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WNBA approves Montgomery's role in new Dream ownership group
Read full article: WNBA approves Montgomery's role in new Dream ownership groupJames applauded Montgomery's ownership role by posting on Twitter: โSo proud of this Queen. โThe Dream isnโt going anywhere.โThe WNBA announced on Jan. 20 the ownership change was close to being completed. โI want to take this time to thank the WNBA players, particularly the Dream players,โ Engelbert said Friday. They served as role models with their advocacy and continue to do that.โGottesdiener said the Dream players captured his attention and respect. โToday does mark a new beginning for the Atlanta Dream organization," Engelbert said.
Trio of former UConn greats leading social justice charge
Read full article: Trio of former UConn greats leading social justice chargeMontgomery and Tiffany Hayes appreciated what former UConn teammate Maya Moore was doing when the All-Star forward stepped away from basketball two years ago to focus on criminal justice reform. UConn coach Geno Auriemma has been impressed by what many of his former players are accomplishing off the court. They were following who they are.Montgomery and Hayes smiled at the thought that a dozen years ago the UConn players had any aspirations of being social activists. Both Hayes and Montgomery loved seeing Auriemma and his wife and family at a protest in his community last month. I knew my mind wasnt there, my heart wasnt there, Montgomery said.
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.
WNBA: Indiana Fever face struggling Atlanta Dream
Read full article: WNBA: Indiana Fever face struggling Atlanta DreamIn the lone game of WNBA action, the Indiana Fever will take on the Atlanta Dream. The last time these teams met on July 19, the Atlanta Dream beat the Fever 88-78. For the Dream, Tiffany Hayes, Renee Montgomery and Elizabeth Williams must preform well in order for the Atlanta squad to get a win. For the Fever, they will need Erica Wheeler, Candice Dupree and Kelsey Mitchell to preform but they must be efficient. They must shoot better than 27 percent which is less than average for a WNBA team.