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Sue Bird grins when asked if she plans on returning, answering yes, during the rally celebrating the Storm’s win of the 2018 WNBA championships in Key Arena, September 16, 2018. (Rebekah Welch / The Seattle Times)

November 16, 2018 at 1:22 pm

Storm star Sue Bird joins Denver Nuggets front office as an apprentice

The Hall of Fame-bound point guard joins the front office of the NBA Denver Nuggets as an associate in what amounts to an apprenticeship for...

November 1, 2018 at 12:25 pm

Amid popularity growth but profitability problems, WNBA players opt out of labor contract

Television ratings this season were the WNBA's best in four years, but that and other gains in popularity haven't translated to profitability. Players chose to...

Sports

In this photo taken Sunday, Sept. 16 2018, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., right, greets Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart, left, during a fan rally in Seattle to celebrate the Storm winning the 2018 WNBA basketball championship. Cantwell has easily won re-election to the U.S. Senate in previous years, but as she seeks her fourth-term this November, she is facing her most recognizable opponent — Republican Susan Hutchison, who spent two decades as a Seattle TV news anchor before leading the state Republican party for five years. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

October 12, 2018 at 2:42 pm

US Senators Murray and Cantwell introduce resolution to honor Storm’s WNBA title

Resolution recognizes the Storm's third championship, contributions to fans and advocacy for women and girls.

ENERIFE, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 30: Breanna Stewart goes up for a shot during the final of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup match between Australia and USA at Pabellon de Deportes de Tenerife Santiago Martin on September 30, 2018 in San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/NBAE via Getty Images)

September 30, 2018 at 5:53 pm

USA trounces Australia for FIBA World Cup threepeat; Breanna Stewart wins MVP WATCH

The U.S. dominated from start to finish in a blowout 73-56 win over Australia in FIBA Women's World Cup.

TENERIFE, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 29: Diana Taurasi goes to the basket during the semifinal of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup match between Belgium and USA at Pabellon de Deportes de Tenerife Santiago Martin on September 29, 2018 in San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/NBAE via Getty Images)

September 29, 2018 at 11:51 am

Diana Taurasi leads USA past Belgium in FIBA World Cup semifinals

USA Advances to FIBA World Cup Gold Medal Game With 93-77 Win Over Belgium.

TENERIFE, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 28: Breanna Stewart goes to the basket during the quarterfinal of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup match between USA and Nigeria at Pabellon de Deportes de Tenerife Santiago Martin on September 28, 2018 in San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

September 28, 2018 at 11:39 am

Behind 19 points from Breanna Stewart, USA downs Nigeria in FIBA World Cup quarterfinals

The U.S. team extended its FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup winning streak to 20 straight and will face Belgium in Saturday's semifinal round.

TENERIFE, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 27: USAXX during practice to prepare the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup quarter final match between USA and Nigeria at Pabellon de Deportes de Tenerife Santiago Martin on September 27, 2018 in San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/NBAE via Getty Images)

September 27, 2018 at 8:33 am

Team USA faces Nigeria in FIBA World Cup quarterfinals

The USA team takes a 19-game World Cup winning streak into its matchup with Nigeria, which makes its first quarterfinals appearance.

September 25, 2018 at 10:12 pm

Brittney Griner returns, helps U.S. improve to 3-0 in FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

Phoenix Mercury center, who missed the first two games because of an ankle injury, scores 15 points in 14 minutes of a 26-point victory over...

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September 24, 2018 at 3:14 pm

Seattle City Council approves $700 million renovation of KeyArena

The council approved an agreement that will allow the Oak View Group to demolish the existing Key Arena and replace it with a new facility....

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Sue Bird, left, leading the 2018 USA Basketball Women’s National team during a scrimmage against Australia on Sept. 19, 2018 to prepare for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. (Photo by USA Basketball)

September 19, 2018 at 2:44 pm

Three Storm stars and a UW Husky picked to play for Team USA in FIBA World Cup

Sue Bird to play in a national record fifth FIBA World Cup. The USA Basketball Women's National team also includes Storm stars Breanna Stewart and...