Lynx
May 11
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark has brought an instant buzz to the WNBA this season, with ticket interest and sales skyrocketing.

WNBA rides wave of popularity, and Clark makes it a 'tsunami'

The Lynx start their season on Tuesday, and the WNBA is expanding and having record ticket sales.
Lynx
May 11
Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, shown during a game last season, has the initial roster set for the 2024 opener.

Lynx waive two players, appear to have finalized roster for regular season

Kayana Traylor and Camryn Taylor were waived, bringing the roster to 13 three days before the Lynx begin the 2024 season at Seattle.
Lynx
May 9
The WNBA expects record ticket sales this season at games involving Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark.

Lynx will open upper bowl of Target Center for Caitlin Clark games

The Lynx and Fever play twice in Minnesota, and the second meeting will include Maya Moore's jersey retirement.
Lynx
May 8
Alissa Pili, shown during the Lynx game Friday at Target Center, helped lead the team to a preseason victory on Wednesday over the Mystics in Washingt

Lynx beat Mystics in preseason finale as reserves take over

Keys in the fourth-quarter comeback: Rookie forward Alissa Pili scored eight fourth-quarter points, Camryn Taylor and Quinesha Lockett each had six.
Lynx
May 8
Caitlin Clark speaks during a press conference last month in Indianapolis that led to the suspension of columnist Gregg Doyel.

Columnist suspended, won't cover Fever games after Clark incident

A sports columnist at the Indianapolis Star can't cover the biggest sports story in women's basketball after an awkward exchange at a press conference with Caitlin Clark.
Business
May 8
From left to right, Odele Beauty founders Shannon Kearney, Britta Chatterjee, Lindsay Holden.

Minneapolis-based Odele grew hair care brand via Target; now, it's eyeing women's sports fans

Women owned and operated hair care company looks to tap into sports fans as latest sponsor of WNBA's Minnesota Lynx.
Lynx
May 7
Players and staff of the New York Liberty wait to board buses at Harry Reid International Airport last season in Las Vegas. The wait for full-time cha

WNBA clears charter flights for all games, commissioner says

Lynx players welcome news for travel safety and convenience that's been sought for several years.
Lynx
May 7
Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman drives to the basket during a preseason game Friday at Target Center.

New Lynx guard Hiedeman valued for her versatility

Determined to build depth and versatility in the backcourt, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve signed traded with Connecticut to get Natisha Hiedeman.
Lynx
May 3
Lynx players Napheesa Collier (24) and Courtney Williams (10) work to control the ball during the first quarter Friday during a preseason game against

Lynx newcomer Williams shows her stuff in preseason victory

Courtney Williams scored nine of Minnesota's first 13 points Friday night vs. Chicago. She finished with 17 points and five assists in 22 minutes as the Lynx won 92-81.
Lynx
May 3
Caitlin Clark makes her WNBA debut tonight in preseason action with the Fever.

Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut is tonight. You can watch for free.

The game between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings is being streamed as part of a free preview of the WNBA's League pass app.
Lynx
May 2
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, center, seen with rookie Alissa Pili, is going into the two preseason games playing to win perhaps more than evaluate.

Lynx will try to build chemistry in preseason opener

The team has only two exhibition games and is playing after its first week of training camp.
Business
May 2
Glen Taylor and Alex Rodriguez in January 2023 at Target Center.

After failed mediation, Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute heads to arbitration

Arbitration process will take place in Minneapolis and must be completed within six months, according to contract.
Lynx
May 1
Guard Courtney Williams is ready and willing to make some noise in her first season with the Lynx.

Guard Courtney Williams' biggest asset for Lynx: Her voice

Even as a newcomer to the team, Williams isn't afraid to call it as she sees it, and Lynx boss Cheryl Reeve approves.
Lynx
April 28
Lynx guard Diamond Miller (1), seen late last season at Target Center, is gearing up for her second year in the WNBA.

Lynx's Diamond Miller feeling even better for Year 2

Diamond Miller underwent meniscus repair during the offseason instead of playing overseas as planned, which she says was "the best decision."
Lynx
April 27
The Lynx's offseason trade for veteran guard Natisha Hiedeman (2), seen shooting against Lynx forward Dorka Juhász last season at Target Center, brin

Deeper, well-rounded Lynx open training camp Sunday

After two seasons of slow starts, coach Cheryl Reeve wants to get out of the gate more quickly.
Variety
April 24
Alissa Pili dances with members of the local Samoan community, including former Minnesota Vikings player, Esera Tuaolo, right, at Target Center. The M

Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids

We in Minnesota are about to witness the legions of fans from two under-represented communities who flock to see "Pili Power."
Lynx
April 23
North Carolina State's Mimi Collins dives for a ball with UConn's Paige Bueckers during the 2023 season.

Lynx sign three players to training camp contracts

Two of the signees played for Atlantic Coast Conference schools and the third had a five-year career at Toledo.
Lynx
April 23
Alissa Pili is urged by former Vikings player and fellow Samoan Esera Tuaolo to join him in a traditional Samoan dance during the welcome event for Pi

Excited for new journey, Lynx first-round pick Pili gets warm welcome

As Alissa Pili walked on the court at Target Center, she was met with dancing and drum playing. As she left the court, gifts in hand, she sounded a little overwhelmed by the greeting.
Randball
April 19
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark  talks during a press conference on Wednesday.

Columnist's behavior marred Caitlin Clark's news conference

Caitlin Clark was introduced to the Indianapolis media Wednesday. But the inappropriate behavior of a local columnist, who should have known better, ended up being the story of the day.
Sports
April 17
The Class of 2021 Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame inductees (clockwise from top left) were: Maya Moore, Annie Adamczak Glavan, Carrie Tollefson, Brianna

Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame: A class-by-class list of all members

Who's in the Star Tribune Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame? From Bernie Bierman to the latest class, here's the list:

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