The New York Times – Sports:
She has scored more points this season than anyone else in W.N.B.A. history, but had more games to do it.
Category: Women’s National Basketball Assn
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A’ja Wilson’s 53-Point Game Ties the W.N.B.A. Record
The New York Times – Sports:
Wilson, of the Las Vegas Aces, became just the third W.N.B.A. player to score at least 50 in a game.
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Once Rare, 40-Point Games Are Surging in the W.N.B.A.
The New York Times – Sports:
Breanna Stewart of the Liberty scored 42 on Sunday for her third 40-point game of the season, and the 10th in the league this year.
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Union Work Runs in the Family for the N.B.A.’s Jaren Jackson Jr.
The New York Times – Sports:
Jaren Jackson Jr. is active in the N.B.A. players’ union. His mother, Terri, works for the W.N.B.A. players’ union. When he was elected vice president, she did her best not to embarrass him.
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Aliyah Boston of the Indiana Fever Has Officially Arrived
The New York Times – Sports:
Boston, the Indiana Fever rookie forward and center, has already become a face of the W.N.B.A. just months into her professional career.
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Nikki McCray-Penson, Basketball Star and Coach, Dies at 51
The New York Times – Sports:
After a standout college career at the University of Tennessee, she won two Olympic gold medals, played nine years in the W.N.B.A. and was the head coach at two universities.
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Welcome to the Era of W.N.B.A. Superteams. New Stars Need Not Apply.
The New York Times – Sports:
The Liberty have a stacked roster and championship ambitions. But where are all the rookies?
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Brittney Griner Returns to the WNBA With Weekend of Celebration
The New York Times – Sports:
Griner, the Phoenix Mercury center, played in her first two official games since was freed from prison. She didn’t win either, but the moment meant far more than that.