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Today in Sports - San Antonio assistant Becky Hammon becomes first female to coach an NBA team

Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants 16-7 to win the NFL title for the second straight year. 2016 — Isaiah Thomas scores 29 of his career-high 52 points in the fourth quarter, setting a club …

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2 months ago

Why is it so hard to find a WNBA coach? The reasons behind the lack of candidates

New York Times

Never has WNBA head coaching been a more tenuous job. “There is no established pool for the next wave of WNBA head coaches,” said a general manager, who was granted anonymity due to the lack of authority to discuss league matters publicly. “These coaches will come from all over.” The dearth of WNBA coaching candidates is not because the league …

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3 months, 1 week 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 …

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3 months, 1 week 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 …

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3 months, 2 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 …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

WNBA and Aces file motions to dismiss Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — The WNBA and Aces have filed motions to dismiss former Las Vegas player Dearica Hamby’s federal lawsuit that alleges mistreatment over her pregnancy. The league in May 2023 suspended Aces coach Becky Hammon for two games without pay and docked the Aces their first-round 2025 draft pick for providing impermissible player benefits involving Hamby. Hamby’s false allegations …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

WNBA and Aces file motions to dismiss lawsuit by Sparks’ Dearica Hamby

LA Times

The WNBA and Las Vegas Aces filed motions to dismiss Sparks star Dearica Hamby’s federal lawsuit that alleges mistreatment over her pregnancy while she was with the Aces. Sparks Sparks’ Dearica Hamby files federal lawsuit against Aces, WNBA Sparks All-Star forward Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Aces …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

All-Star Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation for being pregnant

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant. “I think it’s very evident who we signed on why we made the move.” Hamby, a bronze-medal winner in 3X3 women’s basketball in the recently completed Olympic Games, twice previously …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Sparks’ Dearica Hamby files federal lawsuit against Aces, WNBA

LA Times

Sparks forward Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant. Los Angeles Sparks All-Star forward Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant. According to the lawsuit, the EEOC ruled …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Angel Reese's since-deleted X post was NOT aimed at Caitlin Clark, Chicago Sky rookie's mother reveals, saying the controversial comment was 'directed towards the media'

Daily Mail

Angel Reese was not taking a shot at fellow WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark with a controversial social media post, her mother is insisting in a post of her own. Reese's Chicago Sky were coming off last week's impressive win over the New York Liberty when the former LSU power forward appeared to direct a social media message at Clark, the …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Aces rookie Kate Martin prepares out of spotlight for Caitlin Clark reunion and meeting with Fever

Associated Press

HENDERSON, Nev. — Kate Martin was right there as her best friend, Caitlin Clark, became the face of women’s college basketball the past two years and then was in the building when her Iowa teammate was selected first by Indiana in this year’s WNBA draft. Coach Becky Hammon said Martin earned a spot based on “her work ethic, her competitiveness …

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8 months ago

A’ja Wilson, Becky Hammon and ‘resilient’ Las Vegas Aces favored to win third WNBA title in a row

Associated Press

HENDERSON, Nev. — The two-time defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces are flush with an array of accomplished pros, all with seemingly a singular focus while fans are buzzing about the arrival of Caitlin Clark. They became the first team since the Los Angeles Sparks in 2001-02 to win consecutive titles when they beat the New York Liberty in four …

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1 year ago

Today in Sports - San Antonio assistant Becky Hammon becomes first female to coach an NBA team

Associated Press

Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants 16-7 to win the NFL title for the second straight year. 1973 — The Miami Dolphins, behind 266 yards rushing, beat the Oakland Raiders 27-10 for an unprecedented third …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4

Associated Press

NEW YORK — A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces secured their place as one of the greatest teams in WNBA history. To be in this moment right now and do it together, it speaks volumes about us, our chemistry.” Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon gestures to her team during the first half in Game 4 of a …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Becky Hammon was built for the championship moment, just like her players

New York Times

The Las Vegas Aces had no business being in the game. There was a loss to the Liberty in the Commissioner’s Cup; a lawsuit against the Aces and Hammon by former Las Vegas guard Dearica Hamby, who claimed she was traded after informing the team she was pregnant; and, most recently, the absences of floor leader Chelsea Gray, who injured …

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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 …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes out for Game 4 of the WNBA Finals with foot injuries

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Chelsea Gray is out at least for Game 4 of the WNBA Finals after suffering an injury to her left foot Sunday. I’m waiting for more information, it’s not good,” said Gray, who was going to wait until she got back to Las Vegas for further evaluation. so we’re kind of built for this moment.” Gray said …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Chelsea Gray’s status for Game 4 of WNBA Finals still unclear after foot injury

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Chelsea Gray’s status for Game 4 of the WNBA Finals is still unclear. Gray left in the fourth quarter of Las Vegas’ 87-73 loss to New York with what coach Becky Hammon said was probably a foot injury. Liberty coach Sandy Brondello said New York wouldn’t change anything about getting ready for Game 4 based on Gray’s …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Jones and Stewart help Liberty avoid sweep, take Game 3 of WNBA Finals, beat Aces 87-73

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Jonquel Jones and the New York Liberty wouldn’t let the season end just yet. She scored 27 points and Breanna Stewart added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-73 on Sunday in the WNBA Finals and force a Game 4. New York struggled in the first two games against the Aces …

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1 year, 2 months ago

WNBA Finals: Liberty avoid sweep by beating Aces in Game 3

LA Times

Jonquel Jones scored 27 points and Breanna Stewart added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-73 on Sunday in the WNBA Finals and force a Game 4. New York struggled in the first two games against the Aces in Las Vegas, but the Liberty found their shooting touch in Game 3 behind Jones, who …

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1 year, 2 months ago

How a WNBA Finals clash of super-teams has turned into a Las Vegas Aces’ masterclass

New York Times

LAS VEGAS — At shootaround on Wednesday morning, Chelsea Gray and Alysha Clark had a specific goal in mind: Too $hort was performing at halftime of Game 2, and the pair was trying to convince Becky Hammon to let them back onto the court in time to watch the show. It was a masterclass of an effort, arguably the best …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Former Aces’ player Hamby files discrimination complaint against team, WNBA

Associated Press

Dearica Hamby filed a gender discrimination complaint last week against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces, saying her former team and its coach, Becky Hammon, retaliated against her after she informed them she was pregnant. The complaint said that the franchise created an “abusive and hostile” work environment for Hamby last year before trading her to the Los Angeles …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Griner’s WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments

Associated Press

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA after nearly 10 months in a Russian prison hasn’t always been the smoothest ride. “It probably sounds like a lot, but that’s my peace.” Griner’s return this season has been widely celebrated around the WNBA and much of the expected vitriol — she was freed as part of a swap for notorious …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Anonymous WNBA poll reveals more players want roster spots over expansion

New York Times

On Sunday, the WNBA regular season will come to a close. Of course, I want to see expansion long-term, but in the short-term, I think roster spots.” • “Adding more teams when things aren’t together already in-house, it’s just going to be two more teams added into the mess that’s already here. I promise you.” • “Looking at all of …

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Today in Sports - San Antonio assistant Becky Hammon becomes first female to coach an NBA team

Why is it so hard to find a WNBA coach? The reasons behind the lack of candidates

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

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

Defending champion Aces live up to title against the Storm

WNBA and Aces file motions to dismiss Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit

WNBA and Aces file motions to dismiss lawsuit by Sparks’ Dearica Hamby

All-Star Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation for being pregnant

Sparks’ Dearica Hamby files federal lawsuit against Aces, WNBA

Angel Reese's since-deleted X post was NOT aimed at Caitlin Clark, Chicago Sky rookie's mother reveals, saying the controversial comment was 'directed towards the media'

Aces rookie Kate Martin prepares out of spotlight for Caitlin Clark reunion and meeting with Fever

A’ja Wilson, Becky Hammon and ‘resilient’ Las Vegas Aces favored to win third WNBA title in a row

Today in Sports - San Antonio assistant Becky Hammon becomes first female to coach an NBA team

Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4

Becky Hammon was built for the championship moment, just like her players

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

Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes out for Game 4 of the WNBA Finals with foot injuries

Chelsea Gray’s status for Game 4 of WNBA Finals still unclear after foot injury

Jones and Stewart help Liberty avoid sweep, take Game 3 of WNBA Finals, beat Aces 87-73

WNBA Finals: Liberty avoid sweep by beating Aces in Game 3

How a WNBA Finals clash of super-teams has turned into a Las Vegas Aces’ masterclass

Former Aces’ player Hamby files discrimination complaint against team, WNBA

Griner’s WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments

Anonymous WNBA poll reveals more players want roster spots over expansion