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Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird holds the champions trophy after the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Storm rout Sun 79-57 to win inaugural Commissioner's Cup

By Doug Feinberg Aug. 13, 2021 12:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this May 15, 2021, file photo, Seattle Storm head coach Dan Hughes looks toward the court in the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces in Everett, Wash. Hughes is not the face of the Olympic women's basketball team and he couldn't be happier in his role. The 66-year-old has had more than his share of success but believes his biggest reward is having played a role in the careers of so many coaches, including the American staff. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Coaching tree: Hughes' impact includes Olympic staff, others

By Doug Feinberg Jul. 24, 2021 01:24 AM EDT

Dan Hughes, 66, abruptly retires as coach of Seattle Storm

By Tim Booth May. 30, 2021 04:43 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes abruptly announced his retirement on Sunday, saying the rigors of being a head coach in the WNBA has taken a toll...