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Short-handed Fever suffer another blow as Sophie Cunningham sustains season-ending injury
Read full article: Short-handed Fever suffer another blow as Sophie Cunningham sustains season-ending injuryThe injury-riddled Indiana Fever say guard Sophie Cunningham will miss the rest of this season with a knee injury.
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 GameLos 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.
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 seenGeorgia 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.
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.
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 draftThe 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 year’s draft.
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 coachThe Washington Mystics have hired Jamila Wideman as the franchise’s new general manager and Sydney Johnson as the team’s coach.
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 agreementThe 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.
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 townThe proposed move of the Capitals and Wizards sports teams to nearby Virginia has stoked concern in a pair of fragile Washington neighborhoods.
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 saysThe Phoenix Mercury say All-Star center Brittney Griner will not travel for the team’s next two games so she can focus on her mental health.
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 reservesWNBA career triple-double leader Alyssa Thomas of Connecticut was selected an All-Star reserve by the league’s coaches.
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 flightsThe WNBA is working with Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury on travel options including charter flights going forward.
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 injuryBrittney Griner did not play for the Phoenix Mercury in their first game in Washington since returning from her imprisonment in Russia.
Stewart, Bird help Storm beat Mystics 97-84 to sweep series
Read full article: Stewart, Bird help Storm beat Mystics 97-84 to sweep seriesBreanna 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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Delle Donne, Ogwumike return after long injury layoffs
Read full article: Delle Donne, Ogwumike return after long injury layoffsElena 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
Read full article: Taurasi re-signs in Phoenix while Clark heads to WashingtonTaurasi 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 – 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,” 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 MinnesotaThe 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. That’s led to increased player movement from our roster.”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
Read full article: Delle Donne hurt that request denied by panel of doctorsNEW 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
Read full article: WNBA MVP Delle Donne says league denied her medical waiverNEW 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
Read full article: Most of WNBA's older coaches OK with Florida virus riskThibault 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 seasonWASHINGTON 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.
