Gophers
July 29, 2019
Jessica Diggins celebrates after winning the gold medal in the during women's team sprint freestyle cross-country skiing final at the 2018 Winter Olym

Minnesota's top female stars on pay equity in sports

Star Tribune reporters caught up with some of Minnesota's most prominent women's sports figures, listening to their thoughts on the pay equity movement
Lynx
July 27, 2019
With many of her championship-season teammates gone, Sylvia Fowles is now the undisputed leader of the Lynx on the court.

Fowles seeing more of a mentor's role in sixth WNBA All-Star Game

After Wednesday's loss to the Mystics, the Lynx's Sylvia Fowles joked that she'd be more than willing to let the younger players take her playing time.
Lynx
July 26, 2019

WNBA All-Star Game is Saturday in Las Vegas

The game begins at 1:30 p.m.
Lynx
July 25, 2019

Lynx lose third straight by going cold vs. Mystics

Minnesota Lynx lose to the Washington Mystics by eight points.
Lynx
July 25, 2019
Washington Mystics' Kristi Oliver gets tangled between Lynx' Sylvia Fowles, left, and Lexi Brown to draw a foul during the third quarter as the Lynx t

Lynx drop third straight, fall to eighth place after loss to Washington

The good news for the Lynx: They're only 1½ games out of fourth place. The bad: They're only 1½ games out of ninth and out of playoff position.
Lynx
July 24, 2019
Lynx forward Stephanie Talbot took a shot over Atlanta forward Nia Coffey earlier this month.

More than a shooter, Lynx forward Talbot making the most of her shot

Stephanie Talbot has risen to the occasion for the Lynx since injuries have required her to take on more playing time.
Lynx
July 24, 2019

Lynx will face dominant Delle Donne before All-Star break

The Mystics, at 11-6, are in third place, but they're on a roll, having won two straight.
Lynx
July 23, 2019
Lynx rookie forward Napheesa Collier was chosen by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert as an All-Star replacement for Las Vegas forward A'ja Wilson, who

Keeping up with Maya? Rookie Collier added to WNBA All-Star team

Collier was chosen by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert as an All-Star replacement for Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson
Lynx
July 23, 2019
Guard Odyssey Sims (shown in a May game against Seattle) led the Lynx with 19 points in a 79-74 loss to Las Vegas on Sunday.

Shorthanded Aces hold off Lynx down stretch

The Lynx rallied to tie the game going into the fourth quarter. But Las Vegas hit big baskets down the stretch while the Minnesota offense struggled.
Lynx
July 21, 2019
Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson, center, fights for a loose ball with Seattle Storm's Sami Whitcomb, left, and Alysha Clark during the first half of a WNB

Lynx-Las Vegas game preview

The Lynx visit an Aces team missing its top scorer A'ja Wilson.
Lynx
July 18, 2019

Lynx lose to the Storm by 11 points

The Minnesota Lynx take on the Seattle Storm at the Target Center.
Lynx
July 18, 2019
Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) walks off the court after losing to Seattle Storm.

Lynx 'run out of the gym' by fast-paced Storm

Poor defense put the Lynx in a hole they couldn't climb out of despite a fourth quarter rally to within one point. "I don't have a lot of nice things to say about our defense," coach Cheryl Reeve said.
Lynx
July 17, 2019
Sylvia Fowles drove to the basket during a game against Seattle earlier this season.

'Angry Syl.' Relentless, loud Fowles fuels Lynx's resurgence

Nicknamed 'Mama Syl' by her Lynx teammates, Fowles has always been more comfortable nurturing than nagging. But the team's early season struggles led her to a new role.
Lynx
July 16, 2019

Gameday preview: Lynx vs. Seattle

At 10-7 the Lynx are just 1½ games out of first place, but just a half-game ahead of sixth place Seattle.
Lynx
July 16, 2019
Sylvia Fowles and Odyssey Sims will represent the Lynx at the WNBA All-Star game in Las Vegas later this month.

Sims and Fowles selected as WNBA All-Star reserves

The Lynx — currently 10-7 and fourth in the league — will send guard Odyssey Sims and center Sylvia Fowles to the WNBA All-Star Game on July 27 in Las Vegas.
Lynx
July 16, 2019
Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne heads up court against the Seattle Storm in the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball finals Friday, Sept.

About Lynx All-Stars Sylvia Fowles and Odyssey Sims

Two Lynx players were among the 12 WNBA All-Star reserves (as chosen by league coaches).
Lynx
July 15, 2019
Minnesota Lynx forward Stephanie Talbot (8) chased a loose ball out of bounds at Target Center Sunday July,14 2019 in Minneapolis, MN.

Fowles breaks WNBA record, dominates Griner in Lynx win

All five Lynx starters scored in double-figures, but it was center Sylvia Fowles who received the loudest cheers of the evening for her work against Phoenix.
Lynx
July 15, 2019
Odyssey Sims scored 15 points on Sunday night against Phoenix.

Souhan: What rebuilding? Sims leads overhauled Lynx into contention

If you haven't noticed, the Lynx are 10-7 without four star players who were with them last season: Maya Moore, Lindsay Whalen, Rebekkah Brunson and Seimone Augustus.
Lynx
July 15, 2019
Seattle Storm's guard Jewell Loyd, left, and forward Natasha Howard stopped Minnesota Lynx forward Cecilia Zandalasini under the net during the third

Lynx waive Alaina Coates, bringing back Cecilia Zandalasini

The team has decided to bring back Zandalasini, the sharp-shooting Italian who recently competed in the EuroBasket tournament, even though she's injured.
Lynx
July 14, 2019
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles looked for room inside against Las Vegas center Liz Cambage in the first quarter Sunday.

All-time WNBA leaders in double-doubles

Sylvia Fowles sits alone at the top.

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