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Storm signs Polish center Ewelina Kobryn
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted June 28, 2011 at 1:15pm

Storm coach Brian Agler said he wouldn't make moves in a "panic state," but jumped quick at the opportunity to nab Polish C Ewelina Kobryn, whose national team was recently eliminated by France 58-54 from EuroBasket play. The early exit means the 29-year-...more

Candace Parker out six weeks with lateral meniscus tear
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 28, 2011 at 10:26am

Knee Injury To Sideline Candace Parker Approximately Six Weeks LOS ANGELES – An MRI on Monday revealed that Los Angeles Sparks post player Candace Parker has torn the lateral meniscus in her right knee and will be sidelined for approximately six weeks. ...more

New York Liberty Defeat Los Angeles Sparks for First at the Rock: The Stat Analysis
by Swish Appeal
posted June 28, 2011 at 10:15am

The New York Liberty evened their season record at 4-4. The 77-67 victory over the LA Sparks had added significance. It was their first at their Newark based Prudential Center. A statistical look : ...more

Pondexter and Carson carry the New York Liberty
by Swish Appeal
posted June 27, 2011 at 2:00pm

Just the Facts, Ma'am: Cappie Pondexter had 22 points, 20 of them in the last twenty-one minutes of the game, to lead the Liberty over the Los Angeles Sparks 77-67. Essence Carson had 18 points off the bench for New York. Candace Parker led Los Angeles...more

Candace Parker injures right knee in Sunday’s game vs. Liberty
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 27, 2011 at 11:25am

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Sparks post player Candace Parker will return to Los Angeles and has an MRI scheduled for Monday to determine the severity of a right knee injury suffered during the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the New York Liberty...more

WNBA President Laurel J. Richie trying on Nike's special limited-edition 15th Anniversary Sparks
by Swish Appeal
posted June 27, 2011 at 2:50am

WNBA President Laurel J. Richie trying on Nike's special limited-edition 15th Anniversary Sparks Hyperfuse shoes. Nike teamed up with the Los Angeles Sparks to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Sparks and the New York Liberty's first WNBA game back...more

Seattle Storm waive 2011 second round draft pick Ify Ibekwe
by Swish Appeal
posted June 27, 2011 at 2:12am

Seattle Storm Waive 2011 Second Round Draft Pick Ify Ibekwe The Storm waive Ify Ibekwe, a 6-2 forward from Carson, Calif. and the University of Arizona, who was the 24th selection in the second round of the 2011 Draft. The roster now stands at 10, acc...more

Storm Start 'Getting Through Kinks' In Their Offense In 65-55 Win Against Minnesota Lynx
by Swish Appeal
posted June 26, 2011 at 7:03pm

Storm Start 'Getting Through Kinks' In Their Offense In 65-55 Win Against Minnesota Lynx Yes, the Seattle Storm's defense was very good in their 65-55 win tonight. But don't sleep on their offense: they shot 46% in the first quarter and 47% in the fourt...more

Mailbag: Janel McCarville, bling, and other WNBA questions
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted June 26, 2011 at 6:09pm

This dumping of my WNBA mailbag is long overdue. Some who asked questions may have even given up on me. But fear not, I've done the necessary reporting, found the right people and am ready to fully answer all of the questions I remember being posed via e-...more

Lauren Jackson will miss three weeks with hip muscle tear
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 25, 2011 at 1:07pm

The injury bug has bitten the all-star Storm center once again. The Storm won last night without her, and may be finding their way, finally.Also last night, the Silver Stars clamped down in overtime to take down the Sparks, 90-80. Game feed.Both Minnesota...more

Basketball news on the first Friday of summer
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 24, 2011 at 3:06pm

Did you know LA Sparks forward Delisha Milton-Jones had a near-drowning experience as a kid that changed her whole outlook on life? She says it's why she plays basketball the way she does today.Basketball great Charlotte Smith is Elon University's new hea...more

Remember This Name: Delisha Milton-Jones
by SLAM Online -W
posted June 24, 2011 at 10:14am

By Ben York / @bjyork “She’s always working on ways to get better. That’s what all great players do in my opinion and Delisha is one of the best at it.” – Tina Thompson You don’t know Delisha Milton-Jones. You might think you do, but your p...more

New York hangs on for a 94-82 win over Tulsa
by Swish Appeal
posted June 24, 2011 at 12:20am

New York hangs on for a 94-82 win over Tulsa Just how Tulsa learned the tough way you can't win playing just three quarters on Tuesday against Seattle, New York nearly got taught the same lesson by the Shock on Thursday afternoon. After leading by as ...more

Tulsa Shock Practice Notes: An Optical Practice and a Fighter on the Floor
by Swish Appeal
posted June 23, 2011 at 3:20pm

Today's Tulsa Shock practice was no practice in the traditional sense, but rather a mental practice of film, film and more film. In fact, over two hours of film that usurped the regularly scheduled running, jumping, shooting drills and more. "I think C...more

WNBA unveils 30 official nominees for voting of top 15 players of all time
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 23, 2011 at 9:32am

Whoa, what a list. I couldn't make those 15 cuts if I tried:Top 30 Nominees for Top 15 Voting Seimone Augustus Sue Bird Ruthie Bolton Swin Cash Tamika Catchings Cynthia Cooper Katie Douglas Cheryl Ford Yolanda GriffithBecky Hammon Chamique Holdscl...more

Dream hang on for first home win of year against Sky
by Swish Appeal
posted June 23, 2011 at 9:23am

Coming into their Camp Day match against the visiting Chicago Sky, the Atlanta Dream - losers of five of their first six - had blown an 11-point lead against Washington and a 10-point lead against San Antonio. Leading by 14 points late in the third quar...more

Seattle Storm to meet President Obama
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted June 23, 2011 at 2:21am

One of the popular chants after the Storm won its second championship in September was, "We're going to meet Obama!" It appeared the traditional handshake with the nation's first black president was as important as the win itself. Seattle swept through th...more

Sparks’ depth key to 15th anniversary victory over Liberty
by HoopFeed.com
posted June 22, 2011 at 2:21pm

Game Updates: New York at Los Angeles, June 21, 2011 LOS ANGELES – It was everything you could want in a 15th-year game: a great loud crowd, a tight and close contest, eight players in double figures. And for the Los Angeles Sparks, it was also a 96-...more

2011 WNBA Sixth Woman Of The Year: Top 10 Early Season Candidates
by Swish Appeal
posted June 22, 2011 at 10:23am

After dominating the WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year race for the past two seasons, Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner is going to have a tough time hanging on to it in 2011. Perhaps that's more of a testament to the growing talent in the WNBA than an...more

Seattle Storm nips the Tulsa Shock 82-77
by Swish Appeal
posted June 22, 2011 at 12:24am

Seattle Storm nips the Tulsa Shock 82-77 Tulsa had a 15-point lead in the first half of play before falling to the defending-champion Seattle Storm. The Storm had a 30-point 3rd quarter (compared to Tulsa's 13 points) to take the lead and never look bac...more

Sparks host the Liberty as the league celebrates its 15th season and inaugural game
by HoopFeed.com
posted June 21, 2011 at 7:27pm

New York Liberty (2-3) at Los Angeles Sparks (3-1) Time: 10:00 p.m. ET Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles TV: ESPN2 On June 21, 1997 Lisa Leslie and the Los Angeles Sparks hosted the New York Liberty in the WNBA’s first game. The game took place ...more

WNBA: 15 Years and Counting
by SLAM Online -W
posted June 21, 2011 at 7:20pm

by Ben York / @bjyork Like it or not, the WNBA is still here after 15 years. Some people hate that. Some love it. Some couldn’t care less. In the end, ultimately, none of it really matters. The only thing that does, however, is that the league is sti...more

15th year anniversary of WNBA today
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 21, 2011 at 12:54pm

It's on tonight, like it was 15 years ago on this date: LA and NY facing off here in LA. Penny Toler was playing for the Sparks at the time, but she always had her eye on being the organization's general manager. Tickets for tonight's game will be reduced...more

Kristi Toliver Leads Dominant Los Angeles Sparks Bench Effort Against The Seattle Storm
by Swish Appeal
posted June 21, 2011 at 10:07am

Back in 2009 at KeyArena, 6,796 fans witnessed what appeared to be then-rookie guard Kristi Toliver turning a corner in the Chicago Sky's rather surprising 86-81 victory over the Seattle Storm. Smoothly navigating the court to find gaps in the defense ...more

Ranking the WNBA Sophomores - Week 1
by Swish Appeal
posted June 21, 2011 at 10:03am

Rookies are often ranked to see their potential progress through a WNBA season to see how well they are playing. They are also ranked to see who has a legitimate chance of becoming the ROY. I thought it would be a good idea to see how last year's rookies ...more

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