Parker set for Hall of Fame enshrinement Delle Donne, 1996 US Olympic women's team also included DOUG FEINBERGAssociated Press Apr 7, 2026 Apr 7, 2026 0 Las Vegas aces forward Candace parker reacts during the first half of a WNBA game against the Seattle storm on May 20, 2023, in Seattle. LINDSEY WASSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DOUG FEINBERGAssociated Press PHOENIX — Candace Parker looked up to Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team growing up.kAm}@H D96 2?5 t=6?2 s6==6 s@??6 H:== 86E E@ 36 6?D9C:?65 H:E9 E96> :? 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One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell.
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