Today's game results:
The Mercury held off the Liberty, 80-74.
The Dream handed the Sun their first loss of the season, 82-77.
WNBA team news:
The Mystics are struggling after a hot start.
The Lynx are celebrating last year's title in D.C. with a charity event.....not an invitation from the White House.
The league's power rankings for the week.
WNBA player news:
Today, Diana Taurasi became the first WNBA player to eclipse 8,000 career points.
Taurasi is feeling rejuvenated early in the season.
Jordin Canada and Sue Bird's bond began before Seattle.
Keeping the faith lands ex-Rutgers star Betnijah Laney a place on the Sun.
Gabby Williams' diary: "I feel like we're going all the time in the WNBA."
WNBA coach news:
Podcast with Sun coach Curt Miller.
WNBA All-Star news:
The league announced a change of format today: All-Star captains will choose from a pool of players voted as all-stars, meaning East and West lines have been dissolved.
College coach news:
Auburn has extended coach Terri Williams-Flournoy's contract through 2022-2023.
UConn coach Geno Auriemma opens up on his team's Final Four loss: "it's not celebration all the time."
How Edneisha Curry became Division I's only female men's basketball coach.
Nate Harris has resigned as Montana State assistant coach.
Former college player news:
LeAnn Montes a role model both on, off the court.
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Monday, June 4, 2018
And on the seventh day, the WNBA rested
WNBA team news:
The WNBA is the only pro league where all team have a Pride Night.
Interesting insight from Lynx players and coach Cheryl Reeve in our game story yesterday.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi is on the brink of 8,000 career points.
Former lefty Alyssa Thomas is thriving after changing shooting hands.
The league has noticed something that I have tweeted about, that the rookie class is making waves. I know it's early, but this may go down as the best rookie class ever.
Liz Cambage and Tina Charles are the Western and Eastern conference players of the week.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Mercury at Liberty
Sun at Dream
College player news:
Virginia Tech guard Diandra DaRosa will transfer to Seton Hall as a graduate student.
College coach news:
Former Virginia coach Joanne Boyle is fighting to finalize the adoption of her six-year-old daughter.
Louisiana-Monroe has added Josh Copperwood Sr. as an assistant coach.
Jason Jeschke has been promoted to associate head coach at South Dakota.
The WNBA is the only pro league where all team have a Pride Night.
Interesting insight from Lynx players and coach Cheryl Reeve in our game story yesterday.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi is on the brink of 8,000 career points.
Former lefty Alyssa Thomas is thriving after changing shooting hands.
The league has noticed something that I have tweeted about, that the rookie class is making waves. I know it's early, but this may go down as the best rookie class ever.
Liz Cambage and Tina Charles are the Western and Eastern conference players of the week.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Mercury at Liberty
Sun at Dream
College player news:
Virginia Tech guard Diandra DaRosa will transfer to Seton Hall as a graduate student.
College coach news:
Former Virginia coach Joanne Boyle is fighting to finalize the adoption of her six-year-old daughter.
Louisiana-Monroe has added Josh Copperwood Sr. as an assistant coach.
Jason Jeschke has been promoted to associate head coach at South Dakota.
Sunday, June 3, 2018
After today's results, new league standings
Today's game results:
Diana Taurasi and DeWanna Bonner led the Mercury past the Dream, 78-71.
The Sun remain undefeated after an 88-64 rout of the Mystics.
The Sparks beat the Lynx in Candace Parker's return to the starting lineup, 77-69.
The Sky rallied to nip the Aces, 95-90.
Standings are not looking like they usually do:
1. Connecticut
2. Los Angeles
3. Storm
4. Mystics
5. Mercury
6. Sky
7. Liberty
8. Wings
9. Dream
10. Lynx
11. Aces
12. Fever
WNBA team news:
The defending champion Lynx are hampered by a slow start.
Transactions:
June 3, 2018
Dallas George, Cayla Signed
Dallas Lewis, Breanna Waived
College player news:
Texas A&M center Caylinne Martin and her twin sister are accused of attacking a 68-year-old man at home.
College coach news:
Chris Dailey has been the perfect compliment to Geno Auriemma at UConn.
Diana Taurasi and DeWanna Bonner led the Mercury past the Dream, 78-71.
The Sun remain undefeated after an 88-64 rout of the Mystics.
The Sparks beat the Lynx in Candace Parker's return to the starting lineup, 77-69.
The Sky rallied to nip the Aces, 95-90.
Standings are not looking like they usually do:
1. Connecticut
2. Los Angeles
3. Storm
4. Mystics
5. Mercury
6. Sky
7. Liberty
8. Wings
9. Dream
10. Lynx
11. Aces
12. Fever
WNBA team news:
The defending champion Lynx are hampered by a slow start.
Transactions:
June 3, 2018
Dallas George, Cayla Signed
Dallas Lewis, Breanna Waived
College player news:
Texas A&M center Caylinne Martin and her twin sister are accused of attacking a 68-year-old man at home.
College coach news:
Chris Dailey has been the perfect compliment to Geno Auriemma at UConn.
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Nothing but the games
Not much going on with WBB news today, just the games.......
Today's game results:
The Fever overcame a nearly 20-point deficit to lose to the Liberty in overtime, 87-81.
The Wings held off the Storm, 94-90.
Tomorrow's game previews:
The Mercury are looking to build on their Minnesota win at Atlanta.
The Sun, hoping to stay unbeaten, visit the Mystics.
The Lynx visit the Sparks.
WNBA team news:
The Lynx are looking for a way to stop the slide as they embark on a tough road trip.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley helped a family in need with a sentimental momento from her late mother.
Ceal Barry turned a love of sports into a hall of fame career.
Kat Martin is a new assistant coach at St. Louis.
Today's game results:
The Fever overcame a nearly 20-point deficit to lose to the Liberty in overtime, 87-81.
The Wings held off the Storm, 94-90.
Tomorrow's game previews:
The Mercury are looking to build on their Minnesota win at Atlanta.
The Sun, hoping to stay unbeaten, visit the Mystics.
The Lynx visit the Sparks.
WNBA team news:
The Lynx are looking for a way to stop the slide as they embark on a tough road trip.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley helped a family in need with a sentimental momento from her late mother.
Ceal Barry turned a love of sports into a hall of fame career.
Kat Martin is a new assistant coach at St. Louis.
Friday, June 1, 2018
Lynx lose third straight, to Mercury; Aces grab first win
Tonight's game results:
The Mercury took over and gave the Lynx a 95-85 loss.
It was the first win for Phoenix against Minnesota in 14 tries.
When is the last time the Lynx have lost three in a row?
The Sun are 4-0 after a 110-72 rout of the Sky.
Moments ago, the Las Vegas collected their first win of the season, and as a franchise, with an 85-73 victory over the Washington Mystics.
WNBA team news:
The Liberty have settled into their new home court.
Minnesota is challenged by a new roster in a tough start.
The struggles of the Lynx come back to poor intensity.
Las Vegas has announced their TV and radio deals for home games.
WNBA BPI: when will the Aces win their first game?
WNBA player news:
Rookie report: A'ja Wilson.
Alyssa Thomas is leading the way for the Sun.
Kelsey Plum is looking ahead after a trying rookie season.
WNBA coach news:
Dan Hughes is bucking his reputation as a defense-first coach with the Storm.
June is Pride month in the WNBA:
The WNBA celebrates LGBTQ Pride month in June.
Team Pride night dates and tickets.
College player news:
Cierra Porter will medically retire from Missouri.
Illinois transfer Addaya Moore has landed at Cincinnati.
College coach news:
Tina Thompson has hit the ground running at Virginia.
Steph Haas is a new assistant coach at Ohio.
Indiana State's new assistant coach is Chris Souder.
The Mercury took over and gave the Lynx a 95-85 loss.
It was the first win for Phoenix against Minnesota in 14 tries.
When is the last time the Lynx have lost three in a row?
The Sun are 4-0 after a 110-72 rout of the Sky.
Moments ago, the Las Vegas collected their first win of the season, and as a franchise, with an 85-73 victory over the Washington Mystics.
WNBA team news:
The Liberty have settled into their new home court.
Minnesota is challenged by a new roster in a tough start.
The struggles of the Lynx come back to poor intensity.
Las Vegas has announced their TV and radio deals for home games.
WNBA BPI: when will the Aces win their first game?
WNBA player news:
Rookie report: A'ja Wilson.
Alyssa Thomas is leading the way for the Sun.
Kelsey Plum is looking ahead after a trying rookie season.
WNBA coach news:
Dan Hughes is bucking his reputation as a defense-first coach with the Storm.
June is Pride month in the WNBA:
The WNBA celebrates LGBTQ Pride month in June.
Team Pride night dates and tickets.
College player news:
Cierra Porter will medically retire from Missouri.
Illinois transfer Addaya Moore has landed at Cincinnati.
College coach news:
Tina Thompson has hit the ground running at Virginia.
Steph Haas is a new assistant coach at Ohio.
Indiana State's new assistant coach is Chris Souder.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Records are only there to be broken
Tonight's game result:
The Storm routed the Aces, 101-74. Seattle broke a league record for most three-point shots made in a single game: 17.
Transactions:
The Wings have signed Leticia Romero and waived Saniya Chong.
WNBA team news:
At 2-3, Minnesota isn't panicking.
The Lynx and Mercury find themselves in similar positions early in the season.
WNBA player news:
A'ja Wilson's WNBA education: moments of doubt, but it's a process.
From being like Maya to meeting Maya.
20th season memories: Minnesota brings Lindsay Whalen home.
Who is the best former UConn player in the WNBA?
The league's race to the MVP list.
College team news:
Kentucky is getting creative with fundraising for their Italy trip.
Despite switching from Nike to Adidas, Nevada will still have plenty of jersey options for players.
UConn players and freshmen are back on campus.
College player news:
UAlbany transfer Emma List has landed at FGCU.
College coach news:
Tiffany Coppage is a new assistant coach at Alabama.
Mike Leflar is a new assistant coach at UMass.
Northern Kentucky's new assistant coach is Lauren Stadola.
USA Basketball:
Playing the U17 waiting game takes nerves of steel.
The Storm routed the Aces, 101-74. Seattle broke a league record for most three-point shots made in a single game: 17.
Transactions:
The Wings have signed Leticia Romero and waived Saniya Chong.
WNBA team news:
At 2-3, Minnesota isn't panicking.
The Lynx and Mercury find themselves in similar positions early in the season.
WNBA player news:
A'ja Wilson's WNBA education: moments of doubt, but it's a process.
From being like Maya to meeting Maya.
20th season memories: Minnesota brings Lindsay Whalen home.
Who is the best former UConn player in the WNBA?
The league's race to the MVP list.
College team news:
Kentucky is getting creative with fundraising for their Italy trip.
Despite switching from Nike to Adidas, Nevada will still have plenty of jersey options for players.
UConn players and freshmen are back on campus.
College player news:
UAlbany transfer Emma List has landed at FGCU.
College coach news:
Tiffany Coppage is a new assistant coach at Alabama.
Mike Leflar is a new assistant coach at UMass.
Northern Kentucky's new assistant coach is Lauren Stadola.
USA Basketball:
Playing the U17 waiting game takes nerves of steel.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Mystics handle Mercury on second night of back-to-back
Tonight's game result:
Moments ago, the Mystics soundly beat the Mercury, 103-95.
Traditional powers Minnesota and Phoenix are struggling early.
Transactions:
May 30, 2018
Seattle Storm Russell, Mercedes Signed
Seattle Storm Muldrow, Teana Waived
May 29, 2018
Chicago Sky Vandersloot, Courtney Activated
Los Angeles Sparks Lavender, Jantel Activated
Phoenix Mercury Robinson, Angel Signed
WNBA team news:
The Lynx are off to their worst start since 2010.
"We haven't done anything": the Storm isn't impressed with their 4-1 start.
Seattle is contending with schedule challenges during their hot start.
The Aces are preparing for a tough stretch of seven games in 12 days.
Early impressions: the Sun are on the rise.
The founder of Steiner Sports is among those interested in buying the Liberty.
WNBA player news:
Blocking shots remains an important part of Brittney Griner's game.
Ariel Atkins is catching on fast with the Mystics.
Without her father, Alaina Coates begins her WNBA career.
Ivory Latta and Elizabeth Williams are going from balling to Harvard Business School.
Bonus:
Tamika Catchings squashes rumors that she's in to be an NBA general manager.
Best kicks in the WNBA so far this year.
College conference news:
The Big Sky is adopting a 20-game league conference schedule.
College coach news:
UTRGV coach Lane Lord is excited to make the jump to Division I.
New assistant coaches at Northern Colorado are Kelly Packard and Christian Blanks.
Southwest Airlines apologized to Cal coach Lindsay Gottlieb.
USA Basketball:
The U17 World Cup Team has been named.
Moments ago, the Mystics soundly beat the Mercury, 103-95.
Traditional powers Minnesota and Phoenix are struggling early.
Transactions:
May 30, 2018
Seattle Storm Russell, Mercedes Signed
Seattle Storm Muldrow, Teana Waived
May 29, 2018
Chicago Sky Vandersloot, Courtney Activated
Los Angeles Sparks Lavender, Jantel Activated
Phoenix Mercury Robinson, Angel Signed
WNBA team news:
The Lynx are off to their worst start since 2010.
"We haven't done anything": the Storm isn't impressed with their 4-1 start.
Seattle is contending with schedule challenges during their hot start.
The Aces are preparing for a tough stretch of seven games in 12 days.
Early impressions: the Sun are on the rise.
The founder of Steiner Sports is among those interested in buying the Liberty.
WNBA player news:
Blocking shots remains an important part of Brittney Griner's game.
Ariel Atkins is catching on fast with the Mystics.
Without her father, Alaina Coates begins her WNBA career.
Ivory Latta and Elizabeth Williams are going from balling to Harvard Business School.
Bonus:
Tamika Catchings squashes rumors that she's in to be an NBA general manager.
Best kicks in the WNBA so far this year.
College conference news:
The Big Sky is adopting a 20-game league conference schedule.
College coach news:
UTRGV coach Lane Lord is excited to make the jump to Division I.
New assistant coaches at Northern Colorado are Kelly Packard and Christian Blanks.
Southwest Airlines apologized to Cal coach Lindsay Gottlieb.
USA Basketball:
The U17 World Cup Team has been named.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Whoa, now! Game results and player performances to ponder
Angel McCoughtry lifted the Dream over the defending champion Lynx, 76-74, with a last-second shot. It was Atlanta's first win over Minnesota in nine tries.
The Liberty snagged their first win, 94-89 over the Wings, on the strength of Tina Charles' breakout fourth quarter.
The Storm held off the Mystics, 81-77. Jewell Loyd once again led Seattle, with 27 points.
Current standings.
Only one game tomorrow:
Mystics at Mercury
Transactions:
May 28, 2018
Los Angeles Samuelson, Karlie Released
Phoenix Wright, Imani Waived
May 27, 2018
Chicago Bulgak, Adut Waived
Chicago Hopkins, Chelsea Waived
Chicago Ndour, Astou Activated
The Mercury have re-signed Angel Robinson.
Jantel Lavender has returned from overseas to join the Sparks.
WNBA team news:
The Liberty are courting potential owners.
This week's power rankings have a different look: Sparks, Sun, Mystics, Lynx and Storm round out the top five.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart is embracing change to help sex abuse victims.
The new Jordan Brand poster has Maya Moore's popularity soaring.
Jordin Canada is helping spark Seattle.
Renee Montgomery's gluten-free turkey meal.
Podcast featuring Sun guard Jasmine Thomas.
Alyssa Thomas and Chelsea Gray are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the month.
WNBA coach news:
Dan Hughes is still rocking in the WNBA.
College player news:
Ball State grad transfer Carmen Grande has joined Ohio State. She is a point guard.
College coach news:
Buffalo coach Felisha Legette-Jack has signed a five-year contract extension.
Holly Warlick is excited by Jazmine Massengill and other new Lady Vols.
Dawn Staley won't go out of her way to speak to Missouri AD Jim Sterk.
Aaron Kallhoff is LSU's new assistant coach.
Scepter Brownlee and Keith Freeman are new assistant coaches at Old Dominion.
Carlos Adamson is a new assistant coach at Eastern Michigan.
Cal coach Lindsay Gottlieb was asked by Southwest Airlines yesterday that her son belonged to her.
Another story on the incident.
USA Basketball:
Far from home, Aliyah Boston has found a home on the court with USA Basketball.
High school news:
Yamhill-Carleton High School in Oregon has hired Heather Roberts as their boy's varsity coach.
The Liberty snagged their first win, 94-89 over the Wings, on the strength of Tina Charles' breakout fourth quarter.
The Storm held off the Mystics, 81-77. Jewell Loyd once again led Seattle, with 27 points.
Current standings.
Only one game tomorrow:
Mystics at Mercury
Transactions:
May 28, 2018
Los Angeles Samuelson, Karlie Released
Phoenix Wright, Imani Waived
May 27, 2018
Chicago Bulgak, Adut Waived
Chicago Hopkins, Chelsea Waived
Chicago Ndour, Astou Activated
The Mercury have re-signed Angel Robinson.
Jantel Lavender has returned from overseas to join the Sparks.
WNBA team news:
The Liberty are courting potential owners.
This week's power rankings have a different look: Sparks, Sun, Mystics, Lynx and Storm round out the top five.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart is embracing change to help sex abuse victims.
The new Jordan Brand poster has Maya Moore's popularity soaring.
Jordin Canada is helping spark Seattle.
Renee Montgomery's gluten-free turkey meal.
Podcast featuring Sun guard Jasmine Thomas.
Alyssa Thomas and Chelsea Gray are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the month.
WNBA coach news:
Dan Hughes is still rocking in the WNBA.
College player news:
Ball State grad transfer Carmen Grande has joined Ohio State. She is a point guard.
College coach news:
Buffalo coach Felisha Legette-Jack has signed a five-year contract extension.
Holly Warlick is excited by Jazmine Massengill and other new Lady Vols.
Dawn Staley won't go out of her way to speak to Missouri AD Jim Sterk.
Aaron Kallhoff is LSU's new assistant coach.
Scepter Brownlee and Keith Freeman are new assistant coaches at Old Dominion.
Carlos Adamson is a new assistant coach at Eastern Michigan.
Cal coach Lindsay Gottlieb was asked by Southwest Airlines yesterday that her son belonged to her.
Another story on the incident.
USA Basketball:
Far from home, Aliyah Boston has found a home on the court with USA Basketball.
High school news:
Yamhill-Carleton High School in Oregon has hired Heather Roberts as their boy's varsity coach.
Monday, May 28, 2018
Skylar Diggins-Smith takes a stand for women
On the heels of a video yesterday where Dallas guard Skylar Diggins-Smith said ESPN should hire more female reporters come a video where she discusses her disappointment in the WNBA-NBA gap.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Lynx at Dream
Wings at Liberty
Mystics at Storm
WNBA team news:
The Aces made a memorable debut at home yesterday.
The Lynx face challenges in a transition season.
The Liberty isn't panicking.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi and the path to longevity and legacy.
WNBA coach news:
Atlanta coach Nicki Collen: meet the rookie coach who is married to the game.
WNBA president news:
Lisa Borders blessed basketball in Las Vegas.
Bonus:
The NBA women's camp in India is a doorway to success.
USA Basketball news:
The U18 National Team roster has been named.
Finalists for the U17 World Cup team have been announced.
High school news:
An Alabama high school has hired LaKenya Knight to coach their boy's basketball team.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Christyn Williams have their sights set on Storrs.
UConn recruiting focuses on some of the finalists for the U17 team.
Tomorrow's game schedule:
Lynx at Dream
Wings at Liberty
Mystics at Storm
WNBA team news:
The Aces made a memorable debut at home yesterday.
The Lynx face challenges in a transition season.
The Liberty isn't panicking.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi and the path to longevity and legacy.
WNBA coach news:
Atlanta coach Nicki Collen: meet the rookie coach who is married to the game.
WNBA president news:
Lisa Borders blessed basketball in Las Vegas.
Bonus:
The NBA women's camp in India is a doorway to success.
USA Basketball news:
The U18 National Team roster has been named.
Finalists for the U17 World Cup team have been announced.
High school news:
An Alabama high school has hired LaKenya Knight to coach their boy's basketball team.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Christyn Williams have their sights set on Storrs.
UConn recruiting focuses on some of the finalists for the U17 team.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Three big games
Today's game results:
The Mystics came from behind to stop the Lynx, 90-78.
Kristi Toliver led the way with 19 points, including five three-pointers. Rookie Myisha Hines-Allen had 15 points and 13 rebounds, and rookie Ariel Atkins and Natasha Cloud each chipped in 14 points. Washington is 4-0 for the first time in franchise history.
The Sparks beat the Mercury, 80-72, in Candace Parker's return.
The Storm spoiled the Aces home opener with a 105-98 win. Big, enthusiastic crowd on hand to welcome the team, and the game was well-played.
WNBA player news:
Skylar Diggins-Smith challenges ESPN to hire more female reporters.
College coach news:
Washington State coach Kamie Ethridge has hired Jackie Nared as assistant coach, and is reeling in the recruits.
Brian Wilson is a new assistant coach at Quinnipiac.
USA Basketball news:
Coach Jeff Walz seeks another gold medal with the U18 team.
At the U17 trials, 45 remain competing for roster spots.
International news:
The NBA Academy women's tournament in India has tipped off.
Pat Summitt:
A statue of the legendary coach will be unveiled in Clarksville, Tenn. June 15.
The Mystics came from behind to stop the Lynx, 90-78.
Kristi Toliver led the way with 19 points, including five three-pointers. Rookie Myisha Hines-Allen had 15 points and 13 rebounds, and rookie Ariel Atkins and Natasha Cloud each chipped in 14 points. Washington is 4-0 for the first time in franchise history.
The Sparks beat the Mercury, 80-72, in Candace Parker's return.
The Storm spoiled the Aces home opener with a 105-98 win. Big, enthusiastic crowd on hand to welcome the team, and the game was well-played.
WNBA player news:
Skylar Diggins-Smith challenges ESPN to hire more female reporters.
College coach news:
Washington State coach Kamie Ethridge has hired Jackie Nared as assistant coach, and is reeling in the recruits.
Brian Wilson is a new assistant coach at Quinnipiac.
USA Basketball news:
Coach Jeff Walz seeks another gold medal with the U18 team.
At the U17 trials, 45 remain competing for roster spots.
International news:
The NBA Academy women's tournament in India has tipped off.
Pat Summitt:
A statue of the legendary coach will be unveiled in Clarksville, Tenn. June 15.
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