here is stupidity.....they scream they want equal pay.let's see if justice is the same....
Lynx All-Star Sims appears on DWI charges
5:05 PM CT
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Lynx scoring leader Odyssey Sims is due back in court in September on drunken driving charges.
Sims made her first court appearance Tuesday on two gross misdemeanor DWI charges. A pre-trial hearing was set for Sept. 10.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Sims was pulled over for speeding and an improper lane change upon exiting a stretch of interstate highway a few miles west of downtown Minneapolis about 1 a.m. on June 6. The state trooper observed signs of alcohol impairment, and Sims registered a 0.20 percent blood-alcohol content. That is more than twice the legal limit in Minnesota.
The Lynx have said they were aware of the incident and taking the matter "very seriously."
Sims was acquired in an offseason trade with Los Angeles. She leads the Lynx with 15.7 points per game and was selected as an All-Star reserve on Monday, marking the first time she will be in the WNBA's showcase game.
WNBA bans Williams 10 games for dom. violence
ESPN News Services
The WNBA suspended Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams for 10 games without pay as a result of a domestic violence incident involving her ex-girlfriend in December.
In April, Williams was arrested on felony charges of burglary with assault or battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, stemming from the December incident.
Police records show she struck ex-girlfriend Alkeria Davis in the head and pulled her hair after Davis opened the front door of her house on Dec. 6. After a man at the home broke up the altercation, Williams reportedly went to her car and pulled out a gun, pointed it in the man's direction and said "you'll get all 18" before leaving the scene.
The criminal case in ongoing.
In announcing the suspension, the In announcing the suspension, the WNBA said it conducted its own investigation and consulted with domestic violence experts before deciding on the 10-game ban.
"Based on the investigation, consultation, and a careful weighing of all the facts and circumstances, the WNBA determined that a ten-game suspension was appropriate," the league said. "Among other factors, the WNBA took into account the nature and seriousness of the conduct at issue, including the involvement of a firearm." and consulted with domestic violence experts before deciding on the 10-game ban.
"Based on the investigation, consultation, and a careful weighing of all the facts and circumstances, the WNBA determined that a ten-game suspension was appropriate," the league said. "Among other factors, the WNBA took into account the nature and seriousness of the conduct at issue, including the involvement of a firearm."
Williams also must participate in counseling, per the league.
"As an organization, we abhor violence of any kind and specifically take domestic violence allegations very seriously," the Sparks said in a statement. "We will provide whatever resources we are allowed to help Riquna learn and grow from this unfortunate situation."
The union said it would file a grievance on Williams' behalf.
"We are disappointed with the league's actions. There is an ongoing criminal proceeding and in fairness to the player, the league could have and should have awaited its completion before taking any action,'' said Terri Jackson, executive director of the union.
"Riquna has not had a fair opportunity to fully defend herself. We are immediately filing a grievance and will seek the arbitrator's review.''
The suspension surpassed the seven games given to Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson in 2015 for their domestic violence arrests. It's not the longest in league history, however: The WNBA dismissed Rhonda Mapp, who also played for Los Angeles, in 2003 for violating its drug policy. Mapp never returned after being suspended by the league for two years.
Williams is in her seventh WNBA season. The Sparks re-signed her in May despite the charges. In 15 games, she is averaging 11.5 points this season.
Her suspension will begin Thursday when the Sparks play the Dallas Wings.
The WNBA also is investigating Seattle Storm forward Natasha Howard after her wife made domestic abuse allegations on social media on Saturday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Storm's Howard plays despite abuse allegations
Mechelle Voepel
espnW.com
Seattle Storm forward Natasha Howard scored 14 points in Sunday's 78-69 victory over the visiting New York Liberty one day after her wife raised allegations of domestic violence on social media.
"Natasha will play in the game tonight," Storm co-owner Lisa Brummel said in a statement. "We are in continued communication with the [WNBA], and their investigation is now in process."
As of Sunday night, there had been no legal charges filed against Howard.
On Saturday, Howard's wife posted video on Twitter from March in which she yelled at Howard about being threatened by the Storm forward. She also posted screenshots of conversations she had with Howard's agent and the team's general manager.
"The organization is aware of the recent allegations against Natasha. We are in communication with the league and looking into them," the team said in a statement from Brummel and CEO/general manager Alisha Valavanis.
The WNBA also released a statement Sunday saying, "We are aware of the situation involving Natasha Howard and are in the process of gathering additional information."
Howard was not made available for comment prior to Sunday's game. When asked about Howard's performance amid the allegations, Seattle coach Dan Hughes said after the game: "She's an All-Star. I think that's what that (performance) says.''
Howard is averaging 17.6 points and 8.5 rebounds this season. The 27-year-old former Florida State player was selected to the All-Star Game for the first time in her career this season.
This is the second domestic incident in the WNBA this season. Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams was arrested in April after authorities say she attacked her former girlfriend at a Florida home. Williams had her court hearing postponed last month and has been playing for the Sparks all season.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Lynx All-Star Sims appears on DWI charges
5:05 PM CT
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Lynx scoring leader Odyssey Sims is due back in court in September on drunken driving charges.
Sims made her first court appearance Tuesday on two gross misdemeanor DWI charges. A pre-trial hearing was set for Sept. 10.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Sims was pulled over for speeding and an improper lane change upon exiting a stretch of interstate highway a few miles west of downtown Minneapolis about 1 a.m. on June 6. The state trooper observed signs of alcohol impairment, and Sims registered a 0.20 percent blood-alcohol content. That is more than twice the legal limit in Minnesota.
The Lynx have said they were aware of the incident and taking the matter "very seriously."
Sims was acquired in an offseason trade with Los Angeles. She leads the Lynx with 15.7 points per game and was selected as an All-Star reserve on Monday, marking the first time she will be in the WNBA's showcase game.
WNBA bans Williams 10 games for dom. violence
ESPN News Services
The WNBA suspended Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams for 10 games without pay as a result of a domestic violence incident involving her ex-girlfriend in December.
In April, Williams was arrested on felony charges of burglary with assault or battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, stemming from the December incident.
Police records show she struck ex-girlfriend Alkeria Davis in the head and pulled her hair after Davis opened the front door of her house on Dec. 6. After a man at the home broke up the altercation, Williams reportedly went to her car and pulled out a gun, pointed it in the man's direction and said "you'll get all 18" before leaving the scene.
The criminal case in ongoing.
In announcing the suspension, the In announcing the suspension, the WNBA said it conducted its own investigation and consulted with domestic violence experts before deciding on the 10-game ban.
"Based on the investigation, consultation, and a careful weighing of all the facts and circumstances, the WNBA determined that a ten-game suspension was appropriate," the league said. "Among other factors, the WNBA took into account the nature and seriousness of the conduct at issue, including the involvement of a firearm." and consulted with domestic violence experts before deciding on the 10-game ban.
"Based on the investigation, consultation, and a careful weighing of all the facts and circumstances, the WNBA determined that a ten-game suspension was appropriate," the league said. "Among other factors, the WNBA took into account the nature and seriousness of the conduct at issue, including the involvement of a firearm."
Williams also must participate in counseling, per the league.
"As an organization, we abhor violence of any kind and specifically take domestic violence allegations very seriously," the Sparks said in a statement. "We will provide whatever resources we are allowed to help Riquna learn and grow from this unfortunate situation."
The union said it would file a grievance on Williams' behalf.
"We are disappointed with the league's actions. There is an ongoing criminal proceeding and in fairness to the player, the league could have and should have awaited its completion before taking any action,'' said Terri Jackson, executive director of the union.
"Riquna has not had a fair opportunity to fully defend herself. We are immediately filing a grievance and will seek the arbitrator's review.''
The suspension surpassed the seven games given to Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson in 2015 for their domestic violence arrests. It's not the longest in league history, however: The WNBA dismissed Rhonda Mapp, who also played for Los Angeles, in 2003 for violating its drug policy. Mapp never returned after being suspended by the league for two years.
Williams is in her seventh WNBA season. The Sparks re-signed her in May despite the charges. In 15 games, she is averaging 11.5 points this season.
Her suspension will begin Thursday when the Sparks play the Dallas Wings.
The WNBA also is investigating Seattle Storm forward Natasha Howard after her wife made domestic abuse allegations on social media on Saturday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Storm's Howard plays despite abuse allegations
Mechelle Voepel
espnW.com
Seattle Storm forward Natasha Howard scored 14 points in Sunday's 78-69 victory over the visiting New York Liberty one day after her wife raised allegations of domestic violence on social media.
"Natasha will play in the game tonight," Storm co-owner Lisa Brummel said in a statement. "We are in continued communication with the [WNBA], and their investigation is now in process."
As of Sunday night, there had been no legal charges filed against Howard.
On Saturday, Howard's wife posted video on Twitter from March in which she yelled at Howard about being threatened by the Storm forward. She also posted screenshots of conversations she had with Howard's agent and the team's general manager.
"The organization is aware of the recent allegations against Natasha. We are in communication with the league and looking into them," the team said in a statement from Brummel and CEO/general manager Alisha Valavanis.
The WNBA also released a statement Sunday saying, "We are aware of the situation involving Natasha Howard and are in the process of gathering additional information."
Howard was not made available for comment prior to Sunday's game. When asked about Howard's performance amid the allegations, Seattle coach Dan Hughes said after the game: "She's an All-Star. I think that's what that (performance) says.''
Howard is averaging 17.6 points and 8.5 rebounds this season. The 27-year-old former Florida State player was selected to the All-Star Game for the first time in her career this season.
This is the second domestic incident in the WNBA this season. Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams was arrested in April after authorities say she attacked her former girlfriend at a Florida home. Williams had her court hearing postponed last month and has been playing for the Sparks all season.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.