WNBA:
Jay Z has signed Skylar Diggins to Roc Nation sports. That’s pretty dope.
Brittney Griner has signed a deal with Nike.
Introducing the Mercury’s new point guard, Samantha Prahalis.
Lindsay Whalen and Janel McCarville are hoping to pick up where they left off.
The truth comes out: Delisha Milton-Jones talks about her disappointment in her role with the Sparks last season, and how surprised she was to learn they were cutting her this year.
The WNBA has a broader identity.
Overseas:
Congratulations to Candace Parker, Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, who lead UMMC Ekaterinburg over Spartak today for yet another Russian national championship, 84-68. Parker put up 14 points, and Taurasi and Bird each posted 10.
College news:
Dan Burt has been named head coach at Duquesne.
Indiana’s Sasha Chaplin has been granted a sixth season of eligibility by the NCAA.
Jackie Stiles is thrilled with her new role at Missouri State.