WNBA training camp kicks off tomorrow.
WNBA team news:
The Lynx will hold their first team practice tomorrow.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart is prepared for a return to form in an unusual season.
Brionna Jones has a huge opportunity to make a big difference this year.
Layshia Clarendon says Kelly Loeffler is the anti-movement.
Players are wearing orange to prevent gun violence.
WNBA coach news:
Mystics coach Mike Thibault has a different approach to living conditions in the bubble.
Cheryl Reeve podcast.
WNBA owner news:
A WNBA owner clashes with players on protests.
College team news:
Newcomers are strengthening already-strong Mississippi State.
For Boston College, early progress is easy to see.
BYU has seen both challenges and positives in taking COVID-19 precautions.
College player news:
Former Marist star Rebekah Hand is helping during the pandemic.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley blasted former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley for supporting Loeffler.
The contract of New Orleans coach Keeshawn Davenport has been extended through 2024-2025.
Bonus:
Tori Miller has been promoted to GM of the NBA G League Skyhawks - the first woman to hold such a job in that league.
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Day 3 of the bubble
WNBA team news:
Life in the bubble is a mixed, and mostly fruitless bag.
The Storm give mixed reviews about conditions at IMG Academy.
The Lynx had a day of weirdness and not complaints.
WNBA player news:
Elena Delle Donne and Tina Charles have entered the WNBA medical evaluation protocol. The protocol is in place to allow players who are at high-risk for the coronavirus to opt-out for the year and still receive their full salary.
Neither traveled to Florida.
Angel McCoughtry speaks out about Kelly Loeffler and the season.
College program news:
Stanford is cutting 11 of its 36 sports programs.
The Ivy League is shutting down its fall sports.
College coach news:
Who will be the next coach at Duke? We may find out soon.
International news:
Will New Zealand be a leader in getting women's sports back on its feet?
Life in the bubble is a mixed, and mostly fruitless bag.
The Storm give mixed reviews about conditions at IMG Academy.
The Lynx had a day of weirdness and not complaints.
WNBA player news:
Elena Delle Donne and Tina Charles have entered the WNBA medical evaluation protocol. The protocol is in place to allow players who are at high-risk for the coronavirus to opt-out for the year and still receive their full salary.
Neither traveled to Florida.
Angel McCoughtry speaks out about Kelly Loeffler and the season.
College program news:
Stanford is cutting 11 of its 36 sports programs.
The Ivy League is shutting down its fall sports.
College coach news:
Who will be the next coach at Duke? We may find out soon.
International news:
Will New Zealand be a leader in getting women's sports back on its feet?
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Stuff keeps hitting the fan
WNBA team news:
The league is working with players on housing concerns at IMG Academy.
The Lynx aren't complaining about the bubble.
They're aiming to make the most of a strange season.
WNBA player news:
Liberty guard Asia Durr won't play this season, citing a long battle with coronavirus.
Elena Delle Donne disapproves of bubble conditions. But will she play this year or not?
Candace Parker says the league is a leader in social justice reform.
Isabelle Harrison won't stop talking about racial injustices.
WNBA team owner and coach news news:
Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler opposes the league's plan to support Black Lives Matter.
The WNBA pushed back and the players are revolting.
The league's older coaches are at a higher risk for contracting COVID-19.
How Marianne Stanley is building a team during the pandemic.
College conference news:
One-on-one with Big East commissioner Val Ackerman.
College team news:
UConn round up.
The Huskies have postponed nonconference games vs. Cal, Oklahoma and Texas.
College coach news:
Missouri coach Robin Pingeton wants to be part of the path to racial equality.
Doug Bruno podcast.
MVC coaches are discussing the resumption of practice.
Brad Langston and Taylor High are new assistant coaches at UC Riverside.
The league is working with players on housing concerns at IMG Academy.
The Lynx aren't complaining about the bubble.
They're aiming to make the most of a strange season.
WNBA player news:
Liberty guard Asia Durr won't play this season, citing a long battle with coronavirus.
Elena Delle Donne disapproves of bubble conditions. But will she play this year or not?
Candace Parker says the league is a leader in social justice reform.
Isabelle Harrison won't stop talking about racial injustices.
WNBA team owner and coach news news:
Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler opposes the league's plan to support Black Lives Matter.
The WNBA pushed back and the players are revolting.
The league's older coaches are at a higher risk for contracting COVID-19.
How Marianne Stanley is building a team during the pandemic.
College conference news:
One-on-one with Big East commissioner Val Ackerman.
College team news:
UConn round up.
The Huskies have postponed nonconference games vs. Cal, Oklahoma and Texas.
College coach news:
Missouri coach Robin Pingeton wants to be part of the path to racial equality.
Doug Bruno podcast.
MVC coaches are discussing the resumption of practice.
Brad Langston and Taylor High are new assistant coaches at UC Riverside.
Monday, July 6, 2020
WNBA coronavirus, travel and social justice news dominates the day
Lots of big news in the WNBA today......
COVID-19 news:
Seven players out of 137 have tested positive for COVID-19.
Teams traveled to Florida today except the Indiana Fever. They will delay arrival for a few days, as two players tested positive.
Photos and videos on player and team social media accounts have popped up this afternoon and evening, showing personnel has arrived at "the bubble" in Florida. They were tested for the virus and will quarantine for a few days and be tested again.
Social justice news:
The WNBA and WNBPA have agreed to feature the names of women who have died due to police or racial violence on warmups, as well as on the court.
The league is dedicating the season to social justice.
Players will form a social justice council.
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is proud of players.
WNBA team news:
Uncertain what awaits them, the Storm head to Florida for the season.
Preparation factors for the bubble are a mystery as the Lynx head to camp.
Indiana Fever preview.
Phoenix Mercury preview.
The WNBA CBA salary cap explained.
WNBA coach news:
Penny Taylor is stepping down as assistant coach for the Mercury, and Chasity Melvin will replace her.
Most of the WNBA's older coaches are OK with the coronavirus risk.
College team news:
The Patriot League has formed an Anti-Racism Commission.
UConn players are due back on campus in late July, but international players face travel restrictions.
College coach news:
Kevin Templeton is a new assistant coach at Eastern Illinois.
COVID-19 news:
Seven players out of 137 have tested positive for COVID-19.
Teams traveled to Florida today except the Indiana Fever. They will delay arrival for a few days, as two players tested positive.
Photos and videos on player and team social media accounts have popped up this afternoon and evening, showing personnel has arrived at "the bubble" in Florida. They were tested for the virus and will quarantine for a few days and be tested again.
Social justice news:
The WNBA and WNBPA have agreed to feature the names of women who have died due to police or racial violence on warmups, as well as on the court.
The league is dedicating the season to social justice.
Players will form a social justice council.
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is proud of players.
WNBA team news:
Uncertain what awaits them, the Storm head to Florida for the season.
Preparation factors for the bubble are a mystery as the Lynx head to camp.
Indiana Fever preview.
Phoenix Mercury preview.
The WNBA CBA salary cap explained.
WNBA coach news:
Penny Taylor is stepping down as assistant coach for the Mercury, and Chasity Melvin will replace her.
Most of the WNBA's older coaches are OK with the coronavirus risk.
College team news:
The Patriot League has formed an Anti-Racism Commission.
UConn players are due back on campus in late July, but international players face travel restrictions.
College coach news:
Kevin Templeton is a new assistant coach at Eastern Illinois.
Sunday, July 5, 2020
On your mark, set, go?
Players are readying to go to Bradenton, Florida tomorrow, and there's no schedule set yet.
WNBA player news:
The Sky look to Azura Stevens for a big season after an injury-plagued 2019.
Jacki Gemelos has overcome a long struggle with injuries to make it back into the WNBA.
WNBA coach news:
Bridget Pettis resigned as Sky assistant coach after questioning the safety and viability of the 22-game season in Florida. Check out what she said.
NCAA news:
Coronavirus testing is adding another expense to stretched athletic budgets.
College player news:
Indiana transfer Danielle Patterson is finding her footing as she goes.
College coach news:
Possible candidates for the Duke head coach job.
WNBA player news:
The Sky look to Azura Stevens for a big season after an injury-plagued 2019.
Jacki Gemelos has overcome a long struggle with injuries to make it back into the WNBA.
WNBA coach news:
Bridget Pettis resigned as Sky assistant coach after questioning the safety and viability of the 22-game season in Florida. Check out what she said.
NCAA news:
Coronavirus testing is adding another expense to stretched athletic budgets.
College player news:
Indiana transfer Danielle Patterson is finding her footing as she goes.
College coach news:
Possible candidates for the Duke head coach job.
Saturday, July 4, 2020
Dropping a few bombs
WNBA team news:
Team-by-team season preview.
The Mercury depart Monday for their season in Florida.
A youth movement is in full swing for Dallas.
The Aces have signed Avery Warley-Talbert.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage will miss the 2020 season.
WNBA stars are calling for Kelly Loeffer's ouster after her 'mob rule' comments.
Amid two pandemics, league players are fighting for social justice.
WNBA coach news:
Marianne Stanley and Tamika Catchings have big expectations of the Fever this year.
Sparks assistant coach Fred Williams won't join the team in Florida due to coronavirus concerns. He will work remotely.
Sky assistant coach Bridget Pettis has resigned.
College team news:
How Utah has fared in the Pac-12 since joining the league.
College player news:
Ten transfers to watch next season.
College coach news:
Duke has ruled out the return of coach Gail Goestenkors.
Team-by-team season preview.
The Mercury depart Monday for their season in Florida.
A youth movement is in full swing for Dallas.
The Aces have signed Avery Warley-Talbert.
WNBA player news:
Liz Cambage will miss the 2020 season.
WNBA stars are calling for Kelly Loeffer's ouster after her 'mob rule' comments.
Amid two pandemics, league players are fighting for social justice.
WNBA coach news:
Marianne Stanley and Tamika Catchings have big expectations of the Fever this year.
Sparks assistant coach Fred Williams won't join the team in Florida due to coronavirus concerns. He will work remotely.
Sky assistant coach Bridget Pettis has resigned.
College team news:
How Utah has fared in the Pac-12 since joining the league.
College player news:
Ten transfers to watch next season.
College coach news:
Duke has ruled out the return of coach Gail Goestenkors.
Friday, July 3, 2020
The league is still silent about start date, other details
Nothing new from the WNBA today about training camp start, season start, or anything else. How can the NBA be so transparent, and the WNBA be so silent?
WNBA team news:
The Indiana Fever are set to begin a new era under unusual circumstances.
The Liberty are more than just Sabrina Ionescu.
WNBA player news:
Angel McCoughtry views her jersey initiative as a seed for change.
Massachusetts WNBA players are looking to bring social justice reform to the forefront.
Leilani Mitchell has mixed emotions about the start of the season.
Female athletes are at the forefront of social change.
College team news:
For a Duke team in flux, coach Joanne McCallie's resignation adds more uncertainty.
Louisville could see changes to recruiting.
UConn has set a date to return to campus.
CSU Bakersfield and UC San Diego have officially joined the Big West Conference.
WNBA team news:
The Indiana Fever are set to begin a new era under unusual circumstances.
The Liberty are more than just Sabrina Ionescu.
WNBA player news:
Angel McCoughtry views her jersey initiative as a seed for change.
Massachusetts WNBA players are looking to bring social justice reform to the forefront.
Leilani Mitchell has mixed emotions about the start of the season.
Female athletes are at the forefront of social change.
College team news:
For a Duke team in flux, coach Joanne McCallie's resignation adds more uncertainty.
Louisville could see changes to recruiting.
UConn has set a date to return to campus.
CSU Bakersfield and UC San Diego have officially joined the Big West Conference.
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Sliding along
WNBA team news:
The Fever is set to begin a 22-game season.
WNBA player news:
A trio of UConn greats is leading the charge on social justice reform.
"Relief and gratitude": Maya Moore describes seeing Jonathan Irons go free.
Moore is thankful.
Moore is a game-changer.
Reshanda Gray and Te'a Cooper took strange routes to the Sparks, and are ready for the bubble season.
Dream rookie Chennedy Carter has the skills to bring the team out of the basement.
Former Gamecocks debut their new WNBA uniforms.
Beatrice Mompremier landed with a new team after she was cut.
College team news:
Broken culture: Inside the rash of departures from Nevada.
College player news:
Malea Williams will bring length and athleticism to Louisville's front court.
College coach news:
Joanne P. McCallie won't return as Duke's head coach. She has been at the school for 13 seasons.
How the Blue Devils can replace her.
Bucknell coach Trevor Woodruff has delved into the program's history.
Candice Finley has been promoted to associate head coach at Xavier.
Bianca Smith is a new assistant coach at Lamar.
The Fever is set to begin a 22-game season.
WNBA player news:
A trio of UConn greats is leading the charge on social justice reform.
"Relief and gratitude": Maya Moore describes seeing Jonathan Irons go free.
Moore is thankful.
Moore is a game-changer.
Reshanda Gray and Te'a Cooper took strange routes to the Sparks, and are ready for the bubble season.
Dream rookie Chennedy Carter has the skills to bring the team out of the basement.
Former Gamecocks debut their new WNBA uniforms.
Beatrice Mompremier landed with a new team after she was cut.
College team news:
Broken culture: Inside the rash of departures from Nevada.
College player news:
Malea Williams will bring length and athleticism to Louisville's front court.
College coach news:
Joanne P. McCallie won't return as Duke's head coach. She has been at the school for 13 seasons.
How the Blue Devils can replace her.
Bucknell coach Trevor Woodruff has delved into the program's history.
Candice Finley has been promoted to associate head coach at Xavier.
Bianca Smith is a new assistant coach at Lamar.
As virus rages, WNBA season details still on hold
Not sure why the NBA has had their stuff together for at least a week while the WNBA is still trying to get a grip.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
News uptick
Coronavirus update:
Florida reports a 15 percent positive test rate as the WNBA and other pro leagues are scheduled to arrive.
WNBA team news:
The Fever will stream all their games free this summer for Indiana residents.
The Sparks have launched a campaign called "Change Has No Offseason" to combat systemic racism.
WNBA player news:
Chelsea Gray knows she's a role model for LGBTQ youth.
Natasha Cloud shares her harrowing experience after being pulled over by police.
Q&A with Renee Montgomery.
Aerial Powers wants to be the WNBA's biggest gamer.
The man that Maya Moore worked to free has been released from prison.
Moore said social justice reform is a spiritual struggle.
WNBA coach news:
Cheryl Reeve podcast.
College program news:
UCLA and Cal attempt to stare down Under Armour, as budgets teeter.
UConn is officially back in the Big East Conference.
College team news:
UConn is working to get their foreign players into the country.
Iowa is adapting to changes during voluntary workouts.
College player news:
On the one year anniversary of revealing she had cancer, Tiana Mangakahia says she knew she would beat it.
Duke's Mikayla Boykin has launched a rap career.
Kentucky forward Deasia Merrill will transfer.
Taylor Mole has transferred from Colorado State to UC Santa Barbara.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley focuses on South Carolina as she awaits the Olympics.
Jamelle Elliott has been named an assistant coach at UConn.
Essence Baucom is a new assistant coach at Furman.
Jaye Nayreau and Jalen Powell are new assistant coaches at FAMU.
Florida reports a 15 percent positive test rate as the WNBA and other pro leagues are scheduled to arrive.
WNBA team news:
The Fever will stream all their games free this summer for Indiana residents.
The Sparks have launched a campaign called "Change Has No Offseason" to combat systemic racism.
WNBA player news:
Chelsea Gray knows she's a role model for LGBTQ youth.
Natasha Cloud shares her harrowing experience after being pulled over by police.
Q&A with Renee Montgomery.
Aerial Powers wants to be the WNBA's biggest gamer.
The man that Maya Moore worked to free has been released from prison.
Moore said social justice reform is a spiritual struggle.
WNBA coach news:
Cheryl Reeve podcast.
College program news:
UCLA and Cal attempt to stare down Under Armour, as budgets teeter.
UConn is officially back in the Big East Conference.
College team news:
UConn is working to get their foreign players into the country.
Iowa is adapting to changes during voluntary workouts.
College player news:
On the one year anniversary of revealing she had cancer, Tiana Mangakahia says she knew she would beat it.
Duke's Mikayla Boykin has launched a rap career.
Kentucky forward Deasia Merrill will transfer.
Taylor Mole has transferred from Colorado State to UC Santa Barbara.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley focuses on South Carolina as she awaits the Olympics.
Jamelle Elliott has been named an assistant coach at UConn.
Essence Baucom is a new assistant coach at Furman.
Jaye Nayreau and Jalen Powell are new assistant coaches at FAMU.
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