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Seattle Storm weathering slow start as new players look for success after being 'tested early'

May. 21, 2024 14:14 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Seattle Storm are a work in progress with Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith trying to get into a groove with Jewell Loyd. The Storm are 1-3 on the season, but have had a difficult schedule with three of the four games on the road, including a back-to-back...

Clark signs multiyear deal with Wilson Sporting Goods for signature basketball line

May. 21, 2024 12:54 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Caitlin Clark signed a multiyear deal with Wilson Sporting Goods for a signature basketball line, the company announced Tuesday. The No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft will also test, advise and provide feedback on a range of Wilson basketball products. ...

Caitlin Clark overcomes injury, but Harris shines late to give Sun 88-84 win over winless Fever

May. 20, 2024 22:37 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark showed her persistence Monday night. She fought through an injured left ankle, foul trouble, even the frustration that led to an uncharacteristic late technical foul to get her team position for its first win. ...

New York Liberty improve to 4-0 for first time in 17 years with 74-63 win over Seattle Storm

May. 20, 2024 21:10 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu scored 20 points and the New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 74-63 on Monday night, improving to 4-0 for the first time in 17 years. Breanna Stewart added 16 points and 11 rebounds for New York, which last won its first four games to start a...

Caitlin Clark returns for 2nd half against Sun after apparent left leg injury in 1st half

May. 20, 2024 20:19 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark returned to the Indiana Fever's starting lineup for the second half against the Connecticut Sun on Monday night after missing the final 5 1/2 minutes of the first half with appeared to be a lower left leg injury. She was hurt after running into a...

Loyd scores 25, Magbegor has double-double, Storm top Mystics 84-75 for first win

May. 19, 2024 17:52 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jewell Loyd overcame a slow start to score 24 points, Ezi Magbegor had a double-double and the Seattle Storm pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat the Washington Mystics 84-75 on Sunday. Both teams entered the game at 0-2. Seattle outscored...

Caitlin Clark adjusting to playing in the WNBA, finishes first week on a high note

May. 19, 2024 15:46 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark is adjusting to life as a professional women's basketball player. Her first week in the league had moments where she looked very good and others when she struggled. The schedule wasn't kind with the first three games against two of the top teams in the...

Stewart helps New York top Indiana 91-80 despite strong game from Caitlin Clark, who scored 22

May. 19, 2024 07:42 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark had the best game of her young professional career. It still wasn't enough for the Indiana Fever to come away with their first victory of the season. Breanna Stewart scored 24 points to lead a balanced New York offense as the Liberty beat Clark and the...

Copper has career-high 38, Cunningham hits clutch 3s as Mercury top Dream 88-85

May. 19, 2024 00:51 AM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Kahleah Copper scored a career-high 38 points and combined with Sophie Cunningham for the last 16 points as the Phoenix Mercury recovered after losing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to beat the Atlanta Dream 88-85 on Saturday night. Cheyenne Parker-Tyus had 11 points...

Sky use balanced attack, dominate fourth quarter to beat Wings 84-73 for season-opening split

May. 18, 2024 22:39 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Diamond DeShields led a balanced attack with 16 points and the Chicago Sky dominated the fourth quarter to defeat the Dallas Wings 83-74 on Saturday night to split the season-opening series. Chicago outscored Dallas 28-11 in the fourth quarter to erase an...