Look no further than Tamryn Spruill’s weekly roundup of news, analysis, recaps, links and more from the week in women’s basketball.
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A roundup of ‘Hoops Happening’
A column from Tamryn Spruill. Miss anything in the bustling world of women’s basketball this week?
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September 28, 2018
Swin Cash urges women to ‘put the work in to change that which we won’t ACCEPT anymore!’
Cash spoke out on social media about yesterday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing during which Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified she had been sexually assaulted in high school by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Plus, links and more. This is today in women’s basketball for Friday, Sept. 28, 2018!
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September 25, 2018
12 fun facts about the women who make up Team USA!
Get to the know the players of the USA Basketball Women’s National Team, off the court. This is today in women’s basketball for Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018!
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September 20, 2018
With the roster final, Team USA prepares for possible quarterfinal showdown against Liz Cambage and Team Australia
Plus, a look at the Mark Cuban situation in the NBA, joke masters Cheryl Reeve and Sue Bird, links and more. This is today in women’s basketball for Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018!
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September 17, 2018
Natasha Howard’s Game 3 preparation included bringing ‘goggles for the champagne’
Plus, why Howard’s back-to-back championships are a tale of two seasons, highlights from the Seattle Storm’s victory parade and rally, links and more.
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September 14, 2018
The Seattle Storm will host championship parade on Sunday
It is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. PT, with the destination point being KeyArena: the site of all the winning.
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September 11, 2018
The state of the WNBA at A’ja Wilson’s age
WNBA President Lisa Borders discussed the development of the league at age 22 during a press conference ahead of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Here are the top takeaways.
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September 7, 2018
WNBA Finals thrust sensational rookies into the spotlight
Ariel Atkins and Jordin Canada have thrilled basketball fans this playoffs with lightening-quick speed, gritty defense and exciting offensive execution. This is today in women’s basketball for Friday, Sept. 7, 2018!
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August 31, 2018
Five things the Mercury must do for a Game 3 semifinals win against the Storm
A review of the Mercury’s behind-the-scenes docuseries ‘The Chase’ provides plenty of information about the team’s struggles and what they must do to make it a series against the Storm.
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August 29, 2018
A case of the WNBA Semifinals sads
Let’s review two bummer scenarios playing out in each of the semifinals series. This is today in women’s basketball for Wednesday, August 29, 2018!
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August 24, 2018
Thrilling start of WNBA playoffs leaves us wanting more
Would best-of-three be a better format for the first two rounds? Plus, five other takeaways from the WNBA Playoffs so far. This is today in women’s basketball for Friday, August 24, 2018!
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August 21, 2018
A’ja Wilson sweeps 2018 WNBA Rookie of the Month awards
The Las Vegas Aces’ star is the heavy favorite to win the Rookie of the Year. Plus, a roundup of other award news, links and more. This is today in women’s basketball for Tuesday, August 21, 2018!
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August 16, 2018
What a second Liz Cambage departure from the WNBA would say about America
It’s not too late to do right by the 6-foot-8 Australian and all of the women of the WNBA. This is today in women’s basketball for Thursday, August 16, 2018!
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August 10, 2018
Why Atlanta should still be a favorite to win the 2018 WNBA Finals
Angel McCoughtry suffered a season-ending knee injury on Tuesday, but that did not quell Atlanta’s championship dreams.
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August 7, 2018
Enter the Dream phase with Tiffany Hayes
She also won Player of the Month for July. Plus, links and more. This is today in women’s basketball for Tuesday August 7, 2018!
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August 3, 2018
A private jet to promote WNBA player health? The Las Vegas Aces think so.
For the Aces, a trip to the nation’s capital for a Friday night matchup against the Mystics turned into an unmitigated travel nightmare. This is today in women’s basketball for Friday August 3, 2018 ...
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August 2, 2018
Players of the Month (July): New-era dominance, burgeoning rivalry
Breanna Stewart won it in the West and Tiffany Hayes won it in the East. This is today in women’s basketball for Thursday August 2, 2018!
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August 1, 2018
Courtney Vandersloot has come alive since All-Star snub
The Chicago Sky guard set a new league record on Tuesday night. Plus, WNBA All-Star Game ratings may offer some clues into possible cities for league expansion. This is today in women’s basketball for Wednesday August 1, 2018!
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July 31, 2018
‘Dear little girl’: Moving equality from inspiration into practice
Plus, teams return to competition today after an exciting All-Star Weekend filled with friendly competition, broken records and history made. This is today in women’s basketball for Tuesday July 31, 2018!
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July 26, 2018
The 2018 WNBA All-Star Weekend kicks off today!
Team Parker takes on Team Delle Donne on Saturday, live on ABC. Here’s a preview of what’s in store. This is today in women’s basketball for Friday July 27, 2018!
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July 24, 2018
Mystics strengthen routine with double aerials
Plus, a not-so-lucky seven for Diana Taurasi, WNBA All-Star Game three-point contest update, links and more. This is today in women’s basketball for Tuesday July 24, 2018!
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July 23, 2018
Tiffany Hayes grabs second Player of the Week award in All-Star-caliber 2018 season
Unfortunately, Hayes did not earn enough votes to make it to Minneapolis. Plus, the lacking All-Star coverage from NBA TV, links and more. This is today in women’s basketball for Monday July 23, 2018!
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July 19, 2018
‘We do everything except clean up the gym after’
Dallas Wings superstars Skylar Diggins-Smith and Liz Cambage sounded off yesterday on everything from calls by the refs deemed an attempt to make the game more "lady-like" to how the league is marketed. Plus, yet another look at ESPN’s suppression of the WNBA, links and more. This is today in women’s basketball for Thursday July 19, 2018!
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July 17, 2018
Candace Parker is on a joy ride
She was named Player of the Week for games played through Sunday. Plus, the Aces ownership group shows why Las Vegas is called "Sin City," Courtney Williams takes an anti-robot stance ... links and more. This is today in women’s basketball for July 17, 2018!
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July 13, 2018
UPDATE: Will the Lynx claw their way out of the partnership with Papa John’s?
This is today in women’s basketball for Thursday July 12, 2018!
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July 11, 2018
Dallas is becoming the new WNBA ‘it’ crowd
The Wings put on a rock star performance Tuesday night in Dallas before an electric crowd! Here’s a head count of the number of nobodies in WNBA arenas over the last 24 hours. Plus, Candace Parker is both prolific and a flirt, and Maya Moore finally gets her due. This is today in women’s basketball for Wednesday July 11, 2018!