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Links: The Minnesota Lynx, Tulsa Shock's coaching change, NCAA, and the insidious nature of pinkwashing
by Swish Appeal
posted October 16, 2013 at 8:58pm

We have now entered that sort of slow period between the end of the WNBA season and the beginning of the NCAA season so these links post will probably start coming on a weekly basis. But do know that we're keeping up with the news. Without further ado,...more

Tulsa Shock fires coaching staff; Mercury president and COO resigns
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 16, 2013 at 9:05am

Hard-hitting news day.The Tulsa Shock fired coach Gary Kloppenburg and his staff, after two seasons.Phoenix Mercury president and COO Amber Cox has reportedly resigned. She has confirmed the decision, in so many words, via twitter. Sources say Cox has als...more

Pac-12Women's basketball preview: Oregon State University
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 16, 2013 at 8:55am

This is the second in an annual series previewing the Pac-12 teamsOregon State coach Scott Rueck has had quite a journey since taking over the program four years ago. With one player left, he built the team back up from scratch. A few departed after that ...more

Storm 2013 Exit Interviews: Center Ashley Robinson returns to offer depth in the post
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted October 15, 2013 at 10:33pm

Series Note: The Storm was swept in the opening-round of the WNBA playoffs by Minnesota on Sept. 22. Game 2 was played at the Tacoma Dome due to a scheduling conflict at the team's KeyArena court by one of its sponsors, Microsoft. Minnesota went on to win...more

North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell "temporarily stepping away" after leukemia diagnosis
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 15, 2013 at 9:07am

Longtime Tar Heels coach Sylvia Hatchell will step away from coaching duties to fight leukemia, the school announced today. Assistant coach Andrew Calder, who has been with the team 28 years, will act as coach.Hatchell plans to face the disease head-on.Th...more

Storm 2013 Exit Interviews: Forward Alysha Clark thrived in bigger role
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted October 14, 2013 at 9:16am

Series Note: The Storm was swept in the opening-round of the WNBA playoffs by Minnesota on Sept. 22. Game 2 was played at the Tacoma Dome due to a scheduling conflict at the team's KeyArena court by one of its sponsors, Microsoft. Minnesota went on to win...more

Youngblood: Where do the Minnesota Lynx stand among the WNBA's best ever?
by Swish Appeal
posted October 14, 2013 at 9:13am

Kent Youngblood of the Star Tribune put together a feature yesterday trying to find the Minnesota Lynx's place in WNBA history. To Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve's point in the article, we have to concede that the Houston Comets from 1997-2000 are still the mos...more

Field goal percentage by distance - which WNBA shooters are effective from where they shoot?
by Swish Appeal
posted October 14, 2013 at 9:10am

Field goal percentage - the ratio of field goals taken to field goals attempted - is usually an argument settler when comparing two players of otherwise equal characteristics.  After all, if you have two shooting guards and one is shooting .425 and...more

WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx honored before Minnesota Vikings game
by Swish Appeal
posted October 14, 2013 at 9:03am

The Minnesota Lynx were honored prior to today's Minnesota Vikings game against the Carolina Panthers and Lindsay Whalen even got to do the ceremonial horn blowing. Lynx and lindsaywhalen blowing the horn before today's Vikings game. #champs http://t.co...more

Pac-12 Women's Basketball previews: Colorado University
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 14, 2013 at 8:53am

This is the first in an annual series previewing the Pac-12 teamsCoach Linda Lappe's third season heading the program at her alma mater proved to be the charm last year, as Colorado marched toward elite status with a strong record, a national ranking and ...more

FOX Sports North to televise Minnesota Lynx championship parade Monday at 11:30 a.m.
by Swish Appeal
posted October 12, 2013 at 9:32am

If you can't make it to the Lynx's championship parade Monday, you can watch it live on FOX Sports North starting at 11:30 a.m. #LosLynx — Phil Ervin (@PhilErvin) October 11, 2013   If you're a Minnesota Lynx fan and can't make the champions...more

Kevin Durant on fiancee Monica Wright: 'She's the better player'
by Swish Appeal
posted October 12, 2013 at 9:25am

Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant had a 2012-13 season that had some wondering where he ranks among the greatest basketball players of all-time. Of course, the ever-humble Durant says he's not even the best player in his own soon-to-be family, as S...more

Lynx come home to a Champ's welcome
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 12, 2013 at 9:19am

The WNBA Champion Minnesota Lynx came home to a packed airport today:The fans stretched so deep that they were blocking off the route to baggage claim. They waited patiently at the bottom of a staircase -- sometimes spontaneously breakout out in "Let's Go...more

It's over in three: Minnesota sweeps Atlanta for second title
by Swish Appeal
posted October 11, 2013 at 7:52pm

(Duluth, GA) – Exiles from home and playing at the Arena at Gwinnett Center, the Atlanta Dream had eaten two full meals of frustration served by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals. Southern hospitality required that Atlanta return the favor whe...more

Minnesota Lynx are the best of Minneapolis pro sports and poised to keep rolling
by Swish Appeal
posted October 11, 2013 at 7:46pm

Phil Ervin of Fox Sports North summed up a Minnesota Lynx season that began without any hype and continued without the major post-season awards befitting a team of their caliber, but ended with another championship. ...(Coach Cheryl) Reeve, (owner Glen)...more

Twitter reactions: Minnesota Lynx win their second WNBA title in three years
by Swish Appeal
posted October 11, 2013 at 8:53am

The Minnesota Lynx have won their second WNBA title in three years. It's a SWEEP!! The @minnesotalynx beat the @AtlantaDream, 86-77, capturing their 2nd title in 3 years! http://t.co/xHv5YlTcyi — WNBA (@WNBA) October 11, 2013   And of cours...more

Maya Moore named 2013 WNBA Finals MVP
by Swish Appeal
posted October 11, 2013 at 8:47am

MVP's gonna be Maya if Lynx close this out because she's got the numbers, but such a team effort. Should go to Lindsmonaya McBrunight. #wnba — Richard Cohen (@RichardCohen1) October 11, 2013   For most of the season, I've resisted identifyin...more

Rebekkah Brunson, Minnesota Lynx hit milestones in 2013 WNBA Finals
by Swish Appeal
posted October 11, 2013 at 8:35am

The Minnesota Lynx didn't just win the 2013 WNBA Finals, but they left a few lasting reminders of how dominant their postseason run was with a team achievement and individual achievement. Lynx become the 2nd team in WNBA history to go a perfect 7-0 in t...more

THE CURIOUS CASE OF NCAA VIOLATIONS
by SportyEsquire
posted October 11, 2013 at 8:24am

I’m sure by now you’ve heard about the latest NCAA scandals.  You know, theJohnny Manziel show, the Oklahoma State saga and the drama in the SEC.  If you’re not, click on those little highlighted words and catc...more

Georgetown coach resigns
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 11, 2013 at 8:23am

Georgetown coach Keith Brown has resigned:WASHINGTON (AP) -- Georgetown women's basketball coach Keith Brown has resigned after an investigation into unprofessional conduct and inappropriate language as alleged by some of his players.Georgetown announced ...more

Angel McCoughtry 'very frustrated' with physical play in the 2013 WNBA Finals
by Swish Appeal
posted October 10, 2013 at 8:54am

Kent Youngblood of the Star Tribune reported that Atlanta Dream All-Star Angel McCoughtry was frustrated by the physical play after Game 2 of the 2013 WNBA Finals. 2011 WNBA Finals MVP Seimone Augustus responded concisely. "I’m very frustrated," ...more

Mayor of Minneapolis tweets poetry about the Minnesota Lynx beating the Atlanta Dream
by Swish Appeal
posted October 10, 2013 at 8:53am

With all the junk in pro sports it's a joy to watch hard working, fast passing, egoless athletes like @minnesotalynx #ChampsAgain — Mayor R.T. Rybak (@MayorRTRybak) October 9, 2013   There are a few great WNBA cities out there, but Minneap...more

Foul trouble, poor shot selection doom Atlanta Dream in Game 2 of 2013 WNBA Finals
by Swish Appeal
posted October 9, 2013 at 9:11pm

Despite the impressive shooting performance from the Lynx and the lopsided final score, Game 2 of the 2013 WNBA Finals was actually closer on the scoreboard than Game 1 for much of the game. With 4:13 left in the fourth quarter the Atlanta Dream were...more

Storm 2013 Exit Interveiws: Forward Shekinna Stricklen has a rocky second season
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted October 9, 2013 at 9:01pm

Series Note: The Storm was swept in the opening-round of the WNBA playoffs by Minnesota on Sept. 22. Game 2 was played at the Tacoma Dome due to a scheduling conflict at the team's KeyArena court by one of its sponsors, Microsoft. Minnesota went on to win...more

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