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USA Completes Group Phase Unbeaten at Women’s World Cup

The USA Women’s National Team wrapped up the Group Phase at the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup with a 121-59 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The U.S. claimed the top spot in Group A with a 5-0 record. The USA scored 100-plus points in three of the five pool play games (106-42 vs. Puerto Rico; […]

USA Victorious Over Puerto Rico at Women’s World Cup

The USA moved to 2-0 in Group A at the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup after defeating Puerto Rico 106-42 in Sydney. The Americans were led by six double-digit scorers in Shakira Austin (19), Kahleah Copper (18), Brionna Jones (13), Jewell Loyd (12), Breanna Stewart (11) and Alyssa Thomas (11). USA hit the century mark for the first time in the competition behind 54% shooting from the […]

Connecticut Sun Brionna Jones Named 2022 Kia WNBA Sixth Player of the Year

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones has been named the 2022 Kia WNBA Sixth Player of the Year, the WNBA announced recently.  She has earned the honor as the league’s top reserve for the first time. Jones received 53 of 56 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.  Chicago Sky forward/center Azurá Stevens (two) […]

Connecticut Sun Receive Postseason Awards

Thanks to their fine play during the WNBA Season, a duo of Connecticut Sun stars along with Head Coach Curt Miller receieved some postseason awards recently. First up, Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones has been named the 2021 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player, the WNBA announced today.  This is the first WNBA Most Valuable Award […]

Washington Mystics unable to block the Sun, 85-75

1495 Sports is proud to bring the following Washington Mystics Post Game Press Conference from 8/31. This was after the team’s 85-75 loss to the Connecticut Sun. Video features thoughts from Head Coach Mike Thibault and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough and Ariel Atkins. The Washington Mystics needed Sun Block in the team’s 85-75 loss to Connecticut in […]