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Posted inThe Prep Scene
Fab Four photo spread: Lynx dominate Aces at Target Center
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Las Vegas Aces 109–78 at Target Center, led by Napheesa Collier’s 25 points and a balanced team effort. Fab Four highlights featured.
Posted inOdds and Ends
WNBA Finals: Lynx made history in Game 1 victory – Game 2 was different story
The Minnesota Lynx are looking to become the second team in league history to sweep both the Commissioner’s Cup and the WNBA Finals trophy in the same season, while the WNBA is considering expanding with a Black-led ownership group in 2028.
Posted inSports
Northsider Tamara Moore to scout for Dallas Mavericks
Tamara Moore, a Northside native and former Minnesota Ms. Basketball, has been hired as the first female scout in the history of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.
Posted inSports
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.
Posted inSports
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.
Posted inSports
Lynx’s new-look squad dominates Sky in WNBA preseason opener
The Minnesota Lynx introduced a new starting lineup without former Metro prep star Rachel Banham.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
Montgomery progressed from player to owner
This week’s Lynx Great column features Renee Montgomery.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
Tamika Williams’ key to success is to ‘invest in the community’
Before being named to the Lynx’s All-25 team this spring, Tamika Williams had already earned a place on the team’s legends’ list.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
Charde Houston brought her unique energy to the Lynx
‘I was one of the catalysts that came in to bring the energy, change the game.’
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
Mama Taj let her play do the talking
‘It’s something being a poor kid from Augusta, Georgia. I never thought I could do anything in basketball.’
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
For the Lynx, ‘Change Still Starts With Us”
‘I am so proud to come to work every day helping to change the world and make it a better place.’
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports, Timberwolves/NBA
Powers’ Lynx tenure marred by injuries
This season, the Lynx are off to a rocky start so far, still finding their stride on the court both offensively and defensively.
Posted inSports
One fan’s All-Black All-25 team
‘Even in losing, there’s winning aspects. And I thought that these players brought that to the floor.’
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports, Timberwolves/NBA
20 players on Lynx All-25 team are Black
In March, the Minnesota Lynx unveiled its All-25 team for its 25th anniversary season. Nineteen of the 25 selected players are Black.
Posted inSports
WNBA TV exposure gains momentum
The number one thing to capitalize on is the momentum, to continue to plan around marketing the players so they become household names, and building rivalries.
Posted inLocal & State, Lynx/WNBA, News, Sports, Timberwolves/NBA
Wolves/Lynx sponsor events to encourage voting
‘Take a stand for the things that you like or don’t like.’
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
Local umpires awarded at inaugural Jimmy Lee Awards
Veteran local baseball official Duane Reed is one of seven recipients of the first-ever Jimmy Lee Umpire Awards given by the St. Paul Saints.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
Sweet Syl swan song
Minnesota’s league-leading 11-straight playoff appearance streak was snapped, and Sylvia Fowles’ 15-year WNBA career as one of the best centers in league history came to an end at the same time last Sunday in Connecticut.
Posted inSports
Rebekkah Brunson thanks teammates as jersey retired
The third member of the famed Minnesota Lynx “Core four,” Rebekkah Brunson, now has her jersey retired during a post-game on-court ceremony.