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Tom Ley

Brittney Griner Should Have Never Been In This Situation


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Dan McQuade

WNBA Team Fined $500K For Not Making Its Players Fly Next To Schmucks Like You In Commercial

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Holly Rowe: Liz Cambage Pointing Out A Salary Disparity Is “Women Tearing Each Other Down”

Assistant coach Becky Hammon reacts from the bench while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 01, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 132-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Becky Hammon Makes Her Next Move

The Sky Seized Their Championship Window And Championship Door

Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky celebrates after defeating the Phoenix Mercury 80-74 in Game Four of the WNBA Finals to win the championship at Wintrust Arena on October 17, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.

Candace Parker Never Stopped Wanting To Win

Lauren Theisen

Kia Vaughn and Stefanie Dolson chase a loose ball

The WNBA Champion Chicago Sky Boomed The Mercury Off The Court

Courtney Vandersloot drives against Diana Taurasi in the first game of the 2014 WNBA Finals

How A Heartbroken Expansion Team Remade Its Way To The WNBA Finals

(L-R) Diana Taurasi #3, Brianna Turner #21, Sophie Cunningham #9, Brittney Griner #42 and Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury stand on the court during the second half in Game Two of the 2021 WNBA Finals against the Chicago Sky at Footprint Center on October 13, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Sky 91-86 in overtime.

The Mercury Are The Villains Who Can’t Be Killed

Candace Parker Simply Loves Getting Trampled

Shey Peddy #5 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates as time expires in Game Five of the 2021 WNBA Playoffs semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on October 8, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mercury defeated the Aces 87-84 to win the series.

The Old, Bruised, Dying, Dead, Shorthanded Phoenix Mercury Are In The WNBA Finals

The Sky-Sun Series Gave Us Some Last-Second Shambles, As A Treat

Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against the Las Vegas Aces during Game Two of the 2021 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 30, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mercury defeated the Aces 117-91.

Call An Ambulance, But Not For Diana Taurasi

Jonquel Jones #35 of the Connecticut Sun in the second quarter at Staples Center on September 09, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Simply Get The Ball To Jonquel Jones

The Joy Of The Playoffs Is In The Texture, Not The Stakes

Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts after hitting a three-point shot over Rebecca Allen #9 of the New York Liberty during the second half of the first round WNBA playoffs at Grand Canyon University Arena on September 23, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Liberty 83-82.

Sophie Cunningham Talked Some Shit And Saved The Mercury’s Season

Brionna Jones #42 and Jasmine Thomas #5 of the Connecticut Sun celebrate on the court after Jones scored against the Las Vegas Aces and was fouled during their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sun defeated the Aces 72-65.

The Connecticut Sun Are Dealing, Stealing, And Healing

Jewell Loyd #24 and Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm react during the second quarter against the Washington Mystics at Angel of the Winds Arena on September 07, 2021 in Everett, Washington.

The Seattle Storm Are In The Bad Zone

The “Guru” Of Women’s Basketball Gets His Due

A worker sweeps the court before the second half of the game between the Washington Mystics and the Chicago Sky at Entertainment &amp; Sports Arena on May 15, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Elena Delle Donne Is Back, But The Mystics Are Running Out Of Time

Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces runs back on defense after scoring against the Los Angeles Sparks during their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sparks 97-69.

These Aces Will Find A Way To Win

Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm attempts a layup while being defended by Brionna Jones #42 of the Connecticut Sun during the first half of the 2021 Commissioner's Cup Championship Game at Footprint Center on August 12, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Seattle Storm Are Wide Awake

Liz Cambage (C) of the Las Vegas Aces attends an exhibition game between Nigeria and the United States at Michelob ULTRA Arena ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Olympics

Liz Cambage Makes A Mysterious Exit From The Olympic Team

Danielle Robinson #3 of the Indiana Fever brings the ball up the court in the game against the New York Liberty at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 16, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Indiana Fever Won A Game, And Then Another One, And Then Another One!

Center Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx reacts to a call against the Los Angeles Sparks in game three of the 2016 WNBA Finals at Galen Center on October 14, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.