Tamika Catchings – My Mind on Sports

Mystics struggle late, Wheeler clutch for Fever

September 12, 2016September 12, 2016 Wilson Tarpeh JrEmma Meesseman, Indiana Fever, Kia Vaughn, Tamika Catchings, Tayler Hill, Tiffany Mitchell, Washington Mystics, WNBA0 comment

A bad third quarter for the second consecutive game played a huge role in Washington’s loss to the Indiana Fever. Even then, Washington rallied from that poor period and had two chances late in the game. They got virtually nothing from two late game offensive possessions and the lack of execution definitely hurt them late. The Fever clinched a playoff… Read More

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Washington begins home stand with a sense of urgency

September 7, 2016September 7, 2016 Wilson Tarpeh JrCappie Poindexter, Elena Delle Donne, Kia Vaughn, Odyssesy Sims, Skylar Diggins, Tamika Catchings, Tayler Hill, Washington Mystics, WNBA0 comment

The Washington Mystics begin a three game home stand tonight against the Chicago Sky. Elena Delle Donne is coming in scorching after winning player of the week honors. The Olympian is averaging 27.3 points and 7.3 rebounds a game during a 4-0 stretch, Washington has yet to beat the Sky in three attempts. The Mystics hope to change that tonight.… Read More

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The WNBA deserves no credit for rescinding team fines

July 25, 2016July 25, 2016 Michael D. Sykes, IIBlack Issues, Black Lives Matter, Fines, Lisa Borders, Orlando, Social Issues, Swin Cash, Tamika Catchings, Tanisha Wright, Tina Charles, Washington Mystics, WNBA0 comment

Sometimes in our great nation, silence is a huge problem. We have glaring issues that need to be dealt with and communication barriers continue to block our pathways to solutions. Things like racism, domestic violence, classism and education discrepancy are all on the list. So when WNBA players around the league take a stand and address a social issue, it… Read More

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Mystics gets back-to-back home wins after rallying to beat Fever

June 23, 2016June 23, 2016 Wilson Tarpeh JrDeveraux Peters, Emma Meesseman, Erica Wheeler, Indiana Fever, Ivory Latta, Kahleah Copper, Kia Vaughn, lynetta kizer, Marissa Coleman, Natalie Achonwa, Natasha Cloud, Stefanie Dolson, Tamika Catchings, Tayler Hill, Washington Mystics, WNBA0 comment

The Washington Mystics remained undefeated on this home stand, beating the visiting Indiana Fever 76-62. It would be their third win in a row, second at home and handing the Fever their third straight loss. For the second consecutive game, the Mystics got a balanced scoring attack with three starters in double figures and three players off the bench scoring… Read More