Farewell to Whalen: Lindsay Whalen leaves the Lynx
Lindsay Whalen is retiring from the Lynx to concentrate on her new job of coaching the Gophers.
'A great 15 years.' Whalen moves on
While others, including Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve were emotional, Lindsay Whalen made it clear that she was intent on celebrating her basketball career rather than ruing the fact that her playing days are about to end.
Souhan: We may never see the likes of Lindsay Whalen again
Will there ever be another basketball player, or any athlete, from Minnesota who so ideally combines greatness and so many other attributes?
From pawn shop mural to schools, Hutchinson cheers 'hometown sweetheart'
As news of Lindsay Whalen's retirement spread through her hometown, many stopped to pay tribute to the local girl who became an international sports star and never forgot her roots in a small Minnesota city.
Expectations, emotions are high as Whalen transitions to Gophers
Excitement was in the air about Whalen soon focusing her full attention on being the Gophers women's basketball coach.
Lindsay Whalen is on my local sports 'Mount Rushmore'
What Lindsay Whalen has accomplished with the Gophers, Lynx and as an Olympian is nothing short of amazing.
Reeve gives in to emotion at Whalen announcement
As Whalen said of Reeve, there are "a lot of similarities in our personalities." They might express those personalities in different ways, but the bonds are clear.
From Hutchinson High to the world stage: Lindsay Whalen's career timeline
Follow along as we track Whalen's lengthy and impressive playing career:
Whalen comes through for her fans: A social media short story
A real estate agent from north Minneapolis recalled the team when Lindsay Whalen invited some fans to a game while she was playing in Turkey -- and the scene that came next.
Our favorite Lindsay Whalen moments
Star Tribune reporters and columnists share their favorite moments from Whalen's playing career -- and you can add your favorite memories, too.
Lindsay Whalen: 'It's been a wild ride'
Lindsay Whalen announced her WNBA retirement Monday at a news conference. Whalen, a star with the Lynx and Gophers, will soon turn her full attention to coaching the Gophers women's team.
What others are saying about Lindsay Whalen
Hear from coaches and players, past and present. And her mom.
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