WNBA team news:
The Mystics have announced that season ticket payments for this year will be rolled into 2021.
WNBA player news:
The league needs to return on the player's terms.
Napheesa Collier speaks out against racial injustice.
Collier is staying focused on basketball, despite distractions.
Jaz Jones is preparing for the WNBA with the help of Tallahassee kids.
College team news:
Oregon's nonconference schedule remains fluid.
College player news:
Penn sophomore Kayla Padilla has launched "The Sideline Post," a media platform for college athletes.
Back in New York, Texas' Celeste Taylor is still grinding.
Oregon sharpshooter Jaz Shelley is expected to return to the U.S. next week, from Australia.
Tanaya Beacham will transfer from Toledo.
Former South Florida guard Enna Pehadzic has transferred to Vanderbilt.
NC State players are holding the school accountable.
College coach news:
The WBCA had four big coaches on the "A Time For Action" panel today. Here's what they said.
Maryland coach Brenda Frese is leading her program through the coronavirus crisis.
Q&A with Gopher associate head coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
The winds of change keep blowing
WNBA player news:
Black and white teammates know that conflict is inevitable, but winners confront it.
Renee Montgomery lent a helping hand in Atlanta.
Natalie Achonwa and Kia Nurse on the killing of George Floyd.
Breanna Stewart, A'ja Wilson and Jonquel Jones are primed to continue their rise this year.
College team news:
New-look Troy is eager to return to the court.
College player news:
Louisville's leaders are motivated to speak out on nationwide protests.
UConn player' protest messages on race and change are inspiring.
How current and former Huskies are speaking out on the matter.
Charli Collier is ready to take on a leadership role at Texas.
Former Texas Southern standout Joyce Kennerson has transferred to Arkansas Pine Bluff.
Former Texas Tech legend Noel Johnson passed away after a battle with ovarian cancer.
College coach news:
Jericka Jenkins has been promoted to assistant coach at Texas State.
Black and white teammates know that conflict is inevitable, but winners confront it.
Renee Montgomery lent a helping hand in Atlanta.
Natalie Achonwa and Kia Nurse on the killing of George Floyd.
Breanna Stewart, A'ja Wilson and Jonquel Jones are primed to continue their rise this year.
College team news:
New-look Troy is eager to return to the court.
College player news:
Louisville's leaders are motivated to speak out on nationwide protests.
UConn player' protest messages on race and change are inspiring.
How current and former Huskies are speaking out on the matter.
Charli Collier is ready to take on a leadership role at Texas.
Former Texas Southern standout Joyce Kennerson has transferred to Arkansas Pine Bluff.
Former Texas Tech legend Noel Johnson passed away after a battle with ovarian cancer.
College coach news:
Jericka Jenkins has been promoted to assistant coach at Texas State.
Monday, June 8, 2020
A little Pride sprinkled in
WNBA team news:
The Lynx were standing for justice four years ago.
What this season might look like for Minnesota.
WNBA player news:
Natasha Cloud got a shoe deal with Converse, for both her play and her activism.
She is an out face for the shoe brand.
Cloud and Toliver spent Saturday protesting racial injustice.
Layshia Clarendon shares her coming out story.
Watch for breakout performances this season from Kelsey Mitchell, Teaira McCowan and the Indiana Fever.
Bella Alarie is benefiting from home court advantage in training for the WNBA.
Christyn Williams' simple message about Black Lives Matter went viral.
Maya Moore talks George Floyd, protesting police and Drew Bees.
International news:
Senegal's Fatou Babou Diagne is out to show girls how to balance school and basketball.
Evelyn Akhator says Nigeria can now be a top 10 basketball nation.
College conference news:
The Big East has formed a COVID-19 task force.
College player news:
Binghamton has added Arizona transfer Birna Benonysdottir.
Former Georgia Tech guard Mo Bennett is pursuing her dream in law enforcement.
College coach news:
Cal coach Charmin Smith is willing to be bold and uncomfortable to fight systemic racism.
Dawn Staley has a penciled schedule leading up to the Olympics.
Becky Burke has been named South Carolina Upstate's new head coach.
South Carolina associate head coach Lisa Boyer paved the way for women coaching in the NBA.
Blair Estarfaa has been promoted to assistant coach at Buffalo.
Durmon Jennings is a new assistant coach at North Texas.
The Lynx were standing for justice four years ago.
What this season might look like for Minnesota.
WNBA player news:
Natasha Cloud got a shoe deal with Converse, for both her play and her activism.
She is an out face for the shoe brand.
Cloud and Toliver spent Saturday protesting racial injustice.
Layshia Clarendon shares her coming out story.
Watch for breakout performances this season from Kelsey Mitchell, Teaira McCowan and the Indiana Fever.
Bella Alarie is benefiting from home court advantage in training for the WNBA.
Christyn Williams' simple message about Black Lives Matter went viral.
Maya Moore talks George Floyd, protesting police and Drew Bees.
International news:
Senegal's Fatou Babou Diagne is out to show girls how to balance school and basketball.
Evelyn Akhator says Nigeria can now be a top 10 basketball nation.
College conference news:
The Big East has formed a COVID-19 task force.
College player news:
Binghamton has added Arizona transfer Birna Benonysdottir.
Former Georgia Tech guard Mo Bennett is pursuing her dream in law enforcement.
College coach news:
Cal coach Charmin Smith is willing to be bold and uncomfortable to fight systemic racism.
Dawn Staley has a penciled schedule leading up to the Olympics.
Becky Burke has been named South Carolina Upstate's new head coach.
South Carolina associate head coach Lisa Boyer paved the way for women coaching in the NBA.
Blair Estarfaa has been promoted to assistant coach at Buffalo.
Durmon Jennings is a new assistant coach at North Texas.
Sunday, June 7, 2020
In the middle of worlds
WNBA player news:
Dear America, by Lisa Leslie.
Sparks guard Tierra Ruffin-Pratt is never giving up the fight.
WNBA coach news:
The bond between Sun coach Curt Miller and his adopted son is still strong.
International news:
How Rebecca Allen navigated COVID-19.
Lauren Jackson says Australia has an opportunity to claim the World Cup in 2022.
College team news:
South Carolina is reeling in another prized recruiting class.
College coach news:
CSUB coach Greg McCall and his daughter Erica share a voice on racial injustice.
Gonzaga coach Lisa Fortier participated in a protest in Spokane.
West Virginia State coach Charles Marshall feels the weight of guiding his athletes through social unrest.
New assistant coach Vernette Skeete is already planting seeds for growth at Illinois.
FAMU coaches, players and alums are excited about the school's move to the SWAC.
Bonus:
Becky Hammon is on a path like no other.
Dear America, by Lisa Leslie.
Sparks guard Tierra Ruffin-Pratt is never giving up the fight.
WNBA coach news:
The bond between Sun coach Curt Miller and his adopted son is still strong.
International news:
How Rebecca Allen navigated COVID-19.
Lauren Jackson says Australia has an opportunity to claim the World Cup in 2022.
College team news:
South Carolina is reeling in another prized recruiting class.
College coach news:
CSUB coach Greg McCall and his daughter Erica share a voice on racial injustice.
Gonzaga coach Lisa Fortier participated in a protest in Spokane.
West Virginia State coach Charles Marshall feels the weight of guiding his athletes through social unrest.
New assistant coach Vernette Skeete is already planting seeds for growth at Illinois.
FAMU coaches, players and alums are excited about the school's move to the SWAC.
Bonus:
Becky Hammon is on a path like no other.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Saturday almost-silence
WNBA news:
The WNBPA is mulling starting the season in July.
Teams and players have taken to social media to speak out against racial inequality.
The league has unveiled "Bigger Than Ball" apparel, and has pledged to donate the proceeds to fighting racial injustice.
Liberty players are partaking in protests.
College team news:
Maryland has committed to using its platform for change.
College coach news:
UNLV coach Lindy La Rocque has come home to family and expectations.
Some former Virginia players-turned-head-coaches address racism.
How Mississippi State's assistant coaches were molded by their Indiana roots.
The WNBPA is mulling starting the season in July.
Teams and players have taken to social media to speak out against racial inequality.
The league has unveiled "Bigger Than Ball" apparel, and has pledged to donate the proceeds to fighting racial injustice.
Liberty players are partaking in protests.
College team news:
Maryland has committed to using its platform for change.
College coach news:
UNLV coach Lindy La Rocque has come home to family and expectations.
Some former Virginia players-turned-head-coaches address racism.
How Mississippi State's assistant coaches were molded by their Indiana roots.
Friday, June 5, 2020
Pandemic, social injustice still converging with basketball
WNBA news:
The WNBA is eyeing a return, and talk about the George Floyd protests.
Three questions with WNBPA executive director Terri Jackson.
WNBA team news:
How the Liberty and Dream have adapted to the strangest offseason ever.
Fever players will no longer be silent in the fight against police brutality and social injustice.
The Sun are still getting together despite being apart.
WNBA player news:
Sky players hope to continue to use their platforms to discuss systemic racism.
Renee Montgomery: people recognize there's a problem.
Kayla Alexander on racism and George Floyd's death.
Tamika Catchings wants to use her tea shop to inspire change.
College player news:
What the addition of Olivia Owens means to Kentucky.
College coach news:
FSU coach Sue Semrau stresses the importance of continuing to fight for equality.
Iowa coach Lisa Bluder misses seeing recruits in person.
Recruiting and coaching guard is the top priority for Texas assistant Elena Lovato.
High school news:
A trio of guards leads the class of 2021.
The WNBA is eyeing a return, and talk about the George Floyd protests.
Three questions with WNBPA executive director Terri Jackson.
WNBA team news:
How the Liberty and Dream have adapted to the strangest offseason ever.
Fever players will no longer be silent in the fight against police brutality and social injustice.
The Sun are still getting together despite being apart.
WNBA player news:
Sky players hope to continue to use their platforms to discuss systemic racism.
Renee Montgomery: people recognize there's a problem.
Kayla Alexander on racism and George Floyd's death.
Tamika Catchings wants to use her tea shop to inspire change.
College player news:
What the addition of Olivia Owens means to Kentucky.
College coach news:
FSU coach Sue Semrau stresses the importance of continuing to fight for equality.
Iowa coach Lisa Bluder misses seeing recruits in person.
Recruiting and coaching guard is the top priority for Texas assistant Elena Lovato.
High school news:
A trio of guards leads the class of 2021.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Rumors of a season
WNBA news:
Sources say the WNBA is in talks for a 22-game season in Florida, that would start July 24.
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks up after some players expressed frustration with the league's short statement on civil unrest.
Player power turned the WNBA into a leading light in the Black Lives Matter movement.
The league is celebrating pride month in June.
WNBA player news:
Chiney Ogwumike says all lives can't matter until black lives matter equally.
Liz Cambage had a fiery message to Australian "allies."
Maya Moore is glad for the dialogue that Drew Brees' comments generated.
Moore said recent events have been overwhelming.
Tamecka Dixon podcast.
WNBA coach news:
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said TV "doesn't do justice" to the devastation in Minneapolis.
NCAA news:
Most AD's think the NCAA can't police athlete endorsement deals.
College team news:
Georgia Tech is taking election day off to go vote.
Florida A&M is set to join the SWAC.
The Big East Tournament will reportedly move to the Mohegan Sun.
College player news:
Bowling Green guard Caterrion Thompson is transferring to Mississippi State.
Former Florida A&M guard Alaina Rice has transferred to Auburn.
College coach news:
JR Payne details Colorado's plans through the pandemic.
Boston College coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee has adapted to cyber recruiting.
Minnesota assistant coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis has a family of coaches to lean on.
Tim Webb is a new assistant coach at Detroit Mercy.
Sources say the WNBA is in talks for a 22-game season in Florida, that would start July 24.
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks up after some players expressed frustration with the league's short statement on civil unrest.
Player power turned the WNBA into a leading light in the Black Lives Matter movement.
The league is celebrating pride month in June.
WNBA player news:
Chiney Ogwumike says all lives can't matter until black lives matter equally.
Liz Cambage had a fiery message to Australian "allies."
Maya Moore is glad for the dialogue that Drew Brees' comments generated.
Moore said recent events have been overwhelming.
Tamecka Dixon podcast.
WNBA coach news:
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said TV "doesn't do justice" to the devastation in Minneapolis.
NCAA news:
Most AD's think the NCAA can't police athlete endorsement deals.
College team news:
Georgia Tech is taking election day off to go vote.
Florida A&M is set to join the SWAC.
The Big East Tournament will reportedly move to the Mohegan Sun.
College player news:
Bowling Green guard Caterrion Thompson is transferring to Mississippi State.
Former Florida A&M guard Alaina Rice has transferred to Auburn.
College coach news:
JR Payne details Colorado's plans through the pandemic.
Boston College coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee has adapted to cyber recruiting.
Minnesota assistant coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis has a family of coaches to lean on.
Tim Webb is a new assistant coach at Detroit Mercy.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
WNBA's choice down to two
WNBA news:
The IMG Academy in Florida and MGM resorts in Las Vegas top the WNBA's list of possible season sites.
WNBA team news:
The Lynx are partnering with the Minneapolis Foundation to combat racism.
WNBA player news:
For Tierra Ruffin-Pratt, George Floyd's death hits home.
By peacefully protesting in Minneapolis, Bria Hartley hopes for a better world for her son.
Lauren Cox eagerly waits to tip off her WNBA career.
WNBA coach news:
Marianne Stanley says now is the time for real change.
NCAA news:
The 2019 college racial and gender report card.
College team news:
Florida State reacts to the George Floyd tragedy.
College player news:
NaLyssa Smith talks about her "slept on" mentality, and last year's title run.
Siena has landed Syracuse transfer Isis Young.
College coach news:
Washington coach Jody Wynn apologized for her statements that were "hurtful to people of color."
Dawn Staley is putting together another huge recruiting class.
Marquette coach Megan Duffy has felt the impact of coronavirus and racial unrest.
Five questions with Illinois State coach Kristen Gillespie.
Debbie Black podcast.
The IMG Academy in Florida and MGM resorts in Las Vegas top the WNBA's list of possible season sites.
WNBA team news:
The Lynx are partnering with the Minneapolis Foundation to combat racism.
WNBA player news:
For Tierra Ruffin-Pratt, George Floyd's death hits home.
By peacefully protesting in Minneapolis, Bria Hartley hopes for a better world for her son.
Lauren Cox eagerly waits to tip off her WNBA career.
WNBA coach news:
Marianne Stanley says now is the time for real change.
NCAA news:
The 2019 college racial and gender report card.
College team news:
Florida State reacts to the George Floyd tragedy.
College player news:
NaLyssa Smith talks about her "slept on" mentality, and last year's title run.
Siena has landed Syracuse transfer Isis Young.
College coach news:
Washington coach Jody Wynn apologized for her statements that were "hurtful to people of color."
Dawn Staley is putting together another huge recruiting class.
Marquette coach Megan Duffy has felt the impact of coronavirus and racial unrest.
Five questions with Illinois State coach Kristen Gillespie.
Debbie Black podcast.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Basketball still waiting in the wings
George Floyd protests:
How the Mississippi State community has responded to racial unrest in America.
Notre Dame coaches and player address the protests.
Kansas State players are marching in protest in Topeka.
WNBA player news:
Moriah Jefferson is "full-go now."
Nine interesting free agents.
Breakdown of second-round roster-makers.
Inside the life of Teresa Edwards.
Former Starzz great Natalie Williams hopes the inequality between the WNBA and NBA changes.
WNBA commissioner news:
Cathy Engelbert is leading the league through the coronavirus pandemic.
College news:
Title IX protections force colleges to walk a fine line as they weigh cuts.
College team news:
Iowa State has high expectations for next season.
College coach news:
Garry Brodhead podcast.
Indiana State's new assistant coach is Jazmone Turner.
How the Mississippi State community has responded to racial unrest in America.
Notre Dame coaches and player address the protests.
Kansas State players are marching in protest in Topeka.
WNBA player news:
Moriah Jefferson is "full-go now."
Nine interesting free agents.
Breakdown of second-round roster-makers.
Inside the life of Teresa Edwards.
Former Starzz great Natalie Williams hopes the inequality between the WNBA and NBA changes.
WNBA commissioner news:
Cathy Engelbert is leading the league through the coronavirus pandemic.
College news:
Title IX protections force colleges to walk a fine line as they weigh cuts.
College team news:
Iowa State has high expectations for next season.
College coach news:
Garry Brodhead podcast.
Indiana State's new assistant coach is Jazmone Turner.
Monday, June 1, 2020
Stirrings
Floyd killing and protest news:
George Floyd's death shoes women's sports' link to racial inequality.
Dawn Staley: black people are tired.
Sky coach James Wade's message.
Brianna Turner preaches accountability to diminish police brutality.
Texas A&M coach Gary Blair's statement.
WNBA player news:
Cut rookies are contemplating their next steps.
Diana Taurasi: 30 moments of pride.
Brittney Griner isn't ready to be the face of the Mercury.
Q&A with Dearica Hamby.
College conference news:
Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren has formed a conference anti-racism coalition.
Pac-12 schools will require athletes to test for COVID-19 weekly.
College player news:
Syracuse star Teisha Hyman is a published author.
Her knee rehab over, Evina Westbrook is ready to go.
Former Penn State forward Bexley Wallace has transferred to Kent State.
College coach news:
Adrian Walters is North Carolina's new assistant coach.
Deneen Parker and LaSondra Barrett are new assistant coaches at Houston.
Sam Guastella is a new assistant coach at Temple.
Indiana assistant coach Janese Banks Constantine is resigning.
Bonus:
Non-revenue sports are worried about athlete compensation.
George Floyd's death shoes women's sports' link to racial inequality.
Dawn Staley: black people are tired.
Sky coach James Wade's message.
Brianna Turner preaches accountability to diminish police brutality.
Texas A&M coach Gary Blair's statement.
WNBA player news:
Cut rookies are contemplating their next steps.
Diana Taurasi: 30 moments of pride.
Brittney Griner isn't ready to be the face of the Mercury.
Q&A with Dearica Hamby.
College conference news:
Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren has formed a conference anti-racism coalition.
Pac-12 schools will require athletes to test for COVID-19 weekly.
College player news:
Syracuse star Teisha Hyman is a published author.
Her knee rehab over, Evina Westbrook is ready to go.
Former Penn State forward Bexley Wallace has transferred to Kent State.
College coach news:
Adrian Walters is North Carolina's new assistant coach.
Deneen Parker and LaSondra Barrett are new assistant coaches at Houston.
Sam Guastella is a new assistant coach at Temple.
Indiana assistant coach Janese Banks Constantine is resigning.
Bonus:
Non-revenue sports are worried about athlete compensation.
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