In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for WNBA star Brittney Griner
The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February and testified Wednesday at her trial.
The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February and testified Wednesday at her trial.
Mabrey, Ogunbowale power Dallas past Minnesota 94-78
Marina Mabrey scored 22 points, Arike Ogunbowale added 20 and the Dallas Wings pulled away in the second half to beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-78.
Marina Mabrey scored 22 points, Arike Ogunbowale added 20 and the Dallas Wings pulled away in the second half to beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-78.
Howard scores 16 points in debut, Dream beat Wings 66-59
Rhyne Howard scored 16 points in her debut for Atlanta, Cheyenne Parker had 10 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks and the Dream beat the Dallas Wings 66-59 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
Rhyne Howard scored 16 points in her debut for Atlanta, Cheyenne Parker had 10 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks and the Dream beat the Dallas Wings 66-59 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
Brittney Griner now considered wrongfully detained, US officials say
WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at an airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing traces of cannabis oil.
WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at an airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing traces of cannabis oil.
Rep. Colin Allred working to get Brittney Griner freed from detention in Russia
North Texas Congressman Colin Allred said he's working with the U.S. State Department to get American basketball star Brittney Griner freed from detention in Russia.
North Texas Congressman Colin Allred said he's working with the U.S. State Department to get American basketball star Brittney Griner freed from detention in Russia.
Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner jailed in Russia after vapes found in luggage: reports
Phoenix Mercury player and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has been jailed in Russia after vape cartridges were found in her luggage at a Moscow airport, according to multiple reports.
Phoenix Mercury player and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has been jailed in Russia after vape cartridges were found in her luggage at a Moscow airport, according to multiple reports.
Dallas Wings honor Duncanville teacher for going above and beyond
A fifth-grade teacher at Brandenburg Intermediate School in Duncanville was surprised by the Dallas Wings Thursday because of his work in and out of the classroom.
A fifth-grade teacher at Brandenburg Intermediate School in Duncanville was surprised by the Dallas Wings Thursday because of his work in and out of the classroom.
Baylor’s Lauren Cox to play for Indiana Fever in the WNBA
One of the top players in this year’s WNBA draft celebrated from her North Texas home.
One of the top players in this year’s WNBA draft celebrated from her North Texas home.
Free4All: Dallas Wings, Lauren Cox recap WNBA Draft
The Dallas Wings recap an important WNBA Draft and DFW's own Lauren Cox speaks about an unforgettable draft moment.
The Dallas Wings recap an important WNBA Draft and DFW's own Lauren Cox speaks about an unforgettable draft moment.
Dallas Wings GM talks about WNBA's upcoming virtual draft
Dallas Wings GM Greg Bibb talks about the unusual logistics in place for next Friday's WNBA Draft, the first professional sports virtual draft since the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Dallas Wings GM Greg Bibb talks about the unusual logistics in place for next Friday's WNBA Draft, the first professional sports virtual draft since the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Wings hold off Liberty 83-77, win third straight
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Allisha Gray scored 22 points and the Dallas Wings took the lead in the final minute to win their third straight, beating New York 83-77 on Friday night. Isabelle Harrison's basket with 40.4 seconds left gave Dallas a 76-75 lead. Arike Ogunbowale, who added 21 points for the Wings (9-17), followed with three consecutive free throws and Gray added a pair to make it...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Allisha Gray scored 22 points and the Dallas Wings took the lead in the final minute to win their third straight, beating New York 83-77 on Friday night. Isabelle Harrison's basket with 40.4 seconds left gave Dallas a 76-75 lead. Arike Ogunbowale, who added 21 points for the Wings (9-17), followed with three consecutive free throws and Gray added a pair to make it...
Ogunbowale scores 35, Wings stop Sparks' streak 84-78
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rookie Arike Ogunbowale scored a career-high 35 points, Glory Johnson added a season-high 20 and the short-handed Dallas Wings ended the Los Angeles Sparks' five-game winning streak 84-78 on Wednesday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rookie Arike Ogunbowale scored a career-high 35 points, Glory Johnson added a season-high 20 and the short-handed Dallas Wings ended the Los Angeles Sparks' five-game winning streak 84-78 on Wednesday night.
WNBA suspends Griner 3 games for fight; 4 others punished
NEW YORK (AP) - Mercury center Brittney Griner will miss the next three games after the WNBA suspended her Tuesday for her role in a fight in the Dallas-Phoenix game over the weekend that resulted in six players getting ejected.
NEW YORK (AP) - Mercury center Brittney Griner will miss the next three games after the WNBA suspended her Tuesday for her role in a fight in the Dallas-Phoenix game over the weekend that resulted in six players getting ejected.
DeShields hits 5 3s, scores 26 in Sky's win over Wings
Diamond DeShields had a season-high 26 points, matching her career high with five 3-pointers, and Allie Quigley scored eight of her 12 points in the decisive third quarter to help the Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings 89-79 on Sunday.
Diamond DeShields had a season-high 26 points, matching her career high with five 3-pointers, and Allie Quigley scored eight of her 12 points in the decisive third quarter to help the Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings 89-79 on Sunday.
Gray helps New York beat Dallas 69-68
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) - Reshanda Gray just wanted to get one more win for Liberty assistant coach Charmin Smith, who had also coached her at Cal. Gray had 13 points, 11 rebounds and hit one of two free throws with 24.4 seconds left to lift the New York Liberty to a 69-68 victory over the Dallas Wings on Friday night.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) - Reshanda Gray just wanted to get one more win for Liberty assistant coach Charmin Smith, who had also coached her at Cal. Gray had 13 points, 11 rebounds and hit one of two free throws with 24.4 seconds left to lift the New York Liberty to a 69-68 victory over the Dallas Wings on Friday night.
Candice Dupree scores 20 points, Fever beat winless Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Candice Dupree scored 20 points to help the Indiana Fever beat the winless Dallas Wings 76-72 on Thursday night. Kelsey Mitchell added 18 points for Indiana (4-3). The Fever also beat the Wings on Friday night in Indianapolis Kayla Thornton led the short-handed Wings (0-5) with 19 points.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Candice Dupree scored 20 points to help the Indiana Fever beat the winless Dallas Wings 76-72 on Thursday night. Kelsey Mitchell added 18 points for Indiana (4-3). The Fever also beat the Wings on Friday night in Indianapolis Kayla Thornton led the short-handed Wings (0-5) with 19 points.
Dantas has 20 points, Lynx beat Wings to reach 3-0
DALLAS (AP) - Damiris Dantas scored 20 points, Sylvia Fowles added 19 points and 12 rebounds and the new-look Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 70-67 on Saturday night to improve to 3-0. Odyssey Sims added 12 points for Minnesota. The Lynx haven't allowed their first three opponents to shoot better than 40 percent and have held them to 10 of 61 3-pointers.
DALLAS (AP) - Damiris Dantas scored 20 points, Sylvia Fowles added 19 points and 12 rebounds and the new-look Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 70-67 on Saturday night to improve to 3-0. Odyssey Sims added 12 points for Minnesota. The Lynx haven't allowed their first three opponents to shoot better than 40 percent and have held them to 10 of 61 3-pointers.
Breland's 17 points help Dream rally past Wings, 76-72
ATLANTA (AP) - One year after a stout defense helped Atlanta advance to the WNBA semifinals, the Dream turned to that strength to help cap a comeback in their 2019 opener. Jessica Breland scored 17 points, including a late go-ahead three-point play, and Atlanta held Dallas without a field goal in the final 2 minutes as the Dream rallied to beat the Wings 76-72 on Friday night. Center...
ATLANTA (AP) - One year after a stout defense helped Atlanta advance to the WNBA semifinals, the Dream turned to that strength to help cap a comeback in their 2019 opener. Jessica Breland scored 17 points, including a late go-ahead three-point play, and Atlanta held Dallas without a field goal in the final 2 minutes as the Dream rallied to beat the Wings 76-72 on Friday night. Center...
WNBA star Liz Cambage traded from Dallas to Las Vegas
The Liz Cambage trade saga is finally over. The 6-foot-8 Australian was traded from Dallas to Las Vegas on Thursday for Moriah Jefferson, Isabelle Harrison and the Aces' first two picks in 2020. "The journey it took to get here will make a great story one day," said Bill Laimbeer, president and coach of the Aces. "Everyone in the Aces family is excited to welcome Liz to...
The Liz Cambage trade saga is finally over. The 6-foot-8 Australian was traded from Dallas to Las Vegas on Thursday for Moriah Jefferson, Isabelle Harrison and the Aces' first two picks in 2020. "The journey it took to get here will make a great story one day," said Bill Laimbeer, president and coach of the Aces. "Everyone in the Aces family is excited to welcome Liz to...
Report: Brian Agler to be next coach of Dallas Wings
NEW YORK (AP) - Brian Agler wasn't out of work for long. Agler will be the next coach of the Dallas Wings, according to two people familiar with the hire. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Monday because no official announcement has been made. Agler resigned as the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks last month, saying he was ready for a new challenge.
NEW YORK (AP) - Brian Agler wasn't out of work for long. Agler will be the next coach of the Dallas Wings, according to two people familiar with the hire. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Monday because no official announcement has been made. Agler resigned as the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks last month, saying he was ready for a new challenge.