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.
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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.
Sky's Delle Donne out for Game 1 vs. Sparks
Sky coach Pokey Chatman said Elena Delle Donne won't play in Game 1 of the best-of-five series that begins Wednesday at Long Beach State, and she is doubtful for Game 2.
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.
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.
NCAA grants FSU's White immediate eligibility
Florida State women's basketball player Chatrice White has been granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA.
Sky's Delle Donne (thumb) to miss 2nd round
Sky star Elena Delle Donne will miss Chicago's second-round playoff game against the Atlanta Dream because of a right thumb injury.
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.
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.
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?
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Entire Fever team kneels during national anthem
The entire Indiana Fever team knelt and locked arms Wednesday night during the playing of the national anthem.
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.
South Carolina considers bid for NCAA tourney
South Carolina is considering a bid for the NCAA men's basketball tournament first- and second-round games that were removed from North Carolina over its HB2 law.
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.
Lynx sign Whalen, Augustus to multiyear deals
The Minnesota Lynx have signed stars Seimone Augustus and Lindsay Whalen to multiyear contract extensions.
Azzi resigns as San Francisco women's coach
Jennifer Azzi resigned as San Francisco's coach after leading the Dons to their first NCAA tournament berth in 19 years last season.
ACC moving neutral-site title games from N.C.
The ACC football championship game will no longer be played in Charlotte, North Carolina, as the conference has followed the NCAA's lead concerning HB2.
'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.
Rest, retirement await San Antonio's Appel-Marinelli
She set screens for Becky Hammon for years and fought to keep foes off the glass. Now Jayne Appel-Marinelli is ready to give her body a rest and continue to work on the business side of sports.
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.
Cash ready for retirement after legendary career
Swin Cash has been a superstar and a role player, has won WNBA titles with two different teams, has overcome injuries and cancer, and is a gold medalist. And her best still might be ahead of her.
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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