Without Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike, the Los Angeles Sparks struggle as Dream Coach Michael Cooper records his 200th WNBA win. After clinching a playoff spot Sunday in a 92-73 win over the Tulsa Shock, the Los Angeles Sparks came into Tuesday's matchup against the Atlanta Dream resting both … [Read more...]
Liberty grab first seed in East
The Liberty took down the Sun, 74-64, to clinch the #1 seed in the East. The Dream clobbered the Sparks, 90-60. Los Angeles sat out Candace Parker, Nneka Ogwumike and Alana Beard. Sparks: ....have signed center Michelle Snow, just in time for the playoffs. Liberty: Wow....Sugar … [Read more...]
Cooper makes history, wins 200th game in Dream annihilation
Even though the Atlanta Dream were eliminated from playoffs yesterday, they helped their coach reach the record books. Michael Cooper made history on Wednesday, as he became only the fifth coach in WNBA history to win 200 games. While Atlanta may have been eliminated from postseason play when the … [Read more...]
The risks of oversigning (Is it really worth it?)
WNBA Champion Lindsey Moore asks likely student-athletes a simple but profound question: Is oversigning -- and overreaching -- really worth it? There is always such a buzz for high school seniors as they start another year and their last year of high school. Many of the students will continue … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Sparks sign Michelle Snow
The Los Angeles Sparks have signed center Michelle Snow, the team announces. With Marianna Tolo out for the season with a torn ACL, the Los Angeles Sparks have signed center Michelle Snow, the team announced just a few minutes ago. Here is a portion of the release: Los Angeles Sparks … [Read more...]
MVP off the floor: Maya Moore cherishes teammates
What makes Maya Moore special is that not only is she a MVP-caliber player, she's a MVP-type person. Find out why. Maya Moore was not going to let tonight's game against Seattle slip through her fingers like it did the other night in New York. Moore stepped up in MVP fashion and led her team to … [Read more...]
Braveheart: Washington Mystics’ Ivory Latta battles and fights
Throughout the course of this season, there's been a consistent theme with the Washington Mystics: Ivory Latta. Whenever they need someone to step up, the 5'6" "brave-heart" finds a way. Turnovers often lie at the heart of a loss. Double-digit turnover tallies definitely leave a lot to be … [Read more...]
One spot left as Sparks, Liberty seal deals
Candace Parker put on a show today, leading the Sparks over the Shock, 92-73. Parker had a season-high 33 points in helping Los Angeles earn a playoff berth - the 15th for the franchise, which is the most in WNBA history. Nneka Ogwumike added 26 points, while Jantel Lavender and Ana Dabovic each … [Read more...]
Self defense: Liberty’s defense is opponents objection
The one thing that the New York Liberty have carried all year is their defense. It's the basis of why they beat the Lynx on Sunday, and the reason they are the WNBA's best team. The best in the East and best in the West collided for the second time in 10 days Sunday at the Target Center. In a … [Read more...]
Gearing up for big game day; another Olympic berth
Tonight's result: The Mercury routed the Stars, 82-52. Lynx: After a collision with teammate Sylvia Fowles in last night's game, Maya Moore is probable for tomorrow's match up against the Liberty. Coach Cheryl Reeve is working hard to get her reserves ready. Renee Montgomery is … [Read more...]