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#LifeAfterWNBA: Where Are They Now? Simone Edwards interviews Tully Bevilaqua

#LifeAfterWNBA: Where Are They Now? Simone Edwards interviews Tully Bevilaqua

Wasn't the desired result but the kids had a great time!! @IndianaFever pic.twitter.com/YjqaDpqAOY — Tully L Bevilaqua OLY (@Bevilaqua41) July 13, 2016 Former WNBA player and Seattle Storm original Simone Edwards is writing a column series this…

Connecticut Sun rookie forward Morgan Tuck will undergo season-ending knee surgery

From the Sun: Connecticut Sun rookie forward Morgan Tuck will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a cartilage tear in her left knee suffered during a loss to the Atlanta Dream at Philips Arena on Sunday.…

San Antonio Stars: Dearica Hamby will miss remainder of season due to pregnancy

San Antonio Stars: Dearica Hamby will miss remainder of season due to pregnancy

From the Stars: The San Antonio Stars today announced that forward Dearica Hamby will miss the remainder of the 2016 season. Hamby is pregnant and expecting her first child. She averaged 9.0 points and 5.1…

Los Angeles Sparks sign Sandrine Gruda, waive guard Whitney Knight

From the Sparks: Sparks Executive Vice President and General Manager Penny Toler today announced the signing of Sandrine Gruda, returning the veteran forward/center to Los Angeles. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not…

Australian basketball legend and former WNBA star Michele Timms inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame

Australian basketball legend and former WNBA star Michele Timms inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame

Former Australian Opals star, three-time Olympian and Phoenix Mercury original Michele Timms was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2016 on August 27 at the House of Basketball in Mies, Switzerland. During…

Dallas Wings signed guard Tiffany Bias for rest of season

The Dallas Wings signed guard Tiffany Bias for the remainder of the season. Bias joined the Wings on July 18 on a seven-day contract. With three games as a Dallas Wing, Bias is averaging 5.3…

Bria Hartley to miss remainder of season due to pregnancy, team signs Leilani Mitchell and waives Tianna Hawkins

From the Mystics: Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault announced today that Bria Hartley will miss the rest of the season as she is expecting her first child. She will be placed on the suspended…

Breanna Stewart and Seattle Storm lead WNBA’s most popular jersey and merchandise lists

From the league: Breanna Stewart and the Seattle Storm captured the top spots on the WNBA’s lists of best-selling jerseys and team merchandise, the WNBA announced today. Based on WNBAStore.com sales since the start of…

Minnesota Lynx re-signed free agent guard Anna Cruz

The Minnesota Lynx  re-signed free agent guard Anna Cruz. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.  She will wear No. 51. “We are excited to have Anna return to the Lynx for the rest of…

Atlanta Dream will play 2017 and 2018 seasons at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion

The Atlanta Dream will play the 2017 and 2018 seasons at Hank McCamish Pavilion on the campus of Georgia Tech, team officials announced on Monday. “We’re excited to highlight the Dream’s exciting style of play…

#Rio2016: USA wins sixth straight gold, beats Spain 101-72

#Rio2016: USA wins sixth straight gold, beats Spain 101-72

By Cheryl Coward and Lee Michaelson Quotes || Seimone Augustus Video ||  Medal Presenters The USA won its sixth straight Olympic women’s basketball gold medal Saturday afternoon beating Spain 101-72 in the Rio Games. The U.S.…

New York Liberty removes Epiphanny Prince from temporary suspension, waives rookie Adut Bulgak

From the team: The New York Liberty has removed guard Epiphanny Prince from temporary suspension and waived rookie forward Adut Bulgak, it was announced today. Prince will begin practicing with the Liberty after missing the…

#Rio2016 Semifinal Game Notes: France vs. USA

#Rio2016 Semifinal Game Notes: France vs. USA

France (4-2) vs. USA (6-0), 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m PT, Barra Carioca Arena 1 Full list of Rio Olympic broadcasters || NBC Stations/Streams The USA and France have met nine times in the Olympics and FIBA World…

New York Liberty to honor Swin Cash with a retirement ceremony on Sept. 7

New York Liberty to honor Swin Cash with a retirement ceremony on Sept. 7

From the New York Liberty: The New York Liberty will celebrate the career of forward Swin Cash, one of the most decorated and influential women’s basketball players in history, with a retirement ceremony following its…

#Rio2016: Statistical breakdown of teams in the semifinals

#Rio2016: Statistical breakdown of teams in the semifinals

Semifinals Spain (5-1) vs. Serbia (3-3), 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Barra Carioca Arena 1 France (4-2) vs. USA (6-0), 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m PT Barra Carioca Arena 1 Full list of Rio Olympic broadcasters ||…

#Rio2016: Sue Bird injury update

From USA Basketball: USA guard Sue Bird injured her right knee during the USA’s Aug. 16 game against Japan. She underwent an MRI on Aug. 17, which showed a knee capsule sprain. She is listed…

U.S. Sets Another Record In 110-64 Quarterfinal Win Over Japan

U.S. Sets Another Record In 110-64 Quarterfinal Win Over Japan

Box Score Additional Quotes Photo Gallery Recap from USA Basketball: RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 16, 2016) – Leading by just two points, 48-46, with 1:30 to go before halftime, the 2016 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team…

Brazil’s captain, Iziane Castro Marques, set to retire after team’s final contest in Rio Games

Brazil’s captain, Iziane Castro Marques, set to retire after team’s final contest in Rio Games

RIO DE JANEIRO – In the summer of 2012, the Olympic journey of fiery Brazilian shooting guard Iziane (“Izi”) Castro Marques was over even before it began. Castro, who has played for several teams in…

Connecticut Sun exec Chris Sienko to resign, effective end of September

Chris Sienko announced today he will step down from his position as vice president, general manager and COO of the Connecticut Sun at the end of September. Release from the Sun: “This has been an…

2016 Rio Olympic Games Women’s Basketball Competition Groups and Schedule

2016 Rio Olympic Games Women’s Basketball Competition Groups and Schedule

Groups Group A W-L Australia2 5-1 France 4-2 Turkey2 3-3 Japan2 3-3 Belarus1 1-4 Brazil1 0-5 Group B W-L USA 6-0 Spain 5-1 Canada2 3-3 Serbia 3-3 China1 1-4 Senegal1 0-5 Expanded Group Standings 1Failed…

Nicole Smith named Dallas Wings Chief Marketing Officer

Release from the team: Nicole Smith, an advertising and marketing professional with 15 years of experience representing national sports and entertainment brands, has been appointed chief marketing officer for the WNBA Dallas Wings. Smith’s extensive…

#LifeAfterWNBA: Where Are They Now? Simone Edwards interviews Yolanda Griffith

#LifeAfterWNBA: Where Are They Now? Simone Edwards interviews Yolanda Griffith

Former WNBA player and Seattle Storm original Simone Edwards is writing a column series this summer on the lives of former players in the league. For more on Edwards, check out her bio at the bottom of the article.…

Rio Games: NBC moves Ros Gold-Onwude to men’s team coverage, Kerith Burke takes over sideline reporting for women’s team

Excited for opp to cover USA Men's Basketball sidelines for NBC at Olympics! Will give my all to represent for Craig Sager. #SagerStrong — Ros Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) August 1, 2016 NBC announced that Ros Gold-Onwude…

USA fends off feisty Select Team, 88-84

In their first real test before the Summer Olympics next month in Rio, the U.S. women’s basketball team fought off a feisty squad of young stars and future Olympians Monday night in Los Angeles, 88-84.…

United States Olympic Committee announces 555-member 2016 U.S. Olympic Team

The United States Olympic Committee announced the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team that will compete at the upcoming Rio Olympic Games during a press conference at Venice Beach in Los Angeles yesterday. The 555-member roster includes 292 women and…

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