WNBA team news:
Washington Mystics preview.
Breaking down Dallas' guard rotation.
WNBA player news:
Tina Charles has been medically excused for the season, due to extrinsic asthma.
Charles wrote an essay about that for Player's Tribune.
Elena Delle Donne is relieved not to have to choose between her health and a paycheck.
Inside the bubble with Stephanie Mavunga.
Alyssa Thomas also talks about the bubble.
Why Leilani Mitchell is the Mystics' most important newcomer.
Sabrina Ionescu update.
Ruthy Hebard is making strides and fitting in during the first week of camp.
Ionescu has a sneaky way of seeing best friend Hebard in the bubble.
Lynx backup center Kayla Alexander can produce when given a chance.
"Mad Kiki" Herbert Harrigan is being unleashed, thanks to Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve.
Natalie Achonwa and the Fever continue to push for racial justice.
Natisha Heideman entered the bubble today.
Jacki Gemelos has overcome a lot to get to the Sun.
WNBA coach news:
Sky coach James Wade takes readers through racism he has experienced.
Sparks coach Derek Fisher is emphasizing relationships and health in his second season.
WNBA owner news:
Sony and Target are distancing themselves from Kelly Loeffler.
International news:
Australia has their eyes on the future after widening their Olympic net.
College team news:
All Oregon newcomers are on campus, and workouts begin next week.
College coach news:
Jackson State coach Tomekia Reed's contract has been extended by four years.
What we can expect from Duke after Kara Lawson's hiring.
Simon Harris is a new assistant coach at Ohio State.
Friday, July 17, 2020
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Nine days before season tipoff
WNBA team news:
Talent runs deep for the Storm as they eye another title run.
With Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart back, the coaching formula for Seattle is "don't mess them up."
How will the Fever find success this season? Bonding and momentum.
The Sun is hoping their lack of depth will be offset by their reliable starters.
Five Connecticut storylines to watch.
Indiana is looking to carry over last year's chemistry.
WNBA player news:
Emma Meesseman is excited for the adventure of the bubble.
Nneka Ogwumike is already the league MVP.
Dearica Hamby is flourishing while balancing basketball and motherhood.
Sydney Colson COVID-19 update.
Sabrina Ionescu bubble diary.
Team newcomer impact rankings.
WNBA news:
The league won't force Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler to sell her stake in the team.
In a sports world built on stars, the league is giving a master class in how not to treat its stars.
College player news:
Charli Collier is ready to lead Texas.
Liz Satter has transferred from Penn to FIU.
College coach news:
Maureen Magarity has settled in as Holy Cross' new coach, while away from campus.
Talent runs deep for the Storm as they eye another title run.
With Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart back, the coaching formula for Seattle is "don't mess them up."
How will the Fever find success this season? Bonding and momentum.
The Sun is hoping their lack of depth will be offset by their reliable starters.
Five Connecticut storylines to watch.
Indiana is looking to carry over last year's chemistry.
WNBA player news:
Emma Meesseman is excited for the adventure of the bubble.
Nneka Ogwumike is already the league MVP.
Dearica Hamby is flourishing while balancing basketball and motherhood.
Sydney Colson COVID-19 update.
Sabrina Ionescu bubble diary.
Team newcomer impact rankings.
WNBA news:
The league won't force Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler to sell her stake in the team.
In a sports world built on stars, the league is giving a master class in how not to treat its stars.
College player news:
Charli Collier is ready to lead Texas.
Liz Satter has transferred from Penn to FIU.
College coach news:
Maureen Magarity has settled in as Holy Cross' new coach, while away from campus.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Elena Delle Donne responds to denial of medical opt-out
Elena Delle Donne penned "An Open Letter About My Health," which is something everyone should read.
How the WNBA denied her medical exemption for Lyme Disease, and has said NOTHING since the decision was announced, is unconscionable.
The Mystics say they will keep paying her, but her agent says questions remain.
Delle Donne hopes her prominence didn't affect the league's decision.
WNBA team news:
The Fever have no complaints about the bubble.
The Sparks might be dealing with age issues this season.
LA preview.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi say suiting up for the current season was their only option.
Taurasi is thrilled to return after a forgettable 2019 season.
Breanna Stewart is taking baby steps in regaining her MVP form.
Stewart is back, and the has the black eye to prove it.
A leaner Brittney Griner is rested for the first time going into the season.
Tierra Ruffin-Pratt has taken her seat on the league's social justice council.
WNBA moms are split on bringing their kids into the bubble.
Under-the-rader offseason acquisitions that may break out.
Sophie Cunningham on returning from COVID-19.
Kiki Herbert Harrigan is being mentored by Plenette Pierson and Rebekkah Brunson.
Beatrice Mompremier is relishing her time in the league after being given a second chance by the Sun.
She and fellow rookie Kaila Charles are adjusting on the fly for the Sun.
College player news:
Syracuse guard Tiana Mangakahia has been added to Australia's senior national team.
College coach news:
Catching up with San Diego coach Cindy Fisher.
Brittany Christian is a new assistant coach at Indiana State.
Ali Sanders is a new assistant coach at LaSalle.
Anthony Epps is a new assistant coach at Northern Kentucky.
How the WNBA denied her medical exemption for Lyme Disease, and has said NOTHING since the decision was announced, is unconscionable.
The Mystics say they will keep paying her, but her agent says questions remain.
Delle Donne hopes her prominence didn't affect the league's decision.
WNBA team news:
The Fever have no complaints about the bubble.
The Sparks might be dealing with age issues this season.
LA preview.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi say suiting up for the current season was their only option.
Taurasi is thrilled to return after a forgettable 2019 season.
Breanna Stewart is taking baby steps in regaining her MVP form.
Stewart is back, and the has the black eye to prove it.
A leaner Brittney Griner is rested for the first time going into the season.
Tierra Ruffin-Pratt has taken her seat on the league's social justice council.
WNBA moms are split on bringing their kids into the bubble.
Under-the-rader offseason acquisitions that may break out.
Sophie Cunningham on returning from COVID-19.
Kiki Herbert Harrigan is being mentored by Plenette Pierson and Rebekkah Brunson.
Beatrice Mompremier is relishing her time in the league after being given a second chance by the Sun.
She and fellow rookie Kaila Charles are adjusting on the fly for the Sun.
College player news:
Syracuse guard Tiana Mangakahia has been added to Australia's senior national team.
College coach news:
Catching up with San Diego coach Cindy Fisher.
Brittany Christian is a new assistant coach at Indiana State.
Ali Sanders is a new assistant coach at LaSalle.
Anthony Epps is a new assistant coach at Northern Kentucky.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Bubbling along
WNBA team news:
Despite player absences, the Aces still have enough to contend for the title.
The Mystics have a tough first week of their schedule.
It's all about adjustments this year for the Liberty.
Atlanta Dream preview.
New SunCast.
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker and her daughter Lailaa are "a package deal" this season.
Parker sees the bright side of the bubble, and is ready for the season.
Elena Delle Donne won't be paid if she sits out the season.
Erica Wheeler is building a career on and off the court.
Natasha Howard and her Storm have the WNBA spotlight.
Her teammates, Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart, are adjusting to life in the bubble.
Sylvia Fowles should have more room to operate inside for Minnesota this season.
Karima Christmas-Kelly has played just six games for the Lynx, and now she's a team captain.
Jackie Young is poised for a breakout year in her sophomore season.
Sophie Young recovered from COVID-19 and is ready to begin the season. She contracted the virus working out in her hometown.
Rookie Stella Johnson is grateful for a chance with the Sky.
College player news:
Two athletes are making the rare leap from the Ivy League to the Big Ten.
College coach news:
Kara Lawson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Duke.
Lawson is the total package.
Lawson wrote a heartfelt goodbye letter to the Celtics.
Montana State coach Tricia Binford is the only Big Sky coach who earns more than her male counterpart.
Mississippi State coach Nikki McCray-Penson says it's time for a change.
Texas-Arlington's new associate head coach is JC Carter.
Brittany Morris is a new assistant coach at Eastern Carolina.
Despite player absences, the Aces still have enough to contend for the title.
The Mystics have a tough first week of their schedule.
It's all about adjustments this year for the Liberty.
Atlanta Dream preview.
New SunCast.
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker and her daughter Lailaa are "a package deal" this season.
Parker sees the bright side of the bubble, and is ready for the season.
Elena Delle Donne won't be paid if she sits out the season.
Erica Wheeler is building a career on and off the court.
Natasha Howard and her Storm have the WNBA spotlight.
Her teammates, Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart, are adjusting to life in the bubble.
Sylvia Fowles should have more room to operate inside for Minnesota this season.
Karima Christmas-Kelly has played just six games for the Lynx, and now she's a team captain.
Jackie Young is poised for a breakout year in her sophomore season.
Sophie Young recovered from COVID-19 and is ready to begin the season. She contracted the virus working out in her hometown.
Rookie Stella Johnson is grateful for a chance with the Sky.
College player news:
Two athletes are making the rare leap from the Ivy League to the Big Ten.
College coach news:
Kara Lawson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Duke.
Lawson is the total package.
Lawson wrote a heartfelt goodbye letter to the Celtics.
Montana State coach Tricia Binford is the only Big Sky coach who earns more than her male counterpart.
Mississippi State coach Nikki McCray-Penson says it's time for a change.
Texas-Arlington's new associate head coach is JC Carter.
Brittany Morris is a new assistant coach at Eastern Carolina.
Monday, July 13, 2020
WNBA season schedule: dropped
Big WNBA news:
The league released its 2020 season schedule today.
Opening weekend will honor Black Lives Matter.
Twelve must-see games.
How to watch every single national TV game.
WNBA team news:
The Sky return most of their core this season.
Chicago is chemistry-laden, and bent on redemption.
The Sparks put culture on display in their first practice.
The new-look Liberty are exceeding their own expectations with a quickly-developing chemistry.
WNBA player news:
Elena Delle Donne's medical opt-out request has been denied, and she is in disbelief.
Amanda Zahui B. found her voice in a WNBA locker room and used it in Sweden.
Kelsey Mitchell is preparing for the ultimate one-on-one.
Sabrina Ionescu is feeling comfortable inside the bubble.
Rookie Satou Sabally is already working alongside WNBA veterans for racial and social justice.
Jocelyn Willoughby and Kylee Shook talk about their rookie seasons.
Erica McCall is excited to get a second chance with the Dream.
WNBA roundtable.
College team news:
Gonzaga owes their amped-up recruiting to a blooming culture.
How Florida is training during the pandemic.
Utah has added Texas transfer Isabel Palmer.
College player news:
Johnasia Cash talks about why she hasn't returned to campus.
Oregon State junior post Patricia Morris has entered the transfer portal.
College coach news:
Kara Lawson talked experience in her introduction as Duke's new head coach today.
Lawson's five biggest priorities at Duke.
She is excited to coach at Duke.
The Blue Devils get a contemporary leader in Lawson.
Press conferences snippets.
Sarah Miles is a new assistant coach at Central Michigan.
The league released its 2020 season schedule today.
Opening weekend will honor Black Lives Matter.
Twelve must-see games.
How to watch every single national TV game.
WNBA team news:
The Sky return most of their core this season.
Chicago is chemistry-laden, and bent on redemption.
The Sparks put culture on display in their first practice.
The new-look Liberty are exceeding their own expectations with a quickly-developing chemistry.
WNBA player news:
Elena Delle Donne's medical opt-out request has been denied, and she is in disbelief.
Amanda Zahui B. found her voice in a WNBA locker room and used it in Sweden.
Kelsey Mitchell is preparing for the ultimate one-on-one.
Sabrina Ionescu is feeling comfortable inside the bubble.
Rookie Satou Sabally is already working alongside WNBA veterans for racial and social justice.
Jocelyn Willoughby and Kylee Shook talk about their rookie seasons.
Erica McCall is excited to get a second chance with the Dream.
WNBA roundtable.
College team news:
Gonzaga owes their amped-up recruiting to a blooming culture.
How Florida is training during the pandemic.
Utah has added Texas transfer Isabel Palmer.
College player news:
Johnasia Cash talks about why she hasn't returned to campus.
Oregon State junior post Patricia Morris has entered the transfer portal.
College coach news:
Kara Lawson talked experience in her introduction as Duke's new head coach today.
Lawson's five biggest priorities at Duke.
She is excited to coach at Duke.
The Blue Devils get a contemporary leader in Lawson.
Press conferences snippets.
Sarah Miles is a new assistant coach at Central Michigan.
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Some things are heavy
WNBA team news:
Seattle and its vets are both cautious and starving to play.
Chicago is settling into bubble life.
Sky season preview.
The Sparks are pacing themselves, viewing the current season as a marathon.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird returns to the court with renewed focus for the Storm.
Nneka Ogwumike proves most valuable off court in challenging times.
Skylar Diggins-Smith says she is conflicted about being in the bubble, but is happy to be playing.
The new jersey feels right for Rachel Banham.
Briann January and Natisha Hiedeman tested positive for COVID-19 and didn't travel with the Sun to Florida.
Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor Jessica Breland has been medically excused from the 2020 season.
She is more susceptible to coronavirus.
Players will make sure their voices are heard during a shortened season.
College coach news:
North Carolina coach Courtney Banghart on returning to campus and coaching during the pandemic.
With her unique background, Kara Lawson will bring Duke back to new heights.
Carlene Mitchell has joined Texas Tech as an assistant coach.
Seattle and its vets are both cautious and starving to play.
Chicago is settling into bubble life.
Sky season preview.
The Sparks are pacing themselves, viewing the current season as a marathon.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird returns to the court with renewed focus for the Storm.
Nneka Ogwumike proves most valuable off court in challenging times.
Skylar Diggins-Smith says she is conflicted about being in the bubble, but is happy to be playing.
The new jersey feels right for Rachel Banham.
Briann January and Natisha Hiedeman tested positive for COVID-19 and didn't travel with the Sun to Florida.
Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor Jessica Breland has been medically excused from the 2020 season.
She is more susceptible to coronavirus.
Players will make sure their voices are heard during a shortened season.
College coach news:
North Carolina coach Courtney Banghart on returning to campus and coaching during the pandemic.
With her unique background, Kara Lawson will bring Duke back to new heights.
Carlene Mitchell has joined Texas Tech as an assistant coach.
Saturday, July 11, 2020
WNBA practices, day 2; Duke hires Kara Lawson
WNBA team news:
The short-handed Aces have begun preparation for the season.
The Sky are learning to adapt on the fly.
Storm season preview.
The Lynx are back to work in Florida.
After their bubble was burst last season, the Sun join the bubble in Florida.
The Dream have settled into IMG Academy, and new leaders are stepping forward.
The Fever have joined the rest of the WNBA in Florida.
Dream players took a stand against Kelly Loeffler's criticism.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi is made for quarantine after her years in Russia.
Taurasi feels great but says the WNBA season start is fragile.
Sue Bird said not playing due to COVID-19 wasn't an option.
Why Essence Carson chose to play this year instead of sitting out.
Renee Montgomery's letter to Loeffler warns her not to be on the wrong side of history.
College coach news:
Duke has hired Kara Lawson as their new head coach.
It's a dream come true for the former Lady Vol standout.
Lawson represents a new generation of coaches.
Joanne P. McCallie reflects on her career at Duke and looks ahead.
The short-handed Aces have begun preparation for the season.
The Sky are learning to adapt on the fly.
Storm season preview.
The Lynx are back to work in Florida.
After their bubble was burst last season, the Sun join the bubble in Florida.
The Dream have settled into IMG Academy, and new leaders are stepping forward.
The Fever have joined the rest of the WNBA in Florida.
Dream players took a stand against Kelly Loeffler's criticism.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi is made for quarantine after her years in Russia.
Taurasi feels great but says the WNBA season start is fragile.
Sue Bird said not playing due to COVID-19 wasn't an option.
Why Essence Carson chose to play this year instead of sitting out.
Renee Montgomery's letter to Loeffler warns her not to be on the wrong side of history.
College coach news:
Duke has hired Kara Lawson as their new head coach.
It's a dream come true for the former Lady Vol standout.
Lawson represents a new generation of coaches.
Joanne P. McCallie reflects on her career at Duke and looks ahead.
Friday, July 10, 2020
Big things poppin' (again)
WNBA news:
The WNBA finally tweeted that the season will begin July 25. But there's nothing on their website about it, and no schedule yet.
WNBA team news:
With key players in limbo, the Mystics forge ahead.
The Lynx had their first full practice in months today.
Kelly Loeffler chose pandering over principle, and players won't forget.
WNBA player news:
Shenise Johnson is trying to prove to herself that her left knee is sound again.
Liberty rookie Megan Walker tested positive for COVID-19.
Maya Moore is a hero on and in the court.
Erica McCall awaits her next WNBA opportunity.
WNBA coach news:
The Liberty's Walt Hopkins, 34, is the league's youngest coach.
College team news:
Oregon is laying the groundwork for players cashing in on new rules.
Zoom calls are helping Arizona as they await a return to campus.
How Iowa is recruiting during the pandemic.
West Virginia has paused workouts after six players tested positive for coronavirus.
Syracuse has appointed an associate AD for diversity, culture and climate.
College player news:
Former Central Michigan guard Kate McArthur has transferred to Wayne State.
College coach news:
Kara Lawson is reported to be the next basketball coach at Duke.
A source says Lawson and the school are in talks.
Another publication says Duke is close to hiring her.
Natalie Sweeney is a new assistant coach at Presbyterian.
The WNBA finally tweeted that the season will begin July 25. But there's nothing on their website about it, and no schedule yet.
WNBA team news:
With key players in limbo, the Mystics forge ahead.
The Lynx had their first full practice in months today.
Kelly Loeffler chose pandering over principle, and players won't forget.
WNBA player news:
Shenise Johnson is trying to prove to herself that her left knee is sound again.
Liberty rookie Megan Walker tested positive for COVID-19.
Maya Moore is a hero on and in the court.
Erica McCall awaits her next WNBA opportunity.
WNBA coach news:
The Liberty's Walt Hopkins, 34, is the league's youngest coach.
College team news:
Oregon is laying the groundwork for players cashing in on new rules.
Zoom calls are helping Arizona as they await a return to campus.
How Iowa is recruiting during the pandemic.
West Virginia has paused workouts after six players tested positive for coronavirus.
Syracuse has appointed an associate AD for diversity, culture and climate.
College player news:
Former Central Michigan guard Kate McArthur has transferred to Wayne State.
College coach news:
Kara Lawson is reported to be the next basketball coach at Duke.
A source says Lawson and the school are in talks.
Another publication says Duke is close to hiring her.
Natalie Sweeney is a new assistant coach at Presbyterian.
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