Danielle Lerner is a national sports enterprise reporter for USA TODAY, bringing you unique in-depth stories about people and trends in athletics.
Danielle joined USA TODAY from the Houston Chronicle, where she covered the NBA's Houston Rockets and led the organization's coverage of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. She previously worked at the Daily Memphian, the Athletic and the Louisville Courier-Journal.
A California native and Mizzou graduate, Danielle loves eating great tacos and being active outdoors. She is based in Houston.
Our journalists adhere to the USA TODAY NETWORK Principles of Ethical Conduct For Newsrooms.
My Recent Work
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Valkyries shut down Angel Reese, Dream (again) to take WNBA Finals lead
Atlanta's Angels: Former Dream star McCoughtry dishes on Reese
Angel Reese, Valkyries' starters among WNBA Finals winners and losers
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Valkyries' Gabby Williams, Dream's meltdown among WNBA Finals winners, losers
Gabby Williams injury update: Golden State Valkyries forward finishes with limp
Cathy Engelbert reflects on WNBA criticism, says successor needs ‘thick skin’
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