@WBBDaily Morning Edition August 13th 2023

WNBA

Sparks’ playoff push continues against Atlanta – Daily Breeze

The Sparks, with a modest two-game winning streak, are one game behind the Chicago Sky with 11 games left for the final postseason spot

Australians, Nigerians, Americans Unite In Inspiring Global Effort To Debunk Liz Cambage | Defector

There was a time when I thought I might never have to write about Liz Cambage again. Having pissed off the last two teams willing to roster her—the Los Angeles Sparks and the Australian national team—she had essentially retired from the spotlight when she quit the Sparks mid-season last year, in what was said to […]

Red-hot New York Liberty making a push for franchise’s first WNBA title (Video) | New York Post

Atlanta Dream beat reporter for The Atlanta Voice, Meghan L. Hall, joins Brandon London to discuss ATL’s big upcoming rematch against the defending WNBA champions Las Vegas Aces and how the red-hot…

Becky Hammon prepares Naismith Hall of Fame enshrinement speech | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Putting together a speech for her enshrinement Saturday in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is proving to be a challenge for Becky Hammon, though she promises she’ll be ready.

New York Liberty Clinch WNBA Playoff Berth, Eye Even Greater Prize - The Messenger

Led by a historic group of additions — Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Courtney Vandersloot — the Liberty are showing their championship potential

WNBA rookie and podcast host Haley Jones won't be 'put in a box'

Haley Jones put too much pressure on herself at the start of her WNBA rookie season, but has since rediscovered her passions and identity.

Sky need bench to step up for postseason push - Chicago Sun-Times

In the Sky’s 12 victories, the bench averaged 20 points while shooting 43.7% and 44% on threes. In their 16 losses, it averaged 17 points, shooting 36% and 27.5% on threes.

The WNBA Shooting Evolution, and Why This Is the Best Year Yet - Compare.bet® US

Mark Schindler takes a look at past shooting greats and the six players that are dominating from downtown in 2023.

Becky Hammon's persistence as player paves her path to Hall of Fame | NBA.com

Alanna Smith is seizing new opportunity in Chicago | Chicago Sky - YouTube

Alanna Smith is in the midst of her fifth year in the WNBA, and she's having her best season yet. Receiving more opportunity in Chicago than previous stops, ...

NCAA WBB

Geno Auriemma: Paige Bueckers’ return changes ‘everything’ for UConn

After missing much of the last two seasons for UConn women's basketball, a "bigger, stronger" Bueckers is ready to return to the court.

Women's Sports

Why the Right Wanted the USWNT to Lose | The Nation

Conservatives want everything Megan Rapinoe represents—feminism, queerness, anti-racism, reproductive choice, women's strength—to wither away.