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2011 All-WNBA teams announced; first team headlined by Tamika Catchings
by Swish Appeal
posted October 5, 2011 at 10:26am

2011 All-WNBA teams announced; first team headlined by Tamika Catchings Tamika Catchings acquired a benchmark of 187 points to lead all vote-getters in the all-WNBA voting. Joining Catchings on the first team are Angel McCoughtry, Tina Charles, Diana Ta...more

#LosLynx Mania: Minnesota Lynx jerseys, shirts selling out in Minneapolis sports stores.
by Swish Appeal
posted October 5, 2011 at 10:24am

Lynx Garb Sees Huge Demand, Small Supply: MyFoxTWINCITIES.com Video: Minnesota Lynx jerseys, shirts selling out in Minneapolis sports stores. James already posted a summary of the article accompanying this video, but a fun note from the video: the Tar...more

All-WNBA first and second teams announced
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 5, 2011 at 12:45am

2011 ALL-WNBA FIRST TEAMTamika Catchings Angel McCoughtry Tina Charles Diana Taurasi Lindsay Whalen 2011 ALL-WNBA SECOND TEAMPenny Taylor Seimone Augustus Sylvia Fowles Sue Bird Cappie Pondexter StoryFirst team photo gallerySecond team photo galleryWhat d...more

WNBA Playoffs Attendance Numbers: Did Seattle Experience the "UConn Effect" in 2011?
by Swish Appeal
posted October 4, 2011 at 12:47pm

Last night's crowd of 15,258 in Minnesota got me thinking about WNBA attendance figures and how they stack up within their peers, not just compared to their NBA counterparts. I always think of the Storm Crazies as well - crazy. Crazy for their team and...more

Erika de Souza Biggest Contribution To The Atlanta Dream In The 2011 WNBA Finals Might Not Be Rebounding
by Swish Appeal
posted October 4, 2011 at 12:31pm

"Having Erika, that’s my huge comfort level down in the post. It’s going to be great to have her back. She’s great on the boards. She’s great scoring inside and we’re definitely going to look for that, look at the rebounds. We need here and ev...more

2011 WNBA Finals: Game one coverage roundup
by HoopFeed.com
posted October 4, 2011 at 12:56am

Game Recap WNBA Finals Game One Notes and Quotes: Minnesota Lynx WNBA Finals Game One Notes and Quotes: Atlanta Dream Laurel Richie addresses the media at the WNBA Finals Box Score Around the Web Lynx close with a rush to take 1-0 series lead ov...more

Minnesota Lynx Once Again Show Off Their Impressive Balance In Game 1 Of The 2011 WNBA Finals
by Swish Appeal
posted October 3, 2011 at 8:29pm

Ray Floriani often refers to the importance of the first four minutes in setting the tone of a basketball game and I actually didn't think it was possible that we'd see the Minnesota Lynx - or any team this season for that matter - play as well as they ...more

Monday dribble: WNBA Finals a NBA lockout remedy for fans?
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted October 3, 2011 at 7:16pm

You're mopping. Today was the scheduled opening day of the NBA and instead of players filming jumbotron skits and talking about how this is their year to win a championship, they're partying in New York, signing mega overseas contracts, playing charity ga...more

WNBA: Development of the Game and What Matters - Rivalries, Style, Race, Coaching and a Vacuum
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 3, 2011 at 10:45am

A friend of mine is currently taking time out as a women's college basketball coach. But he never takes time out from the game, or from thinking about it. In fact, he usually has some amazing ideas. Take tonight, for instance.He hit me up after game one w...more

Atlanta Dream, Minnesota Lynx Offer A Glimpse Of The Most Entertaining Elements Of WNBA Basketball
by Swish Appeal
posted October 3, 2011 at 10:40am

The 2009 WNBA Finals was widely considered the best WNBA Finals ever due to a combination of drama, an underdog pushing a favorite to the limit, and the traction it gained in the mainstream. On the court, a lot of what made that series exciting was t...more

2011 WNBA Finals: Rebekkah Brunson Leads Minnesota Lynx to 88-74 Game 1 Win
by Swish Appeal
posted October 3, 2011 at 10:31am

Despite a ridiculous 33 points from Angel McCoughtry of the Atlanta Dream, the Minnesota Lynx take a 1-0 WNBA Finals lead after an 88-74 win from the Target Center. The Dream started out hot, building a 12 point lead midway through the second quarter befo...more

Basketball delight: Lynx top Dream when it comes to hip-hop
by Swish Appeal
posted October 2, 2011 at 8:34pm

Part of the fun about sports championships aren't just the sporting events themselves, but all the discussion, anticipation, crazy fandom, and pageantry surrounding the events. Although the games themselves have yet to be played, the Minnesota Lynx ha...more

Lets get this WNBA finals party started
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 2, 2011 at 12:32pm

Finals preview.The Dream is getting ready for their second shot at the title.Lynx forward Seimone Augustus expects a fast-paced game today.The previously-injury-plagued Augustus is ready.....with a little help from WNBA MVP Tamika Catchings.Augustus inter...more

Gearing for Lynx vs. Dream
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 1, 2011 at 1:16pm

For all their differences, the Minnesota Lynx and the Atlanta Dream have something in common: both teams are a gleaming beacon of winning and hope in cities that haven't had much of that going on in professional sports the last few years.The Dream are a r...more

WNBA Finals 2011, Dream Vs. Lynx: A host of intriguing matchups
by Swish Appeal
posted October 1, 2011 at 1:06pm

WNBA Finals 2011, Dream Vs. Lynx: A host of intriguing matchups Kris Willis summarizes some of the most interesting matchups in the 2011 WNBA Finals in SBN Atlanta's storystream. He also notes that ESPN's experts are picking Minnesota...and since this...more

2011 WNBA All-Defensive Teams: Angel McCoughtry headlines three Atlanta Dream selections
by Swish Appeal
posted September 30, 2011 at 1:17am

2011 WNBA All-Defensive Teams: Angel McCoughtry headlines three Atlanta Dream selections The Atlanta Dream's defense is a large part of what helped them overcome injuries and absences this year and they were rewarded with three selections to the 2011 WN...more

Sylvia Fowles Named 2011 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
by HoopFeed.com
posted September 29, 2011 at 4:47pm

The WNBA named Chicago Sky center Sylvia Fowles the 2011 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year today. She received 19 out of 40 votes, one more than the runner-up, Indiana Fever forward and four-time Defensive Player of the Year Tamika Catchings (18). Connect...more

Storm All-Star Sue Bird checks in after hip surgery
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted September 29, 2011 at 1:58pm

Calling the weather in Vail, Colo. beautiful, Storm All-Star Sue Bird sounded upbeat after undergoing successful right hip surgery on Tuesday. Dr. Marc Philippon handled the procedure at the Steadman Clinic, the same place and doctor who repaired Lauren J...more

2011 WNBA Finals: Atlanta Dream, Minnesota Lynx Have Both Improved Since Regular Season Series
by Swish Appeal
posted September 28, 2011 at 11:58am

Well, that was quite a statement the Atlanta Dream made tonight. With their 83-67 rout of the Indiana Fever in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals at Conseco Fieldhouse, the Dream advanced to their second consecutive WNBA Finals. Somebody will...more

Seattle Storm's Sue Bird has surgery
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 28, 2011 at 11:41am

Storm point guard Sue Bird had successful surgery this morning to repair the labrum in her right hip.ESPN W had a summit yesterday in Tucson, AZ that included Lisa Leslie, Skylar Diggins and a host of other amazing female athletes. Check out what happened...more

Atlanta Dream beat Indiana Fever, advance to WNBA league finals
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 28, 2011 at 11:36am

Atlanta dominated from beginning to end and took the Eastern Conference title, beating Indiana 83-67.The stats of some individuals were good, but the overall turnover, fouls, shooting percentage and rebounding stats of both teams left much to be desired.F...more

How Might Lineup Adjustments Affect the Atlanta Dream & Indiana Fever in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals?
by Swish Appeal
posted September 27, 2011 at 7:29pm

With Atlanta Dream center Erika de Souza with the Brazilian National Team for the FIBA World Championships and the possibility that Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings will be out, it's nearly impossible to predict how Game 3 of the Eastern Conference ...more

Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever play for trip to WNBA Finals in decisive Game Three (8 p.m. EDT)
by Swish Appeal
posted September 27, 2011 at 2:31pm

Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever play for trip to WNBA Finals in decisive Game Three (8 p.m. EDT) Kris Willis provides some more insight about the matchup challenges that the Atlanta Dream pose to the Indiana Fever in his SBN Atlanta preview of tonight's de...more

The Indiana/Atlanta series still has one game left, so the Lynx don't know who they'll face
by Swish Appeal
posted September 27, 2011 at 12:24am

The Indiana/Atlanta series still has one game left, so the Lynx don't know who they'll face in the finals or when that will be yet. Personally, I hope Atlanta pulls off the upset. The Lynx can beat either team, but will have an easier time not having t...more

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