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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

34 invited to U19 World Championship team trials
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 8, 2013 at 10:27pm

Short notice: 34 of the nation's best under 19 players were selected today to participate in the team trials, May 16-19, in Colorado Springs. They are:Jordan AdamsCandice AgeeJillian AlleyneAmeryst AlstonShacobia BarbeeAmber CampbellOderah ChidomNia Coffe...more

Some hypothetical best case and worst case scenarios for WNBA Eastern Conference teams in 2013
by Swish Appeal
posted May 8, 2013 at 8:25pm

So without any further or do, here we go. Each scenario is not dependent on one another. And while I get that every team's best scenario is a 34-0 regular season with a 7-0 playoff run to win the ship, these scenarios are at least somewhat reasonable ...more

Professional Rugby Player Phaidra Knight signs with Heraea Marketing
by HeraeaMarketing
posted May 8, 2013 at 8:18pm

Phaidra Knight chooses the right team...more

WNBA Training camp round up
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 7, 2013 at 9:06am

Training camp updates:In Minnesota, Lindsey Moore is following Lindsay Whalen's path.Silver Stars training camp, day one recap.Mercury training camp blog.Tina Thompson likes what she sees in Seattle.Mystics minute with Monique Currie.Other WNBA news:My In...more

WNBA training camp begins
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 6, 2013 at 9:00am

Indiana Fever opening day.The Liberty will be fun to watch this year, coach Bill Laimbeer says.Amber Stokes is eager for her tryout with San Antonio.Q&A;with Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve.Minnesota is focused on consistency.Skylar Diggins and Candice Wiggin...more

Sparks open training camp
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 6, 2013 at 8:59am

The Los Angeles Sparks opened training camp today with several still missing from their 19-player roster. Coach Carol Ross said she expected everyone to be back by the end of the week.April Sykes makes a shot while Alana Beard waits her turn.Draftee Britt...more

WNBA bound: Where former local high school stars are aiming to make pro rosters
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted May 5, 2013 at 10:51am

  WNBA training camp opens Sunday and rosters have been set with a league-limit of 15. Official season rosters will be announced May 23 with a league-limit of 11 players. The Storm's opening day is full of question marks without mainstays Sue Bird ...more

'Twas the day before WNBA training camp
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 5, 2013 at 10:44am

Players have been migrating to their team cities the last few days. My hometown LA Sparks saw both of their two top draft picks stop by the office Wednesday.Now tomorrow morning, it's on as training camp starts.WNBA news:Time hasn't changed the Lynx's "ho...more

WNBA Training Camps Start Sunday, May 5, and an open thread on predicted 2013 regular season standings
by Swish Appeal
posted May 4, 2013 at 9:34am

Don't consider this list of prediction of team standings to be a formal preview on each team. Rather, this can be more or less a starting point to get some dialogue going. And though we certainly will have more in depth stuff on the 12 teams in the co...more

Women's Basketball news: Game back on
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 3, 2013 at 9:45pm

So much to report again, hallelujah.......WNBA:Nnemkadi Ogwumike's team edged Tina Charles' team in the Polish Women's Professional League championships.With Coach Mike Thibault, the Mystics have nowhere to go but up.The Lynx are launching an "inspiring w...more

Four days til WNBA training camp starts
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 2, 2013 at 9:03am

WNBA:Indiana's Katie Douglas is testing out her injured ankle in Russia.Swish Appeal has five major points about the Mystics off-season.The Shock are poised to bring excitement to Tulsa.Swin Cash will speak at tomorrow night's NAACP dinner in Pittsburgh.C...more

Taking a Devil's Advocate approach on five major points in the Washington Mystics offseason
by Swish Appeal
posted May 1, 2013 at 8:31pm

Here are some things that could see as talking points as to why I may be guilty of devaluing this team, and its players from the 2012 roster. In a poll where I asked who the most important Mystics player was for their long term future, as of April 30, ...more

Jason Collins Comes Out (and Leans In)
by From A Left Wing
posted April 30, 2013 at 11:00pm

NBA center Jason Collins came out in this week's issue of Sports Illustrated. People are celebrating him as the first man in a "major sport" to come out as gay. That is true only if we limit our examples to the US.Justin Fashanu was the first at...more

Seattle Storm sign Samantha MacKay, making her Dayton's first WNBA signee
by Swish Appeal
posted April 30, 2013 at 10:54pm

The Seattle Storm have announced the signing of Dayton Flyers point guard Sam MacKay, making her the program's first-ever player to sign with a WNBA team. From the Flyers' release: MacKay has a huge week coming up. Following her graduation from Univers...more

Wayne Tree Rollins Named Chicago Sky Assistant Coach
by stephaniemp
posted April 30, 2013 at 3:47pm

Wayne “Tree” Rollins Named Chicago Sky Assistant Coach Chicago, April 30, 2013 – ­The Chicago Sky named former NBA star Wayne “Tree” Rollins assistant coach, announced Head Coach and General Manager Pokey Chatman on Mo...more

Washington Wizards center Jason Collins comes out
by Swish Appeal
posted April 29, 2013 at 8:43pm

This is more of an extension of what Brittney Griner's coming out has. And in light of the fact that more Big Four league players may come out soon, at least now they aren't along when they do. I'm happy for Jason, and though I don't think he will be ...more

Game On! Sports Girl Talk: Interviews the Sunset Ridge Girls B-ball Team
by Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
posted April 29, 2013 at 8:24pm

Sunset Ridge’s Varsity Girls Basketball Team By Barb, Sara and Heather Interesting is an understatement; educational and fun for sure.  We can think of so many positive ways to describe our interview session last week with the Sunset Ridge ...more

Sponsorships ~ Endorsements ~ Investment = HUGE Differences
by HeraeaMarketing
posted April 29, 2013 at 8:10pm

Athletes Know the Difference...more

Women's Basketball LInks: Signings, Russian titles, and Milton-Jones speaks
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 28, 2013 at 10:02am

WNBA:Jay Z has signed Skylar Diggins to Roc Nation sports. That's pretty dope.Brittney Griner has signed a deal with Nike.Introducing the Mercury's new point guard, Samantha Prahalis.Lindsay Whalen and Janel McCarville are hoping to pick up where they lef...more

Women's Basketball links: College items back on top of the news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 27, 2013 at 10:19am

College:USC Coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke has rounded out her coaching staff, by hiring Jualeah Woods and Brandy Manning. They join Evan Unrau, who was retained.Ariel Massengale dreams of a return to the Final Four with the Lady Vols.UConn's Stefanie Dolson i...more

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