@WBBDaily Morning Edition August 4th 2024

WNBA

Sky's new practice facility will help them compete with WNBA's elite - Chicago Sun-Times

$38 million building built in partnership with Bedford Park is long overdue

Breanna Stewart on the Challenges WNBA Moms Face and How She Wants to Make Their Lives Better - Yahoo Sports

“We [need as much] help as possible for moms in this league. There are a lot of babies, which is really cool, but we need to make sure that we have all the help and benefits that we need,” Breanna Stewart told FN.

Sky rookie Angel Reese is already a star, but the bigger impact is just beginning - Chicago Sun-Times

Reese and Fever guard Caitlin Clark are the cornerstones of this year’s rookie class, which is already beginning to reshape the WNBA

CT Sun using Olympic break to incorporate Marina Mabrey

Sky back at practice with new backcourt additions Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson - Chicago Sun-Times

The Sky have been in desperate need of outside shooting. They are last in the league in three-point attempts, makes and percentage of points scored from deep. However, Banham and Jefferson do not offer an immediate fix.

“This team has been 28 years in the making”: Meet Teresa Resch, president of Toronto’s new WNBA franchise - Toronto Life

Chiney Ogwumike: Caitlin Clark is most impactful athlete in sports

Chiney Ogwumike praises Caitlin Clark as a generational talent who is driving immense growth for the WNBA, both on and off the court.

NCAA WBB

Marquette's Skylar Forbes is a ‘unicorn,’ says player development coach Chaz Franklin - Yahoo Sports

Marquette's new player development coach Chaz Franklin believes sophomore Skylar Forbes can make the WNBA. Franklin had the same position with the Chicago Sky.

Paris Olympics '24

A’ja Wilson says official told her to ‘get her emotions in check’ at Paris Olympics | Paris Olympic Games 2024 | The Guardian

The two-time WNBA MVP said a male referee made the comment during Team USA’s win over Belgium in their second group game