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Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird (10) drives around Chicago Sky guard Rebekah Gardner, right, as Sky coach James Wade, left, watches during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Seattle. The Storm won 74-71. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Storm star Sue Bird says 2022 will be her final WNBA season

By Tim Booth Jun. 16, 2022 12:16 PM EDT

Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) drives as Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird (10) defends during the second half of the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Bird savors trips home to New York, puts off retirement talk

By Doug Feinberg Aug. 18, 2021 02:37 AM EDT

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

Australia's Marianna Tolo (14) is blocked by United States's Breanna Stewart (10) during a women's basketball quarterfinal game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Stewart leads US to semis with 79-55 win over Australia

By Doug Feinberg Aug. 04, 2021 02:33 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)
Las Vegas Aces at Seattle Storm 5/15/2021

Jul. 24, 2021 01:43 AM EDT

Samuelson tests positive for COVID-19, out of Olympics

By Doug Feinberg Jul. 19, 2021 01:56 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Katie Lou Samuelson is out of 3-on-3 basketball at the Olympics after contracting COVID-19 while training in Las Vegas. “I...

Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes reacts after committing a shot clock violation during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces Friday, July 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Aces won 66-58. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
WNBA teams jockey for position before Olympic break

By Doug Feinberg Jul. 06, 2021 02:49 PM EDT

Connecticut Sun forward Emma Cannon commits the foul on Dallas Wings guard Alisha Gray during the seconds half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
Four WNBA players make up US Olympic 3x3 basketball team

By Doug Feinberg Jun. 23, 2021 12:08 PM EDT

Chicago Sky's Courtney Vandersloot (22), Azurá Stevens (30), Allie Quigley (14) and Ruthy Hebard (24) celebrate after a call in the fourth quarter against Connecticut Sun during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Eileen T. Meslar)
Finally healthy, Chicago Sky climbing WNBA standings

By Doug Feinberg Jun. 22, 2021 01:22 PM 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...

Las Vegas Aces' Liz Cambage (8) tries to get a shot off as Seattle Storm's Candice Dupree (4) defends in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Everett, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Never any doubt: Cambage all-in for Australia at Tokyo Games

By Dennis Passa May. 25, 2021 09:29 PM EDT

WNBA to play 32-game schedule, has month break for Olympics

By Doug Feinberg Apr. 13, 2021 02:31 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA will play a 32-game schedule that includes mini two-game series in the same city to reduce travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, the...

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird (10) looks to pass around Minnesota Lynx guard Crystal Dangerfield (2) during the second half of Game 3 of a WNBA basketball semifinal round playoff series Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Bird, Stewart look to lift Seattle past Aces to fourth title

By Doug Feinberg Oct. 01, 2020 04:15 PM EDT