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2013 WNBA Finals: Erika de Souza's career-high scoring efficiency makes her a challenging matchup for Minnesota
by Swish Appeal
posted October 5, 2013 at 9:13am

It's generally difficult to determine what qualifies someone as "underrated", but there's definitely evidence to suggest that Atlanta Dream center Erika de Souza has earned the label. She was a blatant snub from the 2013 All-Star game before being add...more

Women's basketball news: More Finals, more college injury news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 5, 2013 at 9:05am

Atlanta is hoping for better results in this year's Finals.Maya Moore has raised her game.The Lynx's success has turned into a profitable venture.One-on-one with Seimone Augustus.College news:UCLA has lost another player for the year due to an ACL tear: t...more

Two days til the WNBA Finals
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 4, 2013 at 7:47pm

The X-factors for the Lynx and Dream have been Monica Wright and Tiffany Hayes.Coach Cheryl Reeve shows the way for Minnesota.Maya Moore is enjoying the playoffs more than her opponents.The Lynx can no longer claim they get no respect.I wonder why the Atl...more

WNBA Finals schedule: NBA TV to broadcast WNBA President Laurel J. Richie's press conference prior to Game 1
by Swish Appeal
posted October 4, 2013 at 9:20am

WNBA president Laurel J. Richie will hold a televised press conference prior to Game 1 of the 2013 WNBA Finals. Date Event Location Local time EDT Television Sun., Oct. 6 President's press conf. Target Center 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ESPN Game 1 Target...more

Three keys to the Minnesota Lynx winning the 2013 WNBA Finals
by Swish Appeal
posted October 4, 2013 at 9:16am

The reality is that Atlanta Dream All-Star Angel McCoughtry is not going to be "stopped" - the best an opposing defense can hope for is to contain her. And I say that in the least Sportscenter cliche way possible. Even if McCoughtry shoots under 30% ...more

Storm 2013 Exit Interviews: Tanisha Wright moved into co-captain role
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted October 4, 2013 at 9:12am

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

More hot basketball links
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 4, 2013 at 9:07am

Maya Moore is quiet Angel McCoughtry is loud. Discuss.The evolution of Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve.Angel leads the way for Atlanta.Other WNBA news:What's next for the Mercury?For Candace Parker and family, it's one big competition.College news:One-on-one with...more

2013 WNBA Finals X-Factor: Monica Wright's value begins with versatility
by Swish Appeal
posted October 3, 2013 at 8:24pm

With 6:23 left in the first quarter of the Minnesota Lynx's loss in Atlanta on August 20, coach Cheryl Reeve took a timeout to try to stop the Atlanta Dream's momentum. After racing out to a 6-0 lead, the Dream were up 10-4 and nothing seemed to be wor...more

Students Claim Retaliation for Complaining About Hazing Assault
by Title IX Blog
posted October 3, 2013 at 9:16am

A family has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Tennessee, alleging that two daughters were kicked off of the Siegel High School basketball team in retaliation for complaining about an incident in which they and another were the victims of sexual contact...more

Three keys for the Atlanta Dream in the 2013 WNBA Finals
by Swish Appeal
posted October 3, 2013 at 9:07am

  During his introduction to the Atlanta Dream's game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 20, broadcaster Bob Rathbun commented, "You can gameplan for the stars in this league defensively, but the reason they're stars is that they can come through ...more

Storm 2013 Exit Interviews: Nancy Darsch will not return to Seattle
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted October 3, 2013 at 8:58am

One week after Minnesota swept Seattle in the opening round of the 2013 WNBA playoffs, PG Temeka Johnson woke up to a tropical view for Day 1 of her vacation. Storm fans were in Day 2 of a deluge to begin the long WNBA offseason. Johnson played a critic...more

Georgetown women's basketball coach Keith Brown on administrative leave for allegations of unprofessional conduct and inappropriate language
by Swish Appeal
posted October 3, 2013 at 8:02am

While the University investigates, assistant coaches Krystal-Reeves Evans and Kenya Kirkland will lead the team.  Brown was named the head coach in May 2012 following the departure of Terri Williams-Flournoy, who took the head coaching position at ...more

Women's Basketball news: Finals loom, and college is creeping in
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 3, 2013 at 7:48am

The Lynx have begun preparation for the Finals.Minnesota is not expecting a 2011 Finals rerun.Lynx point guard Lindsay Whalen looks back and looks ahead.Angel McCoughtry is seeking her first WNBA championship.Three keys for the Dream.Other WNBA news:Sky o...more

Women's basketball news: A bit of everything
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 2, 2013 at 8:44am

Playoff bits:Disney on Ice will force the Dream from Phillips Arena to the Gwinnett Center for the Finals.Random tidbits about both the Lynx and the Dream.Minnesota is looking to "finish the job" against Atlanta.For the Lynx, the Finals come after ten hou...more

How the Minnesota Lynx swept the Phoenix Mercury to advance to the 2013 WNBA Finals
by Swish Appeal
posted October 1, 2013 at 7:40pm

Prior to the 2013 WNBA season, Albert seemed to capture the general consensus about the Minnesota Lynx around the Swish Appeal community in his preseason predictions while all about us others were jumping on the Phoenix Mercury bandwagon. Why #1: The ...more

WNBA Finals set: Maya Moore vs. Angel McCoughtry in best-of-five series on ESPN networks
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted October 1, 2013 at 7:19pm

Now that the kids have been dismissed, the WNBA's proven stars can prepare for an intriguing WNBA Finals matchup. Two of the league's top-5 scorers in Maya Moore (Minnesota) and Angel McCoughtry (Atlanta) will lead their teams in a best-of-five Finals tha...more

2013 WNBA Finals schedule: Atlanta Dream to host Minnesota Lynx at Gwinnett Center for Games 3, 4
by Swish Appeal
posted October 1, 2013 at 8:51am

The full schedule for the five-game 2013 WNBA Finals has been released as follows, according to an Atlanta Dream media relations release: 2013 WNBA Finals Schedule Game Visitor Home Date Time Television 1 Atlanta Minnesota Sunday, Oct. 6 8:30 p.m. EDT...more

WNBA Playoffs 2013: How the Atlanta Dream unseated the defending champion Indiana Fever
by Swish Appeal
posted September 30, 2013 at 8:21pm

The key to the Eastern Conference Finals was obvious coming in, remained so after Game 1, and continued to have a significant impact on Game 2: the turnover margin was clearly going to go a long way to determining the outcome. Unsurprisingly, the Atlan...more

2013 WNBA Finals: The Minnesota Lynx face the Atlanta Dream in a rematch
by Swish Appeal
posted September 30, 2013 at 8:58am

There will be a new champion in 2013, but the WNBA Finals will feature a pair of familiar participants: the Atlanta Dream and Minnesota Lynx, who swept the Phoenix Mercury with a 72-65 win in the Western Conference Finals. Game 1 of the WNBA Finals will...more

Minnesota Lynx advance to the WNBA Finals by beating the Phoenix Mercury, 72-65
by Swish Appeal
posted September 30, 2013 at 8:56am

Missed free-throws kept the door open for the Mercury, but they fell short 72-65, and with that; the season comes to an end. Fun ride. — Kristofer Habbas (@Kris_Habbas) September 29, 2013   After getting blown out in Game 1 of the 2013 West...more

Lynx, Dream sweep to claim conference titles
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 30, 2013 at 8:52am

The WNBA Finals are set, and it's looking like 2011:The Dream swept the Fever with a 67-53 win today to return to the finals for the first time since 2011. Angel McCoughtry lead Atlanta with 27 points, while Tamika Catching headed up Indiana's efforts wit...more

More Bad News for Stanford Women’s Basketball
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted September 29, 2013 at 4:18pm

The Stanford Women’s Basketball team announced via Twitter that red-shirt freshmen Aly Beebe will medically retire. The Twitter announcement was short, and there was no accompanying article on the Stanford Women’s Basketball website. But both ...more

2013 WNBA Playoffs preview: How can the Phoenix Mercury stop the Minnesota Lynx?
by Swish Appeal
posted September 27, 2013 at 8:26am

Everybody talks about how the WNBA Playoffs bring a new season with new challenges and nothing that happened before even matters. That's probably more true than usual for the 2013 Western Conference Finals. There's really only one number you need to k...more

Washingtonians Briann January and Courtney Vandersloot headed to USA Basketball camp
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted September 27, 2013 at 8:22am

Trying out for the national team normally is an honor. But it's a tryout PG Briann January hopes to miss. Her Indiana Fever dismissed Courtney Vandersloot's Chicago Sky in the WNBA playoffs opening-round and are currently playing the Atlanta Dream in a be...more

Thirty-three of the nation's best ballers to headline USA Basketball training camp Oct. 4-6
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 27, 2013 at 8:15am

Check out this list of invitees to USA Basketball's Las Vegas training camp next weekend:Highlighting the returning veterans are three-time Olympic gold medalists Sue Bird (Seattle Storm), Tamika Catchings (Indiana Fever) and Diana Taurasi (Phoenix Mercur...more

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