Grand Slam season is back in swing as the 2018 Australian Open has kicked off, beginning with main draw and seeding announcements. The main draw of the Australian Open is set to begin on January 15 with some absences and new rules. Predictions have begun to circle around as to whom will win the Aussie […]
According to the Australian Open tournament director, Craig Tiley, defending champ Serena Williams has entered the first Grand Slam of the year. Fans can surely be hopeful as the return of Serena Williams is imminent. Tournament director Tiley mentioned Williams has acquired her visa, has been practicing and has entered the 2018 Australian Open. “She […]
The WNBA announced on Thursday that the Board of Governors have approved four rule changes that will take place at the beginning of the 2018 season. The WNBA’s Competition Committee suggested the rule changes at their meeting in early November. The new changes apply to the WNBA Draft, selection of All-Star Game coaches, administration of […]
Former US Open finalist Roberta Vinci has decided the Italian Open in 2018 will be her final tournament as she plans to retire. The Italian Open also known as Internazionali BNL d’Italia is held in Rome, the hometown of Roberta Vinci, in May. Via social media and an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Vinci […]
Washington Mystics secured a playoff berth on Sunday defeating the Indiana Fever 87-82 on the road, but more is in store with playoffs in their view. WASHINGTON, D.C — A sigh of relief along with the words of “finally” may have come across fan’s minds on Sunday as the Washington Mystics (17-12) made the playoffs […]
WNBA teams, Washington Mystics and the Los Angeles Sparks, united for Charlottesville by linking arms during the national anthem. WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a time when coming together is necessary, two WNBA teams exemplified the true meaning of unity. As majority of Capital One Arena stood for the singing of the national anthem, both Washington […]
From the MCI Center to the Verizon Center and now officially the Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.’s teams will have a new name for their playing grounds. Monumental Sports and Entertainment have announced the name change of the Verizon Center on Wednesday, now called Capital One Arena. It was previously the MCI Center from 1997-2006 […]
Washington Mystics guard, Kristi Toliver, shot a jumper and added two free throws in the final seconds to secure the Mystics win over the Phoenix Mercury Sunday evening. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The final four points scored by guard Kristi Toliver sealed the win making the No. 1 seed so much closer in the East for […]
Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne will miss at least two weeks with a left thumb injury and will need surgery on Wednesday. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mystics star, Elena Delle Donne, injured her thumb on July 30 during the Atlanta Dream game. Delle Donne was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in the left […]
Aggressiveness and consistency is the key for Washington Mystics as they fight off injury woes and focus on the remaining season and the playoffs. The Washington Mystics have a chance to stay in the running for second seed in the WNBA playoffs after being tied with the Connecticut Sun for the third best record. After […]