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Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm sit atop AP WNBA power poll
NEW YORK The Seattle Storm are healthy to begin the season with Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird back in the lineup and sit atop the preseason Associated Press WNBA poll. 1 in the preseason since the AP has been doing the poll. You have to go out there and play the games, said Bird, who missed last season while recovering from knee surgery. Connecticut and Washington, who met for the WNBA title last year, were sixth and seventh in the poll. The first regular season power poll will be released on Tuesday, July 28___Follow Doug on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/dougfeinberg
Delle Donne hurt that request denied by panel of doctors
NEW YORK Elena Delle Donne is hurt that her request was denied to be medically excused for the season. And maybe being hurt just makes me naive, Delle Donne wrote. Had Delle Donne been medically excused, she would have earned her entire salary for the season. Charles and Delle Donne did not travel with the team to Bradenton, Florida. Phoenix forward Jessica Breland, who missed a year while at North Carolina to be treated for Hodgkins lymphoma, was deemed high-risk and was medically excused, the Mercury said.
WNBA MVP Delle Donne says league denied her medical waiver
NEW YORK Elena Delle Donne's request to be medically excused from the WNBA season was denied, according to the league's reigning MVP. Delle Donne has battled Lyme disease since 2008. But the question is whether or not the WNBA bubble is safe for me," Delle Donne said in the statement. Charles and Delle Donne did not travel with the team to Bradenton, Florida, last week. Phoenix forward Jessica Breland, who missed a year while at North Carolina to be treated for Hodgkins lymphoma, was deemed high-risk and was medically excused, the Mercury said.
WNBA: Washington Mystics will be tested in matchup against Seattle Storm
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 18: Forward Tianna Hawkins #21 of the Washington Mystics claps after she was fouled during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Staples Center on June 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by KatharineLooking for their fifth straight win, the Washington Mystics will face the Seattle Storm on Friday. The Mystics, who are currently 13-6 under the leadership of star forward Elena Delle Donne are looking to end their four-game losing streak to the Storm. The Storm is looking for its fourth straight home victory and to bounce back after a recent loss to the Las Vegas Aces. The first time these two teams met it was a close matchup, with the Mystics losing only by three points.
WNBA: Washington Mystics will be tested in matchup against Seattle Storm
Looking for their fifth straight win, the Washington Mystics will face the Seattle Storm on Friday. The Mystics, who are currently 13-6 under the leadership of star forward Elena Delle Donne are looking to end their four-game losing streak to the Storm. The Storm is looking for its fourth straight home victory and to bounce back after a recent loss to the Las Vegas Aces. Jewell Lloyd, Natasha Howard and Alysha Clark have been keeping the Seattle squad afloat without injured stars Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird. The first time these two teams met it was a close matchup, with the Mystics losing only by three points.
WNBA: Sky face Sun; Mercury battle Mystics; Wings take on Aces
ET)The Chicago Sky often appear to be the odd team out when potential WNBA title contenders are considered. The Sky have averaged 85 points in their four wins, with Vandersloot, the WNBA's leader in assists at 8 per game. Dallas Wings vs. Las Vegas Aces Preview (tip off 10 p.m. ET)The Las Vegas Aces come out of the All-Star break tied for the best record in the WNBA. Ogunbowale scored 25 and Thornton pulled down 10 boards as the Wings shot 28 percent at Vegas last month.
WNBA: Sky face Sun; Mercury battle Mystics; Wings take on Aces
ET)The Chicago Sky often appear to be the odd team out when potential WNBA title contenders are considered. The Sky have averaged 85 points in their four wins, with Vandersloot, the WNBA's leader in assists at 8 per game. Dallas Wings vs. Las Vegas Aces Preview (tip off 10 p.m. ET)The Las Vegas Aces come out of the All-Star break tied for the best record in the WNBA. Ogunbowale scored 25 and Thornton pulled down 10 boards as the Wings shot 28 percent at Vegas last month.
WNBA: Liberty face Sun; Lynx take on the Mystics
The SeattleTwo games are in action before the WNBA All-Star break. Connecticut will have a pair of players in Saturday's All-Star game, center Jenquel Jones and forward Alyssa Thomas. Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx Preview (tipoff 1 p.m. EST)The Washington Mystics are obviously at their best with Elena Delle Donne on the court. Delle Donne, averaging 16 points and 8 rebounds, fractured her nose early against Los Angeles on July 7. Collier was added to the All-Star game this week, replacing injured Aces forward A'ja Wilson.
WNBA: Liberty face Sun; Lynx take on the Mystics
Two games are in action before the WNBA All-Star break. Connecticut will have a pair of players in Saturday's All-Star game, center Jenquel Jones and forward Alyssa Thomas. Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx Preview (tipoff 1 p.m. EST)The Washington Mystics are obviously at their best with Elena Delle Donne on the court. Delle Donne, averaging 16 points and 8 rebounds, fractured her nose early against Los Angeles on July 7. Collier was added to the All-Star game this week, replacing injured Aces forward A'ja Wilson.
WNBA: Recap of 3 games on Sunday; Mystics, Sky, Aces get wins
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 21: Odyssey Sims #1 of the Minnesota Lynx brings the ball up the court against the Las Vegas Aces during their game at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the LynxSunday was filled with three games of WNBA action with the Aces, Sky and Mystics all coming out victorious. Elizabeth Williams led the Dream with 14 points while Nia Coffey added 13 points. Allie Quigley and Stefanie Dolson scored 19 points apiece while All-Star Diamond DeShields added 13 points. Las Vegas Aces 79, Minnesota Lynx 74In a close matchup between two powerhouse teams, the Las Vegas Aces came out victorious.
WNBA: Recap of 3 games on Sunday; Mystics, Sky, Aces get wins
Sunday was filled with three games of WNBA action with the Aces, Sky and Mystics all coming out victorious. Elizabeth Williams led the Dream with 14 points while Nia Coffey added 13 points. Allie Quigley and Stefanie Dolson scored 19 points apiece while All-Star Diamond DeShields added 13 points. Erica Wheeler scored 13 points while All-Star Candice Dupree added 12 points for the Fever. Las Vegas Aces 79, Minnesota Lynx 74In a close matchup between two powerhouse teams, the Las Vegas Aces came out victorious.
WNBA: Mystics face Fever; Aces take on Storm; Dream battle Sun
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 02: Sugar Rodgers #14 of the Las Vegas Aces guards Courtney Williams #10 of the Connecticut Sun during their game at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on June 2, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mystics will look to Ariel Atkins, who had 14 points, three rebounds and three blocks against the Aces on July 13. The Fever will have the strength of Kelsey Mitchell and Candice Dupree who had a combined 24 points and eight rebounds against Las Vegas. Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm Preview (10 p.m. EST tip-off)Two of the WNBA's hottest teams are set to face off when the Seattle Storm host the league-leading Las Vegas Aces on Friday. Las Vegas has won five in a row, while Seattle looks to extend its winning streak to four games.
WNBA: Mystics face Fever; Aces take on Storm; Dream battle Sun
Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever Preview (7 p.m. EST tip-off)Coming off three straight losses, the Mystics are looking for some firepower without All-Star Elena Delle Donne, who has a broken nose. Sitting at second in the Eastern Conference, the Mystics are battling the Indiana Fever, who are coming off three straight loses of their own. The Mystics will look to Ariel Atkins, who had 14 points, three rebounds and three blocks against the Aces on July 13. Sitting at last in the Eastern Conference the Dream are looking to breathe in some life into their season. Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm Preview (10 p.m. EST tip-off)Two of the WNBA's hottest teams are set to face off when the Seattle Storm host the league-leading Las Vegas Aces on Friday.
WNBA All-Star selections announced with mostly notable names and a few newcomers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 18: Forward Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics drives toward the hoop with forward Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks close behind during a game at Staples Center on June 18, 2019 in LosThe WNBA All-Star selections have been announced with now 7 time All-Star Candice Dupree and Tina Charles making the cut. Even though the roster is filled with a lot of All-Star veterans, there are five newcomers to the star studded squads. Natasha Howard, Kia Nurse, Diamond DeSheilds, Odyssey Sims and Erica Wheeler are coming to Vegas as All-Stars for the first time ever. The whole list of All-Star starters and reserves:You can catch all the All-Star action on July 26th-27th. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
WNBA: 4 matchups between teams from the Eastern and Western conferences
It's East vs. West and North vs. South in four games that are in action in the WNBA. Sitting at second in the Eastern Conference behind the Washington Mystics, the Sun need to find a way to win. Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics Preview (tip-off 11:30 p.m. EST)The Phoenix Mercury are coming off a close win over the Atlanta Dream. A'ja Wilson leads the team in scoring with 16 points per game while Liz Cambage adds 15 points per game. Sitting at fifth in the Eastern Conference and a 6-9, record the Fever are looking to climb the standings.