In a powerful essay, MeToo Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart discussed the sexual abuse she suffered as a child. I do know that Im doing something completely outside of myself by writing this. In fact, this is one of the most difficult things Ive ever done and will ever do. But I was … [Read more...]
NCAA launching pilot program to grow women’s basketball
The NCAA has launched a new Division I initiative to raise awareness of womens basketball and enhance attendance at games. +ACI-The program also will seek out the creativity of college basketball marketers throughout the country.+ACI The NCAA is on top of things. I've long advocated this approach for … [Read more...]
WNBA Finals: Getting Ready for Game 2
About Sunday: Yesterday's game saw a 20 percent higher viewership than last year's Game 1. About Tuesday: Today'spractice report. Minnesota's comeback gives them something to build on for Game 2. If it seems like Candace Parker and Sylvia Fowles have been opponents forever, it's … [Read more...]
Sparks take Game One, 85-84
Everyone recovered by now? That was a heck of a showdown between the Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx in Game One of the WNBA Finals today, which the Sparks won, 85-84.Game stories are a mix of perspectives, of course: Chelsea Gray's jumper, with two seconds left on the clock, helped the … [Read more...]
Just the beginning of the WNBA Finals stories
The 2017 WNBA Finals is sure to be one of the best ever. Lynx-Sparks WNBA Finals provides another chapter in the riveting rivalry. The Lynx aim for a Barn burner. Minnesota is seeking redemption for last year's Finals. Finals preview from the league. Eight of 13 WNBA player surveyed … [Read more...]
Lynx, Sparks take 2-0 leads
Semifinal game two results: The Lynx took control in the fourth quarter to down the Mystics, 93-83. The Sparks also turned it on at the end of the game to top the Mercury,86-72. Award time: Sylvia Fowles has been named the WNBA's Most Valuable Player. Fowles was emotional and +ACI-proud+ACI- … [Read more...]
Mystics, Sparks advance in first semifinal games
Today's semifinals results: The Lynx used hot shooting to rout the Mystics, 101-81. The Sparks rallied past the Mercury, 79-66. Awards: Alana Beard is the defensive player of the year. All-defensive team. Player news: Sylvia Fowles is an aspiring funeral … [Read more...]
Upsets send Mercury, Mystics into semifinals
And then there were four: Upsets prevailed in round two of the playoffs today......... The experienced Mercury ousted the Sun, 88-83. Kristi Toliver's WNBA-record nine three-point shots sent the Mystics past the Liberty, 82-68. Theplayoff formatdictated that lowest seed would head to … [Read more...]
The WNBAs video game debut is a classic win-win.
WNBA Playoffs, inductions and much more
WNBA playoffs: Second round preview: Sun vs. Mercury. X-factors to watch in Connecticut vs. Phoenix. X-factors to watch for in Liberty vs. Mystics. New York hopes their regular-season momentum translates into postseason success. Mechelle says we should expect the Mercury to upset the … [Read more...]