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Washington Mystics Q&A; Part 3
by Swish Appeal
posted September 4, 2013 at 9:03am

1. Let's assume the Mystics get in the playoffs for 2013 and that Atlanta and Chicago get the top two seeds. Which matchup is more favorable and why? How far can this team go? Zack: I think Chicago is the better team, but I spent most of the season t...more

WNBA links: Tulsa Shock get 10th win, Cappie Pondexter hits a milestone, Katie Smith eyes retirement
by Swish Appeal
posted September 4, 2013 at 8:53am

With the season winding down, most of the games over Labor Day weekend yielded predictable results. Yet whether you're already looking forward to the playoffs or the 2014 WNBA Draft lottery (!!!), there were a few relevant links for you out there. S...more

Open Question: Which three current WNBA players are your real "Three to See?"
by Swish Appeal
posted September 3, 2013 at 6:34pm

As some of you might imagine, I take a lot of issue with the term "Three to See" as it pertains to the Big Three Rookies (Brittney Griner, Elena Delle Donne, Skylar Diggins). It is a derogatory term toward the nine teams that don't have such rookies, a...more

Dream beat Sparks in the battle of the #2 seeds
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 3, 2013 at 8:35am

In Atlanta tonight, it was Dream 92, Sparks 82 in the battle of the two conference #2 seeds.Game notes and quotes:ATLANTA NOTES Atlanta snapped a four-game losing streak while improving 15-13, including a 5-5 mark against teams from the Western Conference...more

Dream crushers
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 2, 2013 at 11:49am

The Shock beat the Liberty today, 93-88. Shock guard Riquna Williams was blunt about Tulsa's goals right now:''This feels great,'' Williams said. ''We are riding high right now and we just want to keep this up. We know our playoff hopes are over. Now we w...more

It's almost WNBA balloting time again
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 1, 2013 at 10:14am

As the regular season winds down, it's time for the media to choose the "best of" players and coaches.MVPROYCOYMost ImprovedBest DefensiveSixth WomanWho do you think should win these awards, readers? I'd love to hear what you think. ...more

Sky clinch first in the East
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 1, 2013 at 10:10am

Today's game results:The Sky beat the Dream, 85-68, to clinch first place in the Eastern Conference.The Lynx routed the Storm, 97-74.The Sparks defeated the Silver Stars, 80-67.San Antonio's loss means the Storm have clinched their tenth straight playoff ...more

Fever's 1-2 punch knocks out Liberty
by Swish Appeal
posted August 31, 2013 at 9:40pm

Hello again, loyal readers and interested passers-by! We're coming to you in staggered, or possibly staggering, spurts from the Prudential Center on a Friday night that could not be any more welcome if it tried. (Trust me, you don't want to know.) It...more

Faith Van Duin Takes Storm Damage Featherweight Title in Tournament Final
by Wombat Sports
posted August 31, 2013 at 9:33pm

A new featherweight star was created Saturday as New Zealand’s Faith Van Duin defeated three opponents to win the Storm Damage title in a one night tournament in Camberra, Australia. New Zealand’s Van Durin (now 4-0) is the new champion,...more

Storm forward Shekinna Stricklen improving three-point shot
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 31, 2013 at 9:20am

One of the toughest things to do as an athlete is go public with a prediction. Ask Matt Hasselbeck. But Second-year Storm G/F Shekinna Stricklen went on the ledge and announced in June she was going to donate $25 to the Pat Summitt Foundation for every th...more

Gonzaga hires WNBA All-Star Nicole Powell
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 31, 2013 at 9:15am

From the Zags:   SPOKANE, Wash. – (August 30, 2013 - www.GoZags.com) Gonzaga University women’s basketball head coach Kelly Graves announced the hiring of current WNBA player and former Stanford University standout Nicole Powell as an ...more

The fight for the WNBA playoffs
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 31, 2013 at 9:07am

The Fever outlasted the Liberty, 73-67, to cement their fourth place spot in the East, and draw closer to third. Tamika Catchings lead Indiana with 22 points.The Silver Stars beat the Shock, 74-65, to stay in the playoff picture.Team news:Shock....Candice...more

Sophia Young comes out against gay marriage, and opposes adding gays and lesbians to code
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 31, 2013 at 8:58am

Silver Stars forward Sophia Young made her views against gay marriage and protection for gays and lesbians in San Antonio known publicly yesterday:Sophia Young is a three-time WNBA all-star, an All-American while at Baylor University and a fan favorite. W...more

New York Liberty look for improvements on offense after blowout loss to Minnesota Lynx
by Swish Appeal
posted August 30, 2013 at 7:36pm

NEWARK, NJ - The Minnesota Lynx handily defeated the New York Liberty 73-47 at the Prudential Center on Tuesday. The basic and 'tell tale' numbers follow: Minnesota NY Liberty Possessions 81 83 Offensive Efficiency 90 57 eFG 48 26 FT Ra...more

Minnesota Lynx look to finish the regular season strong
by Swish Appeal
posted August 30, 2013 at 7:31pm

NEWARK, NJ - Her team owns the best percentage in the WNBA. There is legitimate talk of a championship. For Cheryl Reeve, there is no inherent pressure. The coach of the Minnesota Lynx, currently leading the Western Division of the 'W', admits she ...more

Storm forward Shekinna Stricklen improving three-point shot
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 30, 2013 at 7:28pm

One of the toughest things to do as an athlete is go public with a prediction. Ask Matt Hasselbeck. But Second-year Storm G/F Shekinna Stricklen went on the ledge and announced in June she was going to donate $25 to the Pat Summitt Foundation for every th...more

Depleted Dream lose in overtime to Mystics
by Swish Appeal
posted August 29, 2013 at 6:44pm

(ATLANTA) – The injury bug is always looking for new blood. This time it was Atlanta’s turn to get bitten, as Dream guards Tiffany Hayes (knee) and Armintie Herrington (concussion) would both be scratched for the game against the visiting W...more

WNBA links: Silver Stars playoff hopes fade, Elena Delle Donne reflects on CAA, Mystics reflect on March on Washington
by Swish Appeal
posted August 29, 2013 at 9:07am

Queenie already wrote up her thoughts on the New York Liberty's debacle last night - and called for them to just shut this season down - so I'll move on after just putting this tweet here: Holding @nyliberty to 25% FG is a @minnesotalynx franchise-rec...more

How much credit should Trudi Lacey get for the Washington Mystics' 2013 season?
by Swish Appeal
posted August 29, 2013 at 8:49am

I know we've been very harsh on Coach Lacey last season, and even now, as well as nearly every Mystics fan, WNBA fan, and league wide source. Let's face it. She got 11 wins in two seasons, and her name will always be tied with the worst two year stret...more

Lynx maul Liberty
by Swish Appeal
posted August 28, 2013 at 2:27pm

We're almost to the end of our years in exhile. That's what I have to hold on to as I weather train delays and missed connections because the Q59 is an evil, evil bus and there are too many trains involved in getting to Newark. I consider it a miracle...more

WNBA power rankings: Sorting out the playoff contenders
by Swish Appeal
posted August 28, 2013 at 9:12am

Whether looking at the WNBA standings or team statistics, it's fair to say that the top of the league's hierarchy has pretty much been decided regardless of how generous you want to be about putting teams in the "elite" category. Where things have gott...more

Shock at Sparks quotes
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 28, 2013 at 9:03am

The video of Nneka Ogwumike's injury has been up for a couple days. You can see why it scared the crap out of those of us in the arena.Afterwards, I interviewed Ogwumike in the locker room. The cut over her eye was pretty big, and trainer Courtney Watson ...more

Washington's exciting turnaround season still alive and well
by Swish Appeal
posted August 27, 2013 at 10:18pm

It is still probably too early to call the Mystics' season a success. They have to get into the playoffs for sure for us to do that because that is where the bar has been set after their impressive start. As it stands right now, the Mystics already hav...more

Sun loss has team looking towards future
by Swish Appeal
posted August 27, 2013 at 9:18am

Another home loss for Connecticut has the players in an unfamiliar position, playing for pride. New York walked out of Mohegan Sun Arena Sunday night with a 74-66 win over the last place Sun, who have now lost four in a row. This left the players talk...more

Delle Donne is East's player of the week again
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 27, 2013 at 8:46am

Players of the week for the East and West are Elena Delle Donne and Maya Moore. It's EDD's fourth time as POY this season.Team news:Storm....a talk with CEO Karen Bryant.Mercury....ten years into her pro career, Diana Taurasi is having one of her best sea...more

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