The new designation signals that U.S. officials will take more aggressive steps to negotiate the release of the WNBA star, who has been detained in Russia since February. … [Read more...] about Brittney Griner ‘wrongfully detained,’ U.S. says, signaling strategy shift
Archives for May 2022
Griner's absence, Hammon's return headline WNBA's new season
The WNBA will begin its 26th season this weekend with many intriguing storylines, including the potential retirements of Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles, the return of Becky Hammon as a coach and the absence of Brittney Griner … [Read more...] about Griner's absence, Hammon's return headline WNBA's new season
Three years after WNBA title, the Mystics are back to being underdogs
Five things to watch as Washington gets set to tip off the WNBA season. … [Read more...] about Three years after WNBA title, the Mystics are back to being underdogs
Vincent Iorio Assigned To AHL
The Washington Capitals have provided their AHL affiliate with a little bit more firepower, recalling Vincent Iorio to the Hershey Bears. Iorio had been playing with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL but was ousted from the playoffs on Sunday. Selected 55th overall in 2021, the 19-year-old defenseman experienced a breakout season for Brandon this year. In 60 games he … [Read more...] about Vincent Iorio Assigned To AHL
Tom Wilson Will Be Game-Time Decision For Game 2
Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette announced today that forward Tom Wilson is a game-time decision for tomorrow’s Game 2 against the Florida Panthers. Wilson tried skating twice after originally leaving the game 7:47 into the first period after trying to hit Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar but ultimately did not return. T.J. Oshie slid up the depth chart, … [Read more...] about Tom Wilson Will Be Game-Time Decision For Game 2