By seeing Belgian guard Julie Allemand (L.A. Sparks) and French guard Marine Johannès (New York Liberty) make a WNBA impact, Akoa Makani found players she could emulate. “I used to practice ...

I didn’t feel any particular hostility.” There are two sides to the loud backing French players receive. It “makes you feel like you could reach for the stars,” said the highest-ranked ...

“Fans were loud but not insulting. I didn’t feel any particular hostility.” There are two sides to the loud backing French players receive. It “makes you feel like you could reach for the stars,” said ...