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UNBELIEVABLE: 4 - The Untold Story

WNBA fans have questions about the Phoenix Mercury hiring a coach straight from the NBA

WNBA fans are fired up.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 17, 2023

Liberty beat Aces 87-73 to avoid WNBA Finals sweep

New York struggled in the first two games against the Aces in Las Vegas, but the Liberty found their shooting touch in Game 3 behind Jonquel Jones, who hit four of the team’s 13 3-pointers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 15, 2023

Chelsea Gray Is Somehow Even Better Than Before

Already the Aces’ “Point Gawd” and last year’s Finals MVP, she has raised her own bar this postseason.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 12, 2023

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How Do the Liberty Bounce Back for Game 2?

After the Aces’ dominant Game 1 performance, New York has quite a few points to address if it wants to avoid falling into a 0–2 hole.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 10, 2023

WNBA finals predictions: New York or Vegas? Our writers make their picks

The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty tip off the WNBA finals on Sunday in a star-studded showdown of much-ballyhooed superteams. Our writers break down the series

The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2023

The WNBA Has a Lot to Celebrate This Year, but There’s Still Plenty of Work Ahead

Expansion and a superteam Finals are capping a big year for the league, but so too is Dearica Hamby’s ongoing allegations against the Aces.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 6, 2023

Sky eliminated from playoffs after reigning champion Aces complete two-game sweep

Kahleah Copper finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and three assists. A’ja Wilson broke the Aces franchise postseason scoring record, previously set by coach Becky Hammon (35), finishing with 38 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2023

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Aces steamroll Sky 87-59 in Game 1 of first round of playoffs

The Aces will look to complete the sweep at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 14, 2023

Names to know when it comes to the Sky’s next head coach

This offseason will prove even more significant than last year as ownership and management are tasked with naming the next coach and general manager, who, whether in a dual role or separate, will face completing a rebuild they didn’t start.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023

SI:AM | A’ja Wilson’s Record-Setting Night

Plus, college football’s most intriguing suits.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 23, 2023

Becky Hammon & Gregg Poppovich’s Basketball Relationship Is Special

Becky Hammon Is Officially An All-Time Great By Being In Hall Of Fame Hall of Famer gets her due Contact/Follow @MWCwire Hammon had a great relationship with Poppovich Mountain West basketball fans have always had plenty to celebrate. This was on ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 19, 2023

Tony Parker brings international flair to NBA Hall of Fame enshrinement

Fans waved a German flag and chanted Dirk Nowitzki’s name when he walked the red carpet into Symphony Hall on Saturday night for the Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. In his acceptance speech, the former Dallas big man told his parents, “Danke."

France 24 · Aug 13, 2023

This Year’s Hall of Fame Class Beautifully Showcases Basketball’s Evolution

The NBA’s winningest coach, one of his protégés who had her own storied WNBA career, three international stars, plus a star who ushered in the superteam era.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 11, 2023

Kahleah Copper’s career night not enough against league-leading Aces

Copper scored 37 points in the Sky’s 107-95 loss at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 26, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 26, 2023

Dwyane Wade’s vision for Sky, WNBA can be summed up in one word: ‘Improvement’

“Just like all the fans of the WNBA, you want to see the ‘W’ continue to keep improving,” Wade said. “The Sky, we have to. We know that.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2023

WNBA coaches, executives and commissioner Cathy Engelbert support separation of coach/GM positions

“The general manager job became a lot more strategic, and we needed a full-time person to focus on it,’’ Engelbert said. ‘‘But, again, it’s up to the owners to decide what the structure is because we still have it together in some places.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 30, 2023

Could a woman coach the Sixers someday? Here are some names to know.

PHILADELPHIA — As Nick Nurse settles into his new job leading the 76ers, fans hope he’ll bring not just a championship, but badly needed stability to the team.

Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2023

Ed Graney: Aces have no trouble focusing amid all the blowouts

I say win every game by 20 if you can. Roll ’em.

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The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Pregnancy and sports a challenging combination for female professional athletes

Recent allegations by WNBA player Dearica Hamby that her coach harassed her for being pregnant have shined a renewed spotlight on one of the biggest challenges that female professional athletes face

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2023

Sam Gordon: Aces most talented team in WNBA history. Will they be greatest?

LAS VEGAS — The Aces last year were the most talented team in the WNBA.

Sports Illustrated · May 17, 2023

Aces’ Becky Hammon Responds to Allegations of Bullying Pregnant Player

The Las Vegas coach denied any wrongdoing in connection to the Dearica Hamby situation.

Sports Illustrated · May 17, 2023

Player Who Alleged Becky Hammon Mistreated Her During Pregnancy Speaks Out After Coach’s Suspension

The Las Vegas coach violated the ‘Respect in the Workplace’ policy in relation to the player’s pregnancy.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 16, 2023

The WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces investigation and suspension of Becky Hammon, explained

This is not a great look for Becky Hammon.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2023

Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon gets two-game suspension

The WNBA says Hammon violated league and team respect in the workplace policies. The violation was related to comments made by Hammon to Dearica Hamby in connection with the player’s recent pregnancy. Hamby’s allegations were that she was bullied and manipulated for being pregnant.

Sports Illustrated · May 16, 2023

WNBA Announces Punishment for Aces, Becky Hammon After Investigation

The league came down hard on the Aces following an investigation into the franchise for multiple violations.

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