Friday, August 10, 2018

About last night

One more game result from last night:

The Lynx stopped the Aces, 89-73, to clinch a playoff spot. Only one more place is up for grabs.

WNBA player news:

Sun guard Courtney Williams talks about hoops, life, and being herself.

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Sun beat Dallas to clinch playoff spot

Today's results:

The Sparks edged the Liberty, 82-81.

The Sun downed the Wings, 101-92, to clinch a playoff spot. It was the fifth straight win for Connecticut and the sixth consecutive loss for Dallas.

Only three more playoff spots remain.

Tomorrow's schedule:

Storm at Mystics

Sparks at Dream

Lynx at Aces


WNBA news:

The player's union has pushed back on the travel policy after yesterday's decision that the Aces forfeit last Friday's game.

League players are still treated as second-class citizens, and it's on the NBA to fix that.

WNBA team news:

The Dream have rebounded from a dismal season to be WNBA title contenders.

The Aces deserve the benefit of the doubt.

WNBA player news:

Sue Bird became the league leader in all-time career minutes played last night.

Alyssa Thomas wants to help other shy girls find their voices.

Diana Taurasi and DeWanna Bonner are the second and third-longest-tenured athletes in Arizona pro sports history.

Candice Dupree is a mom with superpowers.

Dearica Hamby is crating a niche with the Aces.

Kayla Thornton is making a strong defensive impact in the WNBA.

The league's "race to the MVP" list still has Breanna Stewart on top.

College team news:

Nevada is focusing on mental health this offseason.

East Carolina is internally reviewing its women's basketball program.

College player news:

With gold in hand from the U18 World Championship, two of UConn's freshmen are ready for the next step.

Former Arkansas star India Lewis has died at 36 of breast cancer.

College coach news:

Misty Opat is the new head coach at Chicago State.

FIBA U18 Championships:

Canada took the silver medal.

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Dream, Sparks, Mystics clinch playoff berths

Today's results:

The Storm outran the Fever, 94-79.

The Dream dropped the Aces, 109-100, to seal a playoff berth. Their win means the Sparks also get a playoff spot.

The Mystics survived the Mercury, 103-98. That gives Washington a spot in the playoffs, too.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Sparks at Liberty

Sun at Wings


WNBA team news:

The WNBA ruled today that the Las Vegas Aces must forfeit the game they declined to play Friday.

Here's the story.

Teams are jockeying for playoff and lottery position.

The path of the Storm.

The Wings are on a five-game losing streak.

The league's power rankings for the week.

WNBA player news:

How Glory Johnson balances being a mother to twins with a globetrotting hoops career.

Tina Charles was picked last on the playground as a kid.

Tiffany Hayes has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Dream.

Sue Bird continues to impress with her passing.

A'ja Wilson is shocked by her WNBA success.

Wilson has found her way and her voice.

College team news:

While on tour, Kentucky picked up a commitment from a player from home.

A change in Western Conference scheduling makes life easier for Gonzaga.

College player news:

Marquette forward Tori McCoy awaits a match for the kidney transplant that she needs.

Mount St. Joseph's Lauren Hill will be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame.

College coach news:

Holly Warlick's contact has been extended at Tennessee through 2022.

Darryl Brown is a new assistant coach at Weber State.

USA Basketball news:

The U18 team has won gold with an 84-60 rout of Canada.

Friday, August 3, 2018

Storm beat Lynx to clinch playoff berth

Today's results:

The Dream topped the Sky, 89-74.

The Storm ignited in the second half to outrun the Lynx, 85-75, and clinch a playoff berth.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Fever at Liberty

WNBA team news:

In a "nightmare" travel day, the Aces took 24 hours to reach Washington D.C.

"No bed, no food."

Upon arrival, Las Vegas canceled the game.

WNBA president Lisa Borders will have to decide whether to rule the game a forfeit by the Aces.

The Storm were forgettable last season, but this year are title contenders.

The Sparks and Lynx are a mystery this season.

Check out our game story and telling photo gallery from last night's LA-Minnesota match up.

WNBA player news:

Liz Cambage continues her historic play, setting records.

Skylar Diggins-Smith on Puma's return to basketball.

How Tanisha Wright juggles her pro career with being a college assistant coach.

Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi are an iconic duo.

Diamond DeShields returned to Georgia Tech tonight as a WNBA rookie.

And one: Tari Phillips.

College player news:

Anriel Howard is transferring from Texas A&M to Mississippi State.

Caitlyn Larsen Alldredge has made the transition from softball to basketball at BYU.

College coach news:

Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly eyes a different and successful season.

Brown coach Sarah Behn is facing domestic assault charges after an incident last weekend.

Yolett McPhee-McCuin is ready to rebuild at Ole Miss.

USA Basketball news:

The U18 team overwhelmed Puerto Rico for their third straight win.

The 1953 and 1957 pioneers set the USA gold standard.

International news:

Nigeria has fired the coach of their Women's National Team.

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Fever, Sparks post wins

Today's results:

The Fever got their fourth win of the season, with an 84-78 decision over the Wings.

Candace Parker's 23 points and 10 rebounds propelled the Sparks past the Lynx, 79-57.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Sky at Dream

Aces at Mystics

Lynx at Storm


WNBA news:

Technical fouls are up in the WNBA this year, with 11 more than were called all season last year called before this season's All-Star break.

Where could the WNBA expand next?

"You play ball like a girl."

How the inspiring All-Star game intro came into being.

WNBA team news:

Every game matters for the Mystics down the stretch.

The Storm are seeing to spoil the anticipated Sparks-Lynx Finals match up.

Could the Sparks accelerate their offense?

The Liberty aims to liberate more of their potential to close out the season.

WNBA player news:

Breanna Stewart is an all-around champion.

Devereaux Peters said men frequently challenge her in basketball.

Layshia Clarendon podcast.

Allie Quigley on Around the Rim.

Kia Nurse: life after UConn.

The school district in York, S.C. denied Ivory Latta's family's request to hold her father's funeral in a school gymnasium.

WNBA coach news:

Atlanta coach Nicki Collen is the WNBA coach of the month for July.

College player news:

Brittany Johnson has transferred from Quinnipiac to FGCU.

College coach news:

Gamecock coach Dawn Staley's "in my feelings" dance challenge has gone viral.

USA Basketball news:

USA's U18 team raced past Chile in the second round of the FIBA Americas Cup.

High school news:

Dalayah Daniels has become a force on the court, thanks to encouragement from her brother.

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

So very many stories.........

Today's game results:

The Sun handled the Liberty, 92-77.

The Mercury downed the Aces, 104-93.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Wings at Fever

Lynx at Sparks


WNBA team news:

The defending champ Lynx have their mojo back.

To avoid a fall, Minnesota is ignoring standings, as they face the Sparks tomorrow.

WNBA player news:

Courtney Vandersloot is the first WNBA player to record 50 assists across four games.

The WNBA rescinded Liz Cambage's seventh technical foul last night, and she will not be suspended for the Wings' upcoming game against the Fever.

Nneka Ogwumike is back with the Sparks after a mystery illness.

Chelsea Gray is one of the league's best point guards, and she's just getting started.

Essence Carson aims for the right notes in basketball and music.

Sue Bird talks shoes.

Jordin Canada is learning from one of the best in Bird.

The arrow of excellence continues to point upward for Allie Quigley.

Renee Montgomery is bringing the winning edge to Atlanta.

Kelsey Bone thrives as a business owner off the court.

Devereaux Peters dishes on the WNBA's issues.

Breanna Stewart and Tiffany Hayes are the Western and Eastern Conference players of the month for July.

A'ja Wilson is the July rookie of the month.

Tragedy: Ivory Latta's father has died in a car crash.

Former standout Val Whiting is now helping girls raise self-esteem through basketball.

WNBA salary news:

Why increasing player salaries is more complicated than you think.

One site takes on its own trolls regarding the issue.

WNBA officiating news:

Referee Sue Blauch has been named the director of WNBA referee performance and development.

Is the WNBA making a serious effort to improve officiating performance?

General WNBA news:

The league has tipped off FIT month, presented by Kaiser Permanente.

NCAA news:

The Women's Basketball Committee visited Kansas City today, as they are a finalist city for the Final Four.

College team news:

Northern Colorado is making the grade.

College player news:

Jordyn Callaghan has joined Virginia as a walk-on.

College coach news:

Jeff Williams is the new associate head coach at Stony Brook.

USA Basketball news:

USA's U18 rolled over Argentina in the opening round of the FIBA Americas U18 Championship.