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USA WUG team routs Czech Republic, 101-61
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 10, 2013 at 9:07am

Our World University Games team started fast and didn't look back, beating the Czech Republic today in the second round, 101-61.Box scorePhotosQuotesMoriah Jefferson's positive attitude has sparked her teammates. ...more

Elena Delle Donne's combination of attitude, intelligence and talent helping her succeed in rookie year
by Swish Appeal
posted July 9, 2013 at 7:58pm

NEWARK, NJ - She stood in a corner outside the Chicago Sky locker room, a barrage of cameras, microhones and notepads in front of her. The media closed in more than some defenses. Through it all Elena Delle Donne was cooperative, insightful and genera...more

Future MMA Stars – Madison Peavler
by Wombat Sports
posted July 9, 2013 at 7:35pm

Madison Peavler is already starting her path to become the next MMA star. Training out of Seigo Academy of Mixed Martial Arts in Indiana, she already has a black belt in karate and a blue belt in BJJ. She also teaches classes, something every few teenage...more

Parker, Delle Donne are WNBA conference players of the week
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 9, 2013 at 8:32am

Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne are the Western and Eastern conference players of the week.Team news:Sun....Tina Charles' basketball talent is matched only by her generosity.Fever....three long shots have proven that they can take advantage of opport...more

WUG team creams Mali in the first round
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 9, 2013 at 8:27am

The World University Games team dominated Mali in the tournament opener today, 120-32. They shot 66 percent and had 34 assists. They also had six players in double figures.Photos.Alexis Jones is the team's crafty floor general. ...more

New York vs. Chicago final score: Sky's Elena Delle Donne scores game-high 20 points in 93-64 blowout of Liberty
by Swish Appeal
posted July 8, 2013 at 9:49pm

NEWARK, NJ - "We came to play but didn't come to win." Those words stood etched in short term memory. No notes needed to be scribbled. Bill Laimbeer was putting the finishing touches on assessing his New York Liberty team's beating at the hands of th...more

Sky outshines dismal Liberty
by Swish Appeal
posted July 8, 2013 at 9:34pm

Good afternoon, everyone! We're coming to you live and airconditioned from the Prudential Center, where the New York Liberty are facing the Chicago Sky.The place is full of Delaware fans. I think there are at least five busloads of people here in Dela...more

No. 212: Mike Thibault becomes winningest coach in WNBA history
by Swish Appeal
posted July 7, 2013 at 7:21pm

The Mystics almost had their second straight blow out victory Saturday night, but, considering the scare the Seattle Storm gave them late, it was quite a relief for them when the final buzzer sounded and they came away with a 62-59 victory at the Verizo...more

WNBA News: Record and heart break Saturday
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 7, 2013 at 7:19pm

The Mystics held on to beat the Storm, 62-59, which gave coach Mike Thibault his 212th WNBA victory - a record.Tamika Catchings lead the Fever over the Sun, 78-66, with 22 points and six steals.It's a good thing Connecticut got rid of Thibault, isn't it? ...more

Tennessee loses Jannah Tucker
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 7, 2013 at 7:17pm

Tennessee has lost one of its three incoming freshmen, as Jannah Tucker has chosen not to enroll for "personal reasons." ...more

Washington Mystics sign Quanitra Hollingsworth, waive Jessica Moore who joins basketball operations staff
by Swish Appeal
posted July 7, 2013 at 10:11am

The Washington Mystics have signed Quanitra Hollingsworth, a 6'5" center who was acquired in a draft day deal with the New York Liberty. The team subsequently waived Jessica Moore who was no more than the 11th man on the team all year and she only played...more

Is it a good thing for the Seattle Storm and Washington Mystics to make the 2013 Playoffs in terms of their long term futures?
by Swish Appeal
posted July 7, 2013 at 10:10am

  Before the season, many counted them out, even me.   Our latest Q&A;on DC's 2013 season Zack and I talk about how the Mystics are doing with June's games now in the books. Before training camps began, I put out some predicted stan...more

Washington Mystics hold off the Seattle Storm and win 62-59: Mike Thibault is the winningest coach in WNBA history, and DC surpasses last year's win total
by Swish Appeal
posted July 7, 2013 at 10:07am

The Washington Mystics (6-6) were rattled by a furious comeback by the Seattle Storm (5-7) after leading by double digits most of the game but managed to pull off another close victory, winning 62-59. The Mystics now have surpassed last season's win tota...more

Expanding the roster at the top of agenda in new WNBA bargaining agreement negotiations
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 6, 2013 at 4:16pm

The WNBA collective bargaining agreement expires after this season, and expanding the roster is the top priority for a new agreement:With the WNBA collective bargaining agreement set to expire after the season, roster size needs to be the top item on the ...more

For Hawkins a homecoming, for Thompson another stop on her farewell tour
by Swish Appeal
posted July 6, 2013 at 4:14pm

  It may be more surprising to see the Storm in playoff position than it is to see the Mystics there. Seattle has lost two of the 15 greatest players in WNBA history for the season in Sue Bird and Lauren Jackson. And at age 32, Bird and Jackson a...more

Our second Q&A; on the 2013 Washington Mystics season
by Swish Appeal
posted July 5, 2013 at 8:28pm

So, let's get to the questions:   1. The Mystics suffered a five game losing streak before winning big against the Tulsa Shock. The first three of these losses were on the road during a three game Western Conference road trip. Is this a cause f...more

WNBA- Race to the MVP, week six
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 5, 2013 at 8:18pm

This week's MVP candidate list sees some changes:1. Angel McCoughtry2. Diana Taurasi3. Candace Parker4. Elena Delle Donne5. Cappie Pondexter6. Tina Charles7. Maya Moore8. Glory Johnson9. Lindsay Whalen10. Danielle RobinsonThe summary of Maya Moore is inte...more

Latta and Langhorne coexisting in nation's capital
by Swish Appeal
posted July 5, 2013 at 9:06am

There is no longer a clear-cut best player on the Washington Mystics. Crystal Langhorne was that player for the past three seasons, a stretch during which she led the team in scoring and rebounding each year. She was even named to the All-WNBA second t...more

Three suggestions on how to improve WNBA season ticket holder experience
by Swish Appeal
posted July 4, 2013 at 9:39am

    1. Make the season ticket holder experience something that can be enjoyed for 12 months out of the year. The regular season in the WNBA is from mid to late May through mid-September. The season goes through early-mid October if a team ma...more

Late Wednesday WNBA links: Seattle's defense in Chicago, Becky Hammon to make 2013 debut soon, Kevin Durant dodging questions about Monica Wright
by Swish Appeal
posted July 4, 2013 at 9:22am

I normally try to get these up in the morning, but ... better late than never? Especially when we've got Kevin Durant-Monica Wright gossip to discuss? Anyway, to the links. Mechelle Voepel of espnW writes that one key to the Seattle Storm's 69-60 ro...more

Elena Delle Donne leads all players in early returns for the 2013 All Star Game
by Swish Appeal
posted July 3, 2013 at 10:18pm

Without rehashing everything from the press release, here are some notable things from a numbers perspective. 1. If the All Star Game were today, the Eastern Conference Team's starters would consist of a backcourt of Cappie Pondexter of the Liberty and...more

Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm: What happened to the Sky over the final three quarters?
by Swish Appeal
posted July 3, 2013 at 9:32pm

At the end of the first quarter, the Chicago Sky led the Seattle Storm 21-7 and appeared to be on their way to an easy win at home against a team that nobody expected much from this season. Then the Storm proceeded to outscore the Sky by 23 points over t...more

Analyzing the 3 to See's first time on the WNBA All-Star ballot
by Swish Appeal
posted July 3, 2013 at 9:20pm

The early returns for the WNBA All-Star Game voting were announced on Tuesday. Here's how the "3 to See" fared: Elena Delle Donne (Chicago Sky) - 16,761 votes (1st overall) Delle Donne outplayed Griner right off the bat with 22 points and eight reboun...more

2013 WNBA point guard rankings: Which point guards deserve All-Star selections?
by Swish Appeal
posted July 3, 2013 at 3:34pm

Every time I hear someone question whether point guards matter, I immediately recall the 1996 Kentucky Wildcats-LSU Tigers Principle: if you can't advance the ball past half court, it becomes really difficult to play basketball, but we often don't appre...more

WNBA advanced statistics: How strength of schedule might be influencing outcomes for Atlanta and San Antonio
by Swish Appeal
posted July 2, 2013 at 10:45pm

We've had some discussion in Sunday's game thread about which team was actually the best in the WNBA, which is hard to tell this early in the season with so many opponents suffering injuries or missing players but of course it's fun to discuss. Today, ...more

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