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sports3 months ago

Lynx's Challenging Season Ends Amid Controversies and 'What Ifs'

The Minnesota Lynx's playoff exit was attributed to their own shortcomings, including key injuries and missed opportunities, rather than external factors like officiating or the opposing team, Phoenix Mercury. Despite strong performances from players like Kayla McBride, the Lynx's struggles in the fourth quarter and internal issues contributed to their loss, with coach Cheryl Reeve expressing frustration over refereeing calls and team performance.

sports3 months ago

WNBA Suspends Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve Over Playoff Comments and Behavior

Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve was suspended for one game by the WNBA after making fiery comments and exhibiting misconduct during and after a playoff game against the Mercury, including verbally abusing officials and criticizing league leadership. Reeve's behavior also led to fines and technicals for her staff, highlighting tensions over officiating in the league.

sports3 months ago

WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award Shared by Smith and Wilson in 2025

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve cleverly responded to Becky Hammon's dismissive comments about the co-Defensive Player of the Year award, highlighting her pride in Alanna Smith's achievement and questioning the media's defensive expertise. The award was shared by Smith and A'ja Wilson, with Reeve's witty remark adding to the playoff drama.

sports1 year ago

Amazon Prime Video Expands Sports Streaming with New Team Partnerships

The Minnesota Wild, Timberwolves, and Lynx will have their games streamed on Prime Video following a deal between Diamond Sports Group, which operates FanDuel Sports Network, and Amazon's streaming service. This agreement allows Prime Video to offer these games as an add-on subscription, expanding the reach of FanDuel Sports Network. The exact start date for streaming these games has not been announced.

sports1 year ago

"Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore's Attempted Purchase of Timberwolves Fails, Team No Longer for Sale"

Glen Taylor, Chairman of Taylor Sports Group, confirmed that the option for Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to acquire controlling interest in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx has expired. The 90-day period for the closing of the purchase agreement ended on March 27, 2024, with no extension granted. Taylor stated that he will continue working with Lore, Rodriguez, and the ownership group to ensure the teams have the necessary resources, and that the Timberwolves and Lynx are no longer for sale.

travel1 year ago

"Canadian Budget Airline Lynx Air Shuts Down, Leaving Passengers Stranded"

Canadian budget carrier Lynx, similar to Spirit Airlines or Frontier, will cease operations on February 26, 2024, without issuing refunds to ticketed passengers, advising them to seek refunds through their credit card companies. The airline, facing industry challenges such as rising costs and competition, has entered insolvency protection, leaving 500 employees at risk of job loss. While budget carrier Flair continues to operate, consumers impacted by Lynx's closure are left without recourse for ticket refunds.