Sparks Renew Contract for Assistant Coach Fred Williams

January 21, 2021 - LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Sparks General Manager/Head Coach Derek Fisher announced today the renewal of Assistant Coach Fred Williams' contract. Williams joined the Sparks coaching staff prior to the 2019 season and has played a vital role in the team's success over the last two seasons. "I am extremely thankful that Coach Fisher and the Sparks ownership group have given me the opportunity to continue my coaching career in Los Angeles," Williams said. "I look forward to working towards a championship with a great group of... Full Story

Alyssa Thomas Undergoes Successful Surgery

January 20, 2021 - Uncasville, CT - The Connecticut Sun announced today forward Alyssa Thomas underwent successful surgery on Tuesday afternoon to repair a torn Achilles tendon. The reparative surgery was performed by Dr. Robert Anderson of Bellin Health Titletown Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Anderson also serves as an Associate Team Physician for the Green Bay Packers. No timetable has been set for Thomas's return.... Full Story

Week of January 11 Overseas Recap

January 20, 2021 - Arike Ogunbowale- After almost a month off, the walking bucket Ogunbowale returned with another double-digit scoring performance, dropping 23 on an efficient 7-13 from the field to lead Dynamo Kursk to an 86-62 win over Nadezhda. In addition to her scoring output, she added four assists, three steals and three rebounds, pushing her averages to 21.3 points, three rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Megan Gustafson- Gustafson and AZS Gorzow had another 1-1 week while the Iowa Idol racked up two more 20-point scoring ... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

January 19, 2021 - This past week NFL Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis agreed to purchase the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces; Trinity Rodman, at the age of 18, became the youngest player drafted in the NWSL Draft; the ECHL added expansion teams in Coralville, Iowa, and Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, for the 2021-22 season; and MLS's Montreal Impact rebranded as Club de Foot Montreal. Highlights from this week are from Women's National Basketball Association, NBA G League, Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer League, ECHL, North American Hockey Leagu... Full Story

• Nineteen Athletes Set to Return to Court for February 4-7 USA Basketball Women's National Team Minicamp - Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA) January 25
  
• Sparks Renew Contract for Assistant Coach Fred Williams - Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA) January 21
  
• Alyssa Thomas Undergoes Successful Surgery - Connecticut Sun (WNBA) January 20
  
• Week of January 11 Overseas Recap - Dallas Wings (WNBA) January 20
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (WNBA) January 19
  
• Free Agency Underway - Chicago Sky (WNBA) January 18
  
• A'ja Wilson Statue Installed at Colonial Life Arena in South Carolina - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) January 15
  
• Sparks 2021 Free Agency Update - Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA) January 15
  
• Chicago Sky Announce Multi-Year Contract Extension for James Wade - Chicago Sky (WNBA) January 14
  
• Las Vegas Aces Sold - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) January 14
  
• Dallas Wings Name Steve Violetta New Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships - Dallas Wings (WNBA) January 14
  
• Week of January 4th Overseas Recap - Dallas Wings (WNBA) January 13
  
• Aces Re-Sign Guard Lindsay Allen - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) January 13
  
• Aces Re-Sign Forward Emma Cannon - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) January 13
  
• Miller Inks Contract Extension with Sun - Connecticut Sun (WNBA) January 12
  
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