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2018 USA Basketball Women’s World Cup Team Officially Unveiled

By The Seattle Lesbian

September 21, 2018

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 22: Sue Bird #10 of the Western Conference All-Stars talks to the media after defeating the Eastern Conference All-Stars during the Verizon WNBA All-Star Game 2017 at KeyArena on July 22, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo: Joshua Huston/Getty Images)

With her selection to the 2018 U.S. squad, Sue Bird (Seattle Storm) became USA Basketball's first five-time USA World Cup Team member, while this year marks a fourth World Cup for Diana Taurasi (Phoenix Mercury). ...

WNBA Teams to Make Official EA Video Game Debut

By The Seattle Lesbian

August 3, 2017

Sports

In order to incorporate the league’s teams and players, the NBA LIVE 18 team conducted head scans of star athletes like Maya Moore, Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi, Tina Charles, Sylvia Fowles, Alisha Gray, Chelsea Gray, Jonquel Jones, and Alyssa Thomas. ...

Despite Efforts, Seattle Storm Loses Season Opener to Los Angeles Sparks 76-68

By The Seattle Lesbian

May 13, 2017

Sports

Despite shooting 52% from the field, Seattle couldn’t overcome 23 turnovers in a 78-68 setback to Los Angeles in its season opener on Saturday afternoon at the STAPLES Center. ...

Minnesota Lynx Predicted to Win Fourth WNBA Championship in Seven Years

By The Seattle Lesbian

May 11, 2017

Sports

In addition to being selected as the championship favorite, the Lynx was named the team with the best home-court advantage for the third year in a row (58 percent). ...

The WNBA Has a Busy Offseason in Store

By Kevin Kennedy

December 9, 2016

Sports

The Stars were easily the worst team in the league last season. For their efforts, they received the most ping pong balls and won the draft lottery. ...

Seattle Storm Clinches Playoff Spot First Time Since 2013

By The Seattle Lesbian

September 12, 2016

The Storm bench celebrates a three point basket. (Neil Enns/Storm Photos)

Sports

The Seattle Storm defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 78-60 on Sunday at KeyArena, clinching a spot in the playoffs with two games to spare. ...

Vandersloot, Parker Named WNBA’s Conference Players of the Week

By The Seattle Lesbian

September 9, 2015

Sports

Courtney Vandersloot of the Chicago Sky and Candace Parker of the L.A. Sparks were named the WNBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week. ...