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Tiffany Jackson, former Texas standout and WNBA player, dies at 37

Jackson, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, died Monday. She was hired as head coach at Wiley College in April.

Chicago Sun-Times

Russian court will hear Brittney Griner’s appeal on Oct. 25

Griner, an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport.

Chicago Sun-Times

The biggest questions facing the Sky this offseason start and end with their big three

The Sky’s starting five could look completely different next season or it could look exactly the same. Here are my predictions.

Chicago Sun-Times

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USA beat China, win gold at basketball WC

Red-hot tournament favourites USA have defeated China at Qudos Bank Arena to claim their fourth consecutive women's basketball World Cup title.

AAP

Canadian Government Advises Hockey Players In Russia, Belarus To Get Out Fearing Similar Fate As Brittney Griner

The Canadian government is worried about its professional hockey players who play in Russia and Belarus, fearing they could end up having a similar fate to WNBA star Brittney Griner,

Benzinga

Tracking the WNBA’s Breanna Stewart Sweepstakes

And four more burning offseason questions.

Sports Illustrated

Wrongful detentions of Americans by foreign powers are fast rising, a new study says

The report finds a dramatic rise in the number of Americans who are being wrongfully held, as a growing number of countries embrace the practice as a way to gain leverage over the U.S.

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Why this FIBA Women's World Cup basketball team might be the United States' best one yet

A young Team USA is breaking records in Sydney at the Women's Basketball World Cup. Could this be the best team we've seen out of the United States?

ABC News

Brittney Griner’s college basketball coach criticised for refusing to comment on her incarceration

The WNBA star said she was pressured to conceal that she is a lesbian while she played under Ms Mulkey

The Independent UK

Former Baylor Players Speak Out Against Kim Mulkey’s Silence

The LSU women’s basketball coach came under fire Monday for her response regarding her former player’s ongoing detainment in Russia.

Sports Illustrated

Griner inspiring USA's World Cup charge

Team USA have reiterated that the release of Brittney Griner is their top priority as they charge through the women's basketball World Cup in Sydney.

AAP

Seattle legend Sue Bird to raise 12th Man Flag

USA Today Sports Media Group

A’ja Wilson leads USA past China into last eight at Fiba Women’s World Cup

WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson finished with 20 points to help the United States beat China at the Fiba Women’s World Cup on Saturday

The Guardian - US

Oakland City Council Calling for WNBA Team in Approved Resolution

The city hopes to become the destination for one of two teams that could be added to the WNBA in the 2024 season.

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Popovich Hires Former WNBA Star Candice Dupree As Spurs Coach

San Antonio announced the move as part of several coaching and front office changes.

Daily Mirror

Robert Sarver looking 'to sell' Phoenix Suns as suspended NBA owner 'wants what's best'

Robert Sarver has announced he is looking to sell both his NBA and WNBA franchises - the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury respectively - following the NBA's investigation into his alleged inappropriate behaviour

Sports Illustrated

Aces’ Hamby Reveals She Was Pregnant During WNBA Finals

She made her announcement during the team’s championship parade on Tuesday.

ABC News

Former Opal Tully Bevilaqua is taking basketball to new heights in New Zealand

Former Opal and WNBA star Tully Bevilaqua wants to help build something from the ground up in New Zealand's new-look Women's National Basketball League.

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WNBPA Critical of Punishment for Suns, Mercury Owner Robert Sarver

The letter sent to WNBA and NBA commissioners Cathy Engelbert and Adam Silver requested a meeting to discuss his punishment.

The Guardian - US

Robert Sarver to sell Suns and Mercury after racism and misogyny allegations

Robert Sarver has announced plans to sell his two Phoenix-based basketball teams, the NBA’s Suns and WNBA’s Mercury

Sports Illustrated

Las Vegas Celebrates Aces’ First WNBA Title With Parade, Party

The Aces were lit to celebrate the franchise's first WNBA championship in Sin City.

ABC News

The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup tips off in Sydney tomorrow: Here's what you need to know

The world's 12 best women's basketball teams are in Sydney for the biggest event in the sport, alongside the Olympics. So when is it on, how can you watch, and will the Opals win?

ABC News

How Ezi Magbegor could be the difference for the Opals at the FIBA Women's World Cup

After a stunning season in the WNBA, Ezi Magbegor has emerged as a true force on the world basketball stage, so could she be the shining star of the Opals' World Cup campaign?

Chicago Sun-Times

With Brittney Griner still imprisoned, WNBA players aren’t going to Russia this offseason

Nearly a dozen WNBA players competed in Russia last winter and none of them are heading back this year.

Tribune News Service

Kiah Stokes’ experience at UConn prepared her to embrace role for Las Vegas Aces in WNBA title run

Kiah Stokes and her teammates used to drive from the UConn campus in Storrs to Mohegan Sun Arena to attend WNBA games as often as they could during summer sessions. With the goal of playing at the next level in mind, the former Husky center remembers sitting in the stands…

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