The one thing that the New York Liberty have carried all year is their defense. It's the basis of why they beat the Lynx on Sunday, and the reason they are the WNBA's best team. The best in the East and best in the West collided for the second time in 10 days Sunday at the Target Center. In a … [Read more...]
Just some facts and opinions
How do I express myself, share my opinions, or discuss the things I think are unfair without fear of jeopardizing my position in my sport, hurting my cause, or overall looking like a sore loser? In most cases I have striven to make a case for myself in any circumstance regarding fairness or … [Read more...]
Sophia Young-Malcolm’s last home game ends on sour note
In what was her last home game ever in the WNBA, Sophia Young-Malcolm did not get the farewell she desired, as the Phoenix Mercury did a number on the San Antonio Stars. A 30-point difference is hardly something to scoff at. In the WNBA, it is not necessarily a common occurrence, so when it does … [Read more...]
Gearing up for big game day; another Olympic berth
Tonight's result: The Mercury routed the Stars, 82-52. Lynx: After a collision with teammate Sylvia Fowles in last night's game, Maya Moore is probable for tomorrow's match up against the Liberty. Coach Cheryl Reeve is working hard to get her reserves ready. Renee Montgomery is … [Read more...]
No clinching, but Lynx are back; rookie breaks wrist
Some are saying the Lynx are "back" after tonight's 81-65 victory over the Fever. Coach Cheryl Reeve said "stuff" was holding the team back last month, and said Sunday's win over Phoenix was a turning point. I had speculated that it was. The Sun survived the Stars, 73-72, thanks to Kelsey Bone's … [Read more...]
Bone nails game-winner with 1.8 seconds left to lift Sun
Even though the Connecticut Sun aren't going to the playoffs, they still showed a lot of fight tonight in their win over the Stars. And no person exhibited that fight more than Kelsey Bone As the first two teams to be officially eliminated from playoff contention this season. The Connecticut Sun … [Read more...]
Big "Syl": Fowles’ double-double power Lynx past Fever
The Minnesota Lynx overwhelmed the Indiana Fever 81-65. Their midseason acquisition, Sylvia Fowles, was just too much for the Fever tonight. The Minnesota Lynx is closing in on another first-place finish in the Western Conference after taking down the Indiana Fever, 81-65, on Friday night. Fans … [Read more...]
Brittany Boyd has wrist surgery, out 5-6 weeks
New York Liberty guard Brittany Body has undergone wrist surgery, will be out 5-6 weeks, team announced today. Brittany Boyd, who has had a tremendous rookie season for the New York Liberty, has undergone wrist surgery, the Liberty announced. Here is the release: The New York Liberty … [Read more...]
WNBA draft lottery in three weeks
The 2016 WNBA draft lottery will be Sept. 24, at halftime of game one of the Eastern Conference finals, on ESPN2. Storm: Rookie Jewell Loyd feels like she's in the right place with Seattle. Alysha Clark is an unsung hero for the Storm. Sky: Elena Delle Donne has won her second … [Read more...]
Griner, Dupree dominate in 3 quarters; Mercury breeze by Mystics
Brittney Griner and Candice Dupree were too much for the Mystics, as the duo dominated from the outset, to the point of not having to play in the fourth quarter. Candice Dupree and Brittney Griner led the Mercury to their 10th winning season as a franchise with dominant performances in a 73-53 … [Read more...]