What a game, what a night:
A big third quarter got Washington out of a deficit, and Connecticut barely held them off, 90-86.
It was the Sun's fast start and big finish that got them the win.
Connecticut continued the first quarter trend of this series.
The Mystics couldn't complete their rally, and hence, Game 5.
WNBA player news:
Believe the hype: Courtney Williams feeds off her dad's energy.
College team news:
Gonzaga is ahead of schedule but still searching for a leader.
Towson welcomes the pressure to compete in the CAA.
Pitt aims to be scrappy in coach Lance White's second year.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Is this a Championship day?
Pre-game 4 hype:
Why the first 10 minutes might be the most important of Game 4.
The Mystics are determined to win a Championship.
Emma Meesseman is Washington's not-so-secret weapon.
Three keys for a Connecticut victory.
Courtney Williams is the key to the Sun extending the Finals.
Natisha Hiedeman is getting Finals experience with her former coach watching.
College team news:
UCLA enters the season with a strong sense of identity.
College coach news:
Bill Fennelly has a big task in front of him at Iowa State as he enters his 25th year of coaching.
Adia Barnes enters the season with higher expectations.
Why the first 10 minutes might be the most important of Game 4.
The Mystics are determined to win a Championship.
Emma Meesseman is Washington's not-so-secret weapon.
Three keys for a Connecticut victory.
Courtney Williams is the key to the Sun extending the Finals.
Natisha Hiedeman is getting Finals experience with her former coach watching.
College team news:
UCLA enters the season with a strong sense of identity.
College coach news:
Bill Fennelly has a big task in front of him at Iowa State as he enters his 25th year of coaching.
Adia Barnes enters the season with higher expectations.
Monday, October 7, 2019
Game 4: ready to rumble
Game 4 tomorrow:
Preview.
Elena Delle Donne will play in Game 4 despite her back injury.
Her presence in Game 3 gave her team an emotional lift.
The Mystics want to clinch in Connecticut for coach Mike Thibault.
Film study: Washington's three-point shooting.
SunCast: Finals edition.
Jasmine Thomas discusses the Sun's adjustments for Game 4.
WNBA player news:
Delle Donne says having a herniated disc feels like having a pole up her back.
Elena Delle Donne's determination was the difference for Washington in Game 3.
Family comes first for Delle Donne.
Kristi Toliver knows how to win titles, and the Mystics are just one step away.
Kia Nurse will take the road more traveled if that's what it takes to get to the Olympics.
College team news:
Pac-12 media day notebook.
Coaches have voted Oregon the conference favorite.
Furman has been tabbed the favorites to win the Southern Conference.
South Dakota has been picked to win the Summitt League title.
Five unanswered questions for UConn.
Arizona is on a mission for more this year.
BYU is missing one big piece this season.
College player news:
Stanford's talented freshman class is already making its mark.
Oregon's Satou Sabally is playing for her injured sister Nyara this year.
Teammate Sabrina Ionescu is the face of college basketball, her coach says.
Oregon State's Kat Tudor is being patient rehabbing her ACL.
Iowa State needs Ashley Joens to take a leap this season.
Why expectations for Joens are growing.
Freshman Kiersten Bell will make it to the Ohio State record books, her coach says.
College coach news:
Tara VanDerveer talks about the possibility of passing Pat Summitt in the all-time wins category.
First-year Cal coach Charmin Smith has the support of Pac-12 coaches.
Smith must alter the Bears' style.
Jory Collins is flipping the script at North Dakota State.
USA Basketball news:
3X3 teams for the World Beach Games have been named.
High school news:
Predicting where the top 2020 undeclared prospects will sign.
Preview.
Elena Delle Donne will play in Game 4 despite her back injury.
Her presence in Game 3 gave her team an emotional lift.
The Mystics want to clinch in Connecticut for coach Mike Thibault.
Film study: Washington's three-point shooting.
SunCast: Finals edition.
Jasmine Thomas discusses the Sun's adjustments for Game 4.
WNBA player news:
Delle Donne says having a herniated disc feels like having a pole up her back.
Elena Delle Donne's determination was the difference for Washington in Game 3.
Family comes first for Delle Donne.
Kristi Toliver knows how to win titles, and the Mystics are just one step away.
Kia Nurse will take the road more traveled if that's what it takes to get to the Olympics.
College team news:
Pac-12 media day notebook.
Coaches have voted Oregon the conference favorite.
Furman has been tabbed the favorites to win the Southern Conference.
South Dakota has been picked to win the Summitt League title.
Five unanswered questions for UConn.
Arizona is on a mission for more this year.
BYU is missing one big piece this season.
College player news:
Stanford's talented freshman class is already making its mark.
Oregon's Satou Sabally is playing for her injured sister Nyara this year.
Teammate Sabrina Ionescu is the face of college basketball, her coach says.
Oregon State's Kat Tudor is being patient rehabbing her ACL.
Iowa State needs Ashley Joens to take a leap this season.
Why expectations for Joens are growing.
Freshman Kiersten Bell will make it to the Ohio State record books, her coach says.
College coach news:
Tara VanDerveer talks about the possibility of passing Pat Summitt in the all-time wins category.
First-year Cal coach Charmin Smith has the support of Pac-12 coaches.
Smith must alter the Bears' style.
Jory Collins is flipping the script at North Dakota State.
USA Basketball news:
3X3 teams for the World Beach Games have been named.
High school news:
Predicting where the top 2020 undeclared prospects will sign.
Sunday, October 6, 2019
EDD returns, Mystics top Sun to go 2-1 in series
Elena Delle Donne's return inspired the Mystics to an impressive 94-81 win and a 2-0 series lead.
Delle Donne played through the pain and her team caught fire from downtown.
She delivered a gutsy performance.
Sharpshooting by Washington puts Connecticut on the brink of elimination.
The Mystics dimmed Sun. (love the pun)
Connecticut fell to Washington.
WNBA team news:
The Fever were rebuilding slowly but surely this past season.
WNBA player news:
A Washington Wizards player's tribute to Delle Donne.
2020 vision: Diamond DeShields is eyeing the Tokyo Games.
WNBA coach news:
The coaches of the Finals.
Awards:
All-WNBA first and second teams were announced today.
College team news:
Florida State is ready to make a leap.
Indiana is prepared to take the next step.
Delle Donne played through the pain and her team caught fire from downtown.
She delivered a gutsy performance.
Sharpshooting by Washington puts Connecticut on the brink of elimination.
The Mystics dimmed Sun. (love the pun)
Connecticut fell to Washington.
WNBA team news:
The Fever were rebuilding slowly but surely this past season.
WNBA player news:
A Washington Wizards player's tribute to Delle Donne.
2020 vision: Diamond DeShields is eyeing the Tokyo Games.
WNBA coach news:
The coaches of the Finals.
Awards:
All-WNBA first and second teams were announced today.
College team news:
Florida State is ready to make a leap.
Indiana is prepared to take the next step.
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Themes going into Game 3
Elena Delle Donne and Ariel Atkins both have back issues and are question marks heading into Game 3 tomorrow.
Can Washington win Game 3 without Delle Donne?
The Sun aim to end the WNBA Finals in Connecticut.
Film study: the Bahamian Beast.
WNBA team news:
Despite its heartbreaking end, the Sky had a season to remember.
WNBA coach news:
Katie Smith's future with the Liberty is uncertain.
College team news:
How the fair pay to play act would affect women's basketball.
Marquette is putting many new pieces together.
College player news:
North Texas freshman Keira Neal will miss the season after tearing her ACL in practice.
College coach news:
Siena coach Ali Jaques is turning the page on a trying year.
Can Washington win Game 3 without Delle Donne?
The Sun aim to end the WNBA Finals in Connecticut.
Film study: the Bahamian Beast.
WNBA team news:
Despite its heartbreaking end, the Sky had a season to remember.
WNBA coach news:
Katie Smith's future with the Liberty is uncertain.
College team news:
How the fair pay to play act would affect women's basketball.
Marquette is putting many new pieces together.
College player news:
North Texas freshman Keira Neal will miss the season after tearing her ACL in practice.
College coach news:
Siena coach Ali Jaques is turning the page on a trying year.
Friday, October 4, 2019
Sparks fire longtime GM Penny Toler
The Los Angeles Sparks relieved Penny Toler of duties as GM today. She has held the position since 1999.
Toler contends her words were somewhat embellished.
What about Derek Fisher?
Playoff news:
The Connecticut Sun return home after splitting the first two Finals games with the Mystics.
Both teams are preparing for a pivotal Game 3.
The Sun's defense has them on the cusp of a title.
Washington has put their long history of "mistakes" behind them.
LaToya Sanders has found her place as the Mystics' glue player after time out of the league.
No one has more WNBA victories than Mike Thibault. He needs two more for a Championship.
College team news:
Three must-watch non-conference match ups.
Can Baylor defend their title? A look at the Bears' schedule.
Oregon has a lot of depth, and many possible lineups, coach Kelly Graves says.
College player news:
The top returning three-point shooters, by the numbers.
Eternati Willock is no longer with Middle Tennessee.
College player news:
Mississippi State's Chloe Bibby is "a ways away" from returning to the court after injury.
UConn sophomore Olivia Nelson-Ododa was trying to "soak it all in" at the AmeriCup competition.
Toler contends her words were somewhat embellished.
What about Derek Fisher?
Playoff news:
The Connecticut Sun return home after splitting the first two Finals games with the Mystics.
Both teams are preparing for a pivotal Game 3.
The Sun's defense has them on the cusp of a title.
Washington has put their long history of "mistakes" behind them.
LaToya Sanders has found her place as the Mystics' glue player after time out of the league.
No one has more WNBA victories than Mike Thibault. He needs two more for a Championship.
College team news:
Three must-watch non-conference match ups.
Can Baylor defend their title? A look at the Bears' schedule.
Oregon has a lot of depth, and many possible lineups, coach Kelly Graves says.
College player news:
The top returning three-point shooters, by the numbers.
Eternati Willock is no longer with Middle Tennessee.
College player news:
Mississippi State's Chloe Bibby is "a ways away" from returning to the court after injury.
UConn sophomore Olivia Nelson-Ododa was trying to "soak it all in" at the AmeriCup competition.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Trouble in LA
Sparks general manager Penny Toler admitted using racial epithets during a post-game speech to the team after semifinal Game 2. A deep look at what went wrong in the team's last two games.
Players were uncomfortable with Toler's speech.
The WNBA will investigate.
Finals news:
Elena Delle Donne is getting extensive back treatment.
With Delle Donne's status in doubt, the Mystics plan to be more physical on defense.
WNBA player news:
Angel McCoughtry has no plans to retire as she enters free agency.
WNBA commissioner news:
Cathy Engelbert aims to enhance the player experience.
College team news:
Gonzaga is optimistic and excited about the season.
Virginia and Virginia Tech need the aid of the newcomers.
Four newcomers hope to contribute at UMaine.
College player news:
Jordan Danberry is back and ready to lead young Mississippi State.
College coach news:
Muffet McGraw is unapologetically revolutionizing women's sports.
Louisville coach Jeff Walz embraces high expectations.
An early look at how Dawn Staley might build South Carolina's lineup and rotation.
Jazmin Pitts is a new assistant coach at Nevada.
Players were uncomfortable with Toler's speech.
The WNBA will investigate.
Finals news:
Elena Delle Donne is getting extensive back treatment.
With Delle Donne's status in doubt, the Mystics plan to be more physical on defense.
WNBA player news:
Angel McCoughtry has no plans to retire as she enters free agency.
WNBA commissioner news:
Cathy Engelbert aims to enhance the player experience.
College team news:
Gonzaga is optimistic and excited about the season.
Virginia and Virginia Tech need the aid of the newcomers.
Four newcomers hope to contribute at UMaine.
College player news:
Jordan Danberry is back and ready to lead young Mississippi State.
College coach news:
Muffet McGraw is unapologetically revolutionizing women's sports.
Louisville coach Jeff Walz embraces high expectations.
An early look at how Dawn Staley might build South Carolina's lineup and rotation.
Jazmin Pitts is a new assistant coach at Nevada.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Herniated disc for Delle Donne
WNBA playoff news:
Elena Delle Donne's injury could flip the script in the Finals.
WNBA player news:
An MRI today revealed that Elena Delle Donne suffered a slightly herniated disc last night, and her status for Sunday's game is unknown.
Delle Donne is one of the most compelling sports figures in the U.S.
She deserves more than an early Finals exit.
How Jonquel Jones took over Game 2, and maybe the Finals.
Alyssa Thomas is the Sun's wrecking ball.
WNBA commissioner news:
Cathy Engelbert has her doubts about paying college athletes.
College team news:
The Pac-12's depth is set to shine on media day.
Oregon returns to practice with greater depth and higher expectations.
Oregon State aims to reach the Final Four next spring.
Florida State is embracing a high ranking and lofty expectations.
It's a small world for the international Buckeyes.
College player news:
Daneesha Provo is coming back from injury for Utah.
Bonus:
Allison Feaster is making transition from player to Boston Celtics front office.
Erin Phillips talks about life between two countries with three kids.
Elena Delle Donne's injury could flip the script in the Finals.
WNBA player news:
An MRI today revealed that Elena Delle Donne suffered a slightly herniated disc last night, and her status for Sunday's game is unknown.
Delle Donne is one of the most compelling sports figures in the U.S.
She deserves more than an early Finals exit.
How Jonquel Jones took over Game 2, and maybe the Finals.
Alyssa Thomas is the Sun's wrecking ball.
WNBA commissioner news:
Cathy Engelbert has her doubts about paying college athletes.
College team news:
The Pac-12's depth is set to shine on media day.
Oregon returns to practice with greater depth and higher expectations.
Oregon State aims to reach the Final Four next spring.
Florida State is embracing a high ranking and lofty expectations.
It's a small world for the international Buckeyes.
College player news:
Daneesha Provo is coming back from injury for Utah.
Bonus:
Allison Feaster is making transition from player to Boston Celtics front office.
Erin Phillips talks about life between two countries with three kids.
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Sun take down Mystics to even the series
After Elena Delle Donne went out with back spasms, the Sun took a 99-87 win over the Mystics to even the series. Jonquel Jones had 32 points and 18 rebounds for Connecticut.
The Sun quieted the masses with the victory, and Jones lead the way.
The game changed for Washington the minute Delle Donne left the game.
Delle Donne's injury caused the Mystics anxiety.
WNBA player news:
Zen Master Kristi Toliver has been at the Finals before.
LaToya Sanders is a master at packing.
Alanna Smith is recovering from injury and playing in the Korean League this winter.
NCAA news:
A digital media tour will highlight the start of the season.
College team news:
All eyes are on South Carolina's new freshmen.
Texas is gearing up for a new season, and they're ready to flip the script on last year's disappointing finish.
Oklahoma hopes their Team USA experience pays off this season. And they are ready for redemption.
Maine has their eyes on another Big East crown.
Three storylines to watch at Ball State.
UAlbany is confident heading into the season.
How Big East commissioner Val Ackerman defied the odds and brought UConn home.
College player news:
A productive offseason has Mardrekia Cook ready to soar for Michigan State.
College coach news:
C Vivian Stringer will receive the John Wooden Legends of Coaching Award next spring.
Dawn Staley has a team full of talent. Now comes the hard part.
Yolett McPhee-McCuin is ready to put down roots on her Ole Miss rebuild.
Courtney Banghart's comments after North Carolina opened practice.
Kellie Jollie Harper is savoring her return to her alma mater.
International news:
Japan looks ahead after winning a fourth straight FIBA Asia Cup title.
The Sun quieted the masses with the victory, and Jones lead the way.
The game changed for Washington the minute Delle Donne left the game.
Delle Donne's injury caused the Mystics anxiety.
WNBA player news:
Zen Master Kristi Toliver has been at the Finals before.
LaToya Sanders is a master at packing.
Alanna Smith is recovering from injury and playing in the Korean League this winter.
NCAA news:
A digital media tour will highlight the start of the season.
College team news:
All eyes are on South Carolina's new freshmen.
Texas is gearing up for a new season, and they're ready to flip the script on last year's disappointing finish.
Oklahoma hopes their Team USA experience pays off this season. And they are ready for redemption.
Maine has their eyes on another Big East crown.
Three storylines to watch at Ball State.
UAlbany is confident heading into the season.
How Big East commissioner Val Ackerman defied the odds and brought UConn home.
College player news:
A productive offseason has Mardrekia Cook ready to soar for Michigan State.
College coach news:
C Vivian Stringer will receive the John Wooden Legends of Coaching Award next spring.
Dawn Staley has a team full of talent. Now comes the hard part.
Yolett McPhee-McCuin is ready to put down roots on her Ole Miss rebuild.
Courtney Banghart's comments after North Carolina opened practice.
Kellie Jollie Harper is savoring her return to her alma mater.
International news:
Japan looks ahead after winning a fourth straight FIBA Asia Cup title.
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