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Thompson helps Storm beat Mystics 96-86 in OT

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:47:18 -0400

SEATTLE - Even at 38 years old, Tina Thompson still has plenty of game left for the Seattle Storm.

Fever guard to miss several weeks with back injury

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:06:16 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Injury-depleted Indiana will be without starting guard Katie Douglas for several more weeks because of a bulging disc in her lower back.

Correction: Sky-Dream story

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:06:25 -0400

ATLANTA - In a story June 16 on the Atlanta Dream's WNBA victory over the Chicago Sky, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the Dream improved to 5-1 with their victory over the Sky. Atlanta improved to 6-1 with the victory.

Thompson, Little carry Storm past Sun

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:24:13 -0400

UNCASVILLE, Connecticut - The Seattle Storm have struggled early in the WNBA season without stars Sue Bird and Lauren Jackson.

Streaking Mystics down slumping Fever 64-60

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:18:14 -0400

WASHINGTON - A lot has changed for the Washington Mystics and defending WNBA champion Indiana Fever.

NY's Katie Smith moves to 2nd on WNBA points list

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:20:42 -0400

NEWARK, New Jersey - Katie Smith got a walking cane from her New York Liberty teammates last week as a birthday present. She's still many years away from needing it.

McCoughtry scores 23 to lead Dream past Storm

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:09:14 -0400

ATLANTA - Angel McCoughtry didn't want the Atlanta Dream to slow down without Sancho Lyttle on the floor.

Pondexter's big 2nd half rallies Liberty past Sun

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:39:37 -0400

NEWARK, New Jersey - Cappie Pondexter pointed to what coach Bill Laimbeer had written on the whiteboard near her locker at halftime: 40 minutes.

Obama honors first time WNBA champ Indiana Fever

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:35:14 -0400

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama honored the WNBA champion Indiana Fever on Friday, calling the players role models for young athletes - even those on his daughter Sasha's basketball team.

Charles' 30 points, 10 boards lead Sun past Fever

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:41:09 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - With the Connecticut Sun on the verge of taking over sole possession of last place in the Eastern Conference, reigning league MVP Tina Charles came through with a record-tying effort.

Dream's Lyttle to miss 6 games while in Europe

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:45:05 -0400

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Dream will be without leading rebounder Sancho Lyttle for six games while the forward plays for Spain's national team.

Obama to honor WNBA champion Fever in Washington

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:42:04 -0400

WASHINGTON - The defending WNBA champion Indiana Fever will visit the White House this week.

Delle Donne leads Sky past Silver Stars, 72-70

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:54:38 -0400

ROSEMONT, Illinois - Missing their leading scorer, the Chicago Sky are asking rookie Elena Delle Donne to pick up the slack.

Liberty's Carson out for season with torn left ACL

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:27:10 -0400

NEWARK, New Jersey - Liberty forward Essence Carson will miss the rest of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee.

Pondexter, Pierson lead Liberty past Dream 76-67

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:19:27 -0400

NEWARK, New Jersey - Just two days after losing by 19 points at Atlanta, the New York Liberty were determined to make up for their poor performance.

Police: 1 dead after upstate NY SUV, car collision

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 10:49:06 -0400

LIBERTY, New York - State police say they're investigating an accident that killed one person and injured another in upstate New York.

Latta scores 24, Mystics stun Lynx 85-80

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:58:16 -0400

WASHINGTON - Last season, the Washington Mystics often faded during the waning minutes of games while finishing with only five wins.

Ref Cam makes debut in Mercury-Fever broadcast

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:20:22 -0400

Smile! You're on referee cam.

Taurasi leads short-handed Mercury past Fever

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:18:51 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - With injured rookie star Brittney Griner sitting out against the defending champions, Diana Taurasi stepped up and led the Phoenix Mercury to their first win of the season.

Robinson scores 18 as Silver Stars beat Sky 81-69

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:42:30 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Still working out their kinks on offense, the San Antonio Silver Stars are leaning on what they do well - defense. And that focus helped them hand heralded rookie Elena Delle Donne and the Chicago Sky their first loss.

Lyttle, McCoughtry lead Dream past Liberty 75-56

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:33:16 -0400

ATLANTA - After making two straight trips to the WNBA Finals, the Atlanta Dream lost in the first round of the playoffs last season.

Mystics beat Sun in Thibault's return to Conn.

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:17:13 -0400

UNCASVILLE, Connecticut - Although Washington coach Mike Thibault insisted his return to Connecticut for the first time since being fired as Sun coach after 10 years last November was all business, his new team still wanted to win for him.

Fever sign Thorn to injury-depleted roster

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:31:34 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Fever have signed WNBA veteran Erin Thorn to help fill out their injury-depleted roster.

Carson leads Liberty past Fever 75-68 in overtime

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:54:48 -0400

NEWARK, New Jersey - Bill Laimbeer is aging quickly with his new team.

Delle Donne leads Sky past Diggins, Shock

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 21:47:30 -0400

ROSEMONT, Illinois - Skylar Diggins had her fans cheering her on. Elena Delle Donne and the Chicago Sky got the win.