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Eight new WNBA coaches now in place. In 2025, 7 women and 6 men will be in charge on the bench
The WNBA now has all of its head coaching spots filled after there were eight open positions this offseason. Dallas named Chris Koclanes as its head coach on Monday and then an hour later Washington hired Sydney Johnson as its new head, rounding out the seven hirings. ...
Lynne Roberts wasn't looking to leave as Utah women's basketball coach. Then she got a call from LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lynne Roberts wasn’t looking to leave the Utah women’s basketball team. Then she got a call from Los Angeles Sparks general manager Reagan Pebley that changed her thinking. Roberts was introduced Thursday as coach of the Sparks, becoming the second coach to...
Los Angeles Sparks hire University of Utah coach Lynne Roberts to fill vacant head coach position
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks have hired Utah coach Lynne Roberts to fill their vacant head coach position, the franchise announced Tuesday night. Roberts has spent the last nine-plus seasons at Utah and led the team to three straight NCAA Tournament berths. She was the...
Las Vegas fires general manager Natalie Williams of two-time WNBA champion Aces
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces, whose two-time championship run ended in a semifinals loss to the New York Liberty, fired general manager Natalie Williams on Saturday. Williams was hired in 2022 as part of a new regime that included Becky Hammon as coach. The Aces won...
Lakers' annual preseason game in Las Vegas brings enthusiasm to potential NBA market
LAS VEGAS (AP) — While the biggest sports news circulating throughout Southern Nevada on Tuesday began with Davante Adams being traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the New York Jets, it didn’t seem to matter to the announced crowd of 16,907 inside T-Mobile Arena. The Los Angeles...
