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WNBA star Swin Cash talks contracts, Bieber, and family
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 19, 2011 at 11:25am

Don't call Swin Cash a holdout. She's been contemplating her future for months and what may have appeared an easy decision in September has changed. An unrestricted free agent, Cash was made available prior to her playing in Friday's celebrity game at the...more

2011 WNBA Free Agency Playing Styles: Who's Signed And Who's Left?
by Swish Appeal
posted February 19, 2011 at 11:20am

During the media conference call with the Minnesota Lynx about their signing of Taj McWilliams-Franklin today, someone asked where she ranked among the available free agents in the league. "We valued her very highly, as did other teams," said Lynx coac...more

Lynx sign Taj McWilliams-Franklin
by Swish Appeal
posted February 19, 2011 at 11:09am

Quick Analysis: Lynx sign Taj McWilliams-Franklin I have no capacity to remain objective about the Minnesota Lynx and this move isn't really helping that effort. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve describes McWilliams-Franklin as one of the most versatile post pl...more

2011 WNBA Draft Prospects: Major, Mid-Major, Independent & NAIA Players To Watch
by Swish Appeal
posted February 18, 2011 at 3:41pm

A friend of mine jokes that all you have to do to get selected high in the WNBA Draft is play for a high-profile team, show up to the NCAA tournament, and have a half-decent game or two (with emphasis on the "half"). While we all know that WNBA GM's ar...more

Fenerbahce to sue Turkish lab after Taurasi false positive
by Swish Appeal
posted February 18, 2011 at 12:25pm

Fenerbahce to sue Turkish lab after Taurasi false positive Interesting partial quote from Sekip Mostruoglu who serves on Fenerbahce's executive board - "this is the greatest scandal in world sports". Among demands from Fenerbahce: 1. that some lab of...more

Kaayla Chones' Blog: I'm Back!
by kaaylac50
posted February 18, 2011 at 10:39am

Hello Everyone! Yes, I know it has been a while since the last time I actually blogged, well blogged for all of you guys. I have been busy working on things for our summer camps. The last month I have been working on brochure designs, t-shirt logos, pr...more

Diana Taurasi speaks about “the greatest sigh of relief” and clearing her name of doping allegations
by HoopFeed.com
posted February 18, 2011 at 10:23am

Around the world, students were on vacation, workers were looking forward to having at least a day or two off during the Christmas holiday and many U.S.-based professional women’s basketball players were enjoying time away from playing overseas as they ...more

Storm reserve Abby Bishop opts to not return in 2011
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 18, 2011 at 9:54am

In an Australian television interview posted on Youtube, Storm reserve Abby Bishop said she's not returning to Seattle for the 2011 season in order to increase her chances to play for the Opals Olympic team. "I've decided to stay in Australia and focus o...more

2011 NBA All-Star Game Commercial To Feature Sue Bird, Kevin Durant, and Dwight Howard
by Swish Appeal
posted February 18, 2011 at 12:50am

2011 NBA All-Star Game Commercial To Feature Sue Bird, Kevin Durant, and Dwight Howard The latest WNBA promo will be aired during the 2011 NBA All-Star game on Sunday and features Sue Bird, Kevin Durant, and Dwight Howard. You can see the commercial an...more

Why Diana Taurasi's clearance was so important to Connecticut
by Swish Appeal
posted February 17, 2011 at 6:38pm

Diana Taurasi's meaning to Connecticut basketball fans might be a bit deeper than we think. View full size photo » Let’s face facts, there’s not a whole lot to be excited about living in Connecticut right now. We have sn...more

Storm reserve Abby Bishop opts to not return in 2011
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 17, 2011 at 12:59pm

In an Australian television interview posted on Youtube, Storm reserve Abby Bishop said she's not returning to Seattle for the 2011 season in order to increase her chances to play for the Opals Olympic team. "I've decided to stay in Australia and focus o...more

What's up with Cal? Taurasi Speaks...and other odds and ends
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 17, 2011 at 9:50am

Interesting analysis on the struggles of the Cal Bears this season. Theories advanced by the writer: trouble with a continuity offense, no true point guard, and lack of depth. You be the judge.Diana Taurasi speaks after being cleared of doping allegations...more

Appreciating Diana Taurasi After Being Cleared By The Turkish Basketball Federation
by Swish Appeal
posted February 17, 2011 at 9:43am

Photo: Christian Petersen - Getty Images Last September during Game 2 of the WNBA Western Conference Finals, I opened up a file and titled it "Why I love Diana Taurasi" with the Phoenix Mercury up 12 points at home with 3:21 left in the game against th...more

Marion Jones inks multi-year deal with the Tulsa Shock
by Swish Appeal
posted February 16, 2011 at 6:15pm

Marion Jones inks multi-year deal with the Tulsa Shock "We are very happy and proud to have Marion Jones back on our team in 2011," General Manager and Head Coach Nolan Richardson said. "She came on strong last year and she’s looking forward to starti...more

Turkey lifts provisional doping ban on Taurasi
by Swish Appeal
posted February 16, 2011 at 1:51pm

Turkey lifts provisional doping ban on Taurasi In a startling turn of events, the lab that gave Diana Taurasi a positive result for performance-enhancing substances, has retracted the report. The Turkish basketball federation has lifted the ban and Tau...more

Diana Taurasi’s defense against doping ban helps clear her name
by HoopFeed.com
posted February 16, 2011 at 12:42pm

The Turkish basketball federation lifted a provisional doping ban on basketball star Diana Taurasi Wednesday according to Fenerbahce, the club she plays for in Turkey. A Turkish-based World Anti-Doping Agency anti-doping control lab first reported that t...more

Shock to hold open tryouts in April
by Swish Appeal
posted February 15, 2011 at 6:37pm

Shock To Hold Open Tryouts in April Have you ever wanted to play for a WNBA basketball team? Now's your chance! The Tulsa Shock are holding open tryouts, a rarity in the pro game. (It's also a great way to promote the game, and I wish more teams would...more

Where are they now: Katie Gearlds checks in from Spain
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 15, 2011 at 4:14pm

My apologies for not being able to combine all of the updates for former Storm G/F Katie Gearlds into one post, but she has been global hopping in pursuit of getting back on the basketball court. A star at Purdue, Gearlds was home in Beech Grove, Indiana ...more

Jayda Evans: Another Katie Gearlds update
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 14, 2011 at 12:04pm

Former Storm G Katie Gearlds is no longer in Indiana, as previously reported on this blog after a discussion with coach Brian Agler regarding her whereabouts. I was able to reach her agent, who shared that Gearlds is in Spain, but not playing. Her agent ...more

Marynell Meadors inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
by Swish Appeal
posted February 13, 2011 at 7:14pm

Marynell Meadors Inducted Tonight Into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame "...Now, her coaching the (WNBA's) Atlanta Dream and being their general manager is just a tribute to her and her success. She's really a great administrator. She can really direct and...more

Mailbag: Where is former Storm guard Katie Gearlds?
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 12, 2011 at 2:28am

It's been a while since we've cracked open the Women's Hoops Blog mailbag. When I reached in this week, I pulled out a doozy from Terri Ruthruff, who relocated to Montana from Snohomish. Ruthruff, 52, states they're old enough to remember watching Slick W...more

2011 NBA All-Star Game: WNBA participants in Haier Shooting Stars competition announced
by Swish Appeal
posted February 10, 2011 at 7:25pm

2011 NBA All-Star Game: WNBA participants in Haier Shooting Stars competition announced The WNBA has announced its participants in the 2011 NBA All-Star game in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Sparks forward Tina Thompson, Atlanta Dream guard Coco Miller, Chic...more

Today's Basketball Roundup
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 10, 2011 at 10:21am

College games:Kansas got a lift tonight, upsetting #22 Iowa State. Jayhawk Carolyn Davis matched her career high of 31 points.Hard times for Oklahoma continue, as Texas A&M;pounded them 92-71.Xavier senior Amber Harris scored her 2,000th point in her team...more

Storm signings of Phillips, Snell add perimeter depth
by Swish Appeal
posted February 10, 2011 at 10:15am

Storm signings of Phillips, Snell add perimeter depth Kevin Pelton of StormBasketball.com has a full analysis of how newly signed Erin Phillips and Belinda Snell will fill the roles of key Seattle Storm reserves Svetlana Abrosimova and Jana Vesela, who ...more

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