Articles filed under WNBA
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Becky Hammon new Las Vegas Aces coachDec 31, 2021 6:00 am - Becky Hammon is coming back to the WNBA as a head coach. The veteran San Antonio Spurs assistant took the lead spot with the Las Vegas Aces on Friday. 'œI am so excited ...
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Candace Parker voted AP Female Athlete of Year for 2nd timeDec 29, 2021 12:00 am - Candace Parker wrestled with the decision to make a huge change in her life and leave Los Angeles — where she had played her entire WNBA career — and head home to Chicag...
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Washington Mystics win WNBA draft lottery for 1st timeDec 19, 2021 6:00 am - The Washington Mystics have won the WNBA draft lottery for the first time in franchise history. Washington had the third best chance - 17.8% to get the top pick - and wi...
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Cheryl Reeve named USA Basketball women's team coachDec 08, 2021 6:00 am - USA Basketball didn't have to look far for its next women's coach, turning to Cheryl Reeve. The Minnesota Lynx coach and general manager has been an assistant on the las...
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Mercury part ways with coach Brondello after finals runDec 06, 2021 6:00 am - PHOENIX (AP) - Sandy Brondello is out as the Phoenix Mercury's coach after leading the team to the WNBA Finals in her eighth season. The Mercury announced Monday that th...
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New York Liberty part ways with coach Walt HopkinsDec 06, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Liberty and coach Walt Hopkins parted ways Monday, less than two years after he was hired. 'œWe thank Walt for his spirit & commitment over ...
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Study: WNBA again earns A-plus grades in diversity hiringDec 01, 2021 6:00 am - A diversity report has awarded the WNBA earning high grades again when it comes to racial- and gender-hiring practices. The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (...
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WNBA suspends Williams, Bradford for May altercation rolesNov 23, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The WNBA suspended former Atlanta Dream players Courtney Williams and Crystal Bradford for their roles in an altercation outside of an Atlanta-area club ...
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WNBA changes its playoff format to more traditional bracketNov 18, 2021 6:00 am - The WNBA is changing its playoff format to a more traditional bracket. The league announced Thursday that the postseason will consist of three rounds - best- of-three ga...
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Athletes Unlimited signs more WNBA players for new leagueNov 08, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The chance to stay home this winter and work on her craft and get paid was appealing to Indiana Fever center Jantel Lavender. The fifth pick in the 2011 ...