Randball
August 24, 2021
Is there good news coming for fans trying to watch Bally Sports North?

Is there good news coming for fans trying to watch Bally Sports North?

After months of pessimistic reports on the impasse between Sinclair and several carriers, a report suggests there could be a deal ahead to pave the way for the return of regional sports networks to their lineups.
Lynx
August 24, 2021
Lynx guard Layshia Clarendon (7) applauds the fans at the end of the game against the New York Liberty at Target Center on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, in M

No place like home: Lynx healthy for huge stretch at Target Center

The roster is coming together as the team returns to Minneapolis for four straight games, starting with the defending WNBA Champion Seattle Storm on Tuesday, a team they haven't beaten in seven tries.
Lynx
August 23, 2021
Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart of the Storm won Olympic gold medals, along with Lynx players Napheesa Collier and Sylvia Fowles.

Lynx gameday: Olympic stars lead Seattle into Target Center

The Storm is in a virtual three-way tie for the WNBA lead.
Lynx
August 21, 2021
Minnesota Lynx forward Aerial Powers (3) controls the ball against the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA basketball game, Friday, May 14, 2021, in Minneap

Lynx take advantage of free throws in beating Chicago, ending two-game slide

Aerial Powers returned from surgery to score 10 points off the bench.
Lynx
August 20, 2021
Cheryl Reeve

Reeve challenges referees, says she'll need to change how she coaches

After seeing opponents go to the foul line more than the Lynx, including a game without a single attempt, Cheryl Reeve says things must change.
Lynx
August 20, 2021

Gameday preview: Lynx at Chicago

The Sky scored 105 points against Minnesota in a meeting earlier this season.
Lynx
August 20, 2021
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones looks for a way around the defense of Minnesota Lynx forward Damiris Dantas

Reeve cries foul about officials after Lynx lose second straight to Sun

Connecticut went to the line 25 times, Minnesota 10. Coach Cheryl Reeve and his players brought that up (over and over) during postgame interviews.
Lynx
August 18, 2021
Connecticut's DeWanna Bonner attempts to move past the Lynx's Napheesa Collier

Lynx take on Connecticut again, hoping for a better result

The Lynx and Sun meet for the second time in three days after Connecticut scored a lopsided victory Tuesday.
Lynx
August 18, 2021
Connecticut Sun's Jasmine Thomas puts up a basket over the Lynx's Sylvia Fowles on Tuesday

Connecticut ends Lynx's winning streak at eight games

The Sun made offense difficult all night for the Lynx, holding Minnesota to 60 points, its lowest total of the season.
Lynx
August 17, 2021
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles suffered a dislocated finger Sunday but should be OK to play on Tuesday in Connecticut.

Streaking Lynx begin tough stretch with eye on a top-two finish

The Lynx play three of their next four games, starting tonight in Connecticut, against teams that are above them in the standings.
Lynx
August 16, 2021
The Minnesota Lynx's Sylvia Fowles (34) drives on the Connecticut Sun's Jonquel Jones (35) during the first half Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at Target Cente

Lynx at Connecticut Sun gameday preview

The teams meet Tuesday night in Connecticut.
Lynx
August 16, 2021
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34), center, fights for a rebound with Liberty forward Michaela Onyenwere (12), right as Liberty forward Natasha Howard (6)

Lynx bust game open in final minutes, beat Liberty for eighth straight

The Lynx and Liberty stayed close and traded leads for much of the night until a pair of three-pointers sparked the Lynx and get their winning streak going.
Lynx
August 14, 2021
Layshia Clarendon, left, and her Lynx teammates were introduced before a game on July 7.

Lynx guard Clarendon thrives on the court while embracing many roles

The Lynx are on the fast track to the WNBA playoff in large thanks to trailblazing athlete Layshia Clarendon.
Lynx
August 14, 2021
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, left, tries to get past Chicago Sky guard Stephanie Watts, right, during a WNBA basketball game Sunday, May 23

Gameday preview: Lynx vs. New York

The Olympic break is over as the home team tries to extend its seven-game win streak.
Lynx
August 14, 2021
Crystal Dangerfield and the Lynx resume play in the WNBA season on Sunday.

Lynx, on seven-game win streak, resume WNBA play Sunday against Liberty

The team had four Olympians in Tokyo, and coach Cheryl Reeve was on Team USA's staff.
Lynx
August 11, 2021
The Lynx beat the Sun on May 30 in front of a distanced crowd at Target Center.

Lynx lift attendance restrictions as WNBA season resumes

For now, fans will be required to wear masks.
Lynx
August 9, 2021
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve clapped from the sidelines in the second quarter. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com

Reeve noncommittal about interest in Team USA head coaching post

Dawn Staley said she was done after winning gold in Tokyo and suggested that Reeve, her assistant at the Olympics, could take over.
Olympics
August 9, 2021
Coach Dawn Staley talked to Team USA during the women’s basketball gold medal game against Japan on Sunday in Saitama, Japan.

Souhan: Reeve in charge, Bueckers at guard? U.S. women's hoops likely to improve

If Cheryl Reeve is promoted to Olympics head coach, she will face pressure of winning an eighth gold medal in a row. But the 2024 team should be better than the current one.
Olympics
August 9, 2021
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Here are all of Minnesota's medal winners for Team USA in Tokyo

Together, these athletes with Minnesota ties won six gold, four silver and two bronze, likely the state's best haul in a Summer Olympics.
Olympics
August 8, 2021
Brittney Griner posed with her gold medal after Team USA beat Japan in dominant fashion for the Olympic women’s basketball championship.

Olympic Diary: Team USA basketball star Griner inspires a new motto

After winning the gold medal, the 6-9 Griner had words of advice for girl athletes: "Love being different. ... Own it."

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