A handful of teams halt practices due to COVID

College team news:

The AP preseason top 25 poll has some interesting picks.

Big East predictions from ESPN.

ACC preseason predictions.

Big West preseason predictions.

Indiana is starting the year with high expectations.

Expectations are high for Syracuse.

Youthful Iowa enters an uncertain year.

Several Minnesota players have tested positive for COVID, and practices have been halted.

St. Louis quarantines after a positive COVID test.

Wyoming has paused practices due to COVID-related issues.

College player news:

The Ann Meyers Drysdale Award watch list.

DiDi Richards and Moon Ursin are on the road to recovery.

Mariah Sexe is a leader at Lehigh.

Two players are reunited at Siena.

College coach news:

Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks is excited about his team.

Bentley has added Ann McInerney as associate head coach.

WNBA and international news:

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe have gotten better together.

Canadian players have a resilient spirit in the pandemic.

Liz Cambage's surprise return is a chance to talk about a variety of topics.

News for days

College team news:

ESPN's preseason top 25 rankings.

The Mountain West Conference has a new format this year.

The Patriot League will begin play in January.

Depth will be key for Louisville this year.

Gonzaga is set to entertain teams virtually.

Iowa State's nonconference schedule includes South Carolina and Drake.

Iowa returns just two starters from last season.

The Hawkeyes are focused.

USC has paused women's basketball due to contract tracing around a positive COVID test.

Texas State is mentally preparing for the year.

Marquette opts for no fan this season.

College player news:

Player's court: Charli Collier, University of Texas.

Twins Lyric and Jaelyn Swann are back together at UMBC.

Isis Young is wrapping up a long college career at Siena.

Ole Miss redshirt junior Andeija Puckett is out for the season with injury.

Auburn transfer Brooke Moore has been granted immediate eligibility at Purdue.

Florida A&M transfer Alaina Rice has been granted immediate eligibility at Auburn.

Candidates for the Nancy Lieberman Award were announced today.

College coach news:

Former Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw has joined the ACC Network as an analyst.

WNBA news:

Georgia Senate candidate called support from WNBA players a turning point in his campaign.

The slowdown continues

College team news:

Maryland celebrates its 50th season this year.

Projecting Louisville's starting lineup.

Miami Hurricanes preview.

College player news:

Maryland transfer Chloe Bibby has been granted immediate eligibility at Maryland.

Unique Thompson leads Auburn in starting fresh.

Freshman Kylee Watson made the long trip to Oregon.

International news:

Liz Cambage is ready to dominate the WNBL with her new team.

The bulk of the news is elsewhere today

College team news:

Louisville preseason notebook.

UConn will miss their home fans.

With Oregon rebuilding, the playing field is leveled for other teams.

College coach news:

George Washington coach Jen Rizzotti is looking for new players to step into bigger roles.

WNBA news:

Raphael Warnock on his runoff with Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler.

A'ja Wilson podcast.

Bridget Pettis has no regrets about leaving the WNBA to focus on her nonprofit.

Many storylines

College team news:

South Carolina joins three other teams at the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic in South Dakota later this month.

Maryland is hoping young players and transfers can fill gaps.

Virginia Tech is ramping up their preparation for the season.

Illinois State is back at work.

Austin Peay preview.

Indiana State players and coaches are in quarantine after a positive COVID test.

College coach news:

Indiana coach Teri Moren talks about the challenge of scheduling for the season.

West Virginia coach Mike Carey talks about the year ahead.

Oakland University has put basketball on hold after coach Jeff Tungate tested positive for COVID.

WNBA news:

Emma Meesseman has tested positive for COVID in Belgium.

The incomparable journey of Jewell Loyd.

Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart have made freezing eggs less taboo.

Twenty days to go

College team news:

Through adversity, UCLA players have found their voices.

Louisville will represent the U.S. at next year's World University Games.

NC State will have a home-and-home series with South Carolina.

Tennessee is still set to host UConn in January, but the rest of the schedule is unknown.

Syracuse preview.

Amid uncertainty, Siena has a shot in the wide open MAAC.

College player news:

Elissa Cunane is due for a breakout junior year at NC State.

Iowa freshman Caitlin Clark is poised to make an immediate impact.

All of the Hawkeye freshmen are impressing on and off the court.

College coach news:

Niele Ivey and Kara Lawson as new head coaches are bringing excitement to the ACC.

WNBA news:

Natalie Achonwa says social justice work must continue regardless of the outcome of the election.

Bonus:

Nancy Darsch is remembered as a trailblazer and pioneer of the game.

Being the SEC's first Black female athletic director brings happiness tinged with sadness.

Things are coming together

College team news:

Big Ten predictions.

Maryland will open the season Thanksgiving at the Gulf Coast Showcase in Florida.

Oregon State has a high ceiling despite a new-look roster.

Baylor's health, and Texas hopes.

In the midst of a pandemic, Wright State is grateful to play.

Grambling State begins a new journey in three weeks.

For Albany, masks are a part of their uniforms.

Portland and Portland State have been granted the same exemptions as the Pac-12 by Oregon's governor.

Washington State continues their rebuilding project.

Northwest Missouri State is eager to make a splash in the new season.

College player news:

Marquette transfer Destiny Strother has been granted immediate eligibility at Pitt.

VCU's upperclassmen are leading by example.

New Haven's Lyrik' Jackson delivered her nephews over the summer.

College coach news:

Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer enters this season four wins away from matching Pat Summitt.

WNBA news:

Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler and challenger Raphael Warnock will be in a runoff for the Georgia Senate seat.

Some tidbits on Election night

College team news:

Florida State enters the season needing to replace three starters.

The Razorbacks are ready to race.

Georgia Tech update.

After the whole team quarantined, Missouri practice is underway.

UConn will host South Carolina Feb. 8.

UMBC players have tested positive for COVID.

College player news:

Get to know the Syracuse freshmen.

Freshman Olivia Cochran is impressing at Louisville.

WNBA news:

Former Liberty coach Nancy Darsch died yesterday after a battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Let the stories flow

College team news:

Big 12 predictions.

America East conference schedule.

NC State is ready for an encore.

Five unanswered questions about UConn.

Boston University prepares for a new campaign after a lost season.

Butler preview.

College player news:

Baylor's Didi Richards is optimistic after her scary practice collision last week.

Iowa's freshmen are staying motivated.

Desiree Elmore is raising her game and her voice at Seton Hall.

Q&A with Penn's Kennedy Suttle.

College coach news:

Geno Auriemma is counting on the Huskies' young roster to keep them in contention.

Arizona State coach Charli Turner Thorne has started a podcast.

Vic Schaefer profile.

Robin Pingeton previews Missouri.

Cathy Parson is the new head coach at Central State University.

WNBA news:

Sabrina Ionescu underwent minor ankle surgery to remove a bone chip, and is expected to be cleared to play soon.

Sue Bird is the ultimate professional, teammate Alysha Clark says.

Bird talks life in the bubble with Megan Rapinoe, and what she learned protesting.

Breanna Stewart misses the safety of the bubble.

Chiney Ogwumike discusses a variety of topics.

San Antonio's new Becky Hammon mural is the subject of a new short film.

Just a scant bit

College team news:

Iowa is preparing for a quick start to the season.

Montana and Montana State previews.

Arizona's international players are ready to roll after a hectic offseason.

College player news:

Nebraska transfer Leigha Brown is immediately eligible to play at Michigan.

Angela Dugalic brings versatility to the Ducks.

Paige Bueckers is a big part of UConn's fresh outlook.