That's what we've been doing. The 30 . 3 Oregon, No. We have things that are bigger than sports that makes our hearts beat. we have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he said laughing during an interview with The Associated Press this week. UConns career scoring leaders with a total of 3,036 points surpassing Tina Charles total of 2,346 on Dec. 5, 2010 Trophy case includes three Wade Trophy Awards (given annually to the nations best player), two Wooden and Naismith Awards and two National Championship trophies Became just the second player in NCAA history to be named an All-American four times Captained the UConn women to an astounding 90 consecutive victories a total that broke the NCAA record for consecutive wins without a loss Finished career an incredible 150-4, setting the all-time NCAA mark for career wins male or female Shot over 50.0 percent from the floor in each of her four seasons with Connecticut and made 311 three-pointers over her career second most in school history Scored at least 20 points 76 times and 30 or more points 12 times in her career Honored as the 2010 CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year and as the 2010 BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year Moore was also honored as a CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2008-09 Became only the second freshman all-time to be honored as an AP First Team pick in 2007-08 Named to the 2009 WBCA Classic All-Tournament Team as a junior Honored as the Most Outstanding Player of the 2010 NCAA Tournament and selected to the All-NCAA Tournament Team in 2009 Named Most Outstanding Player of the 2010 NCAA Dayton Regional and of the 2009 NCAA Trenton Regional Broke the UConn single-season scoring record with her total of 754 points as a sophomore besting Kara Wolters previous record total (694) A multi-dimensional player who can play any position on the floor Named 2007-08, 2008-2009 and 2010-11 BIG EAST Player of the Year Moore was the first freshman ever to be named BIG EAST Player of the Year in 2007-08 2009 BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player Has 50 double-doubles Has registered double-figure points in 149 of 154 career games Became the fastest player to reach the 2,000-point milestone in UConn history and the first junior to do so with 16 points vs. Syracuse (3/7/10) Became the fastest player to reach the 1,000-point milestone in UConn history, doing so in her 55th career game with 40 points vs. Syracuse (1/17/09), besting previous record of 63 games held by Svetlana Abrosimova Set UConn and BIG EAST single-game records with 10 three-point field goals vs. Syracuse (1/17/09) The consensus 2007 National High School Player of the Year Earned the Naismith following both her junior and senior prep seasons, becoming only the second two-time winner of the award. We are more than athletes. She immediately made an impact when she got to the league. This is where we're at right now, living in the present.". Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. That fact he says Moore still has it is welcome news for WNBA fans wondering if the former league MVP will return to the league. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert also praised Moore for eight incredible seasons with the league and called her a rare, generational talent.. Maya Moore, a four-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has officially retired from the league. This whole thing has been so unexpected. But after that, were athletes. "The Arthur Ashe Award gives me the opportunity to take a little more time to talk about what really matters. This is where we're at right now, living in the present.". Jul 19, 2022 Thrilled to share the cover of our book LOVE & JUSTICE: A STORY OF TRIUMPH ON TWO DIFFERENT COURTS, available January 23, 2023. You might not be able to find a more consistent winner in all of sports than Maya Moore. Moore had 21 points (8-13 FG, 5-6 3PT) and five rebounds in Tuesday's loss to Chicago. While she may not return to the WNBA, she will be remembered for her selflessness. A documentary of their story Breakaway that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. And I think thats always what youre chasing after: How can I get more? She stands at the height of 6 feet. Irons was arrested after Stotler identified him as the shooter. "This whole thing has been so unexpected. This Q&A has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity. Irons said he has appreciated the little things people take for granted since his release on July 1, 2020. Discovery Company. While playing basketball, the WNBA star collected roughly $58,500 annually, as reported by Spotrac . 2017: Started all 34 games in her seventh WNBA campaign; shes now played in 237 of 238 since arriving in Minnesota in 2011 Tallied 17.3 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 3.5 apg in 31.3 mpg; she shot 44.2% from the floor, 41.1% (65-for-158) from three-point range the 2nd-best percentage of her career and 85.8% from the FT line Ranked 2nd in the WNBA in steals (a career-high 1.88 spg) as well as 5th in three-point accuracy, 10th in scoring, 3rd among forwards (15th overall) in assists, 23rd in rebounding, 18th in FT accuracy and 10th in minutes Led all scorers with 26 points Sept. 3 vs. Washington, her 15th 20+ night of the season and the 104th of her career; she averaged 19.4 ppg (48.2%) over her final 17 games Scored 20 points with a season-high nine assists Sept. 1 vs. Chicago, one of nine times she led the Lynx in assists; the four treys in that game boosted her career total to 461, overtaking Katie Smith (460) for 1st place on the franchises all-time list Pulled in a season-high 11 boards Aug. 16 at Seattle, part of her 31st career double-double (third this year) Scored a season-high 28 points Aug. 8 at Indiana and swiped a season-high five steals Aug. 3 vs. Atlanta Chosen as MVP of the 2017 All-Star Game on July 22 in Seattle after scoring 23 points Scored the 4000th point of her WNBA career July 6 vs. Los Angeles Collected 22 points, a season-high 11 rebounds and a game-high seven assists June 23 vs. Washington, part of a string of five consecutive 20+ outings. when Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. The 2014 WNBA MVP and four-time WNBA champion hasn't played since the 2018 season after she announced in February 2019 that she would take time away from basketball to focus on family and ministry affairs. We will always cherish her time in a Lynx uniform and we wish her the best as she continues to pursue this next chapter of her life.. What did that mean to win that gold medal? Now 31, the former UConn standout wasn't ready to commit to a WNBA return in 2021. "She's still got it. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. We have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he told The Associated Press. But its cool looking back, because it was such a close race, it makes you think about all of those little things, and you can be really proud of those things that that got you there. OHT: Can you talk about how you deal with the relentless pace of being a multisport athlete and how you approach the transitions between sports and seasons? Maya Moore poses for a photo after an interview, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in New York. Gretsch: I think a lot of people, if they grew up with a disability, they feel like they dont belong when theyre a kid or maybe they were bullied. I think I was really lucky as a kid growing up where I grew up my whole life with a disability, but I could be very integrated in a way where I didnt feel like I was excluded. Moore went 150-4 in her illustrious career at UConn. Maya Moore has forever left a mark on the state of Minnesota, the Minnesota Lynx franchise and the hearts of Lynx fans everywhere, Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor said. Since that time, Moore has been a high-profile advocate for reform in the American justice system, specifically pertaining to the release from prison of a Missouri man named Jonathan Irons, whom she married last summer. Maya Moore has made a decision on returning to the WNBA this year. Moore announced Tuesday via her personal Twitter account that she's decided not to play professional basketball this season. She still shoots from deep and will shoot your lights out.". Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:41)Preview of the second part of our player spotlight on the phenomenal Maya Moore Irons (00:42 -01:23)Maya's background coming . Nina Robinson for The New York Times She did not talk. Maya Moore's story is an astounding one full of passion, dedication, and the ultimate sacrifice. 2018: Started all 34 games in her eighth WNBA season Tallied 18 ppg, 5.1 RPG and 2.6 apg in 31.8 mpg; shot 42.3% from the floor, 36.5% from three-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line ranked first overall in the WNBA in steals per game (1.7 spg) and total steals (57), ranked ninth overall in points-per-game. Whether Moore pulls on her jersey again or not will have no impact on the legacy she has built. Moore said in her interview Wednesday that she and Irons remain focused on advocating for criminal justice reform, making it uncertain if or when she'll return to professional basketball. The story is unfolding still. Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. 2 Wake Forest, No. Looking Back, Ahead for WNBA and Lynx. We have stories. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. On behalf of the Minnesota Lynx organization, I want to congratulate Maya on an incredible basketball career, Lynx coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve said. Just months later, Moore announced her marriage to Irons after the two fell in love during his time in prison. Maya Moore On WNBA Return: 'I'm Not Thinking About That At All Right Now' July 8, 2021 / 1:30 PM / CBS Minnesota NEW YORK (AP) Maya Moore's husband Jonathan Irons had a quick answer. Gretsch: I think its funny, because I do like the challenge of it. Maya Moore has officially decided to retire from playing basketball. @andscape @DisneyBooks books.disney.com/book/love-and- 42 We are people. Share this: NEW YORK (AP) - Basketball star Maya Moore, recently wed to the man she helped free from a wrongful imprisonment, is not ready to return to the WNBA. Moore helped her now-husband gain his freedom after 23 years Just a year after helping to exonerate Jonathan Irons, WNBA star Maya Moore and Irons tied the knot. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former WNBA star Maya Moore and her husband, Jonathan Irons. "I got to hold a baby for the first time in 22 years," said Irons, though he and Moore don't have children and he didn't say who's baby he held. He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. She is best-known for playing in the WNBA for the Minnesota . I am extremely thankful for the opportunities that the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx and basketball have given me in my lifetime, said Moore in a statement via the Lynx. Maya Moore Stats, News, Bio & Games - WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA Get the App Copyright 2022 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Moore has had an up-and-down season, but Tuesday marked her third 20-plus-point effort in her last four games, though she did foul out in 30 minutes of action. Moore won Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016 and two FIBA World Championships in 2010 and 2014 as a member of Team USA. 2. Gretsch: I think that just made it so much more special, that I had to wait for it. On Her Turf: Tell us a little about your family and growing up in Downers Grove, Illinois. The WNBA star, who left professional basketball two seasons ago to focus on . We are people. Jul 5, 2022 Former Lynx star Maya Moore and her husband, Jonathan Irons, announced the birth of their first child, Jonathan Hughston Irons Jr., the pair told Good Morning America on Tuesday.. 2:14. OHT: Considering all that youve achieved, what goals have yet to accomplish? WNBA star Maya Moore revealed Wednesday that she tied the knot with Jonathan Irons a man she helped free from prison this year after a judge overturned his conviction. He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. You could say that Maya Moore, 31, and Jonathan Irons, 40, found love in a hopeless place. The two married in 2020 and last year announced the February birth of their son, Jonathan Jr. And this week, Maya Moore announced her retirement from basketball. Field Level Media. I really try to be respectful of those two seasons. All Rights Reserved. The documentary shows footage of Moore and Irons during their journey the last few years as she tried to help him get his conviction overturned. 1 by the Lynx in 2011 and averaged 18.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals for the Lynx. And so when I found adaptive sports, it wasnt like, Oh, this is the thing that Ive been looking for my whole life that I just never found and heres finally a group where I feel like I belong. To be honest, I didnt know really anyone else with a disability other than seeing all the other kids at the doctors office. Last years Intercollegiate, a second consecutive win for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (won in 2020, tournament not held in 2021), made history as the first all-womens regular-season college tournament to air live on the Golf Channel, and the event returns in 2023 with first-round action set to kick off Monday, Feb. 27, on Golf Channel and Peacock. I thought, Okay, these people are competitive. Moore was one of the few bright spots for the Lynx, who suffered a 17-point loss Friday. The Minnesota Lynx standout had stepped away from. She's still got it. "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. I'm really excited for people to hear and share some of these things directly from me.". We have hearts and lives. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Maya Moore walked away at her peak athletic power. Our performance, what is going on. Moore -- considered one of the greatest WNBA players EVER -- had stepped away from . Emma Hruby Jul 5, 2022. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Moore, who the Minnesota Lynx drafted in 2011, announced her retirement during an interview with Good Morning America on Monday. Specifically, the one-of-five mark at the line was her worst free-throw shooting performance of the season. {{ player.hanaInfo.TEAM_ABBREVIATION }} Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. I havent had any sort of declines since then, but the initial surgery was pretty extensive. That's what we've been doing. Thats right, Gretsch is a multisport athlete competing for Team USA in both summer and winter sports. . "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. 2013: Ended the season on a high note after being named the Western Conference Player of the Month for both August and September, the first such honors of her career; she also garnered Player of the Week accolades on three occasions (Aug. 12, Aug. 26, Sept. 16) Started all 34 contests Registered career highs in eight of the nine major statistical categories and finished among the leagues top 20 in each highlighted by placing 3rd in the WNBA in scoring (18.5 ppg) Also ranked 6th in steals (1.74 spg), 12th in blocks (0.97 bpg), 15th in rebounds (6.2 rpg), 17th in assists (3.0) and 8th in minutes (31.4 mpg) Shot 50.9% from the field (good for 10th), 88.2% from the FT line (7th) and a franchise-record 45.3% from three-point range to break Svetlana Abrosimovas previous club mark (44.6% in 2007) Drilled 72 treys overall, becoming the first player in WNBA history to lead the league in both three-pointers made and three-point accuracy in the same season Picked off a season-high five steals Sept. 10 at Seattle, one of nine times she swiped 3+ Scored 25 of her 30 points in the 1st half Aug. 31 vs. Seattle Poured in 35 points Aug. 24 vs. Indiana, joining Katie Smith and Seimone Augustus as the only players in Lynx history to score 35+ Netted 26 points, 10 rebounds and six assists Aug. 6 at San Antonio, one of four double-doubles this year (11 career) Started the 2013 WNBA All-Star Game on July 27 in Connecticut, tallying 14 points Pulled in a career-high 16 rebounds June 19 at Phoenix, part of the first 25+ point/15+ board effort in club history Also had 26 points; it was the second time this year (fifth career) she led the Lynx across the board (pts/reb/ast) 2012: Concluded her second year in the WNBA as the Lynx only player to start all 34 contests Increased her averages and percentages in all nine major categories from her 2011 Rookie of the Year campaign and joined Tamika Catchings as the only players to rank among the leagues top 30 in every one Tallied 16.4 ppg (11th), 6.0 rpg (14th), 3.6 apg (14th) and 1.47 spg (16th) while logging a team-high 29.7 mpg Boosted that to 19.4 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 4.1 apg and 1.65 spg in 31.6 mpg over the final 17 games Shot 46.5% from the floor, 38.8% from beyond the arc and 87.9% (4th in the WNBA) from the FT line; her 73 treys made are the most by any Lynx player since Katie Smith had 78 in 2003 Collected six double-doubles; she was Minnesotas leading scorer 16 times, top rebounder six times and leader in assists on seven occasions Scored her 1000th career point in the Sept. 23 finale at San Antonio Tallied a career-high 29 points Sept. 17 vs. Indiana, matching a WNBA record by hitting five treys in the 3rd quarter The Sept. 14 outing at Indiana was the third time she led the Lynx across the board (pts/reb/ast) Named Western Conference Player of the Week twice (Aug. 20, Sept. 10) Scored 19 of her 23 points after intermission Sept. 7 vs. Atlanta, adding a career-best 12 rebounds in a career-high 41:47 Her seven steals Sept. 4 vs. Los Angeles tied the franchise record; she handed out a career-high eight assists Aug. 31 vs. Tulsa Scored 28 points July 12 vs. Tulsa, including a club-record 19 in the 2nd quarter; her 11-for-12 effort from the FT line marked career highs in both categories Swiped five steals June 23 vs. Chicago, and poured in 26 points June 9 at Tulsa, the first of nine 20+ outings 2011: Started all 34 games during her first season in Minnesota, the WNBAs only rookie to accomplish that feat Collected 13.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg and 2.6 apg while playing 28.0 mpg; she also ranked 12th in the WNBA in steals (1.41 spg) Shot 43.9% from the field, 36.9% (58-for-157) from three-point range and 78.8% from the FT line; her accuracy climbed to 49.0% (71-for-145) 45.5% (30-for-66) from beyond the arc over the final 14 games Was the Lynx top scorer seven times, with 23 double-figure nights and five 20+ outings Scored a game-high 19 points Sept. 4 at New York, one of seven times she led Named the WNBAs Rookie of the Month for both July and August Registered her first career double-double Aug. 28 at San Antonio, totaling 19 points and a season-high 12 rebounds Pumped in a season-high 28 points Aug. 9 at Phoenix; she tied Tamika Catchings WNBA record by shooting 6-for-6 from beyond the arc Also swiped five steals at Phoenix, a team season best Played a season-high 34:51 Aug. 2 vs. Phoenix Started the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game on July 23 in San Antonio, totaling 10 points and three assists Dealt a season-high six assists July 29 vs. Seattle, and had nine rebounds July 16 vs. Seattle; Minnesota went 11-0 when she grabbed 6+ boards Netted 26 points July 9 vs. Connecticut; her six three-pointers were one short of Katie Smiths club single-game record (at Seattle, June 14, 2003) Named the 2011 winner of the Honda-Broderick Cup on June 27, the second straight year shed been honored. "It was scary but such a wonderful thing.". Gretsch: Around middle school, I started developing scoliosis and just had some weaker leg function. After he was released, Irons visited the home where he grew up with his grandmother and also visited her gravesite. She also won silver in the individual biathlon and bronze in the sprint biathlon in Beijing. Did the surgery accomplish what it was supposed to or what was the expectation? 2015: Selected to the All-WNBA First Team Started 33 contests, sitting out the Sept. 11 finale at Seattle to end her ironwoman streak at 169 games (one shy of Nicole Ohldes franchise record) Averaged 20.6 ppg (2nd), 6.7 rpg (8th) and 3.5 apg (8th), the leagues only player to rank among the top 10 in all three categories Also ended 5th in steals (1.64 spg), 19th in blocks (0.79 bpg) and 3rd in minutes played (33.4 mpg) Shot a career-low 42.0% from the floor, 35.9% from three-point range and 85.5% from the FT line; she picked up to 91.3% (73-for-80) in the latter category over her final 16 outings Finished as runner-up in the 2015 Most Valuable Player balloting Earned four Western Conference Player of the Week awards and was named Western Conference Player of the Month for July Dealt a season-high seven assists Aug. 21 at San Antonio, while also surpassing the 3000-career-point mark in that game Pumped in a season-high 36 points Aug. 14 in Atlanta, her 17th career 30+ effort (third this year); she had 32 points vs. San Antonio on Aug. 11 Hauled down her 1000th career rebound Aug. 9 vs. Los Angeles The July 31 outing vs. Atlanta (21 pts/10 reb) was her 26th career double-double Chosen as MVP of the 2015 All-Star Game on July 25 in Connecticut after tallying an ASG-record 30 points, six boards and five assists Had 32 points July 19 at Tulsa, including a club-record 30 in the 2nd half; she added 10 rebounds and five assists to become the 10th player in WNBA history to register a 30+ pts/10+ reb/5+ ast game Swiped a season-high five steals June 27 vs. Phoenix2014: Named the leagues Most Valuable Player and was voted to the All-WNBA First Team and All-Defensive Second Team Started all 34 contests Led the league by averaging a career-high and franchise-record 23.9 ppg, adding a career-best 8.1 rpg and 3.4 apg while playing 34.7 mpg Finished with 812 total points, breaking Seimone Augustus previous single-season mark (769 in 2007) Also ranked 8th in the WNBA in rebounding, 20th in assists, 5th in steals (1.88 spg), 14th in blocks (0.82 bpg) and 2nd in minutes (34.7 mpg) Shot 48.1% from the floor (13th), 33.5% from three-point range and a career-best 88.4% from the FT line (4th); her 181 FT attempts were good for 3rd in the league Named Western Conference Player of the Month three times (May, July, August) and was also selected as Western Conference Player of the Week on five occasions, including an unprecedented string of four in a row through Aug. 4 Tallied 30+ points 12 times the top single-season total in league history and had 22 games with 20 or more; she was the only player in the league to reach double figures in all 34 contests Collected 10 point/rebound double-doubles (boosting her career total to 21), including four games with 30+ points/10+ rebounds Led Minnesota in scoring 26 times, in rebounding on 18 occasions and in assists six times Began the season 20-for-40 from three-point range before slipping to 29.0% (42-for-145) the rest of the way Erupted for a club-record 48 points July 22 vs. Atlanta, the 2nd-highest single-game total in WNBA history and breaking Katie Smiths previous mark of 46 (set on July 8, 2001 at Los Angeles) The 30 FGA vs. Atlanta are also a club record while the 16 FGs and seven treys made both tie single-game marks Tallied 40 points on Aug. 2 at Tulsa, joining Smith (2001) and Taurasi (2006) as the only WNBA players to score 40+ twice in the same season Started the 2014 WNBA All-Star Game on July 19 in Phoenix, scoring 24 points with a game-high eight assists Dealt a season-high seven assists June 29 vs. Seattle; her four blocks are a career best Tallied 38 points (with a season-high 13 rebounds) May 23 at Tulsa, becoming the third player in WNBA history (Candace Parker, Lauren Jackson) to notch back-to-back 30-point/10-rebound performances. Howard University will be represented in the individual championship. The movie explores Moore's social activism the last couple years. appreciated. She was the WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2011 and also won her first title. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2022 Panini Prizm WNBA #100 Maya Moore Orange Prizm /49 Minnesota Lynx at the best online prices at eBay! PARK CITY, Utah For Kendall Gretsch, winning six gold medals at the recent World Para Nordic Skiing Championships in stersund, Sweden, was terrific, but for the 30-year-old Illinois native, the wins come with an asterisk. "She's still got it. While Moore is away from the team in 2019, the Lynx will likely be forced to rely more heavily on the likes of Sylvia Fowles to fill the scoring void. Maya Moore continued her stellar play in her sophomore year, where she averaged 21.0 points per game, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.3 steals. We have things that are bigger than sports that makes our hearts beat.". We wish Maya all the best and will root for her always.. Irons was only able to watch Moore on TV when she was dominating women's basketball at UConn and then with the Minnesota Lynx while he was in jail serving a 50-year sentence for a crime that Moore and her extended family helped get overturned. Healthy, 29-years-old, and one of the faces of the WNBA, Moore decided to walk away from basketball in February of 2018. After 23 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Irons was released. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Today, thats probably my favorite moment and my most proud moment because I can think of all of those things that led me there. A documentary of their story Breakaway that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. "Basketball has not been foremost in my mind. Irons said he has appreciated the little things people take for granted since his release on July 1, 2020. There are still big accessibility issues that have to be addressed. Ahead of her six races at Soldier Hollow, which hosted the Nordic competitions at 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Games, On Her Turf sat down with Gretsch to talk more about her journey to adaptive sports, her future goals and how she hopes her story might shift peoples perspective on Paralympic athletes. Worlds was just a little bit different this year, because obviously Russia and Belarus were not competing. Maya Moore (@MooreMaya) December 22, 2022 Yet throughout her collegiate and professional career, Moore would visit Irons, sending him letters and books. Thats something I havent done and is a really big goal for me. Moore is considering sitting out the entire 2019 season, Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "To continue to have a space to share with people more of my heart. See below for full information on how to watch, schedule and tune-in times for the 2023 Darius Rucker Intercollegiate. By Minyvonne Burke. I had braces, but that was it. OHT: So along with studying whats probably the hardest major, you now add whats arguably the hardest sport. (Image: Instagram/Screenshot) Although she hasn't played in the WNBA for several years, Maya Moore Irons announced her retirement from the league . The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. CHANG: Hello. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. She just signed me up for everything. I'm really excited for people to hear and share some of these things directly from me.". the drama of the game. Moore, who announced Tuesday that she would sit out the 2019 season to spend more time with her family, recently agreed to a multi-year contract with the Lynx, Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Thank you. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you.