If you follow the WNBA you will be well-versed in the latest WNBA news. The WNBA has released their roster for the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2020. Noelle Quinn, the first Black head coaching position for the Seattle Storm, has been chosen. Brittney griner, Brittney Griner, was sentenced to nine year imprisonment in a Russian penal colony. LASparks won their 500th game. Continue reading to find out more.
WNBA announces AT&T WNBA All-Star roster 2022
The WNBA announced its roster for the AT&T WNBA All-Star next Sunday. The roster features first-timers Courtney Vandersloot, Jewell Loyd, and Atlanta Dream rookie Rhyne Howard. All-Stars are chosen by fans and head coach. With two-thirds of each team's players selected, the WNBA roster is the most extensive in history. Many notable players are absent, including Elena Delle Donne, who is still recovering from back surgery, as well as Nneka Ogwumike. Nneka was also injured and has missed the Olympics.
Noelle Quinn is the first Black head coach of the Seattle Storm
Noelle Quinn has been named the first Black head coach in the history of the Seattle Storm. Quinn joins Vickie Johnson, the Dallas Wings' head coach, as the only Black woman currently leading WNBA teams. Two Black men have also served as head coaches for the league: James Wade from the Chicago Sky and Derek Fisher with the Los Angeles Sparks. Quinn's resume is impressive. She played for the Los Angeles Sparks between 1997 and 2000.
Brittney griner sentenced to nine-years in a Russian penal colonies
American basketball star Brittney Griner has been sentenced to nine years in a penal colony in Russia after being found guilty of drug smuggling. This trial, which lasted for multiple months, became a geopolitical flashpoint in the United States and Russia. Griner was arrested at Moscow's airport in February. Russian officials accuse her of trying to smuggle the cannabis oil into her bag. While Griner denied that she was knowingly trying to violate any laws or to have packed her vape cartridges full of cannabis oil, she did admit to it.
LASparks wins 500th game
The LASparks have won 500 games! Congrats! Congratulations! They missed the playoffs five times, however, so their playoff run wasn't quite as planned. While they made some notable moves in the winter, the team is still stuck at the bottom of their game. Here are some things you should keep in mind as you consider the future of this team.
Players are forced to fly on chartered flight
The WNBA has been making waves lately for its recent policy requiring its players to fly on chartered planes while traveling for games. Many people claim that the NBA would never allow this, but the WNBA is not the same as the NBA. The WNBA also does not share revenue revenues with the NBA. Charter flights have also been a source of controversy for the WNBA and other professional sports leagues in the United States. Charter flights have also been a point of contention in Major League Soccer.
The new season of the WNBA aims to raise funds for non-profits
The new season of the WNBA aims at raising funds to support nonprofits. Many players have played an active role in social justice advocacy and have played a part in many organizations. Cheryl Swoopes was a Houston Comets former star. The former WNBA player, who has won four championships, founded two nonprofit organizations to raise money for women in STEM fields.