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Tachibana, by Tohru Aizawa Quartet
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album The long-awaited reissue of this mythic album will include new liner notes and photos, plus fully translated notes from the original Japanese text. The album is presented in an authentic thick card gatefold sleeve in a faithful reproduction of the original sleeve design. Includes unlimited streaming of Tachibana via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
WATCH: the 2018 WNBA All Star Game stars talk to High Post Hoops
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 28: Maya Moore #23 of Team Parker is interviewed by Arielle Chambers before the Verizon WNBA All-Star Game on July 28, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Dead Letter, by Tohru Aizawa Quartet
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Takeaways: Fowles and Zandalasini headline wire-to-wire Lynx win
MINNEAPOLIS — On Saturday night, The Minnesota Lynx put on a display reminiscent of last year’s team…and the six years before that. For at least one game, the Lynx soothed the nerves of their followers with an 85-71 win over the New York Liberty at Target Center. There’s no telling if Minnesota’s (4-6) wire-to-wire performance is a blip or the start of an upward trend, but the sellout crowd of 9,114 got something they waited for all season: a dominant effort.
Storm create ‘Stand With Planned Parenthood’ night
Basketball is a sport that offers several combinations. One that is about to form involves the Seattle Storm and Planned Parenthood. On Thursday, Force 10 Hoops, Seattle’s ownership group, announced its inaugural Stand With Planned Parenthood event. The gathering will take place July 18, when Seattle hosts the Chicago Sky. A pregame rally will be held at KeyArena’s West Plaza.
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WNBA Roundup: Finalizing rosters for training camp
WNBA teams will start their training camps on Sunday, and rosters for that session are in the final stage of assembly. The Washington Mystics signed five players to their roster, including Ashley Morrissette of Purdue. In her senior season, Morrissette became the seventh player in Purdue history to lead the team in points, assists and steals.
Maya Moore, Lynx rebound at home to even WNBA finals with Sparks
To say the Minnesota Lynx awoke from their proverbial slumber would be an understatement. In Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on Tuesday night at Target Center, Minnesota stepped up their efforts on the boards, providing the fulcrum for a 79-60 runaway win to even the series at one game apiece. This guarantees a pair of games in Los Angeles for the best-of-five series.
Lynx offense goes to overdrive in Game 1 win over Mercury
The points kept coming for the Minnesota Lynx in the opening game of the WNBA semifinals Wednesday night against the Phoenix Mercury at Xcel Energy Center. The Lynx set a regulation playoff record in a 113-95 win over the Mercury. Six Lynx players hit double-digits in scoring, led by Maya Moore with a game-high 31 points. In short, any concern about the impact of Minnesota's 11-day gap between games quickly vanished. "We always knew we could score.
WNBA Semifinal preview: Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx
When the WNBA announced its refitted playoff format for the 2016 season doing away with conference brackets, instant reaction gleefully discussed the potential of a Finals duel between the Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury, the league's most storied rivalry over the last several years. That wish was granted -- one round earlier.
WNBA players continue to raise their voices for social justice
When the WNBA announced players would be fined for wearing warm-up shirts in response to the violent killings of black men and police officers during the month of July, a Mercury fan by the name of Kristin Powell began a GoFundMe campaign for the Phoenix players. “My initial reaction (to the fines) was shock, and then anger. I’ve always viewed the WNBA as a progressive entity … in the past few years it has been getting much better at tackling hot topic issues,” stated Powell via e-mail.
1996 US women’s basketball team paved way for WNBA
Months before the 1996 Olympic Games would be held in the Georgia Dome, the United States women’s basketball team stopped by. After watching video of various American hoops teams winning gold, two veteran players, Teresa Edwards and Katrina McClain, surprised their teammates by revealing the gold medals they’d won in previous Olympic competition. With the players standing where the podium would eventually be, they bowed their heads and accepted the medals.
Lynx pay tribute to shooting victims in quest for peace
Basketball offers many ways to create conversation. On Saturday night, the Minnesota Lynx used their platform to open a long-needed dialogue about peace. Before taking part in what would be a 93-56 win over the Dallas Wings, Lynx captains Seimone Augustus, Rebekkah Brunson, Maya Moore, and Lindsay Whalen held a brief press conference to address recent shootings that led to the deaths of Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, and five members of the Dallas Police Department.
Undefeated Lynx break free of Wings
Using a staunch defensive stance in the fourth quarter, the Minnesota Lynx kept their undefeated record intact with an 80-63 win over the Dallas Wings Saturday night at Target Center. "We had really good focus," said Minnesota head coach Cheryl Reeve. "I've got veterans that have that understanding that you work however long it takes you to break the team that you're playing.
Lynx scrape Fever to stay undefeated
Coaching in any sport involves an element of risk, and the WNBA is no exception. Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve sensed an opportunity to test the closing ability of her bench, and although they defeated the Indiana Fever 74-71 Friday night at Target Center, the results didn't quite align with her goals. "That second group's got to learn how to play," Reeve said.
Lynx torch Mercury to open 2016 season
Chemistry and depth make for a potent combination, and the Minnesota Lynx utilized the resulting creation in a 95-76 runaway win over the Phoenix Mercury Saturday night at Target Center. The Lynx (1-0) brought back their entire starting unit from last year's championship team, and their fluidity was showcased by a pair of double-doubles from Sylvia Fowles and Maya Moore.
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