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Stewart and Ionescu lead New York Liberty to 87-77 Game 1 win over the Las Vegas Aces in semifinals
Read full article: Stewart and Ionescu lead New York Liberty to 87-77 Game 1 win over the Las Vegas Aces in semifinalsBreanna Stewart scored 34 points and Sabrina Ionescu had 21 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-77 on Sunday in Game 1 of their semifinals series.
Familiar foes: Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty set for WNBA Finals rematch in playoff semifinals
Read full article: Familiar foes: Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty set for WNBA Finals rematch in playoff semifinalsThe stage is set for A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces to take on Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty in a star-studded rematch of last year’s WNBA Finals.
Napheesa Collier scores 23, Courtney Williams 22 to lead Lynx to 98-87 win over Aces
Read full article: Napheesa Collier scores 23, Courtney Williams 22 to lead Lynx to 98-87 win over AcesNapheesa Collier scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added a season-high 22 and the Minnesota Lynx raced past the Las Vegas Aces 98-87.
WNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumes
Read full article: WNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumesWNBA players would like more of a break after the All-Star Game and Olympics before league play resumes.
All-Star Chelsea Gray returns to Aces, Jackie Young scores 32 to help stop Storm 94-83
Read full article: All-Star Chelsea Gray returns to Aces, Jackie Young scores 32 to help stop Storm 94-83Jackie Young scored 32 points, A’ja Wilson added 27 and the Las Vegas Aces celebrated the return of All-Star point guard Chelsea Gray by defeating the Seattle Storm 94-83.
Jonquel Jones scores a career-high 34, Liberty top defending champs Aces for 8th straight win
Read full article: Jonquel Jones scores a career-high 34, Liberty top defending champs Aces for 8th straight winJonquel Jones scored a career-high 34 points, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu each had a double-double and the New York Liberty pulled away in the second half to beat the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces 90-82.
US opts for experience and versatility on Olympic women's basketball roster, passes on Caitlin Clark
Read full article: US opts for experience and versatility on Olympic women's basketball roster, passes on Caitlin ClarkUSA Basketball says experience was a major reason Caitlin Clark was left off the U.S. Olympic roster that was officially announced Tuesday.
Sparks spot Aces first 14 points before rallying for 96-92 victory over two-time defending champions
Read full article: Sparks spot Aces first 14 points before rallying for 96-92 victory over two-time defending championsDearica Hamby finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, Aari McDonald scored 16 off the bench and the Los Angeles Sparks beat two-time defending-champion Las Vegas 96-92 after the Aces scored the first 14 points of the game.
Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic team
Read full article: Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic teamCaitlin Clark won’t be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision.
A'ja Wilson totals 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead Aces to 99-80 win over Caitlin Clark and Fever
Read full article: A'ja Wilson totals 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead Aces to 99-80 win over Caitlin Clark and FeverCaitlin Clark might be the WNBA’s future, but A’ja Wilson showed why she is arguably the league’s best current player with 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces to a 99-80 over the Indiana Fever.
A'ja Wilson, Becky Hammon and 'resilient' Las Vegas Aces favored to win third WNBA title in a row
Read full article: A'ja Wilson, Becky Hammon and 'resilient' Las Vegas Aces favored to win third WNBA title in a rowA'ja Wilson and the “resilient” Las Vegas Aces are healthy and and ready to defend their WNBA crown.
WNBA franchises look to build and strengthen chemistry during camp in their hunt for championships
Read full article: WNBA franchises look to build and strengthen chemistry during camp in their hunt for championshipsThe New York Liberty know how tough it is to put together a talented roster, have players jell in their first year together and win a title.
Caitlin Clark thrilled by US national team training camp invite. If Iowa isn't in the Final Four
Read full article: Caitlin Clark thrilled by US national team training camp invite. If Iowa isn't in the Final FourCaitlin Clark has been invited to the USA Basketball national team training camp during the Final Four in Cleveland, contingent on Iowa’s season being over.
Caitlin Clark eager to enjoy the rest of the ride at Iowa after decision to enter the WNBA draft
Read full article: Caitlin Clark eager to enjoy the rest of the ride at Iowa after decision to enter the WNBA draftCaitlin Clark knew with Iowa's final regular-season home game looming, it was time to make her decision about whether to enter the WNBA draft or stay in college for a fifth season.
Caitlin Clark's 33-point game moves her past Lynette Woodard for the major college scoring record
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's 33-point game moves her past Lynette Woodard for the major college scoring recordCaitlin Clark has another career record on her astounding resume: the most points by any major college women’s player to ever take the court.
Meet Grace Beyer, the small-school scoring phenom Iowa star Caitlin Clark might never catch
Read full article: Meet Grace Beyer, the small-school scoring phenom Iowa star Caitlin Clark might never catchOn the same night that Iowa star Caitlin Clark was adding to her NCAA women’s basketball scoring record before a packed house on national television, she was losing ground to the highest-scoring player in her sport.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark wants more focus on team during final stretch now that NCAA record is broken
Read full article: Iowa's Caitlin Clark wants more focus on team during final stretch now that NCAA record is brokenMore scoring records are in sight for Caitlin Clark, but right now the Iowa superstar is looking forward to a break from the chase.
Caitlin Clark of Iowa breaks the NCAA women's career scoring record with a signature 'logo 3'
Read full article: Caitlin Clark of Iowa breaks the NCAA women's career scoring record with a signature 'logo 3'Caitlin Clark wasted no time becoming the NCAA women’s career scoring leader, taking less than three minutes to score the eight points she needed to break Kelsey Plum’s record.
Caitlin Clark fans can expect to pay hundreds to get in door for her run at record Thursday
Read full article: Caitlin Clark fans can expect to pay hundreds to get in door for her run at record ThursdayFans who want to be able to say they were in the arena when Caitlin Clark set the NCAA women’s career scoring record will be paying an unprecedented premium at this point.
Nebraska steals Caitlin Clark's thunder with 82-79 victory over No. 2 Iowa
Read full article: Nebraska steals Caitlin Clark's thunder with 82-79 victory over No. 2 IowaJaz Shelley’s 3-pointer with 30 seconds left gave Nebraska its first lead and the Cornhuskers rallied from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat No. 2 Iowa 82-79.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark needs 8 points to set NCAA scoring record after finishing with 31 vs. Nebraska
Read full article: Iowa's Caitlin Clark needs 8 points to set NCAA scoring record after finishing with 31 vs. NebraskaCaitlin Clark’s pursuit of the NCAA women’s career scoring record will continue for at least four more days after her 31-point performance in No. 2 Iowa’s 82-79 loss to Nebraska.
Hannah Stuelke drops 47, Caitlin Clark within 39 points of scoring record as No. 2 Iowa tops Penn St
Read full article: Hannah Stuelke drops 47, Caitlin Clark within 39 points of scoring record as No. 2 Iowa tops Penn StHannah Stuelke scored a career-high 47 points, and Caitlin Clark had 27 points as No. 2 Iowa defeated Penn State 111-93.
Caitlin Clark drops 38 points for No. 3 Iowa vs upset-minded Maryland and sellout crowd of 17, 950
Read full article: Caitlin Clark drops 38 points for No. 3 Iowa vs upset-minded Maryland and sellout crowd of 17, 950Caitlin Clark had 38 points and 12 assists, and No. 3 Iowa withstood a gritty effort by Maryland, outlasting the Terrapins 93-85.
Caitlin Clark moves into No. 2 on NCAA scoring list as No. 3 Iowa tops Northwestern 110-74
Read full article: Caitlin Clark moves into No. 2 on NCAA scoring list as No. 3 Iowa tops Northwestern 110-74Iowa star Caitlin Clark moved into second on the NCAA women’s basketball career scoring list, finishing with 35 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in the No. 3 Hawkeyes’ 110-74 victory over Northwestern.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark moves into 2nd on the career scoring list for NCAA women’s basketball
Read full article: Iowa's Caitlin Clark moves into 2nd on the career scoring list for NCAA women’s basketballIowa star Caitlin Clark has moved into second place on the career scoring list for NCAA women’s basketball.
South Carolina keeps grip on No. 1 in AP women's poll as top teams stumble; Kansas State up to 2
Read full article: South Carolina keeps grip on No. 1 in AP women's poll as top teams stumble; Kansas State up to 2South Carolina remains the clear No. 1 team in the country and No. Kansas State matched its best ranking ever after a chaotic week that saw nearly half of the AP Top 25 lose at least one game.
US women's basketball team to train in New York before heading to pre-Olympic tournament
Read full article: US women's basketball team to train in New York before heading to pre-Olympic tournamentThe U.S. women’s basketball national team will get together for a few days in New York next month before playing in the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgium.
Brittney Griner, 5-time Olympian Diana Taurasi head up US national women's roster for November
Read full article: Brittney Griner, 5-time Olympian Diana Taurasi head up US national women's roster for NovemberFive-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner head up the USA Basketball Women’s National Team roster announced Thursday for two exhibition games and training camp in November.
NCAA title game foes Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline AP preseason women's All-America team
Read full article: NCAA title game foes Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline AP preseason women's All-America teamFor the second consecutive year, Caitlin Clark of Iowa is a unanimous pick for The Associated Press preseason All-America team in women's basketball.
Liberty plan to put franchise tag on Breanna Stewart, hope to bring back free agent Jonquel Jones
Read full article: Liberty plan to put franchise tag on Breanna Stewart, hope to bring back free agent Jonquel JonesNew York hopes to bring back most of the same team next season that fell just short in the WNBA Finals.
WNBA champion Aces built for a three-peat with finals MVP A'ja Wilson, core group returning
Read full article: WNBA champion Aces built for a three-peat with finals MVP A'ja Wilson, core group returningA’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces are poised for a possible three-peat and continue one of the greatest runs in league history.
Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
Read full article: Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals.
Jones and Stewart help Liberty avoid sweep, take Game 3 of WNBA Finals, beat Aces 87-73
Read full article: Jones and Stewart help Liberty avoid sweep, take Game 3 of WNBA Finals, beat Aces 87-73Jonquel Jones scored 27 points and Breanna Stewart added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-73 and force a Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
Aces rout Liberty 104-76, take 2-0 series lead in WNBA Finals
Read full article: Aces rout Liberty 104-76, take 2-0 series lead in WNBA FinalsA’ja Wilson scored 26 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 104-76 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 series lead in the WNBA Finals.
Young and Plum each score 26 points as Aces dominate Liberty 99-82 in WNBA Finals opener
Read full article: Young and Plum each score 26 points as Aces dominate Liberty 99-82 in WNBA Finals openerJackie Young and Kelsey Plum each scored 26 points and the defending champion Las Vegas Aces pulled away from the New York Liberty in the second half to win 99-82 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
WNBA expansion a topic of discussion for league, players as second half of season tips off
Read full article: WNBA expansion a topic of discussion for league, players as second half of season tips offAs the WNBA tips off the second half of its season, add expansion to the list of topics on the minds of players and the league.
Brittney Griner makes an emotional and dominant return to record-setting WNBA All-Star Game
Read full article: Brittney Griner makes an emotional and dominant return to record-setting WNBA All-Star GameBrittney Griner scored 18 points, including two dunks, in her return to the All-Star Game to lead Team Stewart to a 143-127 win over Team Wilson.
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.
Minus suspended coach Becky Hammon, Aces rout Storm 105-64 to open title defense
Read full article: Minus suspended coach Becky Hammon, Aces rout Storm 105-64 to open title defenseJackie Young and Kelsey Plum both scored 23 points, and the Las Vegas Aces opened defense of their WNBA championship with a 105-64 win over the Seattle Storm.
Super teams in Las Vegas, New York and Brittney Griner's return headline upcoming WNBA season
Read full article: Super teams in Las Vegas, New York and Brittney Griner's return headline upcoming WNBA seasonExpectations and intrigue surround the WNBA as the league tips off its 27th season this weekend.
Aces poised to capture multiple WNBA tiles with Wilson, Gray
Read full article: Aces poised to capture multiple WNBA tiles with Wilson, GrayThe Las Vegas Aces are poised to win multiple championships over the next few years with core players like A'ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray signed to deals that will keep them in Nevada.
Plum's 3s lead Aces over Sky in WNBA Commissioner's Cup
Read full article: Plum's 3s lead Aces over Sky in WNBA Commissioner's CupKelsey Plum scored 12 of her 24 points in the first quarter as the Las Vegas Aces raced to an early 23-point lead, then held on for a 93-83 victory over the Chicago Sky to win the second WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship.
Griner's name permeates WNBA All-Star Game, Team Wilson wins
Read full article: Griner's name permeates WNBA All-Star Game, Team Wilson winsA’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and the rest of the WNBA All-Stars lined up along the sideline after halftime, the No. 42 and the name Griner on the back of all of their jerseys.
3 Chicago Sky players selected for the 2022 WNBA All-Star game reserves
Read full article: 3 Chicago Sky players selected for the 2022 WNBA All-Star game reservesKahleah Copper, Courtney Vandersloot and Emma Meesseman will represent the Chicago Sky in the 2022 WNBA All-Star Game as reserves, according to a league press release.
Trio of Chicago Sky players headline WNBA All-Star reserves
Read full article: Trio of Chicago Sky players headline WNBA All-Star reservesCourtney Vandersloot, Kahleah Copper and Emma Meesseman will get a chance to play before their home fans as the trio was selected as reserves for the WNBA All-Star Game on July 10 in Chicago.
WNBA: Chicago Sky’s Stefanie Dolson wins Gold in inaugural women’s 3x3 tournament at Tokyo Olympics
Read full article: WNBA: Chicago Sky’s Stefanie Dolson wins Gold in inaugural women’s 3x3 tournament at Tokyo OlympicsChicago Sky’s Stefanie Dolson and Team USA made history, defeating Russia 18-15 to earn the first-ever gold medal in Olympic 3x3 basketball history.
Video: U.S. bests ROC to win inaugural women’s 3x3 basketball gold
Read full article: Video: U.S. bests ROC to win inaugural women’s 3x3 basketball goldSeven points from Stefanie Dolson and strong defense helped the U.S. women take down ROC in the first-ever Olympic women’s 3x3 basketball gold medal game.
U.S. women’s 3x3 basketball undefeated, punch ticket to Olympic semifinals
Read full article: U.S. women’s 3x3 basketball undefeated, punch ticket to Olympic semifinalsAfter the team picked up an impressive win against China’s 3x3 team, the squad is now undefeated and represents the only U.S. team without a loss.
USA Basketball officially announces women's 3x3 roster for Tokyo Olympics
Read full article: USA Basketball officially announces women's 3x3 roster for Tokyo OlympicsKatie Lou Samuelson, Kelsey Plum, Allisha Gray and Stefanie Dolson have all officially been named to the women's Olympic 3x3 basketball team.