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Getting ready for the WNBA All-Star game, second half of club ball season
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 21, 2011 at 12:09pm

In the standings department:Seimone Augustus scored 25 points to help the Lynx beat the Mercury tonight, 106-98. Not only did Phoenix see its six-game winning streak snapped, but Minnesota moves into first place in the West.The Sun is on a red hot roll. T...more

In an Unexpected Move, Teresa Edwards Adds Kathy McConnell-Miller to Tulsa Shock Staff
by Swish Appeal
posted July 21, 2011 at 1:59am

The Tulsa Shock have a new addition to the bench to help interim head coach Teresa Edwards finish the season. Kathy McConnell-Miller joins the organization and will take her place alongside Edwards after the all-star break, on July 26 against the Atlanta...more

Liz Cambage to replace injured Candace Parker in All-Star Game
by HoopFeed.com
posted July 21, 2011 at 1:57am

Tulsa Shock rookie center Liz Cambage will take the roster spot of injured Los Angeles Sparks center Candace Parker on the Western Conference roster of the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game the league announced today. Parker was voted to the game as a starter by fa...more

WNBA's oldest players have a multi-faceted approach to longevity
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 20, 2011 at 8:24am

I talked to Taj McWilliams-Franklin, Tully Bevilaqua, Katie Smith, Delisha Milton-Jones, Ticha Penicheiro and Tina Thompson for this story. Much, much respect for not only being able to play the game at a high level in their late 30's/early 40's, but for ...more

WNBA morning
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 20, 2011 at 8:15am

Sparks Coach Joe Bryant flipped the lineup last night in his team's game against San Antonio, but Los Angeles still lost, 79-69. I haven't seen that much frustration in a while.It has to be some kind of chemistry/psychological/we're-not-clicking thing, be...more

Atlanta Dream wins 84-74 against the Indiana Fever led by Lindsey Harding's 19 points
by Swish Appeal
posted July 20, 2011 at 8:12am

Atlanta Dream wins 84-74 against the Indiana Fever led by Lindsey Harding's 19 points The Dream wins its second game in a row during today's matinee match against the Eastern Conference leaders. McCoughtry had five steals in the contest, and Erika De S...more

2011 WNBA All-Star Reserves: Who Were The Biggest Snubs?
by Swish Appeal
posted July 20, 2011 at 7:22am

The WNBA announced its 2011 All-Star starters last week and today they have announced their reserves, listed as follows: Eastern Conference Western Conference Essence Carson Penny Taylor Crystal Langhorne Danielle Adams Sylvia Fowles Rebekka...more

Phoenix Mercury/Minnesota Lynx: A Budding Rivalry?
by SLAM Online -W
posted July 20, 2011 at 7:20am

By Stephen Litel / @stephenlitel Currently, the Phoenix Mercury sit on top of the Western Conference standings with a record of 10-4 record, while the Minnesota Lynx are tied with the San Antonio Silver Stars for second place with 9-4 records. Wednesda...more

Dishin & Swishin with Asjha Jones: Add her to that list!
by Swish Appeal
posted July 20, 2011 at 7:14am

When the legends of the Connecticut Huskies women's hoops program are talked about, the first names that come up are always the same: Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Tina Charles, Swin Cash, Rebecca Lobo....well, I for one, have been saying that Asjha Jone...more

Ring of Honor Retrospective: Teresa Weatherspoon
by Swish Appeal
posted July 20, 2011 at 3:05am

Sometimes it's hard to find things other people haven't said. Sometimes it's difficult to go through so many years of memories. And I have to admit that VJ was always one of my favorites, so it's easier to write about her. (Since Sue is another, Thursd...more

Notes from Seattle Storm practice: Returns, babies, and soccer
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted July 19, 2011 at 10:16am

Storm F Camille Little returned to practice on Monday after apparently attending the wedding of former North Carolina teammate LaToya Pringle and Byron Saunders. No one from the Storm camp would confirm this however, including Little. It's just all over...more

NY Liberty : The Split Weekend Stat Analysis
by Swish Appeal
posted July 19, 2011 at 10:13am

Two games hosted at the Prudential Center. The result, a .500 weekend. On Friday evening the Liberty were defeated by the Connecticut Sun 68-59 while the home team reversed the fortunes with an 88-57 triumph over Tulsa on Sunday. The ba...more

Rebekkah Brunson, Sylvia Fowles Win WNBA Player of the Week
by Swish Appeal
posted July 18, 2011 at 11:35pm

Rebekkah Brunson, Sylvia Fowles Win WNBA Player of the Week Sylvia Fowles of the Chicago Sky and Rebekkah Brunson of the Minnesota Lynx were named the WNBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for regular season games pl...more

Laurel Richie & the WNBA: In Good Hands
by SLAM Online -W
posted July 18, 2011 at 8:47pm

by Ben York / @bjyork “The league is in good hands,” I remember saying with a smile to a random passerby inside US Airways Center last Friday night. Clearly, this person had no idea what I was talking about given their look of confusion and abhorrenc...more

Epiphanny Price leads Atlanta Dream in determined effort to halt losing streak
by HoopFeed.com
posted July 18, 2011 at 4:59pm

Dedicated Dream fans wait for players to sign their memorabilia before the game. Box score ATLANTA – The Atlanta Dream (4-9) came into Saturday night’s home contest against the visiting Chicago Sky (7-8) with only three wins, in contrast to a 9-3...more

Sue Bird seventh most popular female athlete in the Harris poll
by Swish Appeal
posted July 18, 2011 at 4:58pm

Sue Bird Seventh Most Popular Female Athlete in The Harris Poll The yearly Harris Poll has named the Seattle Storm's Sue Bird as the seventh most popular female athlete in the United States. She was tied overall with retired tennis champion Martina Nav...more

Mystics make biggest second-half comeback in WNBA history to defeat Sparks 89-85
by HoopFeed.com
posted July 18, 2011 at 4:54pm

Box Score LOS ANGELES – A 24-point lead by the Los Angeles Sparks early in the third quarter turned into the biggest second-half comeback in WNBA history for the Washington Mystics, as they erased the deficit to win in overtime, 89-85. Washington poin...more

Connecticut Sun Shake the Indiana Fever 76-71
by Swish Appeal
posted July 18, 2011 at 4:39pm

The Connecticut Sun had a lot to live up to playing at the same time that the Women’s World Cup Final was scheduled to wrap up. Unfortunately for them the World Cup finale was the thing that legends and dreams are made of so a late afternoon game wit...more

Liberty bench leads the way over Tulsa
by Swish Appeal
posted July 18, 2011 at 2:57pm

Just the Facts, Ma'am: The New York Liberty struck early and often, leading by as many as 34 points in a 88-57 win over the Tulsa Shock. Cappie Pondexter led all scorers with 18 points in 21 minutes. New York had four players in double figures, and pu...more

Maya Moore takes top spot on the WNBA’s list of most popular jerseys
by HoopFeed.com
posted July 18, 2011 at 12:59pm

This year’s WNBA No. 1 Draft pick, Maya Moore of the Minnesota Lynx , has taken the top spot on the WNBA’s list of most popular jerseys. Based on WNBAStore.com sales from October 2010 through June 2011, Moore’s jersey is the second best-selling for ...more

Welcome to Brick City: Connecticut Sun beat New York Liberty 68-59
by Swish Appeal
posted July 17, 2011 at 10:13am

Just the Facts, Ma'am: Second-half shooting woes nipped a comeback in the bud as the New York Liberty lost 68-59 to the Connecticut Sun in Newark. Kia Vaughn led New York with 15 points and nine rebounds. Tina Charles had 15 points for the Sun. For l...more

Game thread: Seattle at Minnesota, the road version. Lynx win 69-62
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted July 17, 2011 at 10:11am

STORM LOSES: Seattle made two surges in the final quarter to cut the lead to seven and six points, but missed shots by Bird, team turnovers, and missed rebounds kept the Storm from keeping the rally going. In a somber locker room, All-Stars Bird and Cash ...more

For the Sparks, let's give credit where it is due: Delisha Milton-Jones
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 17, 2011 at 9:52am

Last night the LA Sparks rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the Tulsa Shock on their home court, 79-74. Kristi Toliver lead LA with 25 points - the most critical thee of which came with 19.7 seconds left, to put her team out of reach. Delisha Milton...more

LA Sparks 79, Tulsa Shock 74: Snatching Defeat From the Jaws of Victory
by Swish Appeal
posted July 16, 2011 at 12:35pm

On many good highlight reels, you can hear the booming announcers voice say, "and they snatched victory from the jaws of defeat." Pumped in 'hero' music playing in the background, a quarterback throwing a hail Mary that met its mark, a last second full...more

LA 79, Tulsa 74 - Heart. Breaker.
by Swish Appeal
posted July 16, 2011 at 12:34pm

LA 79, Tulsa 74 - Heart. Breaker. An 18 point lead to a loss. Oh my, so sad. :'( There's more to say, but I have to go shed some tears in the hallway first. OK, I'm back with dry eyes. Here's the skinny, the LA zone in the last 14 minutes of play was ...more

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