A commenter on an article about North Carolina women’s basketball ban of Twitter usage provides a counter view: Sylvia Hatchell bans UNC women’s basketball team’s Twitter use By Michael Lananna | The Daily Tar Heel Sylvia Hatchell knew something needed to … [Read more...]
Minnesota Lynx re-sign 13-year WNBA veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin
The Minnesota Lynx re-signed 13-year WNBA veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin the team announced Monday. “We are pleased to have Taj back with us for the 2012 season,” said Lynx executive vice president Roger Griffith in a statement. “She was a big part of our championship team, and … [Read more...]
Around the WNBA: 2012 schedule released, Olympics to interrupt season
After a premature posting yesterday on its website, the WNBA officially released its 2012 schedule Thursday. A matchup of the Los Angeles Sparks visiting the Seattle Storm kicks off the schedule on May 18 at 10 p.m. EST. The defending WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx open their season at the Target … [Read more...]
Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 01-11-2012
West Virginia defeats Seton Hall, 79-63 http://t.co/CYqo2OU3 #ncaaw Christal Caldwell 18 pts/ 9 rebs -> Marquette: Katie Young's buzzer beater sinks Villanova, 51-50 http://t.co/TXpEtQTR #ncaaw -> NCAA DI: Yesterday's results http://t.co/29BO6N5V Today's games: http://t.co/MirC3NyW #ncaaw … [Read more...]
Baylor overcomes a close first half to get decisive victory over Oklahoma State
Brittney Griner had eight blocks vs. Oklahoma State. WACO, Texas – A young Oklahoma State team gave No. 1 Baylor a run for their money in the first half Wednesday night but in the end the Lady Bears prevailed with a 71-44 victory in front of 8,707 fans in Waco.In the first half, the tenacious … [Read more...]
Hartley, UConn too much on both ends for Providence
Image: Bob Child/AP You had to figure that in the aftermath of a rare Connecticut loss to Notre Dame this past Saturday, somebody on the Huskies’ schedule was going to pay and last night at the XL Center it was Providence. After a slow start that saw Providence down only six at the 13 minute … [Read more...]
Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 01-06-2012
Florida defeats Ole Miss, 58-53, for SEC road win http://t.co/AP8xCCUU #ncaaw Jennifer George 18 pts/11 rebs, Jordan Jones 18 pts/4 rebs -> UTEP rides big rebounding night to 64-53 win at SMU http://t.co/yQRWsZv3 #ncaaw Gloria Brown 17 pts/11 rebs, Kelli Willingham 16 pts -> Iowa Hawkeyes … [Read more...]
Atlanta Dream signs assistant coach Fred Williams to contract extension
Image: WNBA.com The Atlanta Dream signed Assistant Coach Fred Williams to a contract extension through 2013. “Fred has been a tremendous asset to our franchise since the start,” said Atlanta Dream Head Coach and General Manager Marynell Meadors in a statement. “His coaching … [Read more...]
Carol Ross named head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks tabbed Carol Ross as the team’s new head coach. She replaces Joe “Jellybean” Bryant who held the position after the team fired Jennifer Gillom last July. Ross has over 25 years of coaching experience at the collegiate and professional level. She spent the … [Read more...]
Big 12 Opening Night: #9 Texas A&M Falls to K-State in OT, Baylor Continues to Dominate
K-State’s Brittany Chambers. Photo: Cheryl Vorhis While it was business as usual for No. 1 Baylor on opening night of Big 12 conference play as the Lady Bears beat Missouri 90-46, upsets set the tone in other contests around the league. Texas A&M at Kansas State, perfect night for … [Read more...]