This series will cover the WNBA’s 21st season with at least one story on the league weekly from the season’s May 13 opening to its closing on September 3 and through the 2017 playoffs. Whether or not she wins this season’s most valuable player award, Sylvia Fowles has played like one thus far. Just ask opposing WNBA coaches: “I relate her to a player like Shaquille … [Read more...]
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Good role models essential to solving the ‘diversity conundrum’
Second in a multi-part series Longtime columnist William C. Rhoden has written on The Undefeated.com about the “blinding Whiteness in virtually every sector” of college sport, including key leadership and other essential positions, calling it the “diversity conundrum.” This multi-part series will expand on Rhoden’s observation. This week: Is having Black role models … [Read more...]
Lynx gain fans through St. Paul partnership
This series will cover the WNBA’s 21st season with at least one story on the league weekly from the season’s May 13 opening to its closing on September 3 and through the 2017 playoffs. Thousands of Saint Paul youth and families, many for the first time, got the chance to see the Minnesota Lynx this season. Visit Saint Paul, the Capitol City’s convention and visitors’ bureau, … [Read more...]
Strong bench helps Lynx teamwork function at high level
This series will cover the WNBA’s 21st season with at least one story on the league weekly from the season’s May 13 opening to its closing on September 3 and through the 2017 playoffs. A strong team is only as strong as its formidable bench. A strong bench therefore proves invaluable, especially during stretch runs. This is no less true in the WNBA, and the Minnesota Lynx … [Read more...]
Borders, using ‘bully pulpit,’ defends W players’ rights to speak freely
Lisa Borders in her second year might be the first WNBA president to use her “bully pulpit.” This historic occasion took place in Seattle July 22 during Borders’ midseason address to reporters, including the MSR, before the All-Star Game. No pro league in America seems as widely disparaged with so much hostility, even hatred to quote Snagglepuss, as is the W. Players and … [Read more...]