If you follow the WNBA, you're probably familiar with 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 also won their 500th match. Continue reading to find out more.
WNBA announces AT&T WNBA All-Star list 2022
The WNBA announced its roster for the AT&T WNBA All-Star next Sunday. The roster includes Jewell Loyd, Courtney Vandersloot, and Rhyne Hult, Atlanta Dream rookie. Fans and head coaches select the All-Stars. The WNBA's roster, which includes two-thirds each of the players from each team, is the biggest 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, the first Black head coach for the Seattle Storm
Noelle Quinn was named the first Black head coaching position in the history and development of the Seattle Storm. Quinn joins Dallas Wings head coach Vickie Johnson as the only Black women currently leading WNBA franchises. Two Black men have been head coaches of the league, James Wade of Chicago Sky and Derek Fisher from 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 colony
Brittney griner, an American basketball superstar, was sentenced to nine year imprisonment in a Russian penal colony after being found guilty for drug smuggling. The lengthy trial, which lasted several months, became a geopolitical hot spot between Russia and the United States. Griner was taken into custody in February at Moscow Airport. Russian officials charged her with trying to smuggle pot oil into Griner's suitcase. She denied knowingly attempting to violate any laws, but did admit to packing her vape cartridges with the cannabis oil.
LASparks wins 500th game
The LASparks has won their 500th match! Congrats! Congratulations! However, they have missed the playoffs five consecutive times. While they made some big moves during the winter to address this, their season remains stalled. Here are some things you should keep in mind as you consider the future of this team.
Players forced to fly on chartered flights
The WNBA is making headlines lately because it requires its players to fly chartered planes while on their travels for games. Although many people believe that the NBA wouldn't allow it, the WNBA does not permit this. Moreover, the WNBA does not share revenue with the NBA. Furthermore, the WNBA is not the only professional sports league in the United States that has faced controversy over charter flights. Charter flights have also been a point of contention in Major League Soccer.
The new season of WNBA aims raise money for nonprofits
The new season of the WNBA aims at raising funds to support nonprofits. Players are vocal supporters of social justice and have played a key role in numerous organizations. Cheryl Swoopes, a former Houston Comets player, is an example of such an advocate. Her four-time WNBA championship winner was also the founder of two non-profit organizations that raise funds for women in STEM.