First day in the books

WNBA team news:

The Sky opened camp with championship energy.

The Lynx’s new recruits played hard on the first day of training camp.

WNBA player news:

Sue Bird is back to take her final flight with the Storm this year…..or is she?

Ali Patberg is happy to be part of WNBA training camp in her home state.

WNBA coach news:

Becky Hammon had her first training camp session with the Aces.

College player news:

South Carolina freshman Bree Hall was at the Columbia Mall during yesterday’s shooting, but she is OK.

Cheyenne McEvans has transferred from Buffalo to Syracuse to reunite with her coach.

College coach news:

Joni Taylor is settling into her new job at Texas A&M.

How new Buffalo coach Becky Burke built programs, and her career.

High school news:

USC commit Aaliyah Gales was shot at a party last night. She had surgery for non-life-threatening injuries.