WNBA Finals: Stewart leads Seattle to second title in three years Sue Bird - basketball news
4 years, 2 months ago

WNBA Finals: Stewart leads Seattle to second title in three years Sue Bird - basketball news

The Hindu  

Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird helped Seattle finish off a dominant season with another championship. "It doesn’t feel real we just won and that I was able to contribute the way I did,” said Bird, who averaged 11 assists for the three finals games. - @RyanRuocco#StrongerThanEver#WeRepSe4ttlepic.twitter.com/Ku4JEEvamz — WNBA Champs October 7, 2020 Seattle has now won a record 11 games in a row in the WNBA Finals, dating to the team’s first championship in 2004. To be able to recreate that magic with different groups.” Bird, who had five points and seven assists in the clincher, said she hadn’t thought about whether she’ll come back next year. If the way I feel right now, if I go through my offseason and continue to build on that in a good way I don’t see why I won’t be playing next summer.” The 26-year-old Stewart set a WNBA record by scoring more than 20 points for the sixth straight finals game.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Defending champion Aces live up to title against the Storm
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Defending champion Aces live up to title against the Storm

China Daily  

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson attempts a shot against Seattle Storm guards Victoria Vivians and Jewell Loyd during a WNBA game on Sunday in Las Vegas. Hammon, therefore, loved the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the Aces' first-round WNBA playoff series with the Seattle Storm, when Las Vegas allowed just two points, both on free throws, and rallied …

Las Vegas takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Seattle
3 months ago

Las Vegas takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Seattle

Associated Press  

Seattle Storm at Las Vegas Aces Las Vegas; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Aces lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Las Vegas Aces host the Seattle Storm in the first round of the WNBA playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. Seattle averages 6.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.6 fewer made shots on average …

Caitlin Clark heads to first WNBA postseason and Aces look for threepeat as playoffs begin Sunday
3 months ago

Caitlin Clark heads to first WNBA postseason and Aces look for threepeat as playoffs begin Sunday

Associated Press  

Caitlin Clark will make her first appearance in the WNBA playoffs in the arena where she started her professional career. The two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces will host Seattle, top-seed New York will play Atlanta and Minnesota faces Phoenix. Clark, who had a record-breaking rookie season, will try to lead Indiana to its first playoff win since 2015 when …

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, …

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 …

WNBA Finals: Aces become first repeat champs in 21 years, beat Liberty in Game 4
1 year, 2 months ago

WNBA Finals: Aces become first repeat champs in 21 years, beat Liberty in Game 4

LA Times  

Las Vegas’ A’ja Wilson drives to the basket as New York’s Stefanie Dolson and Courtney Vandersloot defend during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday in New York. The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the …

Las Vegas and New York set for WNBA Finals matchup
1 year, 2 months ago

Las Vegas and New York set for WNBA Finals matchup

Associated Press  

New York and Las Vegas have been on a WNBA Finals collision course all season long as the top two teams in the league. New York advanced to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2002 and is the lone remaining original franchise that hasn’t won a championship. “To know we have the entire city behind us is really, …

Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over Connecticut
1 year, 2 months ago

Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over Connecticut

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones have New York back in the WNBA Finals for the first time in more than two decades. Two of the Liberty’s big offseason acquisitions came up big for the Liberty to help them reach the championship round for the first time since 2002 with an 87-84 win over Connecticut on Sunday in …

Breanna Stewart enters WNBA record books, Liberty extends unbeaten streak against Fever
1 year, 4 months ago

Breanna Stewart enters WNBA record books, Liberty extends unbeaten streak against Fever

The Hindu  

Breanna Stewart scored 30 of her 42 points in the first half to help New York Liberty beat Indiana Fever 100-89 on Sunday and set a franchise record for wins in a season. WNBA suspends Ruthy Hebard, fines six others Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 12 rebounds for Liberty, Betnijah Laney scored 12 and Sabrina Ionescu 10. Aliyah Boston …

WNBA All-Star Game 2023: Team Stewart defeats Team Wilson behind Jewell Loyd’s 31 points
1 year, 5 months ago

WNBA All-Star Game 2023: Team Stewart defeats Team Wilson behind Jewell Loyd’s 31 points

New York Times  

Team Stewart defeated Team Wilson 143-127 in the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Team Stewart’s Jewell Loyd set the WNBA All-Star Game record with 31 points. — Pickman GO DEEPER Grading WNBA All-Star Game performances: 'A' for Jewell Loyd, 'A-' for Brittney Griner Backstory In drafting their All-Star teams, captain A’ja Wilson …

Without Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart, the Storm belong to Jewell Loyd. Can she turn them around?
1 year, 5 months ago

Without Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart, the Storm belong to Jewell Loyd. Can she turn them around?

New York Times  

Jewell Loyd knew this season would be unlike any other she’s had with the Seattle Storm. “They’ve grown for sure since day one.” When the Storm’s training camp started, Loyd felt as excited and filled with anticipation as anyone. “It’s just hard to find people like Jewell,” Storm rookie Jordan Horston said. “But it’s just growing up.” Horston said Loyd …

How the Los Angeles Sparks could still make the WNBA playoffs
2 years, 4 months ago

How the Los Angeles Sparks could still make the WNBA playoffs

LA Times  

At practices and before games, the Sparks don’t only scout their next opponent. “But as long as you got a percent there, we’re going to go for it.” The Sparks’ 79-76 win over the playoff-bound Mystics helped keep their slim postseason chances alive, but they remain on the razor’s edge entering the final homestand of the regular season. The congested …

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 …

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 Finals: Sky shuts down Mercury, moves closer to title
3 years, 2 months ago

WNBA Finals: Sky shuts down Mercury, moves closer to title

The Hindu  

Kahleah Copper scored 22 points and the Chicago Sky clamped down on the visiting Phoenix Mercury to take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals with an 86-50 victory Friday night. The Mercury scored the first four points of the third quarter, but the Sky scored the next four and Azura Stevens' basket soon extended the lead to 56-32. Phoenix …

WNBA Finals: Sky beats Mercury 91-77 in first game
3 years, 2 months ago

WNBA Finals: Sky beats Mercury 91-77 in first game

The Hindu  

The Chicago Sky had the talent to make deep runs into the WNBA playoffs the past few years, yet lacked the missing piece to reach the WNBA Finals Candace Parker's decision to return home to Chicago filled the hole in the Sky, giving it the calming veteran presence it had needed. Parker calmed Chicago after a shaky start and scored …

Mercury and Sky advance to WNBA playoff semifinals
3 years, 2 months ago

Mercury and Sky advance to WNBA playoff semifinals

Associated Press  

EVERETT, Wash. — Brittney Griner scored 23 points and grabbed 16 rebounds and Diana Taurasi scored six points in overtime as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 85-80 in the second-round, single elimination WNBA playoff game on Sunday. Taurasi, a game-time decision after missing the last five games with a left ankle injury, hit a tying 3-pointer, a step-back …

WNBA: Washington beats Dream for Mike Thibault's 350th career win
3 years, 6 months ago

WNBA: Washington beats Dream for Mike Thibault's 350th career win

The Hindu  

Ariel Atkins scored 32 points, Theresa Plaisance added 25, and Washington Mystics beat Atlanta Dream 96-93 on Thursday night for coach Mike Thibault's 350th victory. Natasha Cloud made two free throws with 24.6 seconds left to extend Washington's lead to 92-88 and Atkins added two more on its next possession. But Atlanta was called for a technical foul and Washington …

WNBA: Breanna Stewart breaks records as Storm beats Wings 100-97 in OT
3 years, 7 months ago

WNBA: Breanna Stewart breaks records as Storm beats Wings 100-97 in OT

The Hindu  

Breanna Stewart had 36 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks to help the Seattle Storm beat the Dallas Wings 100-97 in overtime on Saturday night. Jewell Loyd added 25 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Seattle and Jordin Canada scored 14 points — including a floater in the lane with 4.4 seconds left in regulation that forced the extra …

WNBA roundup: Storm receives Championship rings; Stewart, Parker shine
3 years, 7 months ago

WNBA roundup: Storm receives Championship rings; Stewart, Parker shine

The Hindu  

Here's a roundup of all the WNBA action from day 2 of WNBA 2021: An offseason roster makeover left the Seattle Storm with questions beginning its title defense. We've got the franchise players.” Stewart had 28 points and 13 rebounds, Jewell Loyd added 22 points and the Storm opened defense of its WNBA title with a 97-83 victory over the …

WNBA: Breanna Stewart, Sue Bird lead Seattle Storm to second league title in 3 years – Firstpost
4 years, 2 months ago

WNBA: Breanna Stewart, Sue Bird lead Seattle Storm to second league title in 3 years – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Stewart scored 26 points and Seattle completed a sweep of the Las Vegas Aces with a 92-59 rout Tuesday night. “It doesn’t feel real we just won and that I was able to contribute the way I did,” said Bird, who averaged 11 assists for the three finals games. “Something when it’s all said and done that I’m incredibly proud …

Seattle Storm win WNBA championship after beating Las Vegas Aces in Finals series
4 years, 2 months ago

Seattle Storm win WNBA championship after beating Las Vegas Aces in Finals series

ABC  

Seattle Storm, featuring emerging Opals star Ezi Magbegor, have won their fourth WNBA title by thrashing Las Vegas Aces 92-59 in Game Three of the Finals to sweep the series in Bradenton, Florida. Key points: Magbegor helped the Storm win the WNBA championship in her debut season in the competition Breanna Stewart, who was was named Finals MVP, scored 26 …

WNBA Final: Stewart, Bird help Storm rout Aces to go 2-0 up - WNBA News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

WNBA Final: Stewart, Bird help Storm rout Aces to go 2-0 up - WNBA News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Breanna Stewart and a record-setting unselfish offense has the Seattle Storm on the verge of another WNBA championship. Stewart scored 22 points to lead five Storm players in double figures in a 104-91 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday in Game 2 of the best-of-five series. When you do those things 33 assists happen, wow.” Natasha Howard also …

WNBA Finals: Stewart lifts Storm to Game 1 win over Aces - WNBA News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

WNBA Finals: Stewart lifts Storm to Game 1 win over Aces - WNBA News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Seattle Storm’s lead down to two with a quarter left, Breanna Stewart took over. The big-game player scored the first 11 points of the fourth quarter and finished with 37 to help the Storm beat the Las Vegas Aces 93-80 on Friday night in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. She was a point short of the WNBA Finals …

Seattle Storm beats New York Liberty in WNBA season opener
4 years, 4 months ago

Seattle Storm beats New York Liberty in WNBA season opener

The Hindu  

Breanna Stewart had 18 points, eight rebounds and four steals in her first WNBA game since helping Seattle Storm win the 2018 championship, sending her side past the New York Liberty 87-71 on Sunday in the season opener for both teams. - Sparks gets past Mercury, Mystics beats Fever - Nneka Ogwumike scored 21 points and Seimone Augustus added 14 …

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