AM 1240 WJON » Lindsay Whalen http://wjon.com Mon, 20 May 2013 01:37:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Indiana Edge Lynx 87-78 to Win WNBA Title http://wjon.com/indiana-edge-lynx-87-78-to-win-wnba-title/ http://wjon.com/indiana-edge-lynx-87-78-to-win-wnba-title/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:38:11 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=92281 The Minnesota Lynx lost 87-78 to Indiana and the Fever win the WNBA title 3 games to 1 over the Lynx. Lindsay Whalen led the Lynx with 22 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds and Maya Moore had 16 points for Minnesota. Seimone Augustus struggled by shooting 3-21 from the field and scored just 8 points. Tamika Catchings led Indiana with 25 points.

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]]> http://wjon.com/indiana-edge-lynx-87-78-to-win-wnba-title/feed/ 0 Getty Images Lynx Win Playoff Opener Over Seattle http://wjon.com/lynx-win-playoff-opener-over-seattle/ http://wjon.com/lynx-win-playoff-opener-over-seattle/#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:51:35 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=87631 The Minnesota Lynx began defense of their WNBA title with a 78-70 win over Seattle Friday night. Lindsay Whalen led the Lynx with 20 points and 6 assists, Seimone Augustus added 19 points and Maya Moore added 16 points and 7 rebounds.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lynx-win-playoff-opener-over-seattle/feed/ 0 Getty Images Lynx Down Indiana 86-79; Meet the President Today http://wjon.com/lynx-down-indiana-86-79-meet-the-president-today/ http://wjon.com/lynx-down-indiana-86-79-meet-the-president-today/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:31:59 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://wjon.com/?p=133042 The Minnesota Lynx downed Indiana 86-79 at home Monday night to improve to 26-5 this season. Maya Moore led the Lynx with a career high 29 points and Lindsay Whalen added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Minnesota outrebounded the Fever 37-25.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lynx-down-indiana-86-79-meet-the-president-today/feed/ 0 Getty Images Lynx Down Tulsa; Clinch Playoffs http://wjon.com/lynx-down-tulsa-clinch-playoffs/ http://wjon.com/lynx-down-tulsa-clinch-playoffs/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:17:22 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://wjon.com/?p=126390 The Minnesota Lynx defeated Tulsa 83-59 Sunday to clinch a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Lynx needed just 21 games to clinch a playoff spot while last season it took 26 games. Maya Moore led the Lynx with 22 points, Lindsay Whalen added 15 points and Seimone Augustus contributed 14.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lynx-down-tulsa-clinch-playoffs/feed/ 0 Getty Images Souhan in London: Whalen Impressive on the Court http://wjon.com/souhan-in-london-whalen-impressive-on-the-court/ http://wjon.com/souhan-in-london-whalen-impressive-on-the-court/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:42:08 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=122209 Star Tribune sportswriter Jim Souhan has spent a lot of time watching the US women's basketball team at this year's Olympics. He says Hutchinson native Lindsay Whalen has been one of the big stars on a lead loaded with talent.

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]]> http://wjon.com/souhan-in-london-whalen-impressive-on-the-court/feed/ 0 Lindsay Whalen (Facebook) Melrose's Smock Walks in Opening Olympic Ceremony http://wjon.com/melroses-smock-walks-in-opening-olympic-ceremony/ http://wjon.com/melroses-smock-walks-in-opening-olympic-ceremony/#comments Sat, 28 Jul 2012 13:01:21 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=120994 Melrose native Amanda Smock walked in the parade of nations during the opening ceremony for the Games of the XXX Olympiad on Friday night. We found a picture she posted on Twitter of her and fellow Olympian Tyrone Smith.

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]]> http://wjon.com/melroses-smock-walks-in-opening-olympic-ceremony/feed/ 0 Amanda Smock (Twitter) Times, Dates When Local Olympians Will Compete http://wjon.com/times-dates-when-local-olympians-will-compete/ http://wjon.com/times-dates-when-local-olympians-will-compete/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:33:16 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=119901 Central Minnesota is fortunate to have a few athletes competing in the London Olympics. So when will we need to be paying attention to how our local athletes are doing?

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]]> http://wjon.com/times-dates-when-local-olympians-will-compete/feed/ 0 Getty Images; USOC/Long Photography; Team USA; Facebook Lynx Fall to San Antonio http://wjon.com/lynx-fall-to-san-antonio/ http://wjon.com/lynx-fall-to-san-antonio/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:20:40 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://wjon.com/?p=114606 The Minnesota Lynx lost 93-84 at San Antonio Sunday afternoon. Minnesota never led in this game. Monica Wright led the Lynx with 18 points and Lindsay Whalen had 15 points with Rebekkah Brunson added 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Lynx shot 49 percent and San Antonio shot 48 percent. The Silver Stars made 13-25 from 3-point range.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lynx-fall-to-san-antonio/feed/ 0 Getty Images Lynx Edge Silver Stars http://wjon.com/lynx-edge-silver-stars/ http://wjon.com/lynx-edge-silver-stars/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:14:17 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://wjon.com/?p=106950 The Minnesota Lynx downed San Antonio 83-79 Sunday night to improve to 7-0. The Lynx led 50-29 at halftime but allowing the Silverstars to come back. Rebekkah Brunson and Maya Moore each scored 17 points and Lindsay Whalen added 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the Lynx. Minnesota shot 53 percent from the field and San Antonio shot 37 percent. Minnesota committed 13 turnovers compared to 7 for the Silver Stars.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lynx-edge-silver-stars/feed/ 0 Getty Images Lynx, Whalen Sneak By Washington http://wjon.com/lynx-whalen-sneak-by-washington/ http://wjon.com/lynx-whalen-sneak-by-washington/#comments Thu, 31 May 2012 12:33:13 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://wjon.com/?p=105822 The Minnesota Lynx got a put back basket from Lindsay Whalen with 1 second left and Minnesota wins 79-77 at Washington Wednesday night to improve to 5-0. Maya Moore and Rebekkah Brunson each scored 16 points to lead the Lynx and Seimone Augustus added 15 points for Minnesota.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lynx-whalen-sneak-by-washington/feed/ 0 Getty Images Lynx Down Sparks to Improve to 3-0 http://wjon.com/lynx-down-sparks-to-improve-to-3-0/ http://wjon.com/lynx-down-sparks-to-improve-to-3-0/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 12:59:14 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://wjon.com/?p=104186 The Minnesota Lynx downed the L.A. Sparks 92-84 to improve to 3-0. Seimone Augustus led the Lynx with 25 points, Rebekkah Brunson added 17 points and 7 rebounds, and Lindsay Whalen chipped in 14 points. Minnesota shot 53 percent from the field while L.A. shot 49 percent.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lynx-down-sparks-to-improve-to-3-0/feed/ 0 Joe Bielawa for Townsquare Media Lynx Host Game 2 Of WNBA Finals http://wjon.com/lynx-host-game-2-of-wnba-finals/ http://wjon.com/lynx-host-game-2-of-wnba-finals/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:00:18 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://wjon.com/?p=39731 The Minnesota Lynx host Atlanta in game 2 of the WNBA Finals tonight at 7pm at Target Center. Minnesota won game 1 and is looking for a 2-0 series lead. The Lynx are expecting a near capacity crowd tonight.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lynx-win-playoff-game-by-1/feed/ 0 Getty Images Lynx Edge Chicago 78-69 http://wjon.com/lynx-edge-chicago-78-69/ http://wjon.com/lynx-edge-chicago-78-69/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:35:12 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://wjon.com/?p=31841 The Minnesota Lynx beat Chicago 78-69 Thursday night to improve to 26-7. Lindsay Whalen led the Lynx with 20 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds, Seimone Augustus added 22 points and Maya Moore chipped in 16 points.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lynx-edge-chicago-78-69/feed/ 0 Getty Images Lynx Players Get Honors http://wjon.com/lynx-players-get-honors/ http://wjon.com/lynx-players-get-honors/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:29:56 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://wjon.com/?p=29842 Two Minnesota Lynx players received honors from the WNBA Thursday. Lindsay Whalen was named the WNBA Western Conference player of the month for the month of August. She is averaging 14.2 points and 5.9 assists a game this season. Maya Moore has been named the WNBA rookie of the year. Moore is averaging 12.5 points a game this season.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lynx-players-get-honors/feed/ 0 Getty Images Lynx Top Mystics 73-56 http://wjon.com/lynx-top-mystics-73-56/ http://wjon.com/lynx-top-mystics-73-56/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:30:05 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://wjon.com/?p=29303 The Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 73-56 Tuesday night to earn their 6th straight win and improve to a WNBA best 24-6. Lindsay Whalen led the Lynx with 21 points and Maya Moore added 9 points for Minnesota.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lynx-top-mystics-73-56/feed/ 0 Getty Images Lynx Lose At Connecticut http://wjon.com/lynx-lose-at-connecticut/ http://wjon.com/lynx-lose-at-connecticut/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:14:15 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://wjon.com/?p=26669 The Minnesota Lynx suffered their worst loss of the season falling 108-79 at Connecticut Tuesday Night. Connecticut led 29-14 after 1 quarter and never trailed. The Lynx were led by Lindsay Whalen led the Lynx with 20 points and both Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus added 11 points.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lynx-lose-at-connecticut/feed/ 0 Getty Images Lynx Top Los Angeles For 9th Straight Win http://wjon.com/lynx-top-los-angeles-for-9th-straight-win/ http://wjon.com/lynx-top-los-angeles-for-9th-straight-win/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:24:20 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://wjon.com/?p=25399 The Minnesota Lynx defeated Los Angeles in L.A. Sunday night 84-78 for their 9th straight win. Lindsay Whalen led the Lynx with 24 points and 8 assists, Seimone Augustus added 19 points and Rebekkah Brunson added 18 points and 8 rebounds for Minnesota. The Lynx are 16-4 and will play at Phoenix at 9pm Tuesday.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lynx-top-los-angeles-for-9th-straight-win/feed/ 0 Getty Images Lynx Edge San Antonio On Whalen Game-Winner http://wjon.com/lynx-edge-san-antonio-on-whalen-game-winner/ http://wjon.com/lynx-edge-san-antonio-on-whalen-game-winner/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:17:43 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://wjon.com/?p=24307 The Minnesota Lynx defeated San Antonio 70-69 Sunday. Lindsay Whalen made a jumper in the closing seconds to give the Lynx the win. Whalen led the Lynx with 23 points, Seimone Augustus added 16 points and Taj McWilliams-Franklin added 15 points and 8 rebounds.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lynx-edge-san-antonio-on-whalen-game-winner/feed/ 0 Getty Images Lynx Get 3 More All Stars http://wjon.com/lynx-get-3-more-all-stars/ http://wjon.com/lynx-get-3-more-all-stars/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:18:55 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://wjon.com/?p=22825 The Minnesota Lynx will have 4 players on the Western Conference All Star team this season. Three Lynx players were chosen as Western Conference reserves yesterday. The three are point guard Lindsay Whalen, shooting guard Seimone Augustus, and forward Rebekkah Brunson. They join Maya Moore as All Stars. Moore will start for the Western Conference.

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