WNBA roundup: Tina Charles, Ariel Atkins help Mystics beat Liberty
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WNBA roundup: Tina Charles, Ariel Atkins help Mystics beat Liberty

The Hindu  

Tina Charles scored 34 points against her former team, Ariel Atkins added 25 points and the Washington Mystics beat the New York Liberty 101-72 on Friday night. SUNS 84, MERCURY 67 Jonquel Jones had 16 points and 11 rebounds, DeWanna Bonner added 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists against her former team and Connecticut beat Phoenix. ACES 97, SPARKS 69 Chelsea Gray had 18 points and six assists, A’ja Wilson had 17 points, eight rebounds and three blocks and Las Vegas beat Los Angeles. DREAM 83, FEVER 79 Chennedy Carter scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added 16 and Atlanta beat Indiana for its first victory of the season.

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NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole scored 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday to end its 16-game losing streak. Pistons 120, Knicks 111 Cade Cunningham finished with 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Detroit to its first win over host New York in 17 tries. …

2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court
2 months ago

2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court

CNN  

CNN — With confetti falling from the rafters, a boisterous Brooklyn crowd bellowing and the victorious New York Liberty celebrating, the curtain fell on the 2024 WNBA season. “It was this perfect storm of the league growing exponentially, and then you hit this season where the college game really gave the WNBA a boost,” veteran WNBA analyst LaChina Robinson told …

New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle
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2 months ago

New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle

The Hindu  

New York City wins their first WNBA championship after defeating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night. Jonquel Jones scored 17 points to lead New York, which was one of the original franchises in the league. The Liberty made the WNBA Finals five times before, losing each one, including last season. This time …

Collier's Late Surge Not Enough to Secure Fifth WNBA Title
2 months ago

Collier's Late Surge Not Enough to Secure Fifth WNBA Title

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Lynx were on the verge of securing their fifth WNBA title, but fell short against the New York Liberty in overtime. Napheesa Collier had a chance to win the WNBA Finals MVP award, but she fouled out of the game with seconds remaining in overtime. Despite the loss, the Lynx had a phenomenal season, finishing with a franchise-record …

Ionescu's Dominance Leads Liberty to WNBA Finals MVP Title
2 months ago

Ionescu's Dominance Leads Liberty to WNBA Finals MVP Title

Associated Press  

Jonquel Jones shines in the New York Liberty's 67-62 overtime victory over the Minnesota Lynx. Jones finished with 17 points and six rebounds, while Breanna Stewart contributed 13 points and 15 rebounds. The Liberty built a 56-52 lead in the third quarter but allowed the Lynx to surge back in overtime, ultimately securing the win.

The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx to win its first WNBA championship
2 months ago

The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx to win its first WNBA championship

NPR  

The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx to win its first WNBA championship toggle caption Pamela Smith/AP The New York Liberty won its first championship title after powering through a series of five games, two of which went to overtime. The Liberty won the series 3-2 against the Minnesota Lynx, and scored 67-62 in Sunday’s final game. “To be …

Jonquel Jones leads New York Liberty to first WNBA title, Lynx question officiating
2 months ago

Jonquel Jones leads New York Liberty to first WNBA title, Lynx question officiating

LA Times  

Sabrina Ionescu’s first shot hit the side of the backboard. Ionescu shot 1 for 19 from the floor on Sunday and Breanna Stewart wasn’t a whole lot better, but the New York Liberty got an MVP performance from Jonquel Jones to bail out her fellow two stars. Sparks Lynx hold off Liberty to force decisive Game 5 in WNBA Finals …

New York Liberty Triumphs in WNBA Finals, Clinching First Title in 28 Years
2 months ago

New York Liberty Triumphs in WNBA Finals, Clinching First Title in 28 Years

CNN  

The New York Liberty clinched their first WNBA title with a thrilling 67-62 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the Finals. Nyara Sabally shone brightly for the Liberty, scoring 13 points and grabbing seven rebounds and a key block in overtime. Despite facing controversy surrounding a controversial free throw call, the Liberty emerged victorious, marking a historic …

WNBA Finals Reach Decisive Game 5 for First Time Since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx Head to New York
2 months ago

WNBA Finals Reach Decisive Game 5 for First Time Since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx Head to New York

Associated Press  

It's the first time in 5 years that the WNBA Finals will go to a Game 5. The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty will battle it out in the Big Apple on Sunday night, with the winner claiming the championship. Both teams have been battling for the entire series, with the game being incredibly close throughout. Minnesota has the …

Lynx Force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's Free Throws to Beat Liberty 82-80
2 months ago

Lynx Force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's Free Throws to Beat Liberty 82-80

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty with a final score of 82-80. Despite trailing for most of the game, the Lynx staged a comeback with two free throws in the final seconds to secure the victory. Both teams had chances to win the game, but the Lynx's experience and …

Sabrina Ionescu’s tiebreaking three lifts Liberty over Lynx in Game 3 of WNBA Finals
2 months, 1 week ago

Sabrina Ionescu’s tiebreaking three lifts Liberty over Lynx in Game 3 of WNBA Finals

LA Times  

Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking three-pointer from the top of the key with one second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. Trailing 73-69 with 2:26 left in the fourth quarter, the Liberty scored eight straight points, including …

Liberty even WNBA Finals with Game 2 defeat of Lynx
2 months, 1 week ago

Liberty even WNBA Finals with Game 2 defeat of Lynx

LA Times  

New York’s Breanna Stewart slips past Minnesota defenders for a layup during the first half in Game 2 on Sunday. With the Minnesota Lynx making another fourth quarter run, the two-time league MVP refused to let the New York Liberty lose again. Stewart scored 21 points and had a WNBA Finals record seven steals to help the Liberty beat the …

Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with overtime win to open WNBA Finals
2 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with overtime win to open WNBA Finals

LA Times  

From left, Minnesota Lynx’s Bridget Carleton, Courtney Williams, Alanna Smith and Napheesa Collier celebrate after defeating the New York Liberty in overtime in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday in New York. The historic rally by the Lynx to beat New York 95-93 in a wild Game 1 of the WNBA Finals ranks right up there as one …

Breanna Stewart had two key chances … and fell short in the Liberty’s Game 1 WNBA Finals loss
2 months, 1 week ago

Breanna Stewart had two key chances … and fell short in the Liberty’s Game 1 WNBA Finals loss

New York Times  

NEW YORK — For the briefest of moments, Breanna Stewart put her hands on her head. The game tying freethrow by Breanna Stewart that sends the game to overtime At the end of regulation the score is 84-84#WNBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV pic.twitter.com/O1Cg0MkbNi — WNBA October 11, 2024 Credit Collier, this season’s Defensive Player of the Year, for stifling Stewart. “I …

Minnesota's Heroic Comeback Stuns New York in WNBA Finals Game 1
2 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota's Heroic Comeback Stuns New York in WNBA Finals Game 1

Associated Press  

Minnesota stunned New York Liberty 95-93 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Despite trailing 18 points in the first half, the Lynx rallied back and won the game on a late Napheesa Collier jumper with 8.8 seconds left in overtime. Minnesota's win marks a historic moment for the team, as they are the first team in WNBA playoff history …

Lynx advance to WNBA Finals with rout of Sun in Game 5
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lynx advance to WNBA Finals with rout of Sun in Game 5

LA Times  

Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds while Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 on Tuesday night and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years. Kayla McBride fueled a strong start with 10 of her 19 points in the first quarter for the …

WNBA coach Becky Hammon RIPS into star Kelsey Plum as Las Vegas Aces drop second game to New York Liberty
2 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA coach Becky Hammon RIPS into star Kelsey Plum as Las Vegas Aces drop second game to New York Liberty

Daily Mail  

Hammon berated her star player after a subpar performance against New York The reigning, two-time WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces have their backs against the wall following a Game 2 defeat at the hands of the New York Liberty in the semifinals of this year's playoffs. Part of the blame for the result could be placed on the shoulders of …

Lynx top Sun 77-70 in Game 2 to even WNBA semifinals behind Collier’s supporting cast
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lynx top Sun 77-70 in Game 2 to even WNBA semifinals behind Collier’s supporting cast

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Courtney Williams scored 17 points and Alanna Smith had 15 points to help the Lynx offset an off night for star Napheesa Collier and beat the Connecticut Sun 77-70 to even the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series at one game apiece on Tuesday. Williams had 11 points in the third for half of her team’s output, helping tilt the …

Liberty top Aces 88-84 to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals and put the champs on the brink
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Liberty top Aces 88-84 to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals and put the champs on the brink

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu and her New York teammates downplayed being on the brink of knocking off the Aces. We didn’t come to win two games at home and be satisfied, we’re a hungry group.” Game 3 is Friday night in Las Vegas, with the two-time defending champion Aces trying to avoid being beaten by the team they beat …

Marina Mabrey’s six 3s lift Sun to 73-70 win over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs semifinal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Marina Mabrey’s six 3s lift Sun to 73-70 win over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs semifinal

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 73-70 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their semifinals series. After the Lynx were held without a basket for more than three minutes, Collier’s driving layup cut the Sun’s lead to 71-70 with …

Stewart and Ionescu Lead New York Liberty to 87-77 Game 1 Win Over the Las Vegas Aces in Semifinals
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stewart and Ionescu Lead New York Liberty to 87-77 Game 1 Win Over the Las Vegas Aces in Semifinals

Associated Press  

New York Liberty defeated Las Vegas Aces 87-77 in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinals series. Stewart led the Liberty with 34 points, including eight in the first half. The Liberty dominated the first quarter and led by 10 points at halftime. They went on to win 87-77, securing their first win in the playoffs since 2019.

Liberty begin semifinals against the Aces
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Liberty begin semifinals against the Aces

Associated Press  

Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty New York; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Liberty -4; over/under is 163.5 WNBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS: Liberty host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The New York Liberty host the Las Vegas Aces in game one of the WNBA playoffs semifinals. New York averages 10.1 made 3-pointers per game, 2.4 more made shots …

Clark says best is yet to come after dazzling WNBA rookie year
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Clark says best is yet to come after dazzling WNBA rookie year

China Daily  

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket as Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington defends during a first-round WNBA playoff game on Wednesday. AP NEW YORK — Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark said she has only scratched the surface of what she can accomplish after her record-breaking rookie season ended in the first round of the WNBA playoffs on …

Clark says best is yet to come after dazzling WNBA rookie year
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Clark says best is yet to come after dazzling WNBA rookie year

China Daily  

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket as Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington defends during a first-round WNBA playoff game on Wednesday. AP NEW YORK — Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark said she has only scratched the surface of what she can accomplish after her record-breaking rookie season ended in the first round of the WNBA playoffs on …

A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are unanimous choices for WNBA AP Player and Rookie of the Year
3 months ago

A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are unanimous choices for WNBA AP Player and Rookie of the Year

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Wilson became the first player …

A'ja Wilson set records. So did Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping
3 months ago

A'ja Wilson set records. So did Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Lots of records — most …

Washington closes out season with 92-91 win over Indiana as Clark, Fever attract record crowd
3 months ago

Washington closes out season with 92-91 win over Indiana as Clark, Fever attract record crowd

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sika Kone scored a career-high 20 points and the Washington Mystics pulled out a 92-91 win over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Thursday night before a record crowd of 20,711, the largest in WNBA history. The Mystics, who led by 16 points entering the fourth quarter, began the regular season finale with a shot at the …

Tina Charles’ record night lifts Atlanta Dream into postseason with 78-67 win over New York Liberty
3 months ago

Tina Charles’ record night lifts Atlanta Dream into postseason with 78-67 win over New York Liberty

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Tina Charles and her Atlanta Dream teammates packed for an extended trip to New York. “We knew we’d take care of business.” Charles had a record night to lift the team to the playoffs for the second straight year where they’ll face New York again. New York never really threatened as coach Sandy Brondello sat Breanna Stewart …

WNBA playoff picture starting to come into focus as Liberty clinch top seed and Minnesota second
3 months ago

WNBA playoff picture starting to come into focus as Liberty clinch top seed and Minnesota second

Associated Press  

More than half of the WNBA playoff seeds are set with the New York Liberty clinching the No. The Liberty topped the Washington Mystics to earn homecourt throughout the playoffs for only the second time in franchise history. The Sun are currently in third with a one-game lead over Las Vegas, which assured itself no worse than the four seed …

A’ja Wilson becomes 1st WNBA player to reach 1,000 points in a season as Aces top Sun
3 months, 1 week ago

A’ja Wilson becomes 1st WNBA player to reach 1,000 points in a season as Aces top Sun

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson became the first WNBA player to score 1,000 points in a season when she finished with 29 in the Las Vegas Aces’ 84-71 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. Young’s pull-up jumper midway through the period made it 58-47 and Las Vegas led by double figures the rest of the way. Wilson was dominant …

Caitlin Clark scores career-high 35, Kelsey Mitchell adds 30 as Fever beat Wings 110-109
3 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark scores career-high 35, Kelsey Mitchell adds 30 as Fever beat Wings 110-109

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark scored a career-high 35 points with eight assists, Kelsey Mitchell added 30 points and the duo combined to hit 12 of Indiana’s 16 3-pointers to help the Fever beat the Dallas Wings 110-109 on Sunday. Teaira McCowan scored inside to cut the deficit to two, but Clark made back-to-back 3s and, after a transition take foul, …

Brionna Jones scores 20, Marina Mabrey adds 19 as Sun beat Mercury 88-69
3 months, 1 week ago

Brionna Jones scores 20, Marina Mabrey adds 19 as Sun beat Mercury 88-69

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brionna Jones scored 20 points on 10 of 16 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds, Marina Mabrey added 19 points and the Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 88-69 on Friday night. DeWanna Bonner scored 14 points, Harris had 12 and Alyssa Thomas finished with 11 assists to go with seven points for the Sun. Phoenix has lost six …

Mystics hold off Dream 72-69 to move into tie for final WNBA playoff spot
3 months, 1 week ago

Mystics hold off Dream 72-69 to move into tie for final WNBA playoff spot

Associated Press  

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Brittney Sykes scored 20 points and the Washington Mystics held off the Atlanta Dream 72-69 on Friday night to move into a tie for the final postseason spot. Rhyne Howard hit a turnaround jumper for Atlanta with 21 seconds to go to make it a one-point game, but Ariel Atkins made two free throws for Washington …

Gray scores 21 to lead Aces to 78-74 win over Fever as Clark sets WNBA assists record
3 months, 1 week ago

Gray scores 21 to lead Aces to 78-74 win over Fever as Clark sets WNBA assists record

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Chelsea Gray scored 21 points, A’ja Wilson added 15 points and 17 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces held on to beat the Indiana Fever 78-74 on Friday night to spoil another record-breaking day for Caitlin Clark. Clark, who scored all of her 18 points in the second half, finished with eight rebounds and nine assists for Indiana. …

Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton lead Liberty over Wings 99-67 for 5th straight victory
3 months, 1 week ago

Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton lead Liberty over Wings 99-67 for 5th straight victory

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Sabrina Ionescu scored 20 points, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton had 17 and the New York Liberty never trailed on the way to their fifth straight win, a 99-67 romp over the Dallas Wings on Thursday night. Ionescu made 8 of 18 shots with four 3-pointers, and added six assists for New York, which has the league’s best record and …

Connecticut faces Phoenix following Mabrey’s 26-point showing
3 months, 1 week ago

Connecticut faces Phoenix following Mabrey’s 26-point showing

Associated Press  

Connecticut Sun at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun plays the Phoenix Mercury after Marina Mabrey scored 26 points in the Sun’s 86-66 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks. Connecticut ranks fourth in the WNBA scoring 38.5 points per game in the paint led by Brionna Jones averaging 9.6. LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 3-7, averaging …

Storm beat the Sparks 90-82 to stay within 1 game of fourth place Las Vegas
3 months, 1 week ago

Storm beat the Sparks 90-82 to stay within 1 game of fourth place Las Vegas

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Skylar Diggins-Smith had 26 points, Gabby Williams scored 13 of her 17 in the second quarter and the Seattle Storm beat the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 on Wednesday night. Seattle stayed within one game of fourth place Las Vegas, which also won Wednesday, in the WNBA standings. Seattle trailed 39-29 with 3:40 left in the first half …

Mystics beat Chicago 89-58 to move within 1 game of the eighth-place Sky for final playoff spot
3 months, 1 week ago

Mystics beat Chicago 89-58 to move within 1 game of the eighth-place Sky for final playoff spot

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Aaliyah Edwards had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Brittney Sykes added 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Washington Mystics beat Chicago 89-58 on Wednesday night to move within one game of the eighth-place Sky for the final playoff spot. Sika Kone added 11 points off the bench for Washington, which has beaten Chicago three times …

A’ja Wilson becomes the WNBA’s single-season scoring leader, Aces beat Fever for 14th straight time
3 months, 1 week ago

A’ja Wilson becomes the WNBA’s single-season scoring leader, Aces beat Fever for 14th straight time

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — A’ja Wilson became the WNBA’s single-season scoring leader and finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 86-75 on Wednesday night for their 14th straight win in the series. After Indiana got within 72-66, Wilson scored eight straight Las Vegas points in a two-minute span for an 80-71 lead …

Alyssa Thomas has 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as Sun beat Sparks 79-67
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Alyssa Thomas has 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as Sun beat Sparks 79-67

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Brionna Jones scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds, DiJonai Carrington added 19 points and Alyssa Thomas recorded her third triple-double of the season Sunday night to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Los Angeles Sparks 79-67. DeWanna Bonner scored 14 points and Marina Mabrey added 10 for Connecticut, which had lost back-to-back games for the second …

WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart shines in New York Liberty's thrilling win over Las Vegas Aces in finals rematch as A'ja Wilson misses first game since 2019
3 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart shines in New York Liberty's thrilling win over Las Vegas Aces in finals rematch as A'ja Wilson misses first game since 2019

Daily Mail  

Brooklyn's Barclays Center was nearly filled to the brim as reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart led the New York Liberty in completing the season series sweep, 3-0, over the Las Vegas Aces in a rematch of last year's WNBA Finals. Although Aces star and reigning WNBA Finals MVP A'ja Wilson missed her first game since 2019 with an ankle injury, …

Phoenix faces Washington after Copper’s 28-point game
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Phoenix faces Washington after Copper’s 28-point game

Associated Press  

Washington Mystics at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury takes on the Washington Mystics after Kahleah Copper scored 28 points in the Phoenix Mercury’s 74-66 victory against the Atlanta Dream. Phoenix scores 82.3 points per game, 1.2 fewer points than the 83.5 Washington gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 5-5, averaging 80.0 points, 33.1 rebounds, …

Emily Engstler scores 19 points, Mystic reserves key 90-86 win over Wings
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Emily Engstler scores 19 points, Mystic reserves key 90-86 win over Wings

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Emily Engstler had a career-high 19 points to lead a dominant performance by the Washington Mystics’ bench in a critical 90-86 win over the Dallas Wings on Tuesday night. Ariel Atkins added 14 points and Julie Vanloo and reserve Shatori Walker-Kimbrough had 11 each for the Mystics, who started the season 0-12. Washington’s bench scored 50 points …

Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year race
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year race

Associated Press  

WNBA award voters, regardless of who they pick, will be able to say the following when it comes time to choose between Indiana’s Caitlin Clark and Chicago’s Angel Reese in this season’s rookie of the year balloting: “She did things the league has never seen before.” The latest examples of that came Friday night, when Clark and Reese went head …

Caitlin Clark outscores Angel Reese 31 to 11 and gets praised by LeBron James as Fever drop Sky in rivals' final matchup before WNBA Rookie of the Year voting
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark outscores Angel Reese 31 to 11 and gets praised by LeBron James as Fever drop Sky in rivals' final matchup before WNBA Rookie of the Year voting

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark might have put the WNBA Rookie of the Year race on ice after Friday night's performance. The former Iowa star had 31 points and a dozen assists in the Indiana Fever's 100-81 drubbing of the Chicago Sky, which was good enough to draw praise from none other than LeBron James. Caitlin Clark outdueled Angel Reese on Friday night …

Heading into playoffs, these are the WNBA players delivering the goods
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Heading into playoffs, these are the WNBA players delivering the goods

NPR  

Heading into playoffs, these are the WNBA players delivering the goods NPR's Juana Summers speaks with The Athletic's Ben Pickman about the closing of the WNBA regular season, and the performance of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and A'ja Wilson. SUMMERS: Ben, I know there were a whole lot of doubters early into Caitlin Clark's rookie season, and a number of …

Caitlin Clark sets WNBA rookie record for 3s as Fever beat Sun and snap 11-game skid in series
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark sets WNBA rookie record for 3s as Fever beat Sun and snap 11-game skid in series

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Kelsey Mitchell scored 23 points, Caitlin Clark had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists, and the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 84-80 on Wednesday night to snap an 11-game losing streak in the series. The Fever have won four of five since returning from the WNBA’s Olympic break while the Sun saw their three-game winning streak …

Caitlin Clark makes WNBA rookie history again in Indiana Fever win over Connecticut Sun
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark makes WNBA rookie history again in Indiana Fever win over Connecticut Sun

CNN  

CNN — Caitlin Clark has made WNBA history once again, setting a record for the most three-pointers made by a rookie in a season during the Indiana Fever’s 84-80 win against the Connecticut Sun. The 22-year-old had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists as the Fever snapped an 11-game losing streak against the Sun – Indiana had lost all …

Sparks hold off Liberty rally, knock off top team in WNBA and snap losing streak
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sparks hold off Liberty rally, knock off top team in WNBA and snap losing streak

LA Times  

It’s been a rough season for the Sparks, and they found themselves in another dogfight on Wednesday, this time against the New York Liberty, the team with the best record in the WNBA. So for us to step back up, especially after the disappointment from Dallas, it just says so much about this team’s character.” Every time Liberty stars Sabrina …

Caitlin Clark breaks ANOTHER record in the WNBA despite Indiana Fever defeat
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark breaks ANOTHER record in the WNBA despite Indiana Fever defeat

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark has made her way into the WNBA's record books once again despite not being able to lead the Indiana Fever to victory on Saturday night. At only 22 years of age, Clark has become the fastest player to reach 500 points and 200 assists in the history of women's professional basketball just three months into her WNBA career. …

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