Seattle legend Sue Bird to raise 12th Man Flag Seattle legend Sue Bird to raise 12th Man Flag USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 25, 2022
Kahleah Copper’s willpower has again brought her opportunity, this time representing Team USA at the FIBA World Cup Kahleah Copper is one of eight players making their World Cup debut, along with her Rutgers teammate, the Sky’s 2015 17th overall draft pick, Betnijah Laney, who plays for the New York Liberty. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2022
Breanna Stewart set to lead loaded Team USA basketball team in FIBA World Cup SEATTLE — Perhaps the most dynastic sports team will put its record-breaking streak on the line when the FIBA World Cup tips off this week in Sydney, Australia. Tribune News Service · Sep 21, 2022
Finale or Finals? It’s up to the Sky Game 5 of the semifinal series between the Sky and Sun has the potential to be the last for a few players. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2022
Best Social Media Reactions to Sue Bird’s Last Game The WNBA star finished her 20-year career on Tuesday night after the Storm were eliminated by the Aces in the playoffs. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8, 2022
Larry Stone: Storm ousted, but all anybody will remember is it was Sue Bird's last game SEATTLE — It was one of those nights where an extra marine layer of tension hung in the air as the Storm's season, and Sue Bird's career, hung in the balance. But eventually, that tension gave way to the melancholy that always attaches itself to a legendary player walking away… Tribune News Service · Sep 7, 2022
A’ja Wilson Wins WNBA MVP Award Over Breanna Stewart This comes a week after the rising star was selected as the 2022 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. Sports Illustrated · Sep 7, 2022
13 awesome photos of Sue Bird during her final game as a WNBA player The game of basketball will miss you, Sue Bird! USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2022
Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA The Seattle Storm lost its semifinal game on Tuesday, bringing a bittersweet end to what the 41-year-old had said would be her final season. She retires as the winningest WNBA player of all time. WEKU · Sep 7, 2022
Aces advance to WNBA Finals as Storm’s Sue Bird closes her career Bird stayed on the court after the final buzzer, receiving hugs from the entire Aces roster. She wiped away tears while the crowd cheered and cried along with her, and chanted “Thank you, Sue.” Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022
SI:AM | A Night to Remember in the WNBA Plus, get to know the NFL’s top trash-talker. Sports Illustrated · Sep 7, 2022
The basketball world showered Sue Bird with love after her final game and it was so awesome Sue Bird got the sendoff she deserved from Storm fans after her final game USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2022
Larry Stone: Aces put a sour twist on Storm's storybook run, but there's still time to write a better ending SEATTLE — In a perfect world, the Seattle Storm playoff game Sunday would have ended in the most storybook fashion possible. It was all written, ready to go to print — a plot line from here to eternity. Tribune News Service · Sep 5, 2022
Aces Spoil Sue Bird’s Near-Buzzer Beater in Wild Overtime Win Despite trailing 89–85 with 11.3 seconds to play in regulation, the Aces rallied late and blitzed the Storm in overtime to claim Game 3 of their playoff series. Sports Illustrated · Sep 4, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 31, 2022 WNBA Player Props: Sue Bird and Candace Parker should be dishing out plenty of assists on Wednesday night Here's who to bet on Wednesday.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 26, 2022 Julio Rodríguez Is the Future of Seattle Sports The J-Rod Show is staying in Seattle! This afternoon, it was reported that Julio Rodríguez and the Mariners were nearing a massive extension, with a ton of specific details that affect the overall terms of the deal. MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez was first to report the extension was happening, ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 26, 2022 Ranking the top-10 players remaining in the WNBA playoffs There's so much talent in the WNBA playoffs.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 26, 2022 Is Philadelphia a women’s basketball city? The WNBA wants to know before it expands. PHILADELPHIA — Face it, Philadelphia could have no better cheerleader for a WNBA franchise than Dawn Staley, current iconic player-turned-coach of her sport.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 22, 2022 A City Prepares to Say Goodbye to Its Greatest Sports Icon As Sue Bird brings her career to an end in the only WNBA home she’s known for 19 seasons, the impression she’s left is unlike any other athlete in the city’s history.
Tribune News Service · Aug 21, 2022 Storm sweep Mystics out of WNBA playoffs, advance to semifinals SEATTLE — Within seconds, Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart drained three-pointers from the same spot early in the fourth quarter for a 16-point Storm lead that sent the Climate Pledge Arena crowd into a frenzy.
Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022 Analysis: Four takeaways from the Storm's playoff-opening win vs. the Mystics SEATTLE — The chess match that is WNBA playoff basketball begins in earnest for the Storm and Washington Mystics following Seattle's 86-83 win in Game 1 on Thursday.
Tribune News Service · Aug 18, 2022 A healthy Breanna Stewart is back in the playoffs ready to do what she always does: Dominate. SEATTLE — Nearly 30 minutes after practice, Breanna Stewart was delivering a scouting report on the Storm’s upcoming WNBA playoff matchup against the Washington Mystics when she got distracted and lost her train of thought.
WEKU · Aug 17, 2022 The WNBA playoffs begin tonight with eight teams chasing the title The Chicago Sky are attempting to become the first team in 20 years to win back-to-back championships. And Seattle Storm star Sue Bird will be retiring after a 19-year career in the league.
Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022 Larry Stone: Can second-year coach Noelle Quinn lead the Storm to another WNBA title? As the Seattle Storm enter the playoffs Thursday in pursuit of their fifth WNBA championship, numerous poignant story lines are percolating.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17, 2022 SI:AM | One Thing to Know About Each WNBA First-Round Series The Aces are the favorite, but there is still the potential for some upsets.