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Lynx at Sparks countdown: Game notes and audio

Success of Los Angeles bolstered by a deep bench and newcomers The Minnesota Lynx (12-0) and Los Angeles Sparks (11-0) will meet for a historic showdown of undefeated WNBA teams on Tuesday, June 21 at…

WNBA Top 20@20 unveiled, the best players in league history

WNBA Top 20@20 unveiled, the best players in league history

In celebration of the WNBA’s historic 20th season, the league unveiled the 20 greatest and most influential players in its history on Tuesday. The announcement was today to honor the date of the league’s inaugural…

Success of Los Angeles bolstered by a deep bench and newcomers

Success of Los Angeles bolstered by a deep bench and newcomers

The record-setting Minnesota Lynx (12-0) and Los Angeles Sparks (11-0) will meet for a historic showdown of undefeated WNBA teams on Tuesday, June 21 at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV. Minnesota and Los Angeles are off to the two best starts in WNBA…

With conclusion of qualifying tournament, 2016 Summer Olympics women’s basketball field set

With conclusion of qualifying tournament, 2016 Summer Olympics women’s basketball field set

With the conclusion of the 2016 FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament (WOQT), the full 12-team field for the women’s basketball competition in the Rio Games is now set. The teams that advanced from the WOQT…

Liberty waive Lindsey Harding, guard competing for Belarus in Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament

The New York Liberty waived guard Lindsey Harding today. The nine-year veteran of the WNBA, signed with the Liberty as a free agent on April 18. She appeared in five games with New York, making three…

WNBA debuts third “Watch Me Work” promo

The WNBA unveiled its third video prom of the “Watch Me Work series” to debut during Game 5 of The NBA Finals at 9 p.m. ET on ABC. The league is currently celebrating its 20th year.…

Chicago Sky guard Betnijah Laney to miss rest of season due to torn ACL

Chicago Sky guard Betnijah Laney will miss the remainder of the 2016 WNBA season after tearing her left anterior cruciate ligament. The injury occurred during the second quarter of the Sky/Mystics game on Friday, June…

New York Liberty veteran forward Swin Cash to retire at end of 2016 WNBA season

New York Liberty veteran forward Swin Cash to retire at end of 2016 WNBA season

New York Liberty forward Swin Cash announced Tuesday morning via an article on The Players’ Tribune her decision to retire at the conclusion of the 2016 WNBA season. Cash, a 15-year veteran of the league, …

New York Liberty cruises past Indiana Fever for biggest win since 2010

Recap from the Liberty: The New York Liberty snapped a three-game losing streak by cruising to a 91–59 win over the Indiana Fever on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. For the Liberty (3-3), it…

WNBA players of the month for games played in May 2016: Tina Charles and Maya Moore

From the league: Tina Charles of the New York Liberty and Maya Moore of the Minnesota Lynx were named the WNBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Mont for games played in May. Moore…

Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart named WNBA Rookie of the Month for May 2016

Breanna Stewart of the Seattle Storm was named the WNBA Rookie of the Month for games played in May. The University of Connecticut graduate led all newcomers in points (17.4 ppg), rebounds (8.8 rpg) and…

Indiana Fever: Maggie Lucas to miss remainder of 2016 season due to torn ACL

From the Fever: Indiana Fever guard Maggie Lucas will miss the remainder of the 2016 season after sustaining a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee during last Friday’s game at Minnesota. Lucas, a…

WNBA Players of the Week for May 23 through May 29: Angel McCoughtry and Candace Parker

From the league: Angel McCoughtry of the Atlanta Dream and Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks were named the WNBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played May 23…

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Stephanie White prepped for Vanderbilt challenge as the Fever “has her back” and Carolyn Peck her trust

Stephanie White prepped for Vanderbilt challenge as the Fever “has her back” and Carolyn Peck her trust

Social Media Recap of Press Conference If anyone has the perfect track record to return to coaching in the college ranks after a spending nine years in the pros as an assistant and head coach,…

San Antonio Stars to retire former Stars guard Becky Hammon’s No. 25 jersey

The San Antonio Stars will retire former Stars guard Becky Hammon’s No. 25 jersey on Saturday, June 25 when the Stars host the Atlanta Dream at the AT&T Center at 7 p.m. CT. The first…

Media company Cycle producing documentary series about Breanna Stewart’s first pro season

Fans will get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Breanna Stewart’s debut season in the WNBA via a documentary series produced by media company Cycle. From Cycle: Here’s the first episode of “Season One,” Cycle’s new video…

Adidas and WNBA release limited edition Crazylight Boost 2.5 to celebrate league’s 20th anniversary

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Russ Bengtson (@russbengtson) Adidas, in the company’s last season as the WNBA’s official provider of on-court apparel, released a limited edition Crazylight Boost 2.5 to celebrate…

Vanderbilt: Stephanie White named head coach

Vanderbilt: Stephanie White named head coach

Release from Vanderbilt: Stephanie White has been named the new head coach for Vanderbilt women’s basketball program, the university has announced. White, who currently is serving in her second season as head coach of the…

New York Liberty re-signs Swin Cash for rest of season

The New York Liberty signed free agent forward Swin Cash for the rest of the season. The franchise waived Cash on May 11 in order to meet its WNBA salary cap requirements. Per league rules,…

#ThePostUp Podcast 5/20/16: Seattle Storm original Simone Edwards on her amazing journey from Jamaica to the WNBA

#ThePostUp Podcast 5/20/16: Seattle Storm original Simone Edwards on her amazing journey from Jamaica to the WNBA

Known as the Jamaican Hurricane by die-hard WNBA fans, Simone Edwards is a pioneer in women’s basketball.

Stephanie White and Indiana Fever issue statement on Vanderbilt coaching job

From the Fever: Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White has interviewed for a head coaching position at Vanderbilt University, it has been announced in media reports today. She has issued the following statement regarding her…

Former WNBA player and ODU Hall of Famer Clarisse Machanguana named a UNICEF Ambassador

Former WNBA player, Clarisse Machanguana, a member of the Old Dominion Sports Hall of Fame, was named a UNICEF Ambassador for her home country of Mozambique. Machanguana has been an activist for children’s rights in…

2016 WNBA Season: Statistical leaders from opening weekend

G=games played MIN=minutes played MPG=minutes per game FGM=field goals made FGA=field goals attempted FG%=field goal percentage 3PM=three points made Points Per Game PLAYER G MIN FGM FGA FG% PTS Candace Parker 1 32.0 12.0 20.0…

ESPN posts highest WNBA overnight rating for a regular-season game since 2011

According to ESPN, Saturday’s tipoff of the 2016 WNBA season was the highest-rated, regular-season WNBA game on the network (excluding ABC) since 2011, and the highest-rated, regular-season weekend WNBA game on the ESPN networks (excluding…

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