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'Front-row seats to something amazing': In 2024, the sports world, again, had unforgettable moments
Patrick Mahomes threw a walk-off pass to win the Super Bowl. Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam to win a World Series game. Stephen Curry said “nuit, nuit” to win an Olympic basketball title in Paris, Noah Lyles won 100-meter gold by about the smallest margin possible, and Sabrina...
From Caitlin Clark and Simone Biles to a new hockey league, women's sports had a pivotal year
Record numbers of basketball fans filled arenas to watch the rookie seasons of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese unfold. Simone Biles captivated the world at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Coco Gauff made women's tennis history. It was all part of a pivotal year for women in sports,...
Atlanta and Seattle to play first WNBA regular season game in Canada in August
The WNBA will stage its first regular season game outside the U.S. when Atlanta and Seattle play in Vancouver on Aug. 15, the league announced Monday. The league has had two exhibition games in Canada, including one played by Seattle in Edmonton this past season. The Toronto Tempo...
WNBA and players' union meet to discuss new CBA
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and the league's players union met in person Wednesday to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement. “Today’s meeting included preliminary conversations and constructive dialogue, with a mutual agreement to continue discussions for a...
Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu has procedure to stabilize UCL in right thumb, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu underwent a procedure last week on her right thumb to stabilize the ulnar collateral ligament, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Monday because...
Golden State Valkyries build roster by taking 11 players in expansion draft, including Kate Martin
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Once general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and her Golden State Valkyries staff had decided who to pick in the WNBA expansion draft, the first challenge became reaching each player with the news before she heard it anywhere else. That meant considering practice times,...
What to know about the WNBA expansion draft as Golden State starts filling out its roster
The Golden State Valkyries will finally begin selecting players to fill out their roster as the WNBA holds its first expansion draft in 16 years on Friday. It will be the league's first expansion draft since the Atlanta Dream entered the league in 2008. The Valkyries can pick one...
Loyd requests trade from Seattle after investigation into Storm shows no bullying, AP Source says
Jewell Loyd has asked to be traded from Seattle. The six-time WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic champion requested a trade, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because they...
Connecticut Sun hire Belgium national team coach Rachid Meziane
The Connecticut Sun hired Belgium national team coach Rachid Meziane to replace Stephanie White, the team announced Wednesday. Meziane led Belgium to a fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics in August. “We are thrilled to welcome Rachid as the new head coach of...
Morgan Tuck named Connecticut Sun general manager. Darius Taylor takes on new role
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Morgan Tuck has been named general manager of the Connecticut Sun and will replace Darius Taylor, who will become the team's chief basketball strategist and director of scouting, the Sun announced Tuesday. Tuck, 30, won four national championships as a...
