WNBA wants players to prioritize the league but at what cost? The supermax base salary in the WNBA is $228,094, but players like Breanna Stewart are making upwards of seven figures overseas. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2022
SI:AM | Roger Federer Says Goodbye Plus, previewing Mahomes vs. Herbert. Sports Illustrated · Sep 15, 2022
On a Team of Superheroes, Chelsea Gray Is the Scientist Behind the Aces As Las Vegas aims for its first title in franchise history, Gray’s vision and playmaking ability stand out on a star-studded roster. Sports Illustrated · Sep 13, 2022
'We owe a lot to Sue': How Sue Bird left her mark on the WNBA and the Storm There will never be another Sue Bird. Tribune News Service · Sep 12, 2022
Smith predicts Munster to leave Storm Cameron Smith says his gut feel is that 2023 will be Cameron Munster's last with Melbourne, tipping he will head home to Queensland with the Dolphins. AAP · Sep 12, 2022
Bellamy 'disappointed' for Storm stalwarts Craig Bellamy says Melbourne's patchy performance against Canberra summed up their NRL season and he was upset to farewell club stalwarts in such a way. AAP · Sep 10, 2022
Sky facing offseason overhaul after Game 5 loss to Sun Free agent Courtney Vandersloot is sure to have other options, and veterans Candace Parker and Allie Quigley might be retiring. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2022
Raiders embrace NRL underdog status Match review scrutiny for match-winning prop Joe Tapine is Canberra's only concern after he was put on report in their NRL elimination final win over Melbourne. AAP · Sep 10, 2022
Canberra oust Melbourne from NRL finals Canberra have shocked Melbourne with a 28-20 victory at AAMI Park, leaving the Storm the first team eliminated from the NRL finals race. AAP · Sep 10, 2022
North Queensland beats Cronulla 32-30 to book NRL preliminary final berth, Canberra defeats Melbourne Storm 28-20 A long-range Valentine Holmes field goal in golden-point extra time sees North Queensland edge Cronulla 32-30, while Canberra lives to fight another day after a tense 28-20 victory over the Melbourne Storm in their elimination final. ABC News · Sep 10, 2022
Canberra embrace NRL underdog tag: Stuart Many expect Melbourne to roll through Canberra in their NRL elimination final, but Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says his side is ready for the challenge. AAP · Sep 9, 2022
A’ja Wilson joins Candace Parker as one of 7 WNBA players named MVP multiple times Four of the last six WNBA MVPs led their team to WNBA titles the same year. Jonquel Jones was named MVP last year, and the Sky defeated the Sun in the semifinals. In 2020 Wilson won her first MVP honor, and the Storm defeated the Aces in the Finals. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2022
Tapine brilliance steers Raiders upturn Canberra prop Joe Tapine is producing a compelling case to be labelled the NRL's best forward as the Raiders prepare to face Melbourne on Saturday. AAP · Sep 8, 2022
Best Social Media Reactions to Sue Bird’s Last Game The WNBA star finished her 20-year career on Tuesday night after the Storm were eliminated by the Aces in the playoffs. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8, 2022
Tribune News Service · Sep 7, 2022 Larry Stone: Storm ousted, but all anybody will remember is it was Sue Bird's last game SEATTLE — It was one of those nights where an extra marine layer of tension hung in the air as the Storm's season, and Sue Bird's career, hung in the balance. But eventually, that tension gave way to the melancholy that always attaches itself to a legendary player walking away…
Tribune News Service · Sep 7, 2022 Aces’ A’ja Wilson named WNBA MVP for 2nd time LAS VEGAS — Aces star A’ja Wilson was named the WNBA’s MVP on Wednesday, edging Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart to win the award for the second time in three years.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 7, 2022 A’ja Wilson Wins WNBA MVP Award Over Breanna Stewart This comes a week after the rising star was selected as the 2022 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.
WEKU · Sep 7, 2022 Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA The Seattle Storm lost its semifinal game on Tuesday, bringing a bittersweet end to what the 41-year-old had said would be her final season. She retires as the winningest WNBA player of all time.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022 Aces advance to WNBA Finals as Storm’s Sue Bird closes her career Bird stayed on the court after the final buzzer, receiving hugs from the entire Aces roster. She wiped away tears while the crowd cheered and cried along with her, and chanted “Thank you, Sue.”
Sports Illustrated · Sep 7, 2022 SI:AM | A Night to Remember in the WNBA Plus, get to know the NFL’s top trash-talker.
AAP · Sep 7, 2022 Raiders forwards hope chaos stuns Storm Fast play-the-balls and offloads could be one key to Canberra continuing their decent record against Melbourne and winning their NRL elimination final.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022 Sky no-show at fiery Sun sets the table for a tense Game 5. Is this a rivalry? It better be One must assume Candace Parker and Co. are as ticked off as they’ve been at any point since Day 1 of training camp.
AAP · Sep 6, 2022 Munster puts contract on hold for finals Contemplating a move home to Queensland, star playmaker Cameron Munster has told Melbourne to put contract negotiations on hold until the NRL season is over.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2022 Sky’s history bodes well for the franchise ahead of Game 4 on Tuesday The franchise’s first opportunity to play in a Game 4 was in 2016 when they faced Candace Parker and the eSparks in the semifinals
Tribune News Service · Sep 5, 2022 Larry Stone: Aces put a sour twist on Storm's storybook run, but there's still time to write a better ending SEATTLE — In a perfect world, the Seattle Storm playoff game Sunday would have ended in the most storybook fashion possible. It was all written, ready to go to print — a plot line from here to eternity.