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Sue Bird talks to a TV reporter after the Seattle Storm hold their opening practice of training camp at Seattle Pacific University Sunday May 5, 2019. 210151

August 17, 2019 at 10:31 am

Sue Bird doesn’t want to admit it, but Storm star isn’t likely to return from knee injury this season

With just three weeks and seven games remaining in the regular season, it's unlikely Storm star Sue Bird returns to the court this season following...

Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd brings the ball up against the Las Vegas Aces during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 19, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

August 13, 2019 at 6:43 pm

Ankle injury forces Storm star Jewell Loyd to the bench, while backup Sami Whitcomb soars

Storm coach Dan Hughes on Jewell Loyd: 'For us to make a mark at the end of the season and into the playoffs, we need...

August 13, 2019 at 9:11 am

WNBA suspends Griner 3 games for fight; 4 others punished

NEW YORK (AP) — Mercury center Brittney Griner will miss the next three games after the WNBA suspended her Tuesday for her role in a...

August 8, 2019 at 9:16 pm

Storm gets going in second half to knock off Dallas and end three-game losing streak

Despite trailing much of the first half, the Storm had its best game since the All-Star break and defeated the Dallas Wings 69-57.

August 2, 2019 at 9:35 pm

Mystics make quick work of Storm in WNBA Finals rematch, beat Seattle 99-79

A determined Washington Mystics team drubbed the Seattle Storm 99-79 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett.

Storm starters huddle in the second half, clockwise from left, Natasha Howard, Alysha Clark, Jordin Canada, Mercedes Russell and Sami Whitcomb, as the Seattle Storm take on the New York Liberty at Alaska Airlines Arena at the University of Washington Wednesday July 3, 2019. 210765

July 30, 2019 at 6:00 am

Despite injuries, Storm relying on stifling defense to stay in WNBA playoff hunt

Seattle is first in the WNBA while forcing 16.5 turnovers, which is a big reason why the Storm is tops in the league in points...

United States’ Megan Rapinoe, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women’s World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) XAF174 XAF174

July 26, 2019 at 11:57 am

Will popularity of Megan Rapinoe, U.S. women’s World Cup team boost NWSL, women’s sports?

Going forward, the big question is whether the NWSL, and professional women's sports in general, can capitalize on the momentum created by the U.S. women's...

Jewell Loyd, left, and Natasha Howard, right, will both start in the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday in Las Vegas. (Seattle Times file)

July 26, 2019 at 11:34 am

Storm’s Jewell Loyd, Natasha Howard ready for spotlight in this weekend’s WNBA All-Star Game

Storm players Natasha Howard and Jewell Loyd are having breakout seasons, and they're being recognized for it with a trip to this weekend's All-Star game...

Seattle Storm’s Jordin Canada, left, fouls Las Vegas Aces’ Kelsey Plum during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) NVJL103 NVJL103

July 23, 2019 at 9:47 pm

Las Vegas Aces are too much for the visiting Storm VIEW

Western Conference-leading Las Vegas beats the visiting Storm, snapping Seattle's winning streak at four games.

The Aces collapse on Alysha Clark in the lane late in the 4th quarter.

July 19, 2019 at 9:25 pm

It’s former Husky Sami Whitcomb, not Kelsey Plum, taking spotlight in Storm’s win VIEW

Whitcomb came within a point of tying her season high and finished with 14 points as the Storm beat the Aces 69-66.