Washington, DC

Columbus, OH

Boston, MA

Every winter, Boston Bruins and Celtics fans fill TD Garden to watch their sports teams compete. But on Tuesday, they will fill the stands to watch the WNBA in an event that will hold a lot of meaning for the Connecticut Sun.

What playing at TD Garden in Boston means for the Connecticut Sun

Chicago, IL

Shine My Crown

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, who has quickly made a name for herself in the WNBA, faced a tough challenge against vetran Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury. The matchup saw Griner dominate both ends of the court, leading the Mercury to an 85-65 victory, while setting a franchise record along the way.

Brittney Griner Turns Angel Reese’s Worst Nightmare During Game But Both Set WNBA Records

Indiana State

Indianapolis, IN

The Spun

An official suspension could be coming soon for Indiana Fever star point guard Caitlin Clark. Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, led the Indiana Fever to a blowout win over the Seattle Storm on Sunday afternoon. But during the game, she was hit with a controversial technical ...

Caitlin Clark Could Soon Be Hit With WNBA Suspension

Follow along here at Beyond Women’s Sports for the weekly attendance updates in the WNBA. The numbers reported below are up to and including all games through August 18. The league remains at 12 teams for 2024 but will expand in 2025 with the Golden State Valkyries. Additionally, the WNBA recently announced they will expand again, this time to Toronto for the 2026 season.

WNBA Attendance Report (August 18 Update)

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Montana State

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Wyoming State

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Caitlin Clark is just a rookie, but she’s already making WNBA history, and prominent basketball figures from her journey are getting in line to pay their respects. Clark broke the league’s all-time rookie record for assists in a season on Sunday, August 18, during the Indiana Fever’s blowout victory over the Seattle Storm. Clark tallied 9 dimes during the contest, bringing her total to 232 assists. Ticha Penicheiro held the previous record for more than a quarter century after tallying 224 assists during the 1998 campaign.

Caitlin Clark’s Teammates Send Awesome Messages After Her WNBA Record

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

New York City, NY

Athlon Sports

New York is an original member of the league, dating to its 1997 inception. Now, it looks like the Libs are positioned to finally win it all.

Liberty Appear Poised for First WNBA Championship

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark has brought an unprecedented level of attention to the WNBA. With the amount of money the league is making from the former Iowa Hawkeyes star, one would think she should be compensated higher than she actually is. Even the Fever has seen sales for almost ...

Caitlin Clark's Painfully Honest Take About Her WNBA Salary

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Fort Myer, VA

Alexandria, VA

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Bethesda, MD

Takoma Park, MD

Hyattsville, MD

Silver Spring, MD

Bladensburg, MD

Falls Church, VA

Glen Echo, MD

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How the Washington Mystics’ Olympians are approaching the rest of the WNBA season

Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards are back after joys and disappointments in Paris. At Jade Melbourne’s first press conference with the Washington Mystics after...

How the Washington Mystics’ Olympians are approaching the rest of the WNBA season

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