‘What we’re trying to do is make sure that the marketplace is recognizing the value of women’s sports in society.’
WNBA
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Athletes Unlimited’s second season comes to a close
The second season of Athletes Unlimited (AU) basketball is now history.
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Athletes Unlimited’s second season kicks off Feb. 23
‘This is to give more women opportunities to play in the States.’
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Lynx, Sky to play preseason game in Canada
‘We are looking forward to participating in this historic game for the WNBA.’
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2022, a busy year for this sportswriter
I was both blessed and lucky at times, and resourceful at others throughout this year, 2022—my 47th year as a journalist.
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WNBA leads the leagues in racial/gender hiring
The WNBA for the 18th straight year leads all pro leagues in racial and gender hiring.
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Brittney Griner: ‘I intend to play basketball for the WNBA this season’
WNBA star Brittney Griner has broken her silence.
Posted inFeatured, National, News
Brittney Griner freed
After 294 days in Russian custody, including the past several weeks in a dreaded and dangerous penal colony, WNBA star Brittney Griner is free.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
Lynx HC Reeve optimistic on league prospects
Cheryl Reeve recently spoke with the MSR about her new job and other pertinent topics.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
Black women rise to C-Suite leadership roles
Las Vegas Aces Team President Nikki Fargas is the only Black executive to hold such a title in the WNBA.
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Halls of Fame recognize the best in sport
‘t’s like a celebration of all of us who have worked so hard for the game.’
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Gordon sticks with the bigs this season
All season long, Nick Gordon has been a mainstay for the Minnesota Twins as a top utility player.
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.
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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.
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Where’s the WNBA travel money?
Why can’t the NBA teams that have private planes not being used during the summer make them available to their poorer sisters?
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Retiring W stars get unequal media love
‘Fowles and Bird are both all-time greats. They’re first-ballot Hall of Famers.’
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Black media still comes up short on W access
‘You talk about partnering up with Black-owned businesses and minority-owned businesses. Well, media companies are businesses as well.’
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Black head coaches now lead half the WNBA
‘I think it’s important for the league to recognize Black coaches, give them opportunities, give us opportunities in high positions.’
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Moore gets ‘chance of a lifetime’
Tamara Tee Moore will serve as an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics Summer League team in Las Vegas.