Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes has been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer that was discovered after a recent emergency appendectomy. Neither Hughes nor the team specified the type cancer. “Our thoughts and support are with Dan, Mary and their family,” Storm CEO and general manager Alisha Valavanis said. The coaching staff is in place and will support should any time be missed for recovery.”The 64-year-old led Seattle to the WNBA title last season. It was Hughes’ first title after 16 seasons as a head coach in the WNBA.

Source: National Post April 19, 2019 21:22 UTC