Gophers
July 13, 2020
Former Lakeville North and Gophers star Rachel Banham was the fourth overall pick by Connecticut in 2016, but she averaged just over 11 minutes per ga

Lynx jersey feels right for new guard and Minnesotan Banham

When the WNBA kicks off its 22-game season later this month, former Lakeville North and Gophers star Rachel Banham will have a big opportunity at a crucial point in her career.
Lynx
July 11, 2020
Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve signaled for a fourth quarter time out. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com The Minnesota Lynx defeated the I

Back to work: With so many new faces, Reeve simplifies Lynx offense

Two full days of practice have given coach Cheryl Reeve some good first impressions.
Lynx
July 10, 2020
Shenise Johnson joined the Lynx this season and coach Cheryl Reeve hopes she can play about 25 minutes per game.

Lynx guard Shenise Johnson trying to prove to herself her left knee sound again

The former Indiana player had knee surgery in 2017, but she insists she is as good as ever.
Lynx
July 10, 2020
Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve spoke with first-round pick Napheesa Collier during last season's training camp.

Back on the floor, Lynx have first practice in 10 months today

With the likelihood that nobody will be ready for a hard physical load, much of the early work will be mental.
Lynx
July 7, 2020
Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (via Zoom)

Live from the bubble, Lynx aim to make most of strange season

Lynx captains Sylvia Fowles and Napheesa Collier weren't inclined to join other WNBA peers in complaining about accommodations in Florida.
Lynx
July 6, 2020
Minnesota Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve during the third quarter as the Lynx took on Chicago for their season opener at the Target Center, Saturday, Ma

Preparation factors under 'bubble' a mystery as Lynx begin training camp

General Manager and coach Cheryl Reeve says Lynx must adapt to protocols, find identity in a hurry.
Vikings
July 5, 2020
Sports has given athletes such as Maya Moore and Colin Kaepernick an opportunity to effect change well beyond the court and field.

Souhan: Sports world finds its voice in difficult times

There are examples everywhere of people trying to effect change.
Lynx
July 5, 2020
Maya Moore participated in a video call with reporters on Thursday.

'Relief and gratitude': Maya Moore describes Jonathan Irons' freedom

The Lynx star stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to work on getting Irons freed from prison. On Wednesday, he was released.
Wolves
July 5, 2020
Inter Miami CF soccer players are greeted by fans as they leave their stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. for a Major League Soccer tournament in Orlando

Souhan: Restarting sports in virus-deep Florida was horrible mistake

Sports leagues should have ignored the welcome mat offered by the Sunshine State.
Lynx
July 1, 2020
Jonathan Irons, who was serving a 50-year sentence for a conviction that was ultimately overturned, at Jefferson City Correctional Center

Man behind Maya Moore's push for justice is released from Missouri prison

Jonathan Irons, whose bid for freedom from a 50-year prison sentence was pushed by Lynx star Maya Moore, walked out of a Missouri penitentiary Wednesday, nearly four months after a judge overturned his conviction.
Lynx
June 30, 2020
Jefferson City, Mo., native and WNBA star Maya Moore, right, calls Jonathan Irons as supporters react Monday, March 9, 2020, in Jefferson City after C

Maya Moore on social justice: 'I feel I have a sense of authenticity'

Moore, starting her second season away from the Lynx to work on social justice issues, hopes she can provide a helpful voice in the aftermath of George Floyd's killing.
Vikings
June 29, 2020
Twins general manager Thad Levine, manager Rocco Baldelli and chief baseball officer Derek Falvey talked during spring training in February. All 13 of

Scoggins: Time for bold change among Minnesota's sports executives

Minnesota's sports leadership a largely homogeneous group of white people who run teams and programs that have a high percentage of athletes who are minorities. It's time to change that.
Twins
June 29, 2020
Jefferson City, Mo., native and WNBA star Maya Moore, right, calls Jonathan Irons as supporters react Monday, March 9, 2020, in Jefferson City after C

Souhan: Maya Moore more deserving than Cruz for ESPYs' Humanitarian award

Nelson Cruz was a deserving winner, but the Lynx star gave up her career to dedicate her life to criminal justice reform, and should have won the award.
Lynx
June 26, 2020
Maya Moore celebrated a win with a pre-teen Sara Scalia — now a Gophers sophomore — following a 2011 victory at Target Center. "I was super nervou

Lynx's connection with fans is apparent during postgame dance

Yes, that's Gophers guard Sara Scalia dancing with Maya Moore after a Lynx game when Scalia was about 10 years old. The postgame scene is one of the team's most enduring traditions.
Lynx
June 23, 2020
Katie Smith, Plenette Pierson and Rebekkah Brunson will be part of the Lynx practice squad this season in addition to their roles as assistant coaches

Without men's scrimmage squad, Lynx assistants will fill in on the floor

Katie Smith, Plenette Pierson and Rebekkah Brunson will bring their accomplishments to the practice court because of the WNBA's plan to sequester teams in Florida for the season.
Lynx
June 22, 2020
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve.

Reeve takes on police union, other off-court issues in call with reporters

Saying the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis had become a "safe haven" for aggressive cops, coach/GM Cheryl Reeve called for change in its leadership.
Wolves
June 21, 2020
Lynx fans at the 2019 home opener.

Wolves and Lynx announce layoffs for 18 employees, pay cuts for others

The changes come to the business side of the operations for the Wolves, Lynx, Iowa Wolves and T-Wolves Gaming, a spokesperson said.
Twins
June 20, 2020
Minnesota ties are deep at this year's ESPY Awards

Minnesota ties are deep at this year's ESPY Awards

Maya Moore, Nelson Cruz and Kevin Love are up for the same award.
Lynx
June 17, 2020

Lynx's Cecilia Zandalasini skipping 2020 WNBA season

A projected starter, Zandalasini has decided to skip the season. The Lynx signed former Utah star Megan Huff in her place.
Lynx
June 16, 2020

WNBA announces plan to return to play in late July

After players voted to accept a deal negotiated with the league, a 22-game season is set to start in late July. Games will be played without fans at a Florida site.

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