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DiJonai Carrington had a lot to say about the WNBA's lack of promotion for Tuesday night's game between the Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks.  The Sun and Sparks squared off at TD Garden, making it the first WNBA game at that historic venue. Prior to tipoff, Carrington called out ...

Connecticut Sun Player Who Called Out WNBA Turns Heads With Pregame Outfit

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Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell is approaching a crucial point in her career as she heads into free agency for the first time at the end of the season. Mitchell, who has been with the Fever since being selected second overall in 2018, has established herself as one of the premier scorers in the ...

Fever Boss Speaks on Kelsey Mitchell Amid Looming Free Agency

Las Vegas, NV

The Minnesota Lynx (19-8) are in third place in the standings and the Las Vegas Aces (17-9) are right behind them in fourth. This makes their matchup on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) a big one, with the Lynx having an opportunity to distance themselves further from the defending champions while the Aces have a shot at closing the gap.

Preview: Las Vegas Aces face tough test against Minnesota Lynx

Tina Charles entered Wednesday needing just 10 points to move into second place on the WNBA's all-time scoring list. The Atlanta Dream star accomplished that goal, notching 12 points and 17 rebounds in her team's 72-63 win over the Phoenix Mercury. Charles' record-breaking bucket came early in the fourth quarter....

WNBA all-time leading scorers: Tina Charles shares moment with Diana Taurasi after becoming league's No. 2 scorer

Seattle, WA

The biggest move of WNBA trade deadline day was not a trade, but a re-signing: French Olympic hero Gabby Williams re-signed with the Seattle Storm. Yesterday, Eric Nemchock analyzed the Storm’s defensive struggles. Williams, certainly, will help Seattle rediscover their defensive focus, while also adding an extra dose of disruptiveness. In her 10 games playing for the Storm last season, Williams averaged 1.5 steals per game.

Seattle Storm re-sign Gabby Williams, while Minnesota Lynx trade for Myisha Hines-Allen

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On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Connecticut Sun made TD Garden in Boston their temporary home, defeating the Los Angeles Sparks 69-61 in front of a fired-up, sellout crowd of 19,125. Photographer Faith Constantine was in attendance for the Sun’s takeover, capturing the team’s open practice and victory for Swish Appeal.

Photo Essay: Connecticut Sun take over TD Garden and defeat Los Angeles Sparks, 69-61

The league's midseason transaction deadline came and went on Tuesday, leaving a flurry of relatively unusual WNBA trades in its wake. This year marks the first to feature at least three in-season trades league-wide since 2017, as salary cap and roster space complicate midseason moves. The biggest piece of news...

WNBA Trades: Gabby Williams Returns to Seattle Amid Midseason Roster Shakeups

Atlanta Dream veteran center Tina Charles is now no. 2 WNBA's all-time scoring list. She climbed up from this to second on Wednesday night, as she helped the Dream score a 72-63 win at home over Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury. Adding to the emotional night for Charles was the presence of her ...

Tina Charles Used One Word To Describe Historic Night With Diana Taurasi

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The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Wednesday night. Minnesota now holds a two and a half game lead over Las Vegas, as the Aces fell to third place in the Western Conference with the defeat. The Lynx are two games ahead of the second place Seattle Storm. Kelsey Plum had a message for the officials after Wednesday's game, via the Las Vegas Aces.

Aces' Kelsey Plum calls out referees after difficult loss vs. Lynx

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Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally officially joined the growing list of WNBA stars committed to the Unrivaled Basketball League, as announced by the league in X, formerly Twitter, on Monday. Sabally, known for her versatility and skill on the court, is the latest addition to a league that has been rapidly building excitement and momentum […]
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Wings’ Satou Sabally latest WNBA player to join star-studded Unrivaled League

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Gabby Williams, who starred for France in the team's silver medal run during the Paris Olympics, is returning to the WNBA to play for the Seattle Storm.

Gabby Williams, who Angel Reese tried to recruit to Sky after stellar Olympics, returns to WNBA with Storm

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Herbie J Pilato

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

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The Hoop Hound

The WNBA has had a great year, thanks to a great rookie class. However, we have to continue to acknowledge the veterans who are building the game. A'Ja Wilson is one of these players who has consistently pushed herself to do better. She currently sits at the top of the MVP conversation as she continues to average a historic 26.9 points per game and 11.9 rebounds per game. She is one of two, the other being Napheesa Collier, continuously having these 20-point double-double nights.

A'ja Wilson leads the WNBA MVP race

Minneapolis, MN

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The Minnesota Lynx made a trade deadline move on Tuesday, acquiring former WNBA championship Myisha Hines-Allen from the Washington Mystics.

Lynx Acquire Former WNBA Champion from Mystics at 2024 Trade Deadline

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ATLANTA DREAM VS. PHOENIX MERCURY EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTIONS — August 21, 2024. ATLANTA DREAM VS. PHOENIX MERCURY EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTIONS — August 21, 2024 — Greetings, basketball fans. Welcome back to our WNBA coverage here at Godzilla Wins. One of the games on tap from today’s slate features the Atlanta Dream (9-17 SU, 14-12 ATS) hosting the Phoenix Mercury (15-13 SU, 17-11 ATS).

Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury Expert Pick And Predictions – August 21, 2024

Only one month remains in the 2024 WNBA regular season. So far, the New York Liberty are the only team to clinch a playoff spot, and no teams have officially been eliminated from contention. There's still plenty to play for down the stretch. On Tuesday, the Liberty picked up another...

WNBA standings, playoff picture, schedule: Liberty clinch playoff spot; Lottery teams becoming clear

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The Seattle Storm has locked in the free agent forward for the second half of the season as they fight for a spot in the WNBA playoffs. WNBA free agent Gabby Williams is ready to return to “The Emerald City” and don her No. 5 jersey after signing a rest-of-the-season contract with the Seattle Storm.

Free Agent Gabby Williams To Finish 2024 WNBA Season With Seattle Storm

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Only one player in WNBA history has scored more points than Atlanta Dream center Tina Charles. Early in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 72-63 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, Charles registered career point No. 7,489. The feat helped the 14-year veteran pass Hall of Famer Tina Thompson for second on the league's all-time scoring list. 
A look at the three-pointer that moved Tina Charles into 2nd all-time in scoring #WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/Qapr9qLEoE— WNBA (@WNBA) August 22, 2024
Fittingly, Charles accomplished the monumental feat across the court from friend and WNBA all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi. The pair competed alongside one another internationally and were...

Dream center Tina Charles moves to second on WNBA all-time scoring list

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Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

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Mystics Update: Trade deadline signals new direction ahead of potential lottery-determining game against Sparks

Just a few hours before the WNBA trade deadline on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Washington Mystics pulled the trigger on two trades that might have implications...

Mystics Update: Trade deadline signals new direction ahead of potential lottery-determining game against Sparks

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