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WASHINGTON MYSTICS


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Short-handed Fever suffer another blow as Sophie Cunningham sustains season-ending injury

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The injury-riddled Indiana Fever say guard Sophie Cunningham will miss the rest of this season with a knee injury.

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Kelsey Plum says she was joking about Caitlin Clark's team at All-Star Game

Read full article: Kelsey Plum says she was joking about Caitlin Clark's team at All-Star Game

Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum said she was joking when she made comments about Caitlin Clark and her team at the All-Star Game last month.

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Emma Meesseman will join the Liberty in her return to the WNBA

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Emma Meesseman, the 2019 WNBA Finals MVP who last played in the league in 2022, is joining the New York Liberty.

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WNBA All-Star Basketball Without Borders camp is opportunity for international players to be seen

Read full article: WNBA All-Star Basketball Without Borders camp is opportunity for international players to be seen

Georgia Amoore went to an international basketball camp at the 2019 Final Four and was seen for one of the first times by Virginia Tech coaches.

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Caitlin Clark will miss 5th game with quad strain but could soon start 'ramping back up'

Read full article: Caitlin Clark will miss 5th game with quad strain but could soon start 'ramping back up'

Caitlin Clark will sit out a fifth consecutive game with a quadriceps strain when Indiana visits Atlanta on Tuesday.

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Washington rookie Georgia Amoore injures the ACL in her right knee during practice

Read full article: Washington rookie Georgia Amoore injures the ACL in her right knee during practice

The No. 6 pick in the WNBA draft was injured Tuesday

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Virginia Tech grad Georgia Amoore taken 6th overall in WNBA Draft

Read full article: Virginia Tech grad Georgia Amoore taken 6th overall in WNBA Draft

Amoore played her final year of eligibility in Kentucky.

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Mystics trade 2-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to the Sky for No. 3 pick in WNBA draft

Read full article: Mystics trade 2-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to the Sky for No. 3 pick in WNBA draft

The Washington Mystics have accelerated their rebuild, trading two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky for the No. 3 overall pick in this yearโ€™s draft.

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Washington Mystics hire Jamila Wideman as general manager, Sydney Johnson as coach

Read full article: Washington Mystics hire Jamila Wideman as general manager, Sydney Johnson as coach

The Washington Mystics have hired Jamila Wideman as the franchiseโ€™s new general manager and Sydney Johnson as the teamโ€™s coach.

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WNBA and players' union meet to discuss new CBA

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The WNBA and the leagueโ€™s players union met in person to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement.

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Washington Mystics part ways with coach Eric Thibault and GM Mike Thibault

Read full article: Washington Mystics part ways with coach Eric Thibault and GM Mike Thibault

The Washington Mystics are parting ways with coach Eric Thibault and general manager Mike Thibault.

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WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement

Read full article: WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement

The WNBA had a record year in terms of growth in viewership and attendance, and with that the players now want a bigger piece of the financial pie.

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WNBA to expand Finals to 7-game series next season

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The WNBA will expand its Finals next year to a best-of-seven format.

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Two fragile DC neighborhoods hang in the balance as the Wizards and Capitals consider leaving town

Read full article: Two fragile DC neighborhoods hang in the balance as the Wizards and Capitals consider leaving town

The proposed move of the Capitals and Wizards sports teams to nearby Virginia has stoked concern in a pair of fragile Washington neighborhoods.

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Mystics star Elena Delle Donne taking break from basketball, AP source says

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Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne is stepping away from basketball, potentially for the entire season.

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Brittney Griner won't travel for next 2 games to focus on her mental health, team says

Read full article: Brittney Griner won't travel for next 2 games to focus on her mental health, team says

The Phoenix Mercury say All-Star center Brittney Griner will not travel for the teamโ€™s next two games so she can focus on her mental health.

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Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner and Elena Delle Donne headline WNBA All-Star reserves

Read full article: Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner and Elena Delle Donne headline WNBA All-Star reserves

WNBA career triple-double leader Alyssa Thomas of Connecticut was selected an All-Star reserve by the leagueโ€™s coaches.

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Healthy Delle Donne contributing on both offense and defense during Mystics' strong start

Read full article: Healthy Delle Donne contributing on both offense and defense during Mystics' strong start

Elena Delle Donne has missed only one game so far this season.

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WNBA working with Brittney Griner and Mercury on travel options including charter flights

Read full article: WNBA working with Brittney Griner and Mercury on travel options including charter flights

The WNBA is working with Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury on travel options including charter flights going forward.

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Brittney Griner is honored in Washington despite missing Mercury's game with a hip injury

Read full article: Brittney Griner is honored in Washington despite missing Mercury's game with a hip injury

Brittney Griner did not play for the Phoenix Mercury in their first game in Washington since returning from her imprisonment in Russia.

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Sue Bird commands floor once more as her No. 10 retired by the Seattle Storm

Read full article: Sue Bird commands floor once more as her No. 10 retired by the Seattle Storm

For more than two hours, Sue Bird was back commanding the middle of the court.

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Stewart, Bird help Storm beat Mystics 97-84 to sweep series

Read full article: Stewart, Bird help Storm beat Mystics 97-84 to sweep series

Breanna Stewart had 21 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, Sue Bird added season highs of 18 points and 10 assists, and the Seattle Storm beat the Washington Mystics 97-84 to sweep their opening-round series.

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Washington Mystics win WNBA draft lottery for 1st time

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The Washington Mystics have won the WNBA draft lottery for the first time in franchise history.

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Delle Donne, Ogwumike return after long injury layoffs

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Elena Delle Donne and Chiney Ogwumike will have a major impact on the Washington Mystics and Los Angeles Sparks playoff chances now that they're back on the basketball court.

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Taurasi re-signs in Phoenix while Clark heads to Washington

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Taurasi is staying in Phoenix while Alysha Clark is heading across the country to join the Washington Mystics. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)NEW YORK โ€“ Diana Taurasi is staying in Phoenix while Alysha Clark is heading across the country to join the Washington Mystics. Unlike Parker, there was no real expectation the 38-year-old Taurasi would leave the team that drafted her No. Clark also led the WNBA in 3-point field goal percentage (52.2) for the second consecutive season. Change is never easy but having teammates and an organization excited to have you join their family makes it better,โ€ Clark said.

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AP sources: Parker headed to Chicago, McBride to Minnesota

Read full article: AP sources: Parker headed to Chicago, McBride to Minnesota

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday, Jan. 27, because no official announcement is allowed until Feb. 1. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)Candace Parker is headed home and Kayla McBride is getting a fresh start in Minnesota. that she would be signing with the Lynx once free agents can officially ink deals Monday. Nearly 75% of the players on the Sparks' roster are free agents. Thatโ€™s led to increased player movement from our roster.โ€Two players who are free agents but won't be moving are Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi.

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Delle Donne hurt that request denied by panel of doctors

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NEW YORK Elena Delle Donne is hurt that her request was denied to be medically excused for the season. And maybe being hurt just makes me naive, Delle Donne wrote. Had Delle Donne been medically excused, she would have earned her entire salary for the season. Charles and Delle Donne did not travel with the team to Bradenton, Florida. Phoenix forward Jessica Breland, who missed a year while at North Carolina to be treated for Hodgkins lymphoma, was deemed high-risk and was medically excused, the Mercury said.

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WNBA MVP Delle Donne says league denied her medical waiver

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NEW YORK Elena Delle Donne's request to be medically excused from the WNBA season was denied, according to the league's reigning MVP. Delle Donne has battled Lyme disease since 2008. But the question is whether or not the WNBA bubble is safe for me," Delle Donne said in the statement. Charles and Delle Donne did not travel with the team to Bradenton, Florida, last week. Phoenix forward Jessica Breland, who missed a year while at North Carolina to be treated for Hodgkins lymphoma, was deemed high-risk and was medically excused, the Mercury said.

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Most of WNBA's older coaches OK with Florida virus risk

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Thibault knows that he could be at higher risk for severe illness if he gets the coronavirus because of his age. The 69-year-old coach didn't hesitate about going down to Florida with his team Monday, July 6, 2020, to prepare for the upcoming WNBA season. The 69-year-old Washington Mystics coach didn't hesitate about going down to Florida with his team Monday to prepare for the virus-delayed WNBA season. I'm not at the same risk as that grocery store worker or restaurant owner heading to work every day. I know that Dan had a difficult decision to forego the 2020 WNBA season," said Indiana Fever coach Marianne Stanley, who is 66.

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Mystics' Natasha Cloud, LaToya Sanders to skip WNBA season

Read full article: Mystics' Natasha Cloud, LaToya Sanders to skip WNBA season

WASHINGTON Washington Mystics players Natasha Cloud and LaToya Sanders are opting out of participating in the 2020 WNBA season for the leagues reigning champions. Theres a lot of factors that led to this decision, but the biggest being that I am more than an athlete. Cloud and Sanders each has been with Washington for five seasons. Her commitment to social justice issues is of utmost importance to her and, therefore, to the Mystics organization, Thibault said of Cloud. We will continue to be partners with her and all of our players on their commitment to social justice reform as we go forward into this season and beyond.Players have until Thursday to opt out of the season.

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