Game 1:
The Storm opened Game 1 in convincing fashion with an 89-76 win over the Mystics.
Finals team news:
The Storm are in the Finals ahead of schedule.
The Mystics strengthened their camaraderie through preseason connections.
Finals player news:
Elena Delle Donne is the greatest free throw shooter ever.
Sue Bird: So I broke my f*cking nose……a great read that covers a lot of ground.
MTSU coach Rick Insell is pulling for Alysha Clark in the Finals.
Rookies Jordin Canada and Ariel Atkins are in the spotlight.
Former Tar Heels LaToya Pringle-Sanders and Tierra Ruffin-Pratt have lead the Mystics to the Finals.
Finals coach news:
Out of basketball a year ago, Dan Hughes has led the Storm into the Finals.
Bonus:
Is Diana Taurasi the GOAT? (No)
Taurasi, Maya Moore and Candace Parker will be featured in an interview Monday.
Natalie Achonwa led Canada past Japan in a pre-World’s Cup tuneup.
College player news:
Former Morgan State standout Tracey Carrington was shot and killed last night.
College coach news:
Gary Fifield will be an assistant coach at UMaine for one year.