Katie Smith went from Logan High to Ohio State to pro basketball in the ABL and WBNA and US Olympics team. Here's a look at ...

It didn’t take long for Taurasi to make an imprint on the WNBA. As the seconds ticked down toward halftime of her first contest against the now-defunct Sacramento Monarchs, she threw up a shot ...

Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, avoided the spectacle of retirement ceremonies and left the game on her own terms.

Since then, she's matched Ruth in her own right. In her WNBA debut against the Sacramento Monarchs on May 20, 2004, she was the game's top scorer with 22 points. The Republic had a headline ...

After a trade to Detroit, Smith and the Shock won the WNBA championship in 2006 by defeating the Sacramento Monarchs, making her the only player to win the championship in both women's pro leagues.

The Rockers were one of the WNBA’s original eight franchises, which included the Charlotte Sting, Houston Comets, Sacramento Monarchs, Utah Starzz (now the Aces), the Sparks, Mercury and Liberty.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said her goal was for the league to hit 16 teams by 2028. It’s close: The Golden State Valkyries, the 13th team, will begin playing when the new season starts in May.

What you need to know for each California girls basketball state championship game on Friday and Saturday in Sacramento.