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Game Day: Washington guard Kelsey Plum and USA U19 team play China
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted July 19, 2013 at 4:43pm

Washington PG Kelsey Plum, an in-coming freshman, will be part of the USA U19 World Championship Team that plays China (1-0) at 10:15 PT on Friday.  FIBA will provide live stats of its U19 World Championship tournament. The Americans (1-0), who have...more

Delle Donne, Sky, dismantle Liberty
by Swish Appeal
posted July 19, 2013 at 8:35am

Good morning! I think. I don't know what this dance routine thing is supposed to be, but I don't think I like something that starts with a little boy talking about how his pants are sagging on the ground. Chicago has a tendency to zerg rush the exit,...more

2013 WNBA All-Star starters announced: Rookie Elena Delle Donne the top vote-getter overall
by Swish Appeal
posted July 19, 2013 at 8:19am

The WNBA announced its 2013 WNBA All-Star starters during tonight's game between the Phoenix Mercury and Los Angeles Sparks with As already discussed elsewhere, fans voted for two guards and three frontcourt players to remove the limitations of traditi...more

Storm not represented among WNBA All-Star starters
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted July 19, 2013 at 8:04am

The WNBA named its All-Star starters and for the first time since PG Sue Bird was drafted with the top overall pick in 2002, the Storm doesn't have a rep among the five Western Conference starters. Phoenix stars Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner will lin...more

Thursday WNBA links: The Shock's rout of the Storm, the Western Conference playoff picture, and more rookie talk
by Swish Appeal
posted July 18, 2013 at 9:18pm

The scores may not always reflect it, but there's an argument to be made that a number of teams might be starting to find a rhythm or starting to refine whatever rhythm they had. We take a quick sampling of links from around the league before the (supe...more

Rookies help put Mystics back above .500
by Swish Appeal
posted July 17, 2013 at 6:46pm

The Mystics' four rookies combined to score the final 10 points of the third quarter Tuesday night, taking Washington's lead from seven to 17 entering the fourth quarter of an 86-64 rout of the San Antonio Silver Stars at the Verizon Center in Washingto...more

WNBA advanced stats: Efficiency differentials for Lynx, Sparks place them atop the league
by Swish Appeal
posted July 17, 2013 at 9:15am

Last year, Rohan of SB Nation's New Orleans Hornets Pelicans site At the Hive wrote an article trying to define "contention" statistically by looking at offensive and defensive efficiency differentials. Although a strong differential was no guarantee o...more

Washington Mystics blow out the San Antonio Silver Stars 86-64
by Swish Appeal
posted July 17, 2013 at 9:02am

If you were looking for a win by the Mystics where the rookies were primary catalysts, tonight was the night. Ruffin Pratt and McKenith had career highs in scoring with 13 and 11 points respectively. In addition, Emma Meesseman added eight points and ...more

World University Games women's team takes gold medal
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 16, 2013 at 7:20pm

USA 90, Russia 71 in today's World University Games gold medal game.Box scoreGame photosMedal stand photosQuotes ...more

Indiana Fever rookie Layshia Clarendon making progress in her rookie year
by Swish Appeal
posted July 16, 2013 at 7:12pm

NEWARK , NJ - It was as recent as June 5. For all intents and purposes it feels like a year. Layshia Clarendon was appearing in her second WNBA game. Injuries to the Indiana Fever backcourt necessitated her logging 37 minutes on the afternoon. Her ...more

Sylvia Fowles recognized for big game against Mystics
by Swish Appeal
posted July 16, 2013 at 3:49pm

Sylvia Fowles won Eastern Conference Player of the Week for July 8 through July 14, as the Sky continue their streak of winning that award. Elena Delle Donne won it both of the two weeks prior to July 8. Fowles played well in both of her games last wee...more

Third quarter struggles hurt New York Liberty in blowout losses
by Swish Appeal
posted July 15, 2013 at 9:27pm

NEWARK, NJ - The time worn NBA stereotype is you can show up with two minutes to go and see all the pertinent action. The WNBA has not been labeled as such. The league has their share of close contests but the bottom line is, you have to take care of ...more

Tina Charles comes alive for Connecticut Sun
by Swish Appeal
posted July 15, 2013 at 9:17pm

Because one game this weekend just wasn't enough, your intrepid blogger and her stalwart companion headed up to Connecticut for their game against San Antonio, on a bus with questionable suspension and entertainment of dubious provenance. Adventure! I...more

Now introducing: MARISSA KASTANEK!
by Marissa Kastanek
posted July 15, 2013 at 2:02pm

Get to know Marissa Kastanek the new blogger for Women Talk Sports who is starting her professional basketball career on September 1, 2013....more

Sparks prove themselves again, injuries hit Dream
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 15, 2013 at 9:05am

The flailing Sun finally got one, squeaking past the Silver Stars, 86-84.The Sparks proved yet again that they can win on the road, taking it to the Mercury, 88-76.The Storm defeated an injury-riddled Dream, 73-65. Atlanta was without Angel McCoughtry, Sa...more

Mistie Bass' contributions essential in Sun win over San Antonio
by Swish Appeal
posted July 15, 2013 at 9:04am

Mistie Bass has not started a game all season for the Connecticut Sun. Entering Sunday, the most points she had scored in a game in 2013 was eight, and the most minutes she had played was 20. But on Sunday, the former Duke standout was on the floor for...more

Fever, Lynx win today
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 14, 2013 at 6:01pm

The Fever outscored the Liberty 31-6 in the fourth quarter to rout them, 74-53. Five Indiana players were in double figures.The Lynx overcame the Shock, 86-75.Tomorrow's game previews:Silver Stars at SunSparks at MercuryDream at StormTeam news:Mercury.......more

Fever overwhelms Liberty
by Swish Appeal
posted July 14, 2013 at 5:58pm

Good evening, everyone! It's a Saturday night special here in Newark, as New York faces Indiana. Indiana's sweet. I don't know if it's the old-school sensibilities of Lin Dunn and Mickie DeMoss, or just a good collection of personalities, but everyon...more

Seattle Storm signs Ashley Robinson, waives Cierra Bravard
by Swish Appeal
posted July 14, 2013 at 9:36am

Yesterday, the Seattle Storm signed veteran center Ashley Robinson and waived Cierra Bravard to accommodate her. Robinson was drafted 14th in the 2004 Draft to the Phoenix Mercury where she played in 2004 and 2005. She was selected in the Chicago Sky's ...more

U19 women's basketball team opens with win over Australia
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 13, 2013 at 6:02pm

USA's U19 team opened play today in the Canary Islands with a 71-66 victory over Australia.Box score.Photos.Quotes.Head coach Katie Meier blogs.Assistant coach Nikki Caldwell blogs. ...more

Fast Start Paces Sky as they Coast to win in Connecticut
by Swish Appeal
posted July 13, 2013 at 5:56pm

The injury plagued Connecticut Sun got some reinforcements Friday night against the Chicago Sky with the return of Kara Lawson. However the result has been all to familiar to the Sun as they lost to the visiting Sky 83-70 in a lopsided game where the S...more

Race to the WNBA MVP, week seven
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 13, 2013 at 5:54pm

Some changes on this week's list:1. Candace Parker2. Angel McCoughtry3. Diana Taurasi4. Elena Delle Donne5. Sylvia Fowles6. Maya Moore7. Kristi Toliver8. Lindsay Whalen9. Tina Charles10. Cappie Pondexter ...more

Saturday morning WNBA links: Sun struggles, Latta hired and Parker leading MVP race
by Swish Appeal
posted July 13, 2013 at 5:49pm

Matthew Conyers of The Hartford Courant recaps the Sky's win over the Sun Friday night. Chicago has now won six of their last seven and looks like a team that could remain near the top of league for the duration of the season. Read more >>> ...more

Mystics looking for first road win in a while
by Swish Appeal
posted July 12, 2013 at 8:43pm

The Mystics won their first two games on the road in dramatic fashion, but since then the Verizon Center has been much friendlier to them than opposing teams' arenas. Washington started 0-1 at home, but is 4-1 since with the two losses coming to good t...more

The New York Liberty ended their three-game losing streak with defense
by Swish Appeal
posted July 12, 2013 at 9:14am

NEWARK, NJ - It wasn't artistic but it was back in the win column. The New York Liberty defeated Seattle Storm 66-57 at the Prudential center on Tuesday ending a three game skid. Of primary significance was a return to their defensive focus and perf...more

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