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Lusia Harris Is the Nearly-Forgotten ‘Queen of Basketball’ and Title IX Pioneer

Although she was a key trailblazer in the sport and a dominant force in the women’s game, she was relatively unknown to the generations who followed her—until now.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 15, 2022

Ben Simmons walks red carpet with Nets co-owner Clara Wu Tsai

As the Nets prepare for the upcoming season after suffering an embarrassing first-round sweep at the hands of the Celtics, Simmons was spotted walking the red carpet with Nets co-owner Clara Wu Tsai for the premiere of the WNBA film Unfinished ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 15, 2022

Sky’s defensive improvement continues, but team has yet to play its best

The Sky’s turnovers and second-chance points allowed have contributed significantly to their four losses. They’re averaging 17.5 turnovers and giving up a league-worst 21.8 points off turnovers in those games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2022

WNBA star Brittney Griner reportedly to remain in custody for at least 18 more days

WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in custody for at least 18 more days, according to Russian media.

Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2022

Report: Brittney Griner’s Detention Extended in Russia

The WNBA star will remain in Russian jail for at least two and a half more weeks.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 14, 2022

WNBA team meets US officials over Brittney Griner Russia arrest

Fellow players pledge to continue to ‘amplify’ case of Griner, who was arrested by Russian authorities in February.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2022

WNBA Power Rankings ahead of Week 6: Chicago and Seattle gain ground on Aces

Ranking each WNBA team's play.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 13, 2022

Brittney Griner’s sister pleads for Russia to ignore politics and free her

Griner was detained on allegations that they were bringing marijuana into Russia

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

Kahleah Copper’s Chicago Sky survive Sabrina Ionescu’s triple-double in win over New York Liberty

NEW YORK — As with any Sunday afternoon here, there were a lot of star-studded matinees in town. But this time, one of the best was across the East River from Broadway.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 13, 2022

Is it too early to begin considering Emma Meesseman for Defensive Player of the Year?

Her contributions on the defensive end don’t always show up on the stat sheet, although she’s third in the league in steals per game (2.1).

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 11, 2022