A record, and some redemption

Last night the Stars edged the Storm in overtime, 87-82. But in the process, veteran point guard Sue Bird made her 2,000th career assist, setting a league record.

The Sparks also got it together and beat the Shock, 87-77.

More WNBA news…..

Lynx:

Coach Cheryl Reeve is not alarmed by the team’s recent slide.

Mercury:

Brittney Griner has shown marked improvement from last season.

Griner said we need more gay and lesbian role models
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College news:

Target Center will make a bid for the Final Four.