWO-NIGHT “BACHELORETTE” SPECIAL EVENT CONCLUDES MONDAY, JUNE 2, WITH AN ALL-NEW EPISODE
Country Music Singer-Songwriter Jon Pardi Gives a Special Performance for Andi and Marcus
“Episode 1004” – A two-night Bachelorette special event concludes as Andi and the13 remaining men begin their global journey to find love with a trip to the scenic New England area and Connecticut. Dylan is the lucky recipient of the first one-on-one date, but he has a lot on his mind. Whether he chooses to share his tragic story with Andi might make all the difference between their relationship steaming up or getting derailed. Eleven men think they are on top of their game until it is revealed that they first will face off against WNBA superstars in a no-holds-barred basketball game and then, in an even more hotly contested match between the guys, with the winning team spending more time with Andi. Facing her overwhelming fear of heights, Andi invites Marcus to rappel 30 stories down the side of their hotel – but high winds turn this date into a grueling challenge. Finally, Andi has a dramatic meltdown at the cocktail party as she wonders if any of the men are taking her seriously, on “The Bachelorette,” MONDAY, JUNE 2 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Dylan and Andi spend a day taking a nostalgic steam train through the breathtaking New England countryside. It’s Dylan’s opportunity to open up to Andi and reveal his heartbreaking family history, which he knows he needs to do to move on and have a real relationship. But will Dylan be able to let go of his hurt long enough to trust Andi and, if so, how will Andi react?
Eleven men are eager to show off their basketball skills when they arrive at the Mohegan Sun arena, until Andi explains that they will compete against some of the WNBA’s best – superstars Swin Cash, Tamika Catchings, Elena Delle Donne, Lindsey Harding and Nneka Ogwumike. But this is no slam dunk for Andi’s suitors, so Andi changes it up and has the bachelors divide into two teams to battle one another. However, only the winning team will attend an after party with Andi. One man takes some alone time with the Bachelorette to make sure that they are on the same page, but will the date rose go to the best athlete on court or the most romantic suitor off court?
Marcus receives the final date card for what will be the ultimate adrenaline rush. Andi decides that she needs to face her fear of heights and picks this athletic bachelor to accompany her in a heart-stopping rappelling descent 30 floors down the side of the Mohegan Sun in 50 mile per hour winds. Will Andi take a leap of faith with her brave Prince Charming or will he be as frightened as she is? The couple end the evening with a romantic dinner and country singer-song writer Jon Pardi serenading them.
The cocktail party is full of emotional drama. After a serious discussion with one of the men, Andi has a tearful breakdown and addresses all her suitors about her intentions and whether they are there for the right reasons, leaving them stunned and speechless. Eleven men are left to travel with Andi to Europe, starting in Marseilles, France.
The 13 remaining men are:
Andrew, 30, a social media marketer from Culver City, CA
Brian, 27, a basketball coach from Camp Hill, PA
Chris, 32, a farmer from Arlington, IA
Cody, 28, a personal trainer from Chicago, IL
Dylan, 26, an accountant from Boston, MA
Eric, 31, an explorer from Citrus Heights, CA
J J, 31, a pantsapreneur from San Francisco, CA
Josh M., 29, a former professional baseball player from Atlanta, GA
Marcus, 25, a sports medicine manager from Dallas, TX
Marquel, 26, a sponsorship salesman from Las Vegas, NV
Nick V., 33, a software sales executive from Chicago, IL
Patrick, 29, an advertising executive from Newport Beach, CA
Tasos, 30, a wedding event coordinator from Denver, CO
Hosted by Chris Harrison, “The Bachelorette” is a production of Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Fleiss, Martin Hilton and Alycia Rossiter are the executive producers. “The Bachelorette” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 stereo surround sound. This program carries a TV-14,L parental guideline.
Twists in the Matrix
The Sun got past the Dream, 85-76, lead yet again by Chiney Ogwumike. She had 18 points and ten rebounds, and is my early-season rookie of the year.
The Mystics held on through three overtimes to beat the Sparks, 92-84. Washington was also lead by rookies: Bria Hartley's 20 points and 14 points and 11 rebounds from Stefanie Dolson. Candace Parker put up 32 points and pulled down 12 rebounds for Los Angeles.
The Lynx fought off a late-game surge by the Stars to hang on for the 87-79 win. They are 7-0.
The Shock at the Storm is tipping off now, so we will see if anymore oddities occur this evening.
The Mystics held on through three overtimes to beat the Sparks, 92-84. Washington was also lead by rookies: Bria Hartley's 20 points and 14 points and 11 rebounds from Stefanie Dolson. Candace Parker put up 32 points and pulled down 12 rebounds for Los Angeles.
The Lynx fought off a late-game surge by the Stars to hang on for the 87-79 win. They are 7-0.
The Shock at the Storm is tipping off now, so we will see if anymore oddities occur this evening.
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