The New York Times – Sports:
An investigation’s finding that Robert Sarver used racist and sexist language as owner of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury is another exhausting entry to the list of sports figures using their power abusively.
Category: Women’s National Basketball Assn
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Defends 1-Year Suspension for Owner’s Misconduct
The New York Times – Sports:
Adam Silver, the league’s commissioner, said the suspension and $10 million fine were fair, considering the “totality” of the career of Robert Sarver, who owns Phoenix’s N.B.A. and W.N.B.A. teams.
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Dawn Staley Is Still Coaching A’ja Wilson
The New York Times – Sports:
Staley and Wilson won a college championship at South Carolina. Now the coach is a “second mother” who harps on Wilson’s game as she stars for the Las Vegas Aces in the W.N.B.A.
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NBA Fines and Suspends Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver
The New York Times – Sports:
An investigation found that the owner, Robert Sarver, had used racial slurs and treated female employees inequitably. The N.B.A. fined Sarver $10 million.
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Aces Score Just Enough to Take W.N.B.A Finals Lead
The New York Times – Sports:
The Las Vegas Aces’ high-powered offense scored a season-low 67 points, but a double-double from A’ja Wilson, the league’s most valuable player, helped them outlast the Connecticut Sun.
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WNBA Finals Preview: Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun Vie for First Title
The New York Times – Sports:
Stars from both teams have been to the finals recently, but neither franchise has ever won a championship. A’ja Wilson of Las Vegas said the “vibe” is different this time.
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Connecticut Sun Complete Comeback to Reach W.N.B.A. Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
Connecticut forced a decisive Game 5, then beat the reigning champion Sky and set up a finals matchup with the Las Vegas Aces.
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Chelsea Gray Leads the Las Vegas Aces to the W.N.B.A. Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
The first 30-point, 10-assist game in playoff history, is punctuated by two crunchtime buckets.
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The Woman Changing On-Court Sneaker Culture
The New York Times – Sports:
Melody Ehsani is the rare woman designing Nike performance shoes for elite athletes.