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Lynx's Fowles records double-double in final regular season home game

MINNEAPOLIS — Tina Charles had 23 points and nine rebounds, Jewell Loyd scored 21 points and the Seattle Storm secured the No. 4 seed in the WNBA playoffs with a 96-69 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Friday night, spoiling Sylvia Fowles’ final regular-season home game. Seattle (22-13), which closes

Aug 13

Fever fall 82-70 to Mystics in home finale, drop 17th straight

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Elena Delle Donne scored 24 points to help the Washington Mystics beat the Indiana Fever 82-70 on Friday night. Washington (21-14) moved within a half-game of fourth-place Seattle, which plays later Friday, for the No. 4 seed in the playoffs. The top-four seeds get home-court advantage in

Aug 13

Farewell, Syl: Fowles exit fueling Lynx in push for playoffs

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Clarity about the end of her exceptional WNBA career came for Sylvia Fowles last year through a feeling of resistance familiar to everyone from elite athletes to average fans. The 2017 league MVP who helped the Minnesota Lynx win two WNBA titles knew her interest in working

Aug 12

Chelsea Gray wins third straight Dime of the Week

One of the true delights of the WNBA is the outstanding and sometimes breathtaking ball movement. We love it so much at Bally Sports that we are highlighting the best assists every week. Enjoy the Dimes of the Week. In her final season, Sylvia Fowles is still rising to the

Aug 12

Fowles' final ride has Lynx hungry for postseason spot

MINNEAPOLIS — Clarity about the end of her exceptional WNBA career came for Sylvia Fowles last year through a feeling of resistance familiar to everyone from elite athletes to average fans. She just didn't want to work out anymore. “Being in shape is one thing, but being in basketball shape

Aug 11

Liberty stay in playoff chase after 91-73 win over Wings

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu had 13 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Sami Whitcomb added 15 points and the New York Liberty stayed in the playoff race with a 91-73 victory over the Dallas Wings on Wednesday night. New York (14-20) moved into a tie with Atlanta for

Aug 11

Cheyenne Parker balances basketball with motherhood to help Dream's playoff push

ATLANTA — At halftime of the Atlanta Dream’s game against the Indiana Fever last week, Cheyenne Parker went through her regular routine. The veteran WNBA player shot from around the court with her teammates. She heard from coach Tanisha Wright on what needed to improve from the first half. Then

Aug 11

McBride, Fowles lead Lynx to 86-77 win over Mercury

PHOENIX — Sylvia Fowles had 16 points, Aerial Powers scored 10 of her 14 points in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the short-handed Phoenix Mercury 86-77 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game series sweep. Minnesota (14-20) moved into a four-way tie for seventh, battling Atlanta, New

Aug 11

Oh baby! Lynx's Collier gives new meaning to playoff push

Napheesa Collier, Lynx forward (⬆️ UP) Collier is giving playoff push new meaning. Just 10 1/2 weeks after giving birth, Collier returned to the court for Minnesota – and played double the minutes that were expected (she finished with six points in 21 minutes as the Lynx beat Atlanta) –

Aug 10

Lauren Jackson back in international basketball at age 41

Lauren Jackson has been named on her fifth FIBA World Cup roster for Australia in her comeback to international basketball, in a selection that was somewhat expected. Not so expected were the tears that came when the 41-year-old Jackson was officially informed of her place in the 12-player squad by

Aug 10

How Atlanta Dream turned around attendance with ATL culture

ATLANTA — With lights flashing and music pumping, Atlanta Dream announcer Chris Marks, better known as CM, got to work. He introduced each team’s starting five, putting a different spin on every player’s name. When he called out Cheyenne Parker, he said, “Hey, Miss Parker.” He announced Erica Wheeler with

Aug 10

StaTuesday: Lynx icon Sweet Syl putting final touch on Hall of Fame career

The ending to Sweet Syl’s run as a leading lady in the WNBA is straight from a Hollywood script. Sylvia Fowles, the No. 2 overall draft pick in 2008, is averaging a team-high 14.6 points in her 15th season and eighth in a row with the Minnesota Lynx. She’s pulled

Aug 09

WNBA playoff race: Five teams fight for last two spots

Welcome back to another week of trying to figure out the WNBA playoff picture. Last week's postseason primer broke down the format and the number of qualifiers. This week, we’re checking on each team still trying to make the playoffs and the path to get there. The Chicago Sky, Las

Aug 09

Maya Caldwell's journey back to the Atlanta Dream

ATLANTA — Back in May, after a solid training camp with the Atlanta Dream, Maya Caldwell was sure she had earned a roster spot. It’s tough to make the WNBA, but the 23-year-old had worked hard when playing for Spar Gran Canaria in Spain and had put in the work

Aug 09

Lynx hold off Dream 81-71 in Collier's return

MINNEAPOLIS — Napheesa Collier made her season debut for Minnesota, Kayla McBride scored 20 points and the Lynx used a fourth-quarter run to beat the the Atlanta Dream 81-71 on Sunday night to keep their playoff hopes alive. Collier, Minnesota’s leading scorer (16.2 per game) last season, played for the

Aug 08