WNBA to return today following two-day stoppage in response to Jacob Blake shooting
4 years, 4 months ago

WNBA to return today following two-day stoppage in response to Jacob Blake shooting

LA Times  

WNBA games will return Friday, but as Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith tweeted, “It is NOT ‘business as usual’ today.” After a two-day stoppage as players and the league reacted to the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, the WNBA will resume play, including the Sparks’ game against the Connecticut Sun at 5 p.m. As opposed to calling the suspension of play a strike or a boycott, Sparks forward and players union president Nneka Ogwumike called it a “moment of reflection” Thursday as players who have already been at the forefront of social justice by championing the #SayHerName movement this season wanted to “recommit” themselves to the fight. “The games resume tonight,” the WNBA said in a statement that included a photo taken Wednesday when four teams, including the Washington Mystics wearing shirts that spelled out Blake’s name, locked arms on the court on the first day of the stoppage. pic.twitter.com/OQVrkEIiJR — WNBA August 28, 2020 The Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream also play Friday at 4 p.m. PDT while the Mystics play the Mercury at 7 p.m. PDT. The WNBA announced Friday afternoon a revised schedule for the six games that were postponed during the stoppage, moving the Sparks’ matchup with the Lynx that was originally scheduled for Wednesday to Aug. 31 at 3 p.m. PDT.

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Atlanta and Seattle to play first WNBA regular season game in Canada in August
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Atlanta and Seattle to play first WNBA regular season game in Canada in August

Associated Press  

The WNBA will stage its first regular season game outside the U.S. when Atlanta and Seattle play in Vancouver on Aug. 15, the league announced Monday. “The WNBA Canada Game has been a tremendous opportunity to grow our league’s footprint, and we look forward to hosting the first-ever international regular season game with the Seattle Storm’s return to Canada to …

WNBA season to tip May 16 with expansion Golden State Valkyries opening at home that night
1 month, 1 week ago

WNBA season to tip May 16 with expansion Golden State Valkyries opening at home that night

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An expanded WNBA with more games and a new franchise will tip off on May 16. The league extended its schedule to 44 games this year, up from 40, with the addition of the expansion Golden State Valkyries. “We look forward to tipping off the WNBA’s 29th season in May of 2025 and continuing to build on …

Sparks to open 2025 season on May 16 against Valkyries
1 month, 1 week ago

Sparks to open 2025 season on May 16 against Valkyries

LA Times  

Caitlin Clark, driving against the Sparks’ Kia Nurse during a game last season, and the Indiana Fever will play twice in L.A. in 2025, on Aug. 5 and Aug. 29. The Los Angeles Sparks will open the 2025 season in San Francisco on May 16 against the expansion Golden State Valkyries in the first WNBA game to be played at …

WNBA releases 2025 schedule: The Valkyries’ debut, record games per team and matchups to watch
1 month, 1 week ago

WNBA releases 2025 schedule: The Valkyries’ debut, record games per team and matchups to watch

New York Times  

WNBA teams will play a record 44 games during the 2025 regular season, which begins with a Friday, May 16 slate that includes the Golden State Valkyries’ home debut. In addition to the Valkyries’ first game, the opening weekend of the season features the Indiana Fever hosting the Chicago Sky, the New York Liberty hosting the Las Vegas Aces and …

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

Collier's Late Surge Not Enough to Secure Fifth WNBA Title
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

WNBA Finals Reach Decisive Game 5 for First Time Since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx Head to New York
2 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

WNBA makes major change for next season to capitalize on Caitlin Clark's impact
2 months, 4 weeks ago

WNBA makes major change for next season to capitalize on Caitlin Clark's impact

Daily Mail  

After having the most successful regular season in the history of the league, the WNBA is looking to capitalize on its popularity by growing. The 2024 season saw an influx of popular rookies - most notably Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark - that saw the game reach new heights and capture sports headlines around the country. After Caitlin Clark's record-setting …

Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with overtime win to open WNBA Finals
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Minnesota's Heroic Comeback Stuns New York in WNBA Finals Game 1
2 months, 4 weeks 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
3 months 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 …

Minnesota hosts Phoenix with 1-0 series lead
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Minnesota hosts Phoenix with 1-0 series lead

Associated Press  

Phoenix Mercury at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Lynx -8.5; over/under is 160.5 WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Lynx lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Lynx host the Phoenix Mercury in the first round of the WNBA playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. Phoenix averages 8.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 …

WNBA playoff field and matchups set with Atlanta clinching the final spot
3 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA playoff field and matchups set with Atlanta clinching the final spot

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The WNBA playoffs are set with the Atlanta Dream getting the eighth seed on Thursday night. The final opening round matchup is the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces, the No. Las Vegas is trying to become the first team to win three titles in a row since Houston won four straight in the first four seasons …

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

WNBA playoff picture still jumbled as Chicago, Atlanta, Washington vying for 8th seed
3 months, 4 weeks ago

WNBA playoff picture still jumbled as Chicago, Atlanta, Washington vying for 8th seed

Associated Press  

The WNBA playoff picture is still jumbled with the final postseason spot coming down to three teams — Chicago, Atlanta and Washington. AP WNBA poll New York remains in the top spot in this week’s AP WNBA power poll with Minnesota right behind them. Caitlin corner Clark had another strong week, averaging 25 points, 10 assists and 7.7 rebounds to …

Sparks hold off Liberty rally, knock off top team in WNBA and snap losing streak
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Kobe Bryant's family attend WNBA All-Star Game as widow Vanessa and three daughters watch Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Co from courtside
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kobe Bryant's family attend WNBA All-Star Game as widow Vanessa and three daughters watch Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Co from courtside

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark could be seen sharing a warm moment with Kobe Bryant's family at halftime in tonight's WNBA All-Star Game. Vanessa Bryant, the widow of late NBA legend Kobe, and her three girls are watching on from courtside at Footprint Center as the likes of Clark and Angel Reese take part in the annual women's basketball showpiece. Kobe Bryant's family …

WNBA rookie rankings: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark battle for top spot
6 months ago

WNBA rookie rankings: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark battle for top spot

New York Times  

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s WNBA rookie rankings A decade ago at the WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, two rookies became the story. The countdown begins… ⏳ Get ready to witness the ultimate clash of talent as #WNBAAllStar meets the USA Women’s National Team on July 20th at 8:30pm/ET on ABC 📺 pic.twitter.com/oEyJciHmEx — WNBA July 3, 2024 …

Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It’s about far more than basketball
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It’s about far more than basketball

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Oh, you thought going to a WNBA basketball game might be an escape from the arguments and polarization that are so common in American life these days? “Sport,” she says, “is a microcosm reflects and refracts society.” AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a culture war swirls around Caitlin Clark and the WNBA. “How dare you make this …

WNBA moving high profile game to accommodate NBA Draft is another self-inflicted fumble
6 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA moving high profile game to accommodate NBA Draft is another self-inflicted fumble

New York Times  

The WNBA’s Commissioner’s Cup is supposed to be the crown jewel of the league’s regular season. Yet on Monday, eight days before the Commissioner’s Cup title game between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, the WNBA announced it is moving the contest to UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. Keeping the event in New York was a bet the WNBA …

WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier launch new 3-on-3 league
7 months ago

WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier launch new 3-on-3 league

CNN  

CNN — Amid the historic interest in women’s basketball, a new professional league in the US could grow the game even further and make it easier for stars to stay in the country during the WNBA offseason. At least that’s what Unrivaled co-founders and current WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are hoping when the new 3-on-3 basketball league …

Caitlin Clark exposes male-dominated sports media as she takes WNBA to the ‘next level’
7 months ago

Caitlin Clark exposes male-dominated sports media as she takes WNBA to the ‘next level’

Hindustan Times  

Caitlin Clark is a rookie who uncorked into the WNBA, and the male-dominated sporting press is struggling to keep up with her. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket against New York Liberty forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in New York. After Chennedy Carter fouled Clark over …

The WNBA’s challenge: How to translate the Caitlin Clark hype into sustained growth for the league
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The WNBA’s challenge: How to translate the Caitlin Clark hype into sustained growth for the league

Associated Press  

The stars seemingly have aligned for the WNBA with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese joining the ranks of A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi and others. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said everyone involved needs to be more innovative in how players and games are marketed and promoted to take advantage of the potential tsunami for both the league and women’s …

Caitlin Clark's ready for her WNBA regular-season debut as Fever take on Connecticut
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark's ready for her WNBA regular-season debut as Fever take on Connecticut

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Caitlin Clark's much anticipated WNBA …

Five storylines for WNBA’s 28th season: From Caitlin Clark to Aces’ three-peat bid
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Five storylines for WNBA’s 28th season: From Caitlin Clark to Aces’ three-peat bid

LA Times  

There are plenty of storylines for the 2024 WNBA season, from the arrival of Caitlin Clark to the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces’ bid for a three-peat. Fever pitch Clark, college basketball’s all-time leading scorer, decided to forgo her final season of eligibility to enter the WNBA draft and was selected by Indiana with the top pick, setting off …

WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto for 2026 season, according to media reports
7 months, 4 weeks ago

WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto for 2026 season, according to media reports

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The reported deal would have Toronto’s WNBA team start …

Sparks to play preseason game in Canada as WNBA heads north for second straight year
10 months ago

Sparks to play preseason game in Canada as WNBA heads north for second straight year

LA Times  

Sparks guard Kia Nurse, who played for the Seattle Storm last season, will get a chance to face her former team in her home country when the Sparks and Storm play a preseason game in Canada. The WNBA will play a preseason game in Canada for the second consecutive year with the Sparks facing the Seattle Storm on May 5 …

NBA All-Star weekend: What time is the game? What’s new?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA All-Star weekend: What time is the game? What’s new?

LA Times  

When: 5 p.m. PST Saturday Where: Lucas Oil Stadium Warriors guard Stephen Curry will take on WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in a three-point shootout on Saturday night. The New York Liberty star issued a challenge to the Golden State Warriors’ sharpshooter after she set an NBA/WNBA record of 37 points in last year’s three-point competition. The skills challenge, featuring three …

WNBA holding its own against NFL, MLB, with finals broadcast during busy sports calendar
1 year, 2 months ago

WNBA holding its own against NFL, MLB, with finals broadcast during busy sports calendar

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Through two WNBA Finals games, the series between the …

Is the WNBA witnessing the big breakthrough it’s been waiting for?
1 year, 3 months ago

Is the WNBA witnessing the big breakthrough it’s been waiting for?

LA Times  

Las Vegas center A’ja Wilson, left, grabs a rebound away from Connecticut forward DeWanna Bonner during Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals. “We increase viewership, that helps lead to more sponsors and advertising, it’ll put us in a stronger position as we head into negotiating our next round of media rights deals,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said. “It’s also a …

WNBA power rankings: What caused the Minnesota Lynx to rally?
1 year, 5 months ago

WNBA power rankings: What caused the Minnesota Lynx to rally?

New York Times  

At the start of the season, it didn’t seem like there would be much movement in the power rankings’ top two spots. Kayla McBride made 38 percent of her 3-pointers in the month of July after starting the season 33 percent from distance, including 8 of 14 in the Lynx’’s last two wins. Dorka Juhasz blocked DeWanna Bonner’s potential game-winning …

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 …

What to know about the Sparks’ 2023 schedule
2 years, 1 month ago

What to know about the Sparks’ 2023 schedule

LA Times  

Former Sparks star Candace Parker will return to Crypto.com Arena with the Chicago Sky on June 9 and Aug. 29. The Sparks’ Curt Miller era will open on May 19 at Crypto.com Arena against the Phoenix Mercury, the WNBA announced Wednesday as it revealed its regular-season schedule. Sparks Sparks hire coach Curt Miller away from Connecticut Sun The Sparks have …

The WNBA playoffs are set to begin with 8 teams vying for the title
2 years, 4 months ago

The WNBA playoffs are set to begin with 8 teams vying for the title

NPR  

The WNBA playoffs are set to begin with 8 teams vying for the title The WNBA playoffs begin Wednesday with some key match-ups, a pending retirement and absences of some notable players. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The women's pro basketball playoffs begin with eight teams seeking a title. And a lot of great recognizable players for Washington - forward Elena Delle …

How the Los Angeles Sparks could still make the WNBA playoffs
2 years, 5 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 …

Sparks won the WNBA offseason. What about when the games start?
2 years, 8 months ago

Sparks won the WNBA offseason. What about when the games start?

LA Times  

In need of a boost after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2011, the Sparks added a key sharp-shooting wing. Playing in Australia during the busy free-agency period, Sparks guard Brittney Sykes often woke to news of a new teammate. Seeing the roster take shape, she wondered to herself: “Fish, what are you trying to do?” When the …

Sparks’ deeper, rebuilt roster boosts optimism for a championship run
2 years, 10 months ago

Sparks’ deeper, rebuilt roster boosts optimism for a championship run

LA Times  

Jordin Canada, who starred at L.A. Windward High and UCLA, joins the Sparks this season after winning two WNBA titles with the Seattle Storm. I knew that I wanted it to happen at some point in my career, I just didn’t know when.” Sports Sparks sign four-time WNBA All-Star Liz Cambage Free-agent center Liz Cambage signs with a Sparks team …

Sparks to open 2022 WNBA season vs. Candace Parker and champion Sky
3 years, 1 month ago

Sparks to open 2022 WNBA season vs. Candace Parker and champion Sky

LA Times  

Chicago Sky’s Stefanie Dolson, left, and Candace Parker celebrate their 2021 WNBA Championship during a rally in October at Millennium Park in Chicago. The Sparks will open the 2022 WNBA season against the defending champion Chicago Sky and former L.A. star Candace Parker on May 6. The 5 p.m. PST game in Chicago is the second of four on opening …

First round WNBA playoff capsules
3 years, 3 months ago

First round WNBA playoff capsules

Associated Press  

A look at the two first-round games in the WNBA playoffs that will be played Thursday: No. Neither Phoenix nor New York was at full strength in their three regular season meetings. Phoenix also was missing center Brittney Griner in their win over the Liberty in New York last month. New York: The Liberty backed into the playoffs earning the …

WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks holds off Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime
3 years, 4 months ago

WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks holds off Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime

The Hindu  

Brittney Sykes scored 17 points to lead six Los Angeles players in double figures, and the Sparks beat the Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime on Tuesday night. Sykes opened overtime with a basket for Los Angeles' first lead since 24-23. Kristi Toliver, who forced overtime, gave the Sparks a six-point lead with 2:13 left and it led by at least …

WNBA: Lynx overcomes 18-point deficit, beats Dream for third time
3 years, 6 months ago

WNBA: Lynx overcomes 18-point deficit, beats Dream for third time

The Hindu  

Sylvia Fowles had 26 points, 19 rebounds and five blocks, Damiris Dantas added 23 points and the Minnesota Lynx overcame an 18-point first-half deficit to beat the Atlanta Dream 87-85 on Wednesday night. Fowles made two free throws with 3:13 remaining to give the Lynx an 83-81 lead — its first since 13-12. Napheesa Collier added 12 points to help …

WNBA roundup: Charles scores 31, Mystics holds off Lynx 85-81
3 years, 7 months ago

WNBA roundup: Charles scores 31, Mystics holds off Lynx 85-81

The Hindu  

Tina Charles scored 31 points and the Washington Mystics held off the Minnesota Lynx for an 85-81 win on Tuesday night. READ: Nikola Jokic becomes lowest draft pick ever to win MVP award Washington took the lead for good on a run of 12 straight points capped by Charles’ three-point play and Hines-Allen’s 11-foot jumper to make it 59-48. Ogunbowale …

WNBA roundup: Tina Charles, Ariel Atkins help Mystics beat Liberty
3 years, 7 months ago

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 …

Sparks to start WNBA schedule with L.A. Convention Center as home court
3 years, 8 months ago

Sparks to start WNBA schedule with L.A. Convention Center as home court

LA Times  

The Sparks have built their 2021 around Nneka Ogwumike, photographed in downtown Los Angeles in 2019, who will get to play with her sister Chiney. After spending last year in a Florida bubble, the Sparks will return to L.A. for the 2021 season with a new roster and new home court. The Sparks play the Dallas Wings on opening day …

NBA, WNBA highlights of 2020: Basketball news, Draft and MVP awards in the coronavirus-hit year
4 years ago

NBA, WNBA highlights of 2020: Basketball news, Draft and MVP awards in the coronavirus-hit year

The Hindu  

The 2019-20 editions of the NBA and WNBA were halted midway due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. February 23: The 2019-20 NBA season's Eastern Conference champion Milwaukee Bucks becomes the fastest team ever to clinch a playoffs spot, both by games and from a calendar perspective, by overtaking previous record-holder -- the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors side. April 17: Four-time …

WNBA Finals: Stewart lifts Storm to Game 1 win over Aces - WNBA News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 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 …

NBA Eyes Return as Players, Owners Discuss Action on Racial Injustice
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA Eyes Return as Players, Owners Discuss Action on Racial Injustice

News 18  

NBA playoff games were cancelled for a second straight day on Thursday, but players pledged to return to the court as they sought support from team owners in tackling racial injustice. The Bucks boycott, which was joined by their scheduled opponents the Orlando Magic, prompted the NBA to postpone all three playoff games scheduled for Wednesday and three more slated …

NBA postpones playoff games for second straight day as players vote to continue season
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA postpones playoff games for second straight day as players vote to continue season

Firstpost  

At a meeting involving players from all teams late Wednesday, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Clippers, voted to abandon the season. Los Angeles: NBA playoff games were called off for a second straight day on Thursday following a boycott by the Milwaukee Bucks but the league is optimistic of restarting games by the weekend …

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