Brittney Sykes Is Committed To Winning Defensive Player of the Year
September 17, 2021
Brittney Sykes is a strong candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year, and she is confident that she will win this year.
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Defensive Player of the Year
Sparks Coach Derek Fisher Reflects on 2020 Season
October 8, 2020
The 2020 WNBA season was like no other season. Despite competing in a bubble and fighting for Social Justice issues, the Los Angeles Sparks finished third in the league with a 15-7 overall record.
Candace Parker Named AP WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
September 24, 2020
Los Angeles Sparks guard Candace Parker earned one more accolade in her prestigious career when the Associated Press named her WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Student Athlete of the Week: Teaira McCowan
April 25, 2019
Mississippi State senior center Teaira McCowan has had a historic career, she has broken records at her university and became a stand-out player in the SEC conference and in college basketball. She was the third overall pick in the WNBA Draft, becoming one of the newest additions to the Indiana Fever. “I’m a rim protector, rebounder, shot blocker, that’s what I do,” McCowan said. “That’s what lacking last season, so this season I’ll just come in and just take what I did in college up to the pro level.” During this past season, McCowan averaged 18.4 points and
Lakers Sign 18-Year NBA Veteran Center Tyson Chandler
November 6, 2018
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Tyson Chandler, it was announced today by General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.
Longtime Steelers linebacker James Harrison retires again
April 26, 2018
James Harrison is taking another shot at retirement, and this time it’s likely to stick for the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker.
Rams Sweep NFL Awards With Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year
February 4, 2018
Los Angeles Rams Head Coach Sean McVay was named the Associated Press Coach of the Year for 2017 – making him the youngest head coach to win the award at 31 years old – and Rams DT Aaron Donald and RB Todd Gurley II won Defensive Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year, respectively.
Dodger Outfielder Yasiel Puig Wins First-Career Wilson Defensive Player Of The Year Award
December 6, 2017
Dodgers Named Best Defensive Team of the Year