Semifinals game one results:
Maya Moore and a well-rested Lynx crushed Phoenix, 113-95. Moore poured in 31 points and Minnesota broke the league record for most points in regulation in playoff history.
The Sparks routed the Sky, 95-75. Candace Parker had 30 points and MVP Nneka Ogwumike, 27.
Awards:
Jantel Lavender was named WNBA sixth woman of the year. Well-deserved!!
WNBA team news:
The Stars hope to accelerate their rebuild after winning next year’s top draft pick.
WNBA player news:
MVP Nneka Ogwumike cultivated her skills on the black top.
Diana Taurasi is cold-blooded.
College coach news:
Beth Burns won her wrongful termination lawsuit against SDSU.
San Francisco has tapped Molly Goodenbour as its new head coach.
College player news:
Texas’ Olamide Aborowa said “basketball found me.”
Ohio State’s freshmen are adjusting to college life.
Two Dayton recruits changed their minds after Jim Jabir’s resignation.
Kid news:
Meet 6-year-old basketball phenom Jaliyah Manuel.
