For Lynx players overseas, challenges continue in 2020
WNBA players augmenting their income by playing overseas is a time-honored tradition. But the pandemic has made that more difficult, as Lynx guard Bridget Carleton is discovering.
Lynx
Ex-WNBA player reflects on jail time after Belarus protest
It's been a difficult last few months for former Belarus basketball star Yelena Leuchanka.She spent 15 days in jail in October after peacefully protesting against…
Golf
Reusse: Grading which sports dealt best with the coronavirus
The financial hits have been onerous and TV ratings plunged, but how have the sports entities handled holding competition at a time when the biggest foe has been the coronavirus.
WNBA champs Bird, Stewart make freezing eggs less taboo
Sue Bird says she was one of many working women intimidated by the process of freezing their eggs, nearly paralyzed by the stigma so long…
Sports venues across country in play on Election Day
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson cast her vote at the Detroit Pistons' training facility. About 12 hours later, she saw metal boxes on wheels with ballots inside roll into Ford Field for double checking.
Nancy Darsch, former Ohio State and WNBA coach, dies at 68
Darsch led the Buckeyes for 12 years, from 1985 to 1997, compiling a 234-125 record and making seven appearances in the NCAA tournament.
Vikings
With votes and voices, Minnesota pro athletes answering call to action
From registering for the first time to using their considerable social media platforms, sports figures are finding new ways to affect change outside the game.
Our guide to the WNBA, with everything from the latest games to standings to statistics for every player and team in the league.
Lynx
Reeve likes Lynx roster, but WNBA could be stronger than ever next season
The Lynx will have to improve to keep pace with a league that — with several star players expected to return — might be the deepest in its history next season.
Wolves
Souhan: LeBron is the greatest ... for these strange, polarized times
Two players rose above all others in the Florida bubbles: Breanna Stewart of the Seattle Storm and James. Both led their teams to championships. Both could at some point be regarded as the best to ever play the game.
Wolves
Day of outreach: Wolves, Lynx visit Floyd memorial, help register voters
The Wolves have held other voter registration events in Minneapolis, their way of putting words spoken since George Floyd's death into action.
Lynx
Lynx's Collier makes all-WNBA second team
Lynx forward Napheesa Collier made the all-WNBA second team, the league announced Sunday at halftime of Game 2 of the league finals.
Lynx
Seattle slams door on Lynx's 'special season' with series sweep
A 24-2 first-quarter run by the Seattle Storm put them in control of Game 3 vs. the Lynx, and they never gave that up to win by 21 points and send the Lynx home.
Lynx
Dangerfield learns plenty in challenging playoff run with Lynx
The Lynx put a lot on Crystal Dangerfield's plate this season, and she responded with a Rookie of the Year performance while adding inevitable all-rookie team honors to that Sunday
Lynx
Lynx's Dangerfield headlines WNBA's all-rookie team
Dangerfield, already named the league's rookie of the year award, is one of four guards on the all-rookie team
Lynx
They'd be the first: Down 0-2, Lynx need three in a row in best-of-five series
Game 3 is Sunday afternoon, when the Lynx will begin trying to do what no other league team has ever done: come back. WNBA teams are 0-13 in five-game series when falling behind 0-2.
Lynx
Game 3 preview: Lynx vs. Seattle
The Lynx are shooting 41.6% overall, compared to 47.3% for Seattle. One bright spot has been three-point shooting, where the Lynx have made 27 of 59 shots from behind the are
Lynx
Seattle outruns Lynx to take two-game playoff lead; Collier annoyed
A 14-0 finish to the first half by Seattle — which came with Napheesa Collier on the bench with three fouls — put the Storm well ahead at halftime. Collier didn't like the calls.
Lynx
Quick third foul on Collier hurt Lynx's chance of a comeback in Game 2
Napheesa Collier was on the bench with her third foul with 7:22 to go before halftime, and by the end of the quarter, Seattle had opened up a lead it wouldn't relinquish.
Lynx
Last-second loss only strengthens resolve of Lynx
Underdogs against Seattle, the Lynx are eager to prove they aren't just happy to be in the WNBA semifinals.
Vikings
Local teams, media outlets launch Home Teams vs. Hunger
One in eight Minnesotans do not know where their next meal is coming from.
Lynx
WNBA semifinals, Game 2: Lynx-Seattle preview
Minnesota is coming off a two-point, last-second loss to Seattle in Tuesday's first game, which only makes this game more important to the Lynx.