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Here's something: When Cheryl Reeve got back to her room tonight, a bottle of champagne was waiting for her. congrats on coach of the year, the note said. It was from Wolves coach Ryan Saunders.
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The Lynx are heading to Washington, D.C. a day early so they can celebrate their 2017 WNBA title in the nation's capital by..... going to an elementary school and giving away shoes. Who needs the White House?
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Lost our dad last night. Dick Youngblood was a lifelong newspaperman, reporter, editor, columnist for the Star Tribune and a teacher at St. Thomas. A loving dad and grandpa. My friend.
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Playoff wins since 2004:
Lynx 41
Wild 19
Vikings 3
Wolves 1
Twins 0
Lions 0
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Thibodeau's birthday is today. 59. LaVine on his present for the coach: "I feel if I play some defense he'll have the best birthday ever.''
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There is a good chance Napheesa Collier will fulfill her wish of playing with Sylvia Fowles before Fowles career ends. Collier has ramped up her workouts and Saturday, for the first time, practiced fully with the team. An appearance Wednesday is not out of the question, per Reeve
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Mallory Heyer has also decided to return to the Gophers women's basketball team. “I am staying at the U and am committed to helping this program to the top,’’ she said.
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Breaking Lynx news: The WNBA has cleared Kayla McBride to play tonight, according to a league source. She has already had, and recovered, from COVID-19, and has had multiple negative tests since return to Minnesota.
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Saunders wearing a "Flip'' pin on his jacket lapel here tonight.
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Syl is the first player in wnba history with a box score that includes 20-plus points, 20-plus rebounds, three or more steals and three or more blocks. there have been 19 20-20 games in league history, and Syl has four of them
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Had my bum right knee replaced today. Surgery was a catastrophe. Nothing according to plan ... actually everything went very well. It’s just, as a sports reporter, I’ve always wanted to write that. See you all in a month or so
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Gophers guard Carlie Wagner is taken by the Lynx with the 36th -- and final -- pick in the 2018 WNBA draft.
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More good news for Gophers fans: Nia Holloway becomes the third member of the 2022 women's basketball recruiting class to say she's staying here. "I've been talking with family a lot,'' she said. "We have come to the decision that I'm going to stay.''
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Mara Braun has decided to stay at Minnesota: “Nobody wants to lose their coach,'' she said. "That was hard. But I had to decide what’s best for me. I believed I wanted to finish what I came here to do.’’
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Lindsay Whalen and her U of M staff picked up a new recruit with the commitment of Michigan all-state PF Alanna Micheaux of Wayne (Mich) Memorial HS. Division 1 all-state last spring, the 6-2 Micheaux averaged 26.1 pts and 13.5 rbs as a jr. She announced on Twitter and instagram.
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Lynx G Lexie Brown left the WNBA bubble a couple days ago and will not play with the Lynx again this year. In concussion protocol, the bubble wasn't the best place to recover. She hadn't played since 9/6 vs. Seattle. Averaged 6.4 points, 2.4 assists and 1.8 steals in 17 games.
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Jordan Brand said it's "engaged in conversation'' with the City of Minneapolis to install a permanent billboard of the Maya Moore "Wings'' billboard that was put up for a day Sunday for the Lynx opener. Poster remains up in New York and L.A.
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As expected, Lynx guard Rachel Banham has been re-signed by the Lynx
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Jimmy Butler has been added to the injury report as questionable with an illness. conspiracy theorists, take it away.
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Tyus Jones: "Whatever Ryan feels he's going to change, no matter what it is, that's what we'er going with. That's what we're going to believe in, support 100 percent. He's in charge now, so we're going with him. We're riding with him, and that's as simple as i can put it.''
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Thibs on how he makes lavine feel like a part of the team during rehab: "i yell at him every day."
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Let's all remember that, in a twin cities sports scene with wild, wolves, twins and, ultimately Vikings angst, there is one team that has been delivering titles, on a biannual basis, since 2011: the Lynx. Thank
@LynxCoachReeve
,
@Lindsay_13
,
@twin1532
,
@MooreMaya
,
@SylviaFowles
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After 14 years, Seimone Augustus signs with the L.A. Sparks. Still can't wrap my head around that one.
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So was that karmic payback to the Saints for the pass interference penalty on Ben Leber?
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Very nice win for Gophers women today vs. Boston College. On the road, vs. an ACC team that entered the game 8-1. Destiny Pitts scores 35 for Gophers, who lost a halftime lead, but came back with a strong fourth quarter. They're 9-0 now.
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Rachel Banham has cleared waivers and is a free agent. Expect the lynx to re-sign Banham early next week.
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Lindsay Whalen on whether she'll stand or sit while working the Williams Arena sideline: "I'll stand, at least for my first 20 years of coaching. Then I'll grab a stool for the next 10 or 15 years....''
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Rubio has 11 points, four assists and four rebounds in the second quarter.
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Fowles finishes her career with 6,415 points, 4,007 rebounds and 721 blocks.
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i feel so bad for Cousins. he made such a sacrifice going to atlanta only to have Atlanta take a qb. imagine. nothing personal, just business. kirk would never think that way
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We lost Belle today. Best dog i ever knew. This is a tough one.
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“You spelled it right,” she joked. “We’re off to a good start”
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Tonight was Cheryl Reeve's 250th win. she is the first coach in wnba history to win 250 games with one franchise.
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For the first time in years, and for the first time since I acquired a new knee, I played golf today, and walked. It was nice to be back.
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Does anyone here agree that gophers' decision to punt in first quarter set the tone for this?
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iowa fans cannot ever complain about officiating. ever. again.
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My anxiety about the upcoming election is nearly unbearable. How many of you feel the same?
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WNBA players association has informed the league it will opt out of labor agreement after 2019 season. Negotiations for a new deal should be interesting....
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The Lynx will have a suite at the Barn for tomorrow's Gophers women's basketball opener. In attendance: Sylvia Fowles, Seimone Augustus, Danielle Robinson and assistant general manager Clare Duwelius. Coach Cheryl Reeve, a season ticket holder, is on vacation and can't make it.
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official attendance is 13,013. That has to be doctored, right? two 13's in the official attendance for Whalen's last regular season home game?
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Lots of empty seats here at Target Center tonight. I'd guess attendance is barely over a million.
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(1 of 2) Grace Grocholski a star wing out of Kettle Moraine High School in Wisconsin who had committed to West Virginia, has announced on twitter she will follow coach Dawn Plitzuweit here to Minnesota..
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Thanks to
@LynxCoachReeve
for going through film of the opener with those who cover the team, showing what’s being emphasized this year with the younger roster. Very informative.
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88-83 Gophers in overtime. first big ten win of the season.
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So Minnesota has won the season series against Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix
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Today's attendance is biggest for WNBA all star game since 2007.
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Hopkins guard Amaya Battle signing her letter of intent to Minnesota
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Attendance today at Target Center: 15,922, a 5% increase over last year's game at Seattle.
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Reeve said Napheesa Collier -- whose season ended Saturday in France and who arrived in the Twin Cities today -- will have to have six negative tests before being cleared to play. that means a likely season debut May 28 in Seattle and that she will miss games Tuesday and Thursday
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At just under 30 seconds and two questions, i'd say that might be the shortest Bruce Boudreau post-game presser ever.
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Down 6, the Gophers finish the game on a 17-7 run to win and improve to 6-0 with a victory over No. 12 Syracuse. Bell had 24 and nine rebounds. Bello had 20 points, 18 rebounds. Very impressive win.
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Just want to thank all the folks who follow me after a long day like this. I have to say, covering the Lynx without Lindsay Whalen is going to feel strange.
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Busy day with Lynx. Powers ready to return, Davis to face surgery. Powers return means Clarendon needed to be cut. But expect Clarendon to be re-signed with a new exception due to Shepard injury and be in the starting lineup Saturday.
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We lost Eli today to kidney failure. Quirky, funny, a huge personality. I will miss him.
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Since 2011, Lynx are 123-4 when holding an opponent under 40 percent shooting.
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Because of an imperfection on the team's City Edition Court -- which the Timberwolves were hoping to debut tonight -- the old "core'' court had to be re-installed. That is happening at this moment, and the game with Miami will go on as scheduled at 7 p.m.
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Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said Laysha Clarendon -- officially signed today -- will see playing time tonight, and could be particularly helpful in the pick and roll game.
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That's the game. Gophers hold on for a 74-69 victory at Troy. Minnesota will play Saint Louis in Saturday's WNIT championship
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Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said Napheesa Collier has been battling plantar fasciitis this season. She's playing through it. the three days off Reeve gave her high-minute players this week should really help Collier.
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The termination of Clarendon's hardship contract is a procedural move, allowing the team to re-sign Clarendon to a contract for the rest of the season, which should happen Saturday. Waived to create salary cap room for the move, Rachel Banham should be re-signed, too, as well.
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whooee. Phee taking some serious issue with Guirantes. had to be held back. If Phee is ready to fight someone, you know things are getting serious.
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Agree or disagree?
—windows of opportunity don’t stay open. Last year was the chance, just like 1998 was the chance.
—I’m old-fashioned, I know. But I need to be educated as to how you can spend that kind of money in a qb, but do so little to the offensive line.
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Might Maya Moore miss the 2019 season? WCCO TV reported Wed. Moore was considering sitting out, retiring or seeking a trade.
Just now the Lynx put out a statement: “We have been in close contact with Maya Moore and together, are deciding the best way to approach next season.”
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Grew up in St. Louis Park. So i know how much the Vikings mean to the fans here. To win. Like that. Folks here, Vikings fans, they're not used to this sort of thing happening for them.
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Folks: I'll be out of action -- and out of the paper -- for at least the next month. Hip surgery & recovery. See you before long.....
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In a national pre-draft conference call, Kentucky coach John Calipri said Jamal Murray wants to be taken by the Wolves.
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So. Gophers get to big stage and kill it. Vikings go on road and beat a playoff team. Wiggins is off-the-charts, efficient, effective. What next? The twins break the bank for a top-rotation starter?
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Lynx well-represented in Associated Press WNBA awards. Cheryl Reeve coach of the year, Crystal Dangerfield rookie of the year, Napheesa Collier second-team all-WNBA:
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Been writing sports for decades. Whalen on personal Mr. Rushmore when you’re talking about both top-notch talent and top-notch person.
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The Big Ten Conference has just announced that the women's BB tournament, which will be held at Target Center March 6-10, has sold out.
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Former Hopkins star Nia Coffey taken by San Antonio with the fifth pick in the WNBA draft.
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Damiris Dantas is the lone bright spot on the Lynx roster today
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I feel badly for all the loyal Wild fans. They deserve better.
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Here's a random stat: since the two losses in connecticut, and coach Reeve's public unhappiness with her team's lack of free throw opportunities, no team has attempted more free throws that the Minnesota Lynx.
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Can we now stop using the words “good” and “Vikings defense” in the same sentence?
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Lynx guard Layshia Clarendon was named the WNBA Cares Community Assist Award winner for August for her work supporting the LGBTQ+ community and Black and Brown youth.
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Syl said she wasn't going to cry. But, after posing with MVP trophy, she did. Her tearful comments, and seeing coach Reeve tear up, too? wow
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Augustus gets a standing O. then it's announced: Augustus and Rebekkah Brunson will both have their jerseys retired by the team next season -- when COVID-19 restrictions are likely eased, allowing for more fans. Nos. 33 and 32 will hang with Whalen's No. 13.
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Best game Carleton and Zandalasini have ever played in the WNBA. Smith was very, very good against Jonquel Jones. Seems Williams hit every time the Lynx needed to stop a Liberty run.
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Lottery odds be damned. This team needs to know what it takes to win games like this.
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if there is a dog heaven these two are back together today
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over the last two games the Lynx have 59 assists on 64 made field goals.
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Gotta give 'em credit. The wolves gave up that corner three right to the end
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Gophers women win 84-31. Third-biggest margin of victory in program history, sixth-lowest amount of points ever allowed.
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Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve is sporting a Maddy Freking Coon Rapids/Andover Little League jersey during pregame tonight.
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Boudreau said Brodin is 7-10 days away from returning to the lineup
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92-57 Gophers is your final in the first game of the Dawn Plitzuweit era.
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am i wrong, or is it embarrassing who the twins, in a big series for first place, have trotted out to the mound yesterday and today?
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i asked Reeve about the defense tonight. "What defense?'' she said.
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Crystal Dangerfield will not play today. With the fourth seed sewed up, she is being given a day of rest.
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Bottom line, though: a great run by a great core group of players. I will miss covering Lindsay Whalen as a player, but I look forward to covering her as a coach.
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Asked about the Clark/Olympics issue the past few days, here's what Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said: "The official announcement has not be made by USA Basketball, so it would be premature for me to have any conversations about any player or anything until I see that announcement."
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