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Sparks Watch Day 2: "What happened?"
by Swish Appeal
posted January 3, 2014 at 2:45pm
Wherein we try to recreate the timeline, and separate what we know from what we don't know.
If you follow the WNBA, you undoubtedly have heard the news about Los Angeles Sparks chairman Paula Madison informing the WNBA that the current Sparks ownership...more
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More on the LA Sparks ownership situation
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 3, 2014 at 2:35pm
ABC News quotes a source that says the Sparks didn't pay certain fees to the league:According to a source with the team, the Sparks have not paid certain fees to the league and it is unclear if players, coaches and employees are still being paid.It sounds...more
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USA Today poll
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 1, 2014 at 8:07pm
Gonzaga drops out of this week's USA Today top 25 poll, and undefeated Arkansas and San Diego receive numerous votes:1. Connecticut2. Notre Dame3. Duke4. Stanford5. Tennessee6. Kentucky7. Louisville8. Maryland9. Baylor10. Iowa State11. North Carolina12. S...more
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Martinez helps fuel Iona comeback
by Swish Appeal
posted January 1, 2014 at 8:04pm
Just the Facts, Ma'am: Coming back from a 10-point deficit, the Iona Gaels used 32 free throw attempts to claim a 65-61 win at St. Peter's. Iona was led by the 24 points of Damika Martinez, 18 in the second half. Joy Adams added 18 points and 11 rebou...more
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The Top 10 WNBA news stories of 2013
by Swish Appeal
posted January 1, 2014 at 7:56pm
Not necessarily Swish Appeal's top 10 stories, but the top 10 stories proposed by your humble writer as we draw the curtain on 2013 and head into the New Year.
There was a lot of WNBA news in 2013, but which story out of the many was the most interest...more
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This week's AP poll......
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 31, 2013 at 9:36am
No break-ins in this week's AP poll, but undefeated Arkansas and San Diego are getting major votes:1. Connecticut2. Notre Dame3. Duke4. Stanford5. Tennessee6. Kentucky7. Louisville8. Maryland9. Baylor10. North Carolina11. Oklahoma State12. Colorado13. Sou...more
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Jersey retirements
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 31, 2013 at 9:33am
WNBA:Tennessee is retiring Sparks forward Candace Parker's jersey Thursday night.The plan to retire Shock guard Skylar Diggins' high school jersey at a game over the weekend didn't go as planned.....there was a dust-up.College news:Danielle Mauldin of Sai...more
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Davis versus Eye added to UFC 170
by Wombat Sports
posted December 31, 2013 at 9:09am
Eye
Davis
A few days after they announced the battle of two Olympians at UFC 170, another bantamweight bout was announced by the UFC via twitter.
Alexis Davis will take on Jessica Eye in what would put either in title contention.
Davis (15-5) went...more
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Gaels hold off Saints
by Swish Appeal
posted December 30, 2013 at 11:06pm
Just the Facts, Ma'am: The Gaels' dynamic duo of Joy Adams and Damika Martinez each put up 22 points in a 86-80 win over Siena that stayed close to the finish. Adams added 11 rebounds; the Gaels also got 18 points and seven assists from Aleesha Powell....more
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The state of the WNBA: 2013 edition
by Swish Appeal
posted December 30, 2013 at 10:57pm
The year is almost over, and with people recovering from the Christmas holiday and looking forward to the resumption of the women's college basketball season, Swish Appeal takes its annual look at how the league is doing and how it might do next year.
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Tipping the tops
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 30, 2013 at 9:03am
Oregon State lead most of the way, but #2 Notre Dame turned on the jets in the second half to pull out the 70-58 win. Irish coach Muffet McGraw gave credit where credit was due:CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw didn't think her unbeate...more
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The MRS (MMA/Boxing News) – Dec. 28
by Wombat Sports
posted December 29, 2013 at 9:16pm
Miscellaneous News
Friday night both UFC Champion Ronda Rousey and challenger Miesha Tate made weight for their rematch at UFC 168 in Vegas. The match will co-main event Saturday.
In a UFC first, both fighters entered from opposite sides of the stage, s...more
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Storm capsizes Pirates
by Swish Appeal
posted December 29, 2013 at 9:11pm
Just the Facts, Ma'am: Briana Brown scored 20 points and added eight rebounds in the Red Storm's hard-fought win over Seton Hall. Danaejah Grant and Keylantra Langley each added 16 points off the bench. Bra'Shey Ali led the Pirates with 17 points, 13 ...more
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One upset on first day back; milestones
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 29, 2013 at 9:05pm
First upset after the break:Saint Mary's 79, #24 Gonzaga 78, in overtime.Other games:Florida rallied to grab one from Georgetown in overtime, 67-65.San Diego and Arkansas each won, to remain unbeaten. #14 Iowa State put away Holy Cross to stay perfect, to...more
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ESPN high school top 25 for the week
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 25, 2013 at 3:24pm
Power rankings for this week:1. Mater Dei2. Incarnate Word Academy3. Blackman4. Duncanville5. Long Beach Polytechnic6. Regis Jesuit7. New Hope Christian Academy8. Lawrence North9. Homewood-Flossmoor10. Nazareth11. St. Mary's12. Riverdale Baptist13. Paul V...more
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
by Swish Appeal
posted December 25, 2013 at 3:02pm
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday!
Hope you enjoyed your gifts and times with your family and friends. And hopefully, you can also watch some basketball along the way. College Basketball There are no Division I women's b...more
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Games I'd wish I'd seen on 20 December 2013
by Swish Appeal
posted December 21, 2013 at 5:18pm
Another previously undefeated team suffers its first loss yesterday.
We are rounding the curb of the last shopping weekend before Christmas. All of the student-athletes are now just athletes until the spring term begins and conference play picks ...more
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Games I'd wish I'd seen on 19 December 2013
by Swish Appeal
posted December 21, 2013 at 5:11pm
It's the time of year that a lot of teams retreat to sunny climates - it's holiday tournament season!
As we get closer and closer to Christmas, lots of teams out there are celebrating through tournaments - it's a great chance for teams to offer their p...more
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Game previews, Nike TOC day one
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 21, 2013 at 5:03pm
ESPN previews Tennessee at Stanford.Oklahoma-Marist preview: coaches Sherri Coale and Brian Giorgis have plenty in common.Nike TOC:Day one recap.Slideshow.Other stuff:Maggie Lucas blogs: Penn State freshmen bring energy.
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