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All-Star festivities offer compelling stories; insight with the 3-point shootout
There is an impressive five-player field taking the court for the 3-point contest during WNBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix. Here is a breakdown of the field.
RANKS: Liberty sit atop final rankings into break
Since May 29, during its 17-2 run, the Liberty rank second in the league with 86.6 points per game, and third in allowing 74.2 ppg. During that span, the Liberty are the only team to rank in the top three.
Like him or not, Sanders gets things done his way
His end is definitely not near, and he's certainly not facing the final curtain. But make no mistake, Deion Sanders is doing things his way. During his press conference at Big 12 Media Days on Wednesday, he stated his case of which he's certain.
RANKS: Healthy Aces return to top of rankings
The Las Vegas Aces return to the top of the power rankings, as the two-time defending champions are 7-1 since Chelsea Gray’s return.
‘Psychological Flexibility’ has Aces guard aplomb
Las Vegas guard Kelsey Plum recently learned the term “psychological flexibility” and applied it to her game, finding new ways to appreciate her contributions while helping the Aces find ways to win.
RANKS: Lynx and Liberty still to decide who is No. 1
Minnesota beat New York, but then lost in Dallas. the Liberty had the week off before beating Atlanta Sunday. Vegas and Seattle went 2-0. And the Sun lost, again. So what does that mean for the Top 5?
Polynesian passion fueling PowerSlap vibe
Now the face of PowerSlap heading into the third public event, Layne "Koa" Viernes leads a brash contingent of Polynesian strikers who've collectively fueled much of the excitement for each card.
WNBA BETTING: Market corrections have Favorites and Over cashing tickets
The betting market has corrected itself several times over the first six weeks of the season. After underdogs dominated in May, it’s been the favorites cashing in during June.
Sug Sutton finds sweet spot with Phoenix Mercury
Sug Sutton found herself out of the WNBA for two seasons, but never gave up hope. Now, she’s become an integral part of the playoff-contending Phoenix Mercury.
Fever’s win streak can be attributed to Boston’s surge
Aliyah Boston’s improved offensive production earned her Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors, and has also helped the Indiana Fever win five of seven and enter the playoff race after the team opened the season 1-8.
'Fight Night' in Las Vegas always has meant more than just boxing
There has always been something special about Fight Night in Las Vegas. For decades, the Entertainment Capital of the World has widely been recognized as the Boxing Capital of the World, too.
From Minnesota to Paris, Reeve bringing good vibes
Now in her 15th season at the helm in Minnesota, coach Cheryl Reeve is set to coach the U.S. National Team next month in the 2024 Paris Olympics. And she’s bringing nothing but good vibes.
RANKS: Empire State of Mind for No. 1 New York
New York takes over the top spot this week after handing Connecticut its first loss of the season, while two-time defending champion Las Vegas plummets into the bottom half of the rankings.
Representing USA is special vibe for WNBA vets
Diana Taurasi will play in her sixth Olympic games, Brittney Griner will play in international competition for the first time since her detainment in a Russian prison, and both will be joined by 10 of the greatest players in the world to represent USA in Paris.
RANKS: Top 4 look the same, but in different order
Three teams went undefeated last week, including top-ranked Connecticut (8-0), which remains undefeated after winning all three of its games. The Sun remain No. 1, but 2-4 have changed once again.
NOTES: VanDerveer’s impact carries into WNBA
Of the 12 teams in the WNBA, Stanford is represented on six of the teams, with seven active players who played under former coach Tara VanDerveer, the all-time winningest basketball coach for both men and women.
RANKS: Sun rise, Lynx prowl, Aces drop…
Time to shake up the power rankings for Week 3, as the Connecticut Sun are the only unbeaten team in the WNBA, but where does that leave the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces?
The existence of mental health issues in the WNBA
The WNBA is a heavy dose of reality and can certainly interfere with the elation rookies feel after achieving their dream of making it to the league. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but sustaining cerebral durability for the next four or five months is a challenge they acknowledge they're up against.
NOTES: WNBA rookie class living up to its billing
The 2024 WNBA rookie class has quickly lived up to its billing after the first week of the regular season.
RANKS: Solid camp helps Lynx open season 2-0
POWER RANKINGS: The top three in this week’s WNBA power rankings. From there, there was plenty of movement with one team making the biggest jump to No. 4 after a 2-0 start.
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