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Sparks hold off Tulsa, last 90 seconds a fight to win
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 10, 2011 at 12:31pm

Tulsa’s Sheryl Swoopes and L.A.’s DeLisha Milton-Jones LOS ANGELES – Once again, the Los Angeles Sparks let a lead dwindle in the final period Tuesday night and once again, the last 90 seconds of the game was a fight. But this time the host team...more

The Cost Of The Seattle Storm's Turnovers: How They Almost Lost To The Connecticut Sun
by Swish Appeal
posted August 9, 2011 at 3:30pm

Having returned home from their three-game road trip to face the Chicago Sky tonight, the Connecticut Sun legitimately see their 81-79 loss to the Seattle Storm as the one that got away, to paraphrase a report by Marc Allard of the Norwich Bulletin. "Thi...more

Why do guys watch sports?
by Swish Appeal
posted August 8, 2011 at 9:52pm

There's a perennial question that surrounds the WNBA: How can the league get more male viewers? Men make up the bulk of sports enthusiasts, of course, and the WNBA is a sports league. It follows naturally that the W would want to win over some of thos...more

Versatility and “togetherness” spark Lynx streak and defeat of Los Angeles
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 8, 2011 at 1:13pm

LOS ANGELES – The Minnesota Lynx held off a late Sparks rally Sunday night to push their winning streak to a franchise-best nine games. They also snapped a six-game, three-year-old losing streak at the Staples Center with the 84-78 victory. Lindsay Wh...more

Some Sparks fans speak out about WNBA season losses
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 7, 2011 at 2:54pm

As the losses mount for the Los Angeles Sparks (7-12), fan frustration continues to grow. Solutions to the problems of this season, and the past two, are also being hotly debated.Three fans who posted on the members-only Sparks fans message board last wee...more

Laurel Richie: "I hope to enlist the media’s help to tell the stories about the amazing women of the WNBA."
by Swish Appeal
posted August 7, 2011 at 9:41am

I think a lot about how to really shine the light on the women of the league. There is no question that they are athletes who are at the top of their game. Anyone who’s seen a game knows that is beyond question. What the people don’t know is the fu...more

More on Sue Bird's shot
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 7, 2011 at 9:32am

I'm in love with this photo gallery. Look at that full crowd! Standing up, raising arms! Yelling! Now that's how you watch a basketball game. And nice shot, too.Storm fans more than deserve a T-shirt named after them. It's long overdue.Bonus:Jacki Gemelos...more

In case you missed it -- Video of Sue Bird's winning shot
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 7, 2011 at 9:27am

In the toughest game of the season at KeyArena since Minnesota embarrassed Seattle in June, the Storm defeated Connecticut 81-79 on a three-pointer by All-Star PG Sue Bird with 3.1 seconds remaining Friday. The two-point margin is the Storm's closest win...more

Vignettes of Tulsa: Indiana Fever 85, Tulsa Shock 65
by Swish Appeal
posted August 7, 2011 at 9:16am

Because I can't neglect the home team all the time (I visited with the Storm exclusively after the last home game), I decided to talk to the Tulsa Shock after Friday's loss to the Indiana Fever. Perhaps it's my new-found West Coast (or at least Western C...more

Sun coach Mike Thibault says Sue Bird used an illegal screen to get buzzer-beater shot off. You decide! (Video)
by Swish Appeal
posted August 6, 2011 at 2:00pm

Connecticut Sun coach Mike Thibault said that Sue Bird used an illegal screen to get that buzzer-beating three point shot off to lift the Storm to an 81-79 victory last night. The video is above: You make the call! ...more

Liberty 59 Chicago Sky 49 : The Stat Analysis
by Swish Appeal
posted August 6, 2011 at 1:57pm

Those of use studying and utilizing tempo-free stats love it when a coach or player lauds a defensive (or offensive effort). A quick look at the possessions and points to give us offensive efficiency, tells us more. Just because you held a team t...more

Game thread: Connecticut at Seattle
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 6, 2011 at 1:40pm

STORM WINS: What a wild finish. Charles thought she won it for the Sun on a six-footer with 3.1 second left in the game, celebrating as she charged down the court. But it was Bird plucking a play from the Sun's playbook to nail a three-pointer at the top ...more

Last night's WNBA action
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 6, 2011 at 1:33pm

In case you missed it last night, Sue Bird once again saved the Storm with a three-point shot at the buzzer to lift her team over Connecticut.In the meantime, the Shock fell to the Fever, making it a franchise-record 13th consecutive loss.Two games on tap...more

Tuhhhhhhhravelling! (the good kind) - B-ball news roundup
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 6, 2011 at 1:17pm

Everybody's travelling (not in the game):Iowa's going to Europe.Louisville is headed to Oregon and Canada.UConn is travelling to Italy.Texas is off to Europe.Toldeo is going to Israel.WNBA:A tale of two different rookies.The Braxton-Spencer trade makes se...more

Commentary: Why The Braxton-Spencer Trade Makes Sense
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 5, 2011 at 5:11pm

On the surface, the Phoenix Mercury trade of starting center Kara Braxton to the New York Liberty for little used forward Sidney Spencer seems one-sided. But scratch under that surface, and the deal makes sense for both teams. First, the more obvious...more

Phoenix Mercury Trade Kara Braxton to the New York Liberty For Sidney Spencer
by Swish Appeal
posted August 5, 2011 at 5:07pm

After getting suspended for a game by the Phoenix Mercury for "mouthing off", center Kara Braxton has been traded to the New York Liberty in exchange for Sidney Spencer. As Seth Pollack described at SBN Arizona, this move might be considered "addition by...more

Strange trade: Kara Braxton to Liberty, Sidney Spencer to Mercury
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 5, 2011 at 2:15pm

First there was this from AZCentral: Kara Braxton misses Mercury practice Thursday (after serving a one-game suspension Tuesday for "conduct detrimental to the team").Then the news got out - the Merc traded the forward to New York for Sidney Spencer.Phoen...more

Atlanta Dream guard Shalee Lehning to miss remainder of the season due to a torn ACL
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 4, 2011 at 12:29am

Atlanta Dream guard Shalee Lehning is out for the remainder of the 2011 season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament the team announced today. She injured her right knee during the first quarter of the Dream’s game against the Connecticut Sun on Ju...more

Phoenix Mercury statement on Kara Braxton suspension
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 4, 2011 at 12:28am

From the Phoenix Mercury on August 3, 2011: Contrary to what was originally reported by media outlets, Mercury forward/center Kara Braxton was suspended for one game on August 2 against the Minnesota Lynx for conduct detrimental to the team. The Mercur...more

WNBA Mid-Season Point Guard Rankings (Part 2): A Very Tentative Top Five
by Swish Appeal
posted August 3, 2011 at 8:06pm

Consistent with what made Whalen's performance in San Antonio so outstanding this past Sunday, at the core of these "point guard" rankings is a focus on the quality of their decisions rather than any conception of positional "purity". There are situations...more

Long overdue props for Lynx star Rebekkah Brunson
by SLAM Online -W
posted August 3, 2011 at 2:54am

by Ben York / @bjyork “I don’t like the limelight,” Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson tells me. Instantly, she earns my respect. If I’m honest, I’d probably want some attention or recognition if I were a player like Brunson. After all, ...more

WNBA Mid-Season Point Guard Rankings (Part 1): What Makes Lindsay Whalen The Best So Far in 2011
by Swish Appeal
posted August 3, 2011 at 2:53am

As a player who thrives on a command of the subtleties of her position, Minnesota Lynx point guard Lindsay Whalen rarely makes the spectacular play that captures the attention of the average WNBA fan. And even when she does pull off the spectacular - a...more

CT Sun rise in the fourth quarter to knock off Atlanta Dream
by Swish Appeal
posted August 1, 2011 at 7:21pm

Just the Facts, Ma'am: 36 points from Angel McCoughtry wasn't enough for the Atlanta Dream, as the Connecticut Sun put up 33 points in the fourth quarter for a 99-92 comeback win. Renee Montgomery led four Connecticut players in double figures with 19 po...more

Sue Bird scores 29 as Seattle swamps Tulsa 89-72
by Swish Appeal
posted August 1, 2011 at 2:31am

Sue Bird Scores 29 As Seattle Swamps Tulsa 89-72 In the second half of a back-to-back roadie, Seattle rebounded from last night's drubbing to earn the 89-72 win at Tulsa. Not only did the team turn in a a much better performance after the 25-point beat...more

NY Liberty Can't Hold it Together Versus Phoenix Mercury
by Swish Appeal
posted August 1, 2011 at 12:58am

Just the Facts, Ma'am: Penny Taylor had 29 points to lead the Phoenix Mercury over the New York Liberty 91-84. New York was led by Nicole Powell's 16 points and six steals. For narrowly averted swearing, crankiness, defensive lapses, and Hall of Famer ...more

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