Recent content from Kent Youngblood
Lynx-Sparks game preview: Radio-TV information, injury report, key player
The Lynx are locked into the No. 2 spot for the WNBA playoffs, and Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride will get the night off.
Are Lynx surprised they are 'this good?' No, they aren't.
After locking up the No. 2 seed in the WNBA, the Lynx will finish the regular season Thursday night at Target Center.
Bridget Carleton's late three-pointer lifts Lynx over Connecticut
With the Lynx trailing by one point and the clock dwindling, Bridget Carleton sank a three-pointer with 4.6 seconds left to knock off the scrappy Sun and secure the No. 2 seed for the WNBA playoffs.
Everything you need to know about the Lynx and the WNBA playoffs
The Lynx will have the second seed and play Phoenix in the first round.
Lynx-Sun game preview: Radio-TV information, injury report, WNBA statistics
The Lynx can clinch the No. 2 seed in the WNBA if they beat Connecticut on Tuesday night.
Lynx top league-leading Liberty 88-79, keep alive hopes for WNBA's top seed in playoffs
Bridget Carleton hit five three-pointers for the Lynx, who had five double-digit scorers and got off to a hot start to overcome 38 points from Breanna Stewart.
Final stretch will go long way in determining Lynx's playoff seed
The Lynx have two road games in three days against two of the other top teams in the league in New York and Connecticut.
Lynx visit Liberty with outside chance at WNBA's No. 1 seed in playoffs
Lynx-Liberty game preview: TV-radio information, statistics and injury report
Lynx use familiar formula to roll past Sky 83-66, tie franchise victories record
The Lynx again overcame a slow start by relying on their strong defense to shut down Chicago for their 12th victory in 13 games.
Lynx added Myisha Hines-Allen and went on torrid stretch run
With four games remaining, the Lynx are second in the WNBA standings, with the playoffs coming soon.
Chicago Sky without injured Angel Reese as they face Lynx on Friday
The Lynx are trying to hold on to second place, and the Sky are fighting for the final playoff spot.
Lynx top Dream 76-64 after another second-half surge
Kayla McBride's 15 points led the Lynx, who had four of five starters in double figures to win for the 11th time in 12 games.
Lynx seek to complete season sweep against Dream
The Lynx continue to be WNBA's hottest team since the Olympic break.
Lynx rely on their defense to pull out triumph over Mystics
The Lynx struggled on offense but scored just enough late to beat host Washington 78-71 and win for the ninth time in 10 games since returning from the Olympics.
Lynx-Mystics preview: Another road test to keep the momentum going
The Lynx, who have won nine of their past 10 games, are 3-0 vs. Washington this season.
Strong, steady second half guides Lynx to victory over Fever
Napheesa Collier scored 26 points, and the Lynx ended the Fever's five-game winning streak despite Caitlin Clark's 25 points, Kelsey Mitchell's 23 and Aliyah Boston's 20.
Gophers women's basketball nonconference schedule includes Oregon State, Vermont
Oregon State reached the NCAA Elite Eight last season and will meet the Gophers on Nov. 16 in Tempe, Ariz.
After playing through injury, it's all thumbs-up for Lynx guard Courtney Williams
The WNBA veteran is fueling the Lynx as they head down the stretch and toward the playoffs.
Lynx-Fever game preview: Caitlin Clark has Indiana on playoff path
Rookie guard Caitlin Clark from Iowa has been dominant in the past month, and her team could meet the Lynx in the playoffs.
Lynx hold off Sky, Reese 79-74 to bounce back from a defeat
Courtney Williams scored 22 points to help the Lynx beat visiting Chicago, which got 17 points and 19 rebounds from rookie Angel Reese. The Sky rookie broke the WNBA single-season rebounding mark.
Lynx-Sky preview: Broadcast information, injury report and statistics
Lynx will need to overcome Chicago's physicality as both teams look to rebound from losses.
Lynx winning streak ends at seven with blowout loss at Dallas
The 11th-place Wings beat the Lynx for the second time this season by outscoring the visitors by 20 points off turnovers and 30 in the paint.
Lynx look to extend winning streak to eight games, facing a scrappy Dallas Wings team
The Dallas Wings (8-22) are in 11th place in the 12-team WNBA but are coming off victories against Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Quiet scoring night from Napheesa Collier doesn't stop Lynx from thumping Phoenix
Napheesa Collier scored a modest 12 points, but the Lynx won their seventh in a row, a season high, and Minnesota moved past Connecticut into second place in the WNBA standings.
Lynx and reigning Western Conference player of the week Collier take on Phoenix
The Mercury will need to cool down Napheesa Collier, who has racked up 81 points and 30 rebounds over the past three games, all Lynx victories.
Collier lifts Lynx past Clark and Fever in front of 19,000-plus at Target Center
Napheesa Collier scored 31 points as the red-hot Lynx defeated Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 90-80 on a night when Maya Moore Irons' jersey was retired.
Lynx make it a double, sweep series with defending WNBA champion Aces
Napheesa Collier again shined for the Lynx, scoring 27 points on 11-for-15 shooting to go along with 18 rebounds.
Lynx-Fever preview: Broadcast information, injury report and statistics
Maya Moore Irons and Caitlin Clark will compete for the spotlight on a notable night for women's basketball.
Inside the moment that defines Maya Moore Irons' spectacular career with the Lynx
The Lynx will honor Maya Moore Irons on Saturday night, thanking her for helping bring four WNBA titles to Minnesota and one specific shot they'll always remember.
Lynx face defending WNBA champion Aces again
The Lynx again take on Aces after beating them in Las Vegas on Wednesday night.
Balanced scoring leads Lynx to 98-87 victory over defending WNBA champion Aces
All five Lynx starters were in double-figure scoring, led by Napheesa Collier's 23 points and a double-double from Courtney Williams.
Lynx have a request for MVP candidate Collier: Shoot more
Olympic gold medalist Napheesa Collier returned from the Paris Games determined to get more shots.
Lynx-Aces game preview: Radio-TV information, injury report, key statistics
The Lynx and Aces meet in Las Vegas on Wednesday night and back at Target Center on Friday.
Lynx get former All-WNBA player Myisha Hines-Allen from Mystics
Washington will get Olivia Époupa, Sika Koné and a second-rounder in 2026 in return.
Lynx, Napheesa Collier use third-quarter surge to beat Mystics 99-83
Napheesa Collier scored 30, including 15 during a third quarter in which the Lynx outscored Washington 33-17.
Lynx visit Mystics looking to win again
The Lynx and Mystics meet in Washington for a rematch after playing on Thursday night at Target Center.
Lynx return from Olympics break to cold-shooting start, hot finish to hold off Mystics
A 7-0 run in the fourth quarter fueled by Courtney Williams and Napheesa Collier helped Minnesota gradually pull away.
Lynx's four Olympians return to Target Center with three medals, new perspective
Between Team USA's Reeve and Collier, Australia's Smith and Canada's Carleton, the Lynx got a taste of three different Olympic trajectories.
Lynx vs. Mystics game preview: Radio-TV information, injury report, statistics
Both teams had three players in the Olympics as they get back in action following a three-week break.
Lynx determined to hit ground running after Reeve, Collier bring home gold
The Lynx should be injury-free when they return from the Olympic break to face Washington on Thursday at Target Center.
Pressure is on Lynx's Reeve to bring home Olympic gold
Cheryl Reeve of the Lynx has risen to head coach of the U.S. Olympic women's basketball team. Winning an eighth straight gold medal is expected.
Lynx rally past Dream, head into Olympic break
Natisha Hiedeman fueled a fourth-quarter comeback and Kayla McBride was the scoring leader with 30 points.
Lynx fall to Fever in front of Target Center packed to see Clark
Indiana dominated late in an 81-74 victory, outscoring the home team by 14 points in the fourth quarter to send the Lynx to their fifth loss in eight games.
Caitlin Clark playing Lynx at Target Center is a $1M game
Former Iowa star Caitlin Clark is now a WNBA rookie sensation, and her Indiana Fever are visiting Minnesota for the first time this season Sunday.
Lynx host Fever and Clark in a building she knows well
On Sunday at Target Center, the Lynx will play Indiana and star rookie Caitlin Clark for the first time this season and will look to rebound from a lopsided loss Friday at Seattle.
McBride alone on offense as Lynx lose to Storm 91-63
Kayla McBride scored a game-high 27 points, but no other Lynx player had more than seven points in their third game without Napheesa Collier.
Lynx finding ways to succeed in Collier's absence
The Lynx, playing without injured star Napheesa Collier, are looking to complete a four-game season sweep of the Storm.
Lynx showcase depth, run past Sparks 82-67
Playing without Napheesa Collier, the Lynx got double-figure performances from four players as they beat Los Angeles for the third time this season.
Lynx face test in Sparks as Collier remains doubtful
The Lynx will need to continue to rely on depth to make up for the expected absence of injured Napheesa Collier.
Without Collier, Lynx defeat Mystics 74-67 to return to the win column
Down two early in the fourth quarter, the Lynx put together a 7-0 run and held on to break a two-game losing streak.
Lynx on first two-game losing streak, likely won't have Collier
The Lynx are on their first two-game losing streak and likely won't have Napheesa Collier available.
Collier doubtful for Saturday's Lynx game because of injured left foot
The team simply called Napheesa Collier's injury a sore foot, but it appears unlikely the All-Star forward will play against Washington.
Lynx fall 78-73 to Sun, and lose Collier to foot injury
It's the first time this season the Lynx have lost consecutive games, and it came on a night Napheesa Collier limped out of the game because of a left foot injury late in the third quarter and did not return.
Lynx strive to shake mini-slump against Connecticut at home
The Lynx, looking to rebound from a loss at New York, have not lost consecutive games all season.
Stewart leads Liberty to 76-67 victory over Lynx
Breanna Stewart started cold, but the Lynx finished cold and couldn't post a repeat of their Commissioner's Cup victory over the Liberty.
Lynx, Liberty to meet in rematch of Commissioner's Cup title game
The Lynx beat New York in the in-season tournament game last week.
Lynx rally in fourth quarter to beat Sky 70-62
The Lynx held Chicago to five points on 2-for-23 shooting over the final quarter.
Lynx to face Angel Reese, Sky for first time this season
The Lynx get a look at rookie Angel Reese, who has been a double-double machine for Chicago.
Lynx find plenty of room to improve when it comes to hitting the glass
The Lynx are last in the WNBA in rebounding percentage, and though they don't figure to be dominant, Cheryl Reeve wants more.
Lynx win streak ends in upset loss to Dallas
The Wings had lost 11 in a row and were without three key players, but it made no difference.
Lynx take on Wings after Commissioner's Cup victory
After beating the New York Liberty to win the Commissioner's Cup, the Lynx are the hottest team in the league, while Dallas has key players sidelined.
Braun, Gophers women's basketball team are back in one piece
The Gophers will return much of its firepower this season, including leading scorer Mara Braun coming back from a foot injury, along with some key additions.
Lynx win Commissioner's Cup with 94-89 victory over Liberty
New York's Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu had double-doubles, but the Lynx took control and kept it to win the in-season tournament.
Gophers women's basketball lands commitment from Arkansas forward
Zoey Bershers, who helped lead a state championship team in Arkansas, is the second member of the 2025 class to commit to the Gophers.
Lynx prepare to face Liberty for Commissioner's Cup
The game won't count in the standings, but it's for the WNBA Commissioner's Cup.
There's money on the line as Lynx play for WNBA Commissioner's Cup
The in-season tournament showcases top teams in West and East.
Lynx overcome miscues on offense to beat Atlanta 68-55
Defense was the story as the Lynx won their fifth straight game, and eighth in their past nine.
Lynx establish dominant home-court advantage so far this season
Minnesota has started its season 7-1 at Target Center. A victory over Atlanta on Wednesday would put the Lynx within one win of their home total last season.
Lynx top Wings 90-78 as Hiedeman brings needed spark
Dallas played without Arike Ogunbowale, the WNBA's second-leading scorer, as it lost its eighth consecutive game, while the Lynx won their fourth in a row and seventh in eight games.
WNBA Commissioner's Cup title game changes arenas
The Lynx play the New York Liberty on June 25 in the championship game of the league's in-season tournament.
Skidding Wings up next for high-flying Lynx
The Lynx play host Monday night to a Dallas team missing its top players and riding a seven-game losing streak.
Carleton comes out of her shell as shooting threat for Lynx
As a starter, Carleton is shooting — and making — twice as many threes as her previous four years in the WNBA.
Lynx top Sparks 81-76 behind Collier's 30 points
The Lynx rallied from a 12-point deficit to beat Los Angeles for the second time this season while tallying their third consecutive victory and their sixth in seven games.
Lynx capitalize on early-season success with spot in Commissioner's Cup final
For the first time in the tournament's four-year history, the Lynx will be playing for the title.
