Sky have no answers for Ogwumike, Parker
On the same night she was presented the MVP trophy, Nneka Ogwumike teamed with two-time MVP Candace Parker as an unstoppable force in the post, combining for 57 points as L.A. beat Chicago.
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Stewart storms to Rookie of the Year honors
Seattle's Breanna Stewart was named the WNBA's 2016 Rookie of the Year on Thursday. The 6-foot-4 forward led all first-year players in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots in the regular season.
Ex-SDSU coach Burns wins $3.4M judgment
Beth Burns, the former San Diego State coach who sued the school for wrongful termination, was awarded a $3.36 million judgment.
Stars get No. 1 pick in WNBA draft, Mystics 2nd
The San Antonio Stars secured the No. 1 selection in the WNBA draft. The Washington Mystics will pick second. The Dallas Wings secured the third pick and the Los Angeles Sparks will pick fourth.
Sparks' Lavender named Sixth Woman of Year
Jantel Lavender, a six-year veteran who helped the Sparks earn a No. 2 seed in the playoffs, was named the WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year on Wednesday.
San Francisco turns to Goodenbour as coach
Molly Goodenbour, a two-time NCAA champion at Stanford under Hall of Fame coach Tara VanDerveer, will coach San Francisco.
Sparks' Ogwumike voted WNBA MVP for 2016
Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike received 31 of 39 first-place votes for league MVP. New York's Tina Charles received the other eight first-place votes and finished second.
HoopGurlz: Louisville adds No. 7 prospect
The Cardinals are flying high on the recruiting trail after adding a verbal commitment from point guard Dana Evans, the No. 7 prospect in the nation, to an already impressive class.
Ex-treasurer Rios wins WNBA inspiration award
Rosie Rios, who as U.S. Treasuer was instrumental in getting Harriet Tubman on the new $20 bill, was honored by the WNBA on Tuesday with this year's Inspiring Women award.
2016 WNBA playoff schedule and results
We're down to four teams. Los Angeles and Minnesota both won Wednesday to take 1-0 leads in the WNBA semifinals.
Whalen, Lynx right at home in Game 1 win
Despite 10 days off and being displaced to a nearby hockey arena, Minnesota never missed a step in its playoff opener. Maya Moore and Lindsay Whalen helped the Lynx cruise past Phoenix in Game 1.
WNBA's premier players to face off in semifinals
They are former UConn stars who went on to become MVPs and WNBA champions. Don't miss the opportunity to see Maya Moore and Diana Taurasi on the same floor again when Phoenix meets Minnesota.
HoopGurlz: Oppenheimer expands horizons
She spent her summer representing Puerto Rico at the FIBA Americas U18 championships in Chile. Now Nikki Oppenheimer prepares for her senior season at Montini Catholic before heading to Syracuse.
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Milton-Jones ready for next phase
At 42, DeLisha Milton-Jones felt ready for one more season. But she never got the call. The former two-time WNBA champion has now retired, and looks forward to embracing her role as a coach.
Ogwumike is a winner in every sense
Statistically, Nneka Ogwumike was the right pick for this season's WNBA MVP. But don't overlook her fierce competitiveness and all the intangible things she brings to the Sparks.
Mary J. Blige joins forces with WNBA to showcase 'Strength of a Woman'
The singer and Grammy-winning superstar opens up about her message, her music and yes -- her marriage.
Top seeds Lynx, Sparks look to hold off challengers
So far, the regular season hasn't been much of an indicator of what's to come in the playoffs. Can eighth-seeded Phoenix pull another upset? Will Chicago continue to win without its star?
Remember us? Lynx ready to face Mercury
With six former No. 1 draft picks and 11 players who competed in the Rio Games, the Minnesota-Phoenix playoff matchup is star-studded. What can we expect in their best-of-five semifinal series?
Sky overcome Delle Donne's absence to reach semis
No Elena Delle Donne? No problem. The Sky were bursting with offensive confidence and got boosts from Courtney Vandersloot and Jessica Breland, who played the best playoff games of their careers.
Liberty players, coaches lock arms during anthem
New York Liberty coaches and players locked arms as a show of solidarity, and two Phoenix Mercury players knelt during the national anthem ahead of Saturday's playoff game.
HoopGurlz: Lady Vols get top in-state recruit
Holly Warlick and Tennessee get a verbal commitment from No. 9 senior prospect Anastasia Hayes, and it's a win in more ways than one.
HoopGurlz: Longhorns land 6-7 recruit
It has been a rewarding few days for Texas coach Karen Aston, who got a verbal commitment from elite post prospect Sedona Prince.
Facing elimination, Taurasi carries Mercury to semifinals
After Diana Taurasi scored 30 points to help Phoenix win its second consecutive elimination game, Sandy Brondello couldn't stop gushing, calling her star the GOAT and best in the world.
NCAA grants FSU's White immediate eligibility
Florida State women's basketball player Chatrice White has been granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA.
HoopGurlz: Meet the No. 1 sophomore
She has her own asphalt court in her 300-acre yard in Virginia. But college coaches all over the country are plotting ways to get No. 1 sophomore Samantha Brunelle to call their campuses home.
Women's coaches boycotting evaluation period
Women's basketball coaches from many Power 5 programs are not on the road this weekend for the fall evaluation period in protest of the recruiting calendar.
Texas women's coach Aston gets extension
Texas women's basketball coach Karen Aston is getting an annual raise of more than $150,000 under a three-year contract extension approved Friday by university regents.
'Around the Rim': A new era
LaChina Robinson discusses WNBA playoffs, awards and retirement with Mystics coach Mike Thibault and former WNBA All-Star Chasity Melvin on "Around The Rim."
WNBA players should be applauded for taking a stand
WNBA players are among the most educated and politically aware athletes in sports. So it was no surprise Wednesday that they took a stand by kneeling during the anthem as the playoffs opened.
No surprise: Catchings competes right to the end
It was classic Tamika Catchings. With her coach trying to give her a curtain call, Catchings waived off the sub and played her final 13.1 seconds with the same effort that defined her career.
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UNC extends Hatchell through 2019-20 season
Hall of Fame women's basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell was one of seven North Carolina coaches to be given new deals or extensions.
NCAA, WCBA start event to help Yow cancer fund
The NCAA and Women's Basketball Coaches Association are teaming up with the cancer fund bearing the name of late North Carolina State coach Kay Yow to start a free throw challenge.
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Dream's Williams named Most Improved Player
Atlanta Dream forward/center Elizabeth Williams was named the 2016 WNBA Most Improved Player on Wednesday.
HoopGurlz: No. 18 prospect commits to Baylor
Coming off an epic 2016 recruiting season, Kim Mulkey got her third recruit in the 2017 class when point guard Alexis Morris changed her plans from UCLA to Baylor.
WNBA better off because of Hughes' contributions
Dan Hughes had never coached women before. But shortly after the WNBA started, he was coaching in the league. Now Hughes has decided to move on, but the WNBA will always be a part of him.
New faces in new places on recruiting trail
Megan Walker remains No. 1 in the expanded HoopGurlz rankings for the 2017 recruiting class, but the shuffle is real. There's a new No. 1 junior and a whole lot of talent residing in Virginia.
Tennessee band honors Pat Summitt
The Tennessee band paid tribute to the late Pat Summitt on Saturday by spelling out her name during a halftime performance at Saturday's football game against Ohio.
'Around the Rim': 'Swoopes' there it is
LaChina Robinson welcomes to 2016 Naismith Hall of Fame inductee Sheryl Swoopes to talk about her career, the WNBA at 20 and her endeavors moving forward.
HoopGurlz: Freshman builds following
The Pearland (Texas) varsity scouted her middle school team. Top Division I coaches are lining up to offer scholarships. Why the fuss over DeYona' Gaston?
Why Sparks' Ogwumike should win WNBA MVP
Nneka Ogwumike's historic season elevates her above five other legitimate MVP candidates this season. We make our picks for the other annual WNBA awards, including rookie and coach of the year.
espnW's All-WNBA first and second teams
With so many forwards dominating WNBA play, it's not surprising to see the position overshadow our postseason honors -- even if it meant a rookie in Seattle just fell short of the first team.
Mercury's Taylor the consummate teammate
Australian Penny Taylor was such an integral part of three Mercury championships that Phoenix fans affectionately claimed her as their own. And when she retires, the legend will be sorely missed.
When Swoopes was at her best, there was no one better
Speed, passion, precision and defense defined Sheryl Swoopes as a player. The Hall of Famer, who at one time was on the very short list of the best players in the world, helped define the WNBA.
New life after 9/11
The founder of a renowned girls' basketball program died while getting coworkers out of the World Trade Center during the 9/11 terror attacks. Instead of dying with him, Slam Jam flourished.
Her Airness, Sheryl Swoopes, attains Hall of Fame status
Swoop, there it is! Hall of Fame induction cements Swoopes and her legendary career
What's next for WNBA neighbors Wings, Stars?
One has been eliminated from the playoffs. The other has lost 11 in a row. But if Dallas and San Antonio could give the WNBA a new rivalry, that would be great for the league -- and a lot of fun.
Shaq poses with picture of Pat Summitt at HOF
Before being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Shaquille O'Neal took a moment to pose with a picture of the late, great Pat Summitt.
U.S. sets gold bar even higher; 'not going anywhere'
It seems everyone is running out of superlatives when describing this team. Team USA put on a show, the world watched, and the women have their sixth straight gold medal to show for it.
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#TBT to the last time we had a lottery pick... We'd say it turned out pretty well! pic.twitter.com/lgaTweMfGE
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We got some MVP votes in last night for "Wanda The Wig" Creative Director: @sportsiren👌💇😜 pic.twitter.com/p3EylXJQhj
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Mitchell's 2016 selection marks the first time in franchise history the #Fever have had back-to-back All-Rookie selections (Achonwa '15).
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