Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA
2 years, 3 months ago

Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA

NPR  

Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA Enlarge this image toggle caption Steph Chambers/Getty Images Steph Chambers/Getty Images Basketball legend Sue Bird played the last game of her unparalleled 20-year career Tuesday night, stepping off the court to thunderous chants of "Thank you, Sue" despite her team's playoff loss. Enlarge this image toggle caption Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images "She's going to be one of those Mt. Enlarge this image toggle caption Ethan Miller/Getty Images Ethan Miller/Getty Images In recent years Bird became the first WNBA player to win four championships in three different decades, as well as the first WNBA player to record at least eight assists in a game after turning 40. "Of course my body feels good," Bird told ESPN on Tuesday, "so that can trick ya, but there's a reason why I felt comfortable and I felt confident in this being my last year.

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Hoops legend Cheryl Miller filled with pride as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese make mark on WNBA
5 months ago

Hoops legend Cheryl Miller filled with pride as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese make mark on WNBA

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Cheryl Miller watched intently at All-Star weekend practice on Friday as Caitlin Clark initiated the offense, whipping the ball around the perimeter before a pass to center Jonquel Jones led to an easy layup. The 60-year-old coach beamed: “The possibilities are endless.” Miller — a women’s hoops trailblazer and one of the game’s early stars in the 1980s …

WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale could make life tough for Team USA once again
5 months ago

WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale could make life tough for Team USA once again

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The last time the U.S. Women’s National Team snubbed Arike Ogunbowale, she made sure it paid on the basketball court. The Dallas Wings guard said on a podcast earlier this summer that there were “politics” surrounding the U.S. team’s selection process. Ogunbowale said her MVP performance three years ago was a great moment — and hopes there’s another …

Sue Bird Barbie: Mattel honors WNBA great with signature doll
5 months, 1 week ago

Sue Bird Barbie: Mattel honors WNBA great with signature doll

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — WNBA great Sue Bird has been honored with a signature Barbie doll. Mattel announced Tuesday the collectible tribute doll was modeled for Bird, who is a “basketball legend who pioneered the way for growth in the women’s league with her record-breaking legacy and courageous voice that forever changed the game.” The doll is dressed in a …

Sue Bird understands Caitlin Clark’s frustrations with losing, expects brighter days in the WNBA
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sue Bird understands Caitlin Clark’s frustrations with losing, expects brighter days in the WNBA

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sue Bird can relate to Caitlin Clark’s early frustrations about losing in the WNBA. Bird spoke with The Associated Press during the recent Business of Women’s Sports Summit in New York City on several topics. But once we see this media rights deal, assuming its going to be what we all think its going to be, you’re …

Caitlin Clark, much like Larry Bird, the focus of talks about race and double standards in sports
7 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark, much like Larry Bird, the focus of talks about race and double standards in sports

Associated Press  

For much of the past two years, Caitlin Clark has been the centerpiece of the college basketball world. The matchups also led to ongoing discussions about how race plays a factor in the treatment afforded to Clark, a white woman from “America’s Heartland,” as compared to Black counterparts like Reese. “I would say me and Angel have always been great …

Caitlin Clark, much like Larry Bird, the focus of talks about race and double standards in sports
7 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark, much like Larry Bird, the focus of talks about race and double standards in sports

The Independent  

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Hollywood said ‘nobody cared’ about women’s sports. Luckily, Sue Bird didn’t listen
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hollywood said ‘nobody cared’ about women’s sports. Luckily, Sue Bird didn’t listen

LA Times  

Former WNBA star Sue Bird is ready for her next challenge: Hollywood. coming-of-age of Sue as a player, of Sue as a person, of the WNBA, but also of our culture and how we treat women and women’s sports,” said the film’s director, Sarah Dowland, who marveled at the fact that Bird — a two-time NCAA, four-time WNBA and five-time …

Like Steph Curry? Or Katie Smith? On comparing women’s players to NBA vs. WNBA stars
1 year, 6 months ago

Like Steph Curry? Or Katie Smith? On comparing women’s players to NBA vs. WNBA stars

New York Times  

Diana Taurasi is an impassioned and opinionated person, and when a person offering opinions also has the gravitas of being on the short list of the greatest players in the history of her sport, which is where Taurasi sits, there is a bit of an E.F. Hutton impact: People listen. Last Thursday, during a Phoenix Mercury post-practice media availability, Taurasi …

Tearful Sue Bird ends 20-year basketball career as fans chant ‘Thank you Sue’: ‘I didn’t really want to leave the court’
2 years, 3 months ago

Tearful Sue Bird ends 20-year basketball career as fans chant ‘Thank you Sue’: ‘I didn’t really want to leave the court’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Thank you Sue.” WNBA Legend Sue Bird Retires …

Appreciation: Sue Bird gives basketball lasting assist
2 years, 3 months ago

Appreciation: Sue Bird gives basketball lasting assist

Associated Press  

Sue Bird just knows how to win. “Sue really has found her voice in the last five or six years, and the league has found its voice.” Bird’s career came to an end Tuesday night with the Seattle Storm’s 97-92 home loss to Las Vegas in Game 4 of the semifinal series. Bird captured two college national titles at UConn, …

Sue Bird at peace for what could be final game in Seattle
2 years, 4 months ago

Sue Bird at peace for what could be final game in Seattle

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Now that a bit of time has passed, Sue Bird knows she made the right decision announcing publicly what she knew inside — that this would be her last season. It’s gonna be a lot, in all the good ways.” Bird will play the final regular-season home game of her career on Sunday when the Seattle Storm host …

WNBA’s Sue Bird buys minority stake in NWSL’s NJ/NY Gotham FC
2 years, 4 months ago

WNBA’s Sue Bird buys minority stake in NWSL’s NJ/NY Gotham FC

New York Times  

WNBA star Sue Bird has bought a minority stake in the National Women’s Soccer League franchise NJ/NY Gotham FC, the team announced Friday. She joins a high-profile group of minority stakeholders with the NWSL club that includes former U.S. national team soccer star Carli Lloyd, NBA star Kevin Durant’s Thirty Five Ventures and New Jersey Gov. Former New York Giants …

WNBA players honor Brittney Griner at All-Star game
2 years, 5 months ago

WNBA players honor Brittney Griner at All-Star game

CBS News  

A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and the rest of the WNBA All-Stars lined up along the sideline after halftime, the No. Brittney Griner was everywhere Sunday, everywhere except where the league's best players felt she should be: playing in the marquee WNBA All-Star Game, in which Team Wilson pulled away from Team Stewart for a 134-112 victory. Cherelle Griner, wife of …

Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi on cover of NBA 2K23 WNBA edition
2 years, 5 months ago

Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi on cover of NBA 2K23 WNBA edition

Associated Press  

Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi have been linked for more than two decades, playing together at UConn and then helping the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team win five gold medals. “The response to NBA 2K’s first WNBA Edition last year was overwhelmingly positive and a testament to the W’s growing audience and prominence,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global …

Breanna Stewart trades for teammate Sue Bird in WNBA All-Star draft
2 years, 5 months ago

Breanna Stewart trades for teammate Sue Bird in WNBA All-Star draft

LA Times  

Storm guard Sue Bird celebrates with Breanna Stewart, right, and other teammates after making a three-point shot against the Liberty. Breanna Stewart traded for her Seattle teammate Sue Bird in the WNBA All-Star draft Saturday. Stewart drafted the third Las Vegas starter Jackie Young with her first pick and Jonquel Jones with her second choice. Stewart had the first pick …

Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter
2 years, 6 months ago

Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Brittney Griner will have a place at the WNBA All-Star Game, being named an honorary starter Wednesday by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. So, it is only fitting that she be named as an honorary starter today and we continue to work on her safe return to the U.S.” The State Department in May designated Griner as wrongfully detained, …

Sue Bird Plays Final Regular Season Game In New York And It Hits Close To Home
2 years, 6 months ago

Sue Bird Plays Final Regular Season Game In New York And It Hits Close To Home

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Nearly an hour after playing her final regular-season game in New York, Sue Bird was still soaking in the moment. Marine Johannès of the New York Liberty hugs Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm after the game. Sue Bird with former Storm teammates, New York Liberty forward Natasha Howard, right, and guard Sami Whitcomb during a pregame …

Sue Bird starts farewell tour with emotional win in New York
2 years, 6 months ago

Sue Bird starts farewell tour with emotional win in New York

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Nearly an hour after playing her final regular-season game in New York, Sue Bird was still soaking in the moment. The team wore shirts that said: “Thank You Sue, Love New York,” and the organization played a pregame video tribute that featured clips of Bird throughout her career, as well as tributes from Billie Jean King, CC …

Storm star Sue Bird says 2022 will be her final WNBA season
2 years, 6 months ago

Storm star Sue Bird says 2022 will be her final WNBA season

Associated Press  

Always in control on the court, Sue Bird lasted about 10 minutes until the emotion of the moment and the finality of the decision got the best of her. “I feel like I’ve played as long as I can at a really high level both physically and mentally, and it’s just gotten harder,” Bird said, fighting through tears. “Knowing it …

Sue Bird, WNBA great and five-time Olympic gold medalist, to retire at end of season
2 years, 6 months ago

Sue Bird, WNBA great and five-time Olympic gold medalist, to retire at end of season

LA Times  

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird controls the ball during a game against the Connecticut Sun in August. Seattle Storm star and five-time Olympic gold medalist Sue Bird announced Thursday that the 2022 season will be her last playing in the WNBA. The Storm will close out their road trip on Sunday in New York, about 30 miles from where Bird …

WNBA: Sue Bird says she's returning to Storm for another season
2 years, 11 months ago

WNBA: Sue Bird says she's returning to Storm for another season

The Hindu  

Sue Bird announced Friday that she will return to the Seattle Storm next season, putting off retirement for at least one more year. The 2022 season will be Bird's 21st overall with the franchise, but she missed the 2014 and 2019 seasons due to injury. Let’s go.” She previously talked of her excitement for the 2022 season and for the …

WNBA honors its top 25 players all-time
3 years, 3 months ago

WNBA honors its top 25 players all-time

The Hindu  

The WNBA honoured its past and present when it announced the league's top 25 players on Sunday. Former stars Lisa Leslie, Tamika Catchings, Katie Smith and Sheryl Swoopes are among 15 retired players selected by a panel of media members and women's basketball pioneers and advocates. “It’s a huge honour to be named among the top 25 players in league …

Sue Bird sees no hypocrisy in US staying on court for anthem
3 years, 4 months ago

Sue Bird sees no hypocrisy in US staying on court for anthem

Associated Press  

SAITAMA, Japan — Sue Bird sees no contradiction with the U.S. team staying on the court during the national anthem at the Olympics. “You are wearing USA jerseys and it does change the conversation a little bit and what you’re representing,” Bird told The Associated Press after practice on Saturday. I’d climb mountains to do it.” HIGH HONOR Eleven basketball …

No league was more essential to the social justice movement in 2020 than the WNBA
4 years ago

No league was more essential to the social justice movement in 2020 than the WNBA

LA Times  

Third in a series of Times Sports stories looking at some of the biggest sports moments and storylines of 2020. this is not ok. pic.twitter.com/6FC10jlcql — Kayla Johnson July 7, 2020 League MVP A’ja Wilson tweeted the word “pray” while her Las Vegas Aces teammate Danielle Robinson summed it up best: “The NBA would never…” The NBA would never. “If …

WNBA's first overall pick Ionescu helped off court with injury
4 years, 4 months ago

WNBA's first overall pick Ionescu helped off court with injury

The Hindu  

First overall WNBA pick Sabrina Ionescu was helped off the court with an ankle injury on Friday during the New York Liberty's matchup against the Atlanta Dream, casting a shadow on the highly touted rookie's debut season. The Liberty guard rolled her ankle, suffering a sprain, the New York team said, in her third game of the shortened WNBA season, …

WNBA: Breanna Stewart, Sue Bird return as Storm top Liberty in Sabrina Ionescu’s debut
4 years, 4 months ago

WNBA: Breanna Stewart, Sue Bird return as Storm top Liberty in Sabrina Ionescu’s debut

LA Times  

Seattle forward Breanna Stewart goes up for a shot in front of New York’s Leaonna Odom during the second half Saturday in Bradenton, Fla. Breanna Stewart had 18 points, eight rebounds and four steals in her first WNBA game since helping Seattle win the 2018 championship, sending the Storm past the New York Liberty 87-71 on Saturday in the season …

WNBA players adjusting to life in their Florida bubble
4 years, 5 months ago

WNBA players adjusting to life in their Florida bubble

The Hindu  

Sue Bird has seen a lot in her storied playing career in the WNBA, overseas and the Olympics. “The bubble is part summer camp, mixed in with the Olympic village, playing overseas and an AAU tournament with a little bit of college life thrown in,” Bird said in a phone interview. “It’s like overseas, but a little bit easier as …

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