The Breakthrough: After falling to Houston in back-to-back playoffs, the Los Angeles Sparks finally ended the Comets’ reign ... the league (9-23 in 2002) to champions the following season.

The Houston Comets separated themselves from the pack and emerged as the first ever WNBA champions. Cynthia Cooper led the league in postseason scoring with 28.0 points per game.

Welcome to the Sports Edition of Houston Explained ... say we’re the champs. Before the Astros spoiled a new generation with their recent run, we found winners in the Comets, who won four ...

Now that has doubled. As recent as two weeks ago, the WNBA applied to trademark the name Rockers, as well as the names of three other former franchises: the Houston Comets, the Detroit Shock ...

The WNBA reportedly applied for trademarks for the Houston Comets, Detroit Shock, Miami Sol and Charlotte Sting in recent weeks, suggesting those four cities are among the leaders for expansion.

Friend writes: As recent as two weeks ago, the WNBA applied to trademark the name Rockers, as well as the names of three other former franchises: the Houston Comets, the Detroit Shock and the ...