The WNBA has become a racial cesspool for trolls disguised as fans, with Caitlin Clark being worshipped too much and Black players being overlooked.
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Rachel Banham returns to Minnesota with Chicago Sky
Rachel Banham, a Lakeville native, is back in town on Friday as Chicago and Minnesota finish their regular season series.
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Lynx defeat Mystics in first game after break
Napheessa Collier led the Minnesota Lynx to a 79-68 victory over the Washington Mystics, with 17 points and 12 rebounds.
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W is back with Lynx in fourth place
The 2024 WNBA season resumes this week with Minnesota hosting Washington, and the top eight teams advancing to the playoffs in late September.
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WNBA rookies Jackson, Edwards, and Reese are making waves in the league
Three rookies in the WNBA, Rickea Jackson, Aaliyah Edwards, and Angel Reese, have been impressive this season, setting records.
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Is the WNBA media rights deal a fair valuation?
The WNBA has announced a new media rights deal with Disney, NBCU, and Amazon that will distribute more than 125 regular-season and playoff games nationally each season.
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Sights and sounds of WNBA All-Star Game
Cheryl Miller coached Team WNBA in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, Renee Montgomery is the first former WNBA player to retire and become a team owner.
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WNBA All-Star Weekend: Ogunbowale wins MVP; Team WNBA defeats Team USA
Arike Ogunbowale of the Dallas Wings set records for most points in a quarter, half and game in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.
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‘Power of the Dream’ shows WNBA is ‘bigger than basketball’
The WNBA’s commitment to social activism and their fight against racism is highlighted in the documentary ‘Power of the Dream.’
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Fab Five Photos: WNBA photo highlights
This week’s “Fab Five Photos” features two WNBA players from the metro area.
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Lynx new point guard Williams shows adaptability
Courtney Williams, a 5’8″ guard for the Minnesota Lynx, has proven herself to be a point guard capable of leading the team with a career-high 6.3 assists per game.
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New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx to clash in 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup
The 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship game will take place at Belmont Park, New York, with the New York Liberty defending its 2023 Cup against the Minnesota Lynx.
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White male sports media go ga-ga over Clark
Caitlin Clark, the WNBA’s top overall pick this season, has become a daily staple on TV sports talk shows, sports radio, and social media, but critics argue that the media is over-hyping her.
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Former pro hoopster now counsels other athletes
Val Whiting, a certified mental performance coach, works with athletes at all levels to enhance their performance and promote self-compassion.
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New Lynx voice aims to inspire, motivate
Wendell Epps, a 22-year-old seasoned veteran, has been hired as the new radio play-by-play voice for the Minnesota Lynx, making him the first Black broadcaster in the organization’s history.
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Lynx defeat Liberty in WNBA matchup
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New York Liberty 84-67, led by Napheesa Collier and Alanna Smith, with Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman providing outstanding point guard play.
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Dawn Staley, an exemplar of coaching greatness
Dawn Staley, a three-time national title winner and four-time National Coach of the Year, was the main speaker for the May 8 Saint Catherine University’s Women of Color Leadership Series.
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Newest WNBA franchise hires Black GM
Natalie Williams is the only person of color to have a general manager position in the WNBA this season.
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Lynx win home opener in double overtime
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Seattle Storm 102-93 in double overtime, led by Napheesa Collier’s game-high 29 points, to kick off the WNBA season.
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WNBA Black head coaches drop from six to three
The WNBA has only three Black head coaches, a decline from two seasons ago, with Noelle Quinn, Tanisha Wright, and Teresa Weatherspoon leading the charge.