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WCC schedule promises big-time clashes, fresh starts and plenty of twins

By Christine M. Hopkins / October 8, 2020

Defending champs Portland, perennial favorites Gonzaga just two contenders in 2020-21

West Virginia’s Hemingway is granted immediate eligibility; Texas gets a 2021 commit

By Lauren Rosenberg / October 8, 2020

The Mountaineers get more guard help and the Longhorns add another top 100 player.

‘We had a bigger purpose this season’

By Derek James / October 7, 2020

The Seattle Storm are champions, but their work is just beginning

She Got Next, Episode 9: Pepper Persley talks to Gabby Williams

By Pepper Persley / October 7, 2020

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News alert: The Seattle Storm sweep the Las Vegas Aces, win fourth championship

By Bela Kirpalani / October 7, 2020

Seattle overpowers Las Vegas in 92-59 win on Tuesday night

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By Howard Megdal / October 6, 2020

Why what we’re building matters for the future of women’s sports coverage

How do Las Vegas Aces, on the brink, rally from 2-0 down?

By Ben Dull / October 6, 2020

Some strategies and historical precedents for Bill Laimbeer’s group

How is Alysha Clark always so open?

By Derek James / October 5, 2020

Let’s take some time to appreciate Clark’s Game 2 performance

What the Aces need to do in Game 2

By Ben Dull / October 4, 2020

Down 1-0, here’s what Las Vegas needs to do to even things up on Sunday

Sue Bird is Seattle’s ace in the hole

By Derek James / October 3, 2020

The veteran missed both regular-season losses to the Aces but put the Storm over the top on Friday night.