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Liz Cambage to return to Shock for 2013 WNBA season after all
by Swish Appeal
posted May 17, 2013 at 8:47am

And just when I thought this story couldn't be more over for the year, the Tulsa Shock have announced that Liz Cambage will indeed return to the team for the 2013 season, after previous reports that she was opting out of the WNBA this year. Quotes from...more

WNBA: More transactions
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 17, 2013 at 8:46am

From the rosters, it's apparent there have been more cuts today (though the wnba.com transactions page hasn't been updated as of right now).The Sparks have waived Nicky Anosike, Tiffany Clark and Paola Ferrari.The Mystics have waived Natalie Novosel and D...more

Washington Mystics sign center Jessica Moore
by Swish Appeal
posted May 16, 2013 at 10:20pm

Today, the Washington Mystics signed 6'4" center Jessica Moore who is a nine year WNBA veteran from Connecticut. Last year she played 16 games, eight for the Connecticut Sun and eight for the Atlanta Dream and averaged less than two points a game and a l...more

Washington Mystics beat Team Brazil 71-56 led by 12 points each from Tayler Hill and Emma Meesseman; and 11 more from Monique Currie
by Swish Appeal
posted May 16, 2013 at 10:10pm

After a slow start, the Washington Mystics eventually pulled away and beat Team Brazil 71-56. Tayler Hill started, played 21 minutes and scored 12 points including two three point shots. Emma Meesseman score 12 points off the bench and added three rebou...more

Video: Coach Thibault after Mystics win over Team Brazil
by Swish Appeal
posted May 16, 2013 at 9:47pm

Just some quick video of Mike Thibault after the Mystics' win over Team Brazil yesterday. Our thanks to Ed Strand for providing this as well as some video of game action. ...more

Women's basketball news: Three more games, lots more news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 16, 2013 at 9:15am

Today's preseason action:Sky 85, Liberty 67Rookie Elena Delle Donne put up 17 for Chicago in her debut, wasting no time in impressing.Mystics 71, Brazil National Team 56Silver Stars 64, Fever 58Other WNBA news:Fever....The Fever will be short-handed going...more

Women's Baskeball news: It's on
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 14, 2013 at 9:05am

In tonight's preseason action, the Dream whooped the Brazil National Team, 97-47. Once again, rookie Courtney Clements lead Atlanta with 18 points.Chicago preview: it's time for the Sky to meet expectations.Bill Laimbeer's reputation has followed him to t...more

WNBA: Sun burn out Liberty
by Swish Appeal
posted May 13, 2013 at 9:38pm

So the season started with a bang- or, more precisely, a thud. Your intrepid blogger's notes may be a bit blurrier than usual because my bathroom ceiling caved in at quarter to five on Saturday morning. So that was exciting, and don't worry, we're bot...more

2012-2013 Washington Mystics Offseason: Tayler Hill drafted as a major piece for the team's future
by Swish Appeal
posted May 13, 2013 at 9:08pm

After firing General Manager and Head Coach Trudi Lacey shortly after their worst two season stretch in franchise history, the Washington Mystics hire former Connecticut Sun head coach Mike Thibault to replace her. Since then, the team's long term futu...more

Washington Mystics cut Shannon Bobbitt, Ashley Corral, and Avery Warley
by Swish Appeal
posted May 13, 2013 at 9:10am

The Washington Mystics have cut three players: guard Shannon Bobbitt, guard Ashley Corral, and center Avery Warley. The roster is now at 13 players including guard Matee Ajavon who is still overseas. Bobbitt and Corral's departures should come as no sur...more

Seattle Storm Guard Sue Bird has knee surgery
by Swish Appeal
posted May 13, 2013 at 9:08am

In case you missed it, the Seattle Storm announced this past Thursday that their franchise guard Sue Bird had successful knee surgery to remove her left knee cyst. The procedure was done in Hartford, Connecticut at the Saint Francis Hospital and Medical ...more

Seattle Storm defeats the Los Angeles Sparks 67-66 in a preseason match
by Swish Appeal
posted May 13, 2013 at 9:07am

For Seattle everyone besides Alexis Gray-Lawson and Tanisha Wright played in the win. Rookie forward Tianna Hawkins played the most minutes with nearly 23 minutes, and got 8 points, 3 steals, and 5 rebounds, four of them on the offensive end. Only issue...more

Preseason: Storm 67, Sparks 66
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 13, 2013 at 8:56am

Long Beach, Calif. - The Storm outlasted the Sparks Sunday, 67-66, in the first exhibition for both teams.Alysha Clark hit a jump shot with 4.6 seconds to go to put Seattle up by one, and the Sparks had a chance for one more play, but Farhiya Abdi over th...more

WNBA News: Fever top SASS, Sun over Liberty
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 12, 2013 at 9:24am

In preseason action:The Fever rallied past the Silver Stars, 80-75. Tamika freakin Catchings lead Indiana with 17 points, and Shavonte Zellous and rookie Layshia Clarendon each added 13.The Sun topped the Liberty, 83-74.Other WNBA news:A fit, motivated Se...more

NCAA Women's basketball Alabama coaching search: Kristy Curry resigns from Texas Tech to take Crimson Tide job
by Swish Appeal
posted May 12, 2013 at 9:18am

After Wendell Hudson stepped down, Alabama is looking for a new head coach. "Today’s decision is a mutual one between Wendell (Hudson) and me," Alabama Director of Athletics Bill Battle said. "We have had several discussions over the last few wee...more

Chattanooga (UTC) hires a proven winner in former Ohio State coach Jim Foster
by Swish Appeal
posted May 12, 2013 at 9:12am

It is not often that a brand new AD can make a soon-to-be Hall of Fame coach as his first hire. Chattanooga's David Blackburn has that distinction. Jim Foster was named as the Chattanooga head coach this past week after being fired at Ohio State, wh...more

WNBA Preseason action resumes tomorrow
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 11, 2013 at 9:13am

Preseason games are in effect again Saturday, as the Fever travel to San Antonio and the Liberty will be at Connecticut.Sunday, it's the Storm at Los Angeles.In the meantime, here are more WNBA items:Nneka Ogwumike reports from Sparks camp, day five.Silve...more

Around the Pacific rim: Sue Bird update, national tryouts and NCAA rules changes
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted May 10, 2013 at 11:10pm

Storm PG Sue Bird underwent left knee surgery Thursday to remove a cyst. The procedure was a success, according to the team. Bird, 32, stated earlier she'd be on crutches for about six weeks as she begins rehabilitation in Connecticut. When she's able to...more

WNBA pre-season is under way (!!)
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 10, 2013 at 11:06pm

Tonight it was Dream 72, Shock 58.Skylar Diggins got a busted lip; Courtney Clements repped the West Coast with 18 points.Wish there was a write up on this one.Other WNBA news:The Mystics hope new coach Mike Thibault can snap them out of a two-year funk.W...more

Mortarboard moment: Sharing advice I got from Gail Marquis, Olympic superstar and Wall Street success
by Fair Game News
posted May 10, 2013 at 10:52pm

By Ashleigh Sargent Gail Marquis is a powerful woman in sports, business, and volunteer foundation work.  She won a silver medal as a part of the 1976 U.S. Women’s Basketball Olympic Team and played basketball professionally in Europe, before ...more

2013 WNBA Preseason starts today!
by Swish Appeal
posted May 9, 2013 at 8:24pm

After interminable months of waiting, the entire women's college basketball season, one big WNBA draft and endless speculation the time for talk is (almost) over. The Atlanta Dream will take on the Tulsa Shock today at the BOK Center in Tulsa, at 11:30...more

Some hypothetical best case and worst case scenarios for WNBA Western Conference teams in 2013
by Swish Appeal
posted May 9, 2013 at 8:18pm

So what do I think about when it comes to the Western Conference? Here we go.   Los Angeles Sparks Best Case Scenario - The Sparks will not miss a beat from last year even with Delisha Milton Jones' departure and Lindsey Harding's arrival. The...more

2012-2013 Connecticut Sun Offseason
by Swish Appeal
posted May 9, 2013 at 9:10am

After firing head coach Mike Thibault, the Connecticut Sun has hired Seton Hall women's basketball head coach Anne Donovan to replace him where she will be asked to finish the job he couldn't do: win a league championship. Though she will inherit a rost...more

Being Out, Not Coming Out: Brittney Griner
by Mariah Burton Nelson: BEYOND WORKOUTS - Think of Yourself as an Athlete
posted May 9, 2013 at 9:04am

Even people who don’t give a hoop about basketball are rallying aroundBrittney Griner, and what’s not to like? This Baylor center, best known for her spectacular dunks, is now publicly chatting and writing (most recently in the New York Times)...more

Women's Basketball News: More goodies raining down
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 9, 2013 at 8:59am

The upgraded Shock are thinking playoffs.Tulsa is welcoming the WNBA's newest star, Skylar Diggins.Liberty camp diaries, day one.Fever training camp, day four.The Mystics' Ivory Latta is changing the sneaker game.Mystics Coach Mike Thibault after day four...more

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