Today's game results:
The Sun came back from a 30-point deficit, but the Mystics prevailed, 95-91.
The Aces routed the Liberty, 78-63, in Bill Laimbeer's return to New York.
Tomorrow's game:
Fever at Dream.
WNBA team news:
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve says the rest of the league has put her team on notice as they fight to climb out of a hole.
The WNBA should play a game during the Hall of Fame weekend, the AP suggests.
WNBA player news:
Natalie Achonwa is leading through the Indiana Fever's trials.
College coach news:
UC Davis coach Jennifer Gross has signed a six-year contract extension.
Linda Cimino is the new head coach at St. Francis College.
Desmond Young is now the assistant to head coach Suzy Merchant at Michigan State.
Erin Batth is NC State's new assistant coach.
Latara King is a new assistant coach at Rice.
USA Basketball news:
Three players were added to the U18 roster.
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Anne Donovan passes away
After the shock, extreme sadness:
Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist Anne Donovan died today of congestive heart failure. She was 56.
Donovan was the Indiana Fever's first coach.
A New Jersey native, Donovan had a stellar playing and coaching career.
She was the first woman to coach a WNBA team to a championship: the Storm, in 2004.
She was a legend at ODU.
Pictures with this piece of her coaching the Charlotte Sting.
Anne Donovan through the years.
The Sun lost to the Mystics tonight, and then reflected on Donovan's passing.
Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist Anne Donovan died today of congestive heart failure. She was 56.
Donovan was the Indiana Fever's first coach.
A New Jersey native, Donovan had a stellar playing and coaching career.
She was the first woman to coach a WNBA team to a championship: the Storm, in 2004.
She was a legend at ODU.
Pictures with this piece of her coaching the Charlotte Sting.
Anne Donovan through the years.
The Sun lost to the Mystics tonight, and then reflected on Donovan's passing.
NCAA athletes no longer need school permission to transfer
The NCAA's Division I Council adopted a new rule today that change the way transfers take place:
Instead of a student-athlete asking for permission to transfer from his or her school, the student-athlete will now simply inform the school of his or her decision to transfer.
It removes the upper hand that schools have long held over student-athletes looking to transfer.
The NCAA will establish a national transfer database
The change, which formally goes into effect on Oct. 15, will require schools to enter a player’s name into a “national transfer database” after the school is informed of the athlete’s decision to transfer. The school must do so within two business days of being notified.
Also:
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a rule in women’s basketball permitting padding to cover elbow, hand, finger, wrist or forearm guards, casts, or braces made of fiberglass, plaster, metal or another nonpliable substance. The items must be covered on all exterior sides and edges with a slow-rebounding foam of not less than a half-inch thickness.
Instead of a student-athlete asking for permission to transfer from his or her school, the student-athlete will now simply inform the school of his or her decision to transfer.
It removes the upper hand that schools have long held over student-athletes looking to transfer.
The NCAA will establish a national transfer database
The change, which formally goes into effect on Oct. 15, will require schools to enter a player’s name into a “national transfer database” after the school is informed of the athlete’s decision to transfer. The school must do so within two business days of being notified.
Also:
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a rule in women’s basketball permitting padding to cover elbow, hand, finger, wrist or forearm guards, casts, or braces made of fiberglass, plaster, metal or another nonpliable substance. The items must be covered on all exterior sides and edges with a slow-rebounding foam of not less than a half-inch thickness.
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
The "have"s keep having
Today's game results:
The Aces held off the Fever in OT, 101-92. Rookie A'ja Wilson had a career-high 35 points for Las Vegas, as well as 13 rebounds.
Local version.
The Storm rallied from 14 behind to top the Chicago Sky, 96-85. Breanna Stewart dropped a season-high 30 points.
The Sparks rolled past the Dream, 72-64.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Mystics at Sun
Aces at Liberty
WNBA team news:
The league's power rankings for the week have the Sun, Sparks, Mercury, Storm and Wings in the top five spots.
The addition of Liz Cambage has been a game-changer for Dallas.
WNBA player news:
Karima Christmas-Kelly will have season-ending knee surgery. The Wings have signed Teana Muldrow to take her place.
Chiney Ogwumike and Jonquel Jones are hitting their stride together for the Sun.
Lindsay Whalen talks about playing in the WNBA and being a college coach.
Connecticut sharp-shooter Shekinna Stricklen is on this week's SunCast podcast.
Liz Cambage is happier to be in the WNBA this time around.
Kia Nurse's latest rookie diary.
WNBA coach news:
For Liberty coach Katie Smith right now, it's full speed ahead.
College team news:
Notre Dame and UConn will face off this fall in the Jimmy V Classic.
Is Kentucky headed in the right direction?
No. 15 prospect Jakia Brown-Turner has verballed to NC State.
College coach news:
The contract of Louisville coach Jeff Walz has been extended through 2024-2025.
Cherie Cordoba has been promoted to associate head coach at Buffalo.
Jonath Nicholas has been elevated to associate head coach at St. John's.
USA Basketball news:
Italy beat Team USA in the 3X3 World Cup quarterfinal.
The Aces held off the Fever in OT, 101-92. Rookie A'ja Wilson had a career-high 35 points for Las Vegas, as well as 13 rebounds.
Local version.
The Storm rallied from 14 behind to top the Chicago Sky, 96-85. Breanna Stewart dropped a season-high 30 points.
The Sparks rolled past the Dream, 72-64.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Mystics at Sun
Aces at Liberty
WNBA team news:
The league's power rankings for the week have the Sun, Sparks, Mercury, Storm and Wings in the top five spots.
The addition of Liz Cambage has been a game-changer for Dallas.
WNBA player news:
Karima Christmas-Kelly will have season-ending knee surgery. The Wings have signed Teana Muldrow to take her place.
Chiney Ogwumike and Jonquel Jones are hitting their stride together for the Sun.
Lindsay Whalen talks about playing in the WNBA and being a college coach.
Connecticut sharp-shooter Shekinna Stricklen is on this week's SunCast podcast.
Liz Cambage is happier to be in the WNBA this time around.
Kia Nurse's latest rookie diary.
WNBA coach news:
For Liberty coach Katie Smith right now, it's full speed ahead.
College team news:
Notre Dame and UConn will face off this fall in the Jimmy V Classic.
Is Kentucky headed in the right direction?
No. 15 prospect Jakia Brown-Turner has verballed to NC State.
College coach news:
The contract of Louisville coach Jeff Walz has been extended through 2024-2025.
Cherie Cordoba has been promoted to associate head coach at Buffalo.
Jonath Nicholas has been elevated to associate head coach at St. John's.
USA Basketball news:
Italy beat Team USA in the 3X3 World Cup quarterfinal.
Monday, June 11, 2018
No games pause for the news cause
Tomorrow's game schedule and previews:
The Fever and Aces enter their match up with one combined win.
The Mercury seek their sixth straight win in Dallas.
The Sky will play the Storm after falling on hard times.
Seattle hopes to bounce back from a poor offensive showing Sunday.
The Sparks host the Dream in a potential defensive battle.
WNBA team news:
The Wings have seen an increase in attendance so far this season.
The Indiana Fever are still looking for their first win.
CBS Sports has power rankings for the week, and the Sun, Mercury and Sparks round out the top three.
WNBA player news:
Q&A with Sue Bird on a variety of topics.
Interview with Maya Moore.
Moore is the Jordan Jumpwoman.
Q&A with Elena Delle Donne.
Rookie report: Kelsey Mitchell is an offensive machine.
Q&A with Phoenix rookie Marie Gulich.
Kia Nurse is living out her dream with New York.
Tiffany Hayes and Brittney Griner are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.
WNBA president news:
Q&A with Lisa Borders.
NCAA news:
The NCAA has removed the weekly day off policy for Division I student-athletes.
The NCAA Division I Council will take up the transfer issue tomorrow.
DI transfer legislation is up for review this week.
College player news:
Jordan Hosey is leaving Texas basketball.
College coach news:
Elena Lovato rejoins Mississippi State as an assistant coach.
East Carolina has three new assistant coaches.
USA Basketball and other international news:
The 3X3 team took down defending champs Russia and is 4-0 in the preliminary round.
The U.S., led by Sabrina Ionescu, is aiming for the title.
The Iranian team's hijabs made 3X3 history.
The Iranian team is fighting to keep their team alive.
Bonus:
How Title IX gave rise to the dad fan.
The Fever and Aces enter their match up with one combined win.
The Mercury seek their sixth straight win in Dallas.
The Sky will play the Storm after falling on hard times.
Seattle hopes to bounce back from a poor offensive showing Sunday.
The Sparks host the Dream in a potential defensive battle.
WNBA team news:
The Wings have seen an increase in attendance so far this season.
The Indiana Fever are still looking for their first win.
CBS Sports has power rankings for the week, and the Sun, Mercury and Sparks round out the top three.
WNBA player news:
Q&A with Sue Bird on a variety of topics.
Interview with Maya Moore.
Moore is the Jordan Jumpwoman.
Q&A with Elena Delle Donne.
Rookie report: Kelsey Mitchell is an offensive machine.
Q&A with Phoenix rookie Marie Gulich.
Kia Nurse is living out her dream with New York.
Tiffany Hayes and Brittney Griner are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.
WNBA president news:
Q&A with Lisa Borders.
NCAA news:
The NCAA has removed the weekly day off policy for Division I student-athletes.
The NCAA Division I Council will take up the transfer issue tomorrow.
DI transfer legislation is up for review this week.
College player news:
Jordan Hosey is leaving Texas basketball.
College coach news:
Elena Lovato rejoins Mississippi State as an assistant coach.
East Carolina has three new assistant coaches.
USA Basketball and other international news:
The 3X3 team took down defending champs Russia and is 4-0 in the preliminary round.
The U.S., led by Sabrina Ionescu, is aiming for the title.
The Iranian team's hijabs made 3X3 history.
The Iranian team is fighting to keep their team alive.
Bonus:
How Title IX gave rise to the dad fan.
Sunday, June 10, 2018
How it stops, nobody knows
The Fever are still winless.
The Sparks looked to be back to their regular selves.
The Mercury are now riding a five-game winning streak.
The Storm looked to have drank some of the bad Kool-Aid that LA had Thursday when they whooped them.
We just don't know how this season is going to end yet. And it's intriguing as heck.
Today's game results:
Marissa Coleman's three-pointer lifted the Liberty over the Fever, 78-75.
The Sparks handled the Sky, 77-59.
The Mercury held on to beat the Aces, 72-66, for their fifth straight win. It's the most consecutive wins they've had since 2015.
The Dream outlasted the Storm, 67-64.
Basketball Hall of Fame induction:
Chamique Holdsclaw returned to where it all started.
Holdsclaw has a bigger story to tell.
College coach news:
Missouri State coach Kellie Harper's contract has been extended through 2022.
The Sparks looked to be back to their regular selves.
The Mercury are now riding a five-game winning streak.
The Storm looked to have drank some of the bad Kool-Aid that LA had Thursday when they whooped them.
We just don't know how this season is going to end yet. And it's intriguing as heck.
Today's game results:
Marissa Coleman's three-pointer lifted the Liberty over the Fever, 78-75.
The Sparks handled the Sky, 77-59.
The Mercury held on to beat the Aces, 72-66, for their fifth straight win. It's the most consecutive wins they've had since 2015.
The Dream outlasted the Storm, 67-64.
Basketball Hall of Fame induction:
Chamique Holdsclaw returned to where it all started.
Holdsclaw has a bigger story to tell.
College coach news:
Missouri State coach Kellie Harper's contract has been extended through 2022.
Saturday, June 9, 2018
The Sun is flaming, burning hot
Ooooweee, the Sun has risen:
Red-hot Sun ride momentum past Lynx, 89-75.
Tomorrow's game schedule and previews:
The Fever and Liberty meet in the battle of frustrated teams.
Sky at Sparks.
The Mercury will try for their fifth straight win over Las Vegas.
Dream at Storm.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart's "Me Too" story is helping raise awareness.
Noelle Quinn is here for wins, losses and titles.
Basketball Hall of Fame induction:
Mickie DeMoss feels a difference without Pat Summitt.
DeMoss and Chris Dailey pushed each other during the Tennessee-UConn rivalry days.
Fittingly, DeMoss and Dailey enter the Hall of Fame together.
DeMoss remembers her upset of No. 1 Tennessee while coaching at Kentucky.
A trio of former Ole Miss Rebels will be inducted as former members of the Women's Professional Basketball League.
One member of the pro league had sworn "never again" at one point.
Summitt's spirit hovered over the induction ceremony.
College coach news:
Jessica Jackson is a new assistant coach at Misouri State.
Mark Simons returns to Georgia Tech as an assistant coach.
USA Basketball news:
USA's 3X3 team finished day one of the FIBA World Championship 2-0.
Red-hot Sun ride momentum past Lynx, 89-75.
Tomorrow's game schedule and previews:
The Fever and Liberty meet in the battle of frustrated teams.
Sky at Sparks.
The Mercury will try for their fifth straight win over Las Vegas.
Dream at Storm.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart's "Me Too" story is helping raise awareness.
Noelle Quinn is here for wins, losses and titles.
Basketball Hall of Fame induction:
Mickie DeMoss feels a difference without Pat Summitt.
DeMoss and Chris Dailey pushed each other during the Tennessee-UConn rivalry days.
Fittingly, DeMoss and Dailey enter the Hall of Fame together.
DeMoss remembers her upset of No. 1 Tennessee while coaching at Kentucky.
A trio of former Ole Miss Rebels will be inducted as former members of the Women's Professional Basketball League.
One member of the pro league had sworn "never again" at one point.
Summitt's spirit hovered over the induction ceremony.
College coach news:
Jessica Jackson is a new assistant coach at Misouri State.
Mark Simons returns to Georgia Tech as an assistant coach.
USA Basketball news:
USA's 3X3 team finished day one of the FIBA World Championship 2-0.
Friday, June 8, 2018
Remember, it's only week three
Today's game results:
The Dream squeaked past the Aces, 87-83.
The Wings rallied to beat the Fever, 89-83. Skylar Diggins-Smith had a career-high 35 points to lead Dallas.
The Mercury rolled past the Sky, 96-79, for their fourth straight win.
Tomorrow's game:
Lynx at Sun.
WNBA team news:
Let's not overreact to the early stats of the WNBA.
The Liberty are close to a breakout.
The Sun are burning brightly in the early season.
The Mercury have debuted a digital docuseries called "The Chase."
The Lynx to sexist Twitter: delete your account.
WNBA player news:
Jordin Canada got a warm welcome home last night.
College player news:
UC Santa Barbara transfer Sarah Bates will play at Kansas State.
Anna Dreimane is transferring from Colorado State to Texas A&M.
The four best Notre Dame players of the Muffet McGraw era.
The women's basketball world is still buzzing about Arike Ogunbowale's impact on the game.
College coach news:
Nebraska coach Amy Williams has received a raise and a contract extension.
Q&A with new WSU coach Kamie Ethridge.
Audra Smith is excited about her new job at SC State.
Terry Zeh is VCU's new assistant coach.
Kellie Lewis is Colorado State's new assistant coach.
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductions:
For former Lady Vol Chamique Holdsclaw, the induction feels like being home.
Mickie DeMoss and Ceal Barry are set for their induction.
Barry: "it's been a great ride."
UConn greats weigh in on Chris Dailey's legacy as she enters the hall.
The Dream squeaked past the Aces, 87-83.
The Wings rallied to beat the Fever, 89-83. Skylar Diggins-Smith had a career-high 35 points to lead Dallas.
The Mercury rolled past the Sky, 96-79, for their fourth straight win.
Tomorrow's game:
Lynx at Sun.
WNBA team news:
Let's not overreact to the early stats of the WNBA.
The Liberty are close to a breakout.
The Sun are burning brightly in the early season.
The Mercury have debuted a digital docuseries called "The Chase."
The Lynx to sexist Twitter: delete your account.
WNBA player news:
Jordin Canada got a warm welcome home last night.
College player news:
UC Santa Barbara transfer Sarah Bates will play at Kansas State.
Anna Dreimane is transferring from Colorado State to Texas A&M.
The four best Notre Dame players of the Muffet McGraw era.
The women's basketball world is still buzzing about Arike Ogunbowale's impact on the game.
College coach news:
Nebraska coach Amy Williams has received a raise and a contract extension.
Q&A with new WSU coach Kamie Ethridge.
Audra Smith is excited about her new job at SC State.
Terry Zeh is VCU's new assistant coach.
Kellie Lewis is Colorado State's new assistant coach.
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductions:
For former Lady Vol Chamique Holdsclaw, the induction feels like being home.
Mickie DeMoss and Ceal Barry are set for their induction.
Barry: "it's been a great ride."
UConn greats weigh in on Chris Dailey's legacy as she enters the hall.
Thursday, June 7, 2018
"Toughest league in the world" shows its face
The Lynx had to rally to top the Mystics; the Sun were on the ropes and needed a buzzer-beater to get past the Liberty; and the Storm creamed the Sparks.
The race to the title is wide open this year - maybe more than ever before.
Today's game results:
The Lynx beat the Mystics, 88-80, to snap their four-game losing streak.
Shekinna Stricklen's four-point play at the buzzer lifted the Sun over the Liberty, 88-86.
The Storm defeated the Sparks in LA for the first time since 2015, 88-63.
WNBA news:
ESPN2 WNBA viewership is up 58 percent so far this season.
WNBA team news:
Aces broadcasters are looking to integrate the team into the community.
WNBA player news:
Briann January leads the Mercury on the court and Arizona State on the sidelines.
Breanna Stewart made sure graduation day was special for her mother.
Diana Taurasi credits her vegan diet for the longevity of her career.
A'ja Wilson is among the WNBA leaders in scoring.
Around the Rim's podcast includes a conversation with Jewell Loyd, and more in Diana Taurasi's milestone.
Rookie report.
Q&A with Ebony Hoffman and Divya Singh on women's basketball in India.
College team news:
The ASU-Baylor game at Ft. Defiance Indian Reservation this Nov. 11 will honor veterans.
What Purdue needs from its incoming freshmen.
College coach news:
The contract of Dayton coach Shauna Green has been extended to 2024.
The race to the title is wide open this year - maybe more than ever before.
Today's game results:
The Lynx beat the Mystics, 88-80, to snap their four-game losing streak.
Shekinna Stricklen's four-point play at the buzzer lifted the Sun over the Liberty, 88-86.
The Storm defeated the Sparks in LA for the first time since 2015, 88-63.
WNBA news:
ESPN2 WNBA viewership is up 58 percent so far this season.
WNBA team news:
Aces broadcasters are looking to integrate the team into the community.
WNBA player news:
Briann January leads the Mercury on the court and Arizona State on the sidelines.
Breanna Stewart made sure graduation day was special for her mother.
Diana Taurasi credits her vegan diet for the longevity of her career.
A'ja Wilson is among the WNBA leaders in scoring.
Around the Rim's podcast includes a conversation with Jewell Loyd, and more in Diana Taurasi's milestone.
Rookie report.
Q&A with Ebony Hoffman and Divya Singh on women's basketball in India.
College team news:
The ASU-Baylor game at Ft. Defiance Indian Reservation this Nov. 11 will honor veterans.
What Purdue needs from its incoming freshmen.
College coach news:
The contract of Dayton coach Shauna Green has been extended to 2024.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
News and ideas to ponder
WNBA team news:
The Mystics have a litany of ailments, beginning with Elena Delle Donne.
Today the Lynx used their D.C. visit for charity after being snubbed by the White House.
Minnesota senators greeted the team as they began their service work.
More from the Washington Post.
The Lynx re-signed French forward Endy Miyem.
WNBA player news:
Who are the best duos in the WNBA this season? Great question.
Maya Moore's poster has inspired at least one four-year-old girl to see female athletes in a new light.
She is the one who wants it Moore.
Fourth-year forward Dearica Hamby has emerged for the Aces.
Rookie Kia Nurse is off to a fast start for the Liberty.
No surprises: Mystics rookies Ariel Atkins and Myisha Hines-Allen are making an impact.
The MVP race currently has Nneka Ogwumike and Brittney Griner on top.
Tomorrow's game schedule and previews:
The Mystics look to bounce back against the Lynx.
The Sun will finish their road trip in New York.
The Sparks will battle the Storm for first place in the West.
College news:
Preseason WNIT bracket.
College team news:
Eastern Washington is reloading, with eight new players.
College player news:
Former Louisville guard Sydney Zambrotta will transfer to George Washington.
College coach news:
Former Clemson coach Audra Smith is the new head coach at South Carolina State.
The new Western Kentucky staff is expanding the program's recruiting ground.
Jeff Osterman has been added as an assistant coach at Wichita State.
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame additions:
Tonyus Chavers and Chamique Holdsclaw and Mickie DeMoss.
USA Basketball news:
Teamwork and chemistry is no problem for the 3X3 team.
The Mystics have a litany of ailments, beginning with Elena Delle Donne.
Today the Lynx used their D.C. visit for charity after being snubbed by the White House.
Minnesota senators greeted the team as they began their service work.
More from the Washington Post.
The Lynx re-signed French forward Endy Miyem.
WNBA player news:
Who are the best duos in the WNBA this season? Great question.
Maya Moore's poster has inspired at least one four-year-old girl to see female athletes in a new light.
She is the one who wants it Moore.
Fourth-year forward Dearica Hamby has emerged for the Aces.
Rookie Kia Nurse is off to a fast start for the Liberty.
No surprises: Mystics rookies Ariel Atkins and Myisha Hines-Allen are making an impact.
The MVP race currently has Nneka Ogwumike and Brittney Griner on top.
Tomorrow's game schedule and previews:
The Mystics look to bounce back against the Lynx.
The Sun will finish their road trip in New York.
The Sparks will battle the Storm for first place in the West.
College news:
Preseason WNIT bracket.
College team news:
Eastern Washington is reloading, with eight new players.
College player news:
Former Louisville guard Sydney Zambrotta will transfer to George Washington.
College coach news:
Former Clemson coach Audra Smith is the new head coach at South Carolina State.
The new Western Kentucky staff is expanding the program's recruiting ground.
Jeff Osterman has been added as an assistant coach at Wichita State.
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame additions:
Tonyus Chavers and Chamique Holdsclaw and Mickie DeMoss.
USA Basketball news:
Teamwork and chemistry is no problem for the 3X3 team.
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