Nicky Anosike News

Stanford center Jayne Appel would likely be the No. 2 overall selection. I've not been above mining gold from disgruntled Liberty fans several times in the past, but in his case I'm just aghast along with them.

Los Angeles Sparks' Shannon Bobbitt, left, drives on Minnesota Lynx's Nicky Anosike in the final second of the second half of a WNBA basketball game on July 3, 2008, in Los Angeles.

Renee Montgomery joins other players in receiving individual honors despite weak team record Two questions immediately emerged after Renee Montgomery was drafted last spring by the Minnesota Lynx: One, will she be able to be as effective in the WNBA as a 5'-7' guard; and two, could she handle losing after a 138-11 four-year college career at UConn, ...

The U.S. women's national hockey team will begin its 10-game Qwest Tour at 7 tonight against the WCHA all-stars at Xcel Energy Center.

As Joe Kessling pulled his boat Off Duty alongside the yellow pylon floating in the ocean 12 miles offshore, Jose Fernandez pulled on his dive mask and snorkel.

Wisconsin freshman Jeremy Glover has been kicked off the men's basketball team after being arrested last week on charges of burglary and possession of stolen property.

Caster Semenya has withdrawn from a weekend race amid speculation about the South African runner's gender.

Anna Montanana's putback with 28.6 seconds capped her career night and gave the playoff-hopeful Minnesota Lynx a 75-72 victory over the Detroit Shock on Wednesday night.

Charde Houston had 22 points and the Minnesota Lynx rallied to beat the short-handed Seattle Storm 76-68 on Saturday night.

Minnesota's Nicky Anosike leads all centers in scoring and steals and is second in rebounding and double-doubles. Ned Dishman/NBAE/Getty Images No one truly enjoys existing in someone else's shadow, nor does anyone like being reminded that is or was the case.

The Lynx need to attract veteran talent to make playoffs The Minnesota Lynx made their only post-season appearances in 2003 and 2004.

Becky Hammon scored 29 points and made a clinching free throw in the second overtime, leading the San Antonio Silver Stars to an 84-82 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night.

San Antonio is 2-1 against Minnesota this season. The two meet again Tuesday in San Antonio.

Crystal Langhorne poured in 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Washington Mystics past the Minnesota Lynx, 81-75, at Verizon Center.

Kelly Miller scored 18 points for Minnesota and the Lynx made 16 3-pointers and hung on for a 100-95 victory over the Sacramento Monarchs on Friday night.

The Minnesota Lynx have returned to Minneapolis after a disappointing road trip.

Christon, Kraayeveld led Liberty past Lynx, 80-67 Eds: APNewsNow. Liberty 80, Lynx 67.

Lynx at a glance: Minnesota has lost three games in a row and is only 2-8 in its past 10 games.

The Minnesota Twins have lost seven of nine games and now trail the division-leading Detroit Tigers by 5 1/2 games.

Nicky Anosike is tired of waiting for the Minnesota Lynx to make their move. "We don't have much longer to wait,'' the second-year center said Thursday.