Fab Four Photos This week’s Fab Four photos feature the WNBA Minnesota Lynx, who finished with a 34-10 record and a top seed in the playoffs before losing to the Phoenix Mercury. The players include Napheesa Collier, who had a season worthy of MVP consideration; Kayla McBride, who hit clutch shot after clutch shot; Courtney […]
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Lynx favored to prevail in playoffs
As the Lynx head to Phoenix for Game 3 of the WNBA Semifinals, online “hate the best” chatter continues. Alanna Smith’s co-DPOY with A’ja Wilson drew heat, yet her defense helped fuel a league-best 97.5 rating. Analyst Shimmy Miller still has Minnesota as the title favorite and predicts a Lynx vs. Vegas Finals.
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New Lynx eager for playoffs
Minnesota Lynx late season additions bring Camryn Taylor and Jaylyn Sherrod into the playoff mix with fresh energy and perspective, plus Cindy Brunson’s summer tour highlights.
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Pioneering broadcaster shows young Black women what’s possible
Black females historically have been underrepresented in sports broadcasting. But Cindy Brunson as a youngster found a Black woman who would serve as an inspiration for her to eventually go into broadcasting herself.
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Broadcaster Brunson baffled by Mercury blindside
Veteran broadcaster Cindy Brunson is taking her first summer off from calling WNBA games since 2022, but it was not in her original plans. The Phoenix Mercury, after interviewing her several weeks ago, decided not to hire her for their regular broadcast team.
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Cheryl Miller’s legacy in women’s basketball: A testament to greatness
Cheryl Miller, a legendary USC women’s basketball player, is now a coach and mentor to current players, and was recently the winning coach of the WNBA All-Star Game.
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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.