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Turkey Basketball Fed Chair:"Taurasi Sample B Should Be Tested Within 10 Days"
by Swish Appeal
posted December 28, 2010 at 4:06pm

From Millyet, the Turkish sports site, this badly-translated article quotes from Dr. Turgay Atasü, the Chairman of the Board of Health of the Turkish Basketball Federation:" Taurasi'nin A sample of the substance given to pilots in the United States, peop...more

Just the facts: Taurasi and Modafinil
by HoopFeed.com
posted December 27, 2010 at 12:09pm

Speculation, fan outrage and unsubstantiated claims have made the rounds of the women’s basketball world after news broke Thursday that WNBA star and former UConn standout Diana Taurasi tested positive for the drug modafinil while playing in Turkey....more

Say It Ain’t So, Diana!
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted December 26, 2010 at 2:08pm

C and R favorite of favorites, so much that we overlook the fact she came from UConn, Diana Taurasi, has bee reported to have tested positive for a banned drug while playing basketball in the country of Turkey. Of course, all issues of privacy went out th...more

Diana Taurasi update
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 25, 2010 at 4:08pm

The WNBA star may face an Olympic ban in 2012 if she is suspended for the customary two years for her positive drug test.Taurasi tested positive for the stimulant modafinil: "a drug that enhances wakefulness and vigilance and is designed to treat narcolep...more

There's no place like home
by kaaylac50
posted December 24, 2010 at 2:22pm

December 22, 2010 Once again I am finding myself waiting to be home…This time it is heading “home home,” back to the U.S. for the Christmas holiday.  Tuesday morning I was up bright and early at 6:30am, putting my last few items i...more

Diana Taurasi tests positive for banned substance
by HoopFeed.com
posted December 24, 2010 at 2:22pm

From the Hoopism Blog By Sue Favor Phoenix Mercury forward Diana Taurasi has tested positive for some banned substance in Turkey, where she's been playing. Her lawyer will only say that it's "not a steroid or a recreational drug." She's been suspended fr...more

Diana Taurasi Link Roundup: No clarity likely until second test
by Swish Appeal
posted December 24, 2010 at 2:17pm

When petrel originally posted the link to Turkish newspaper Milliyet's report of Diana Taurasi testing positive for drugs yesterday morning, I think he took the right approach: skepticism. But from that leak, we have a WNBA off-season story that was ...more

2011 WNBA schedule announced
by Swish Appeal
posted December 22, 2010 at 4:12pm

2011 WNBA schedule announced The WNBA released it's 2011 season schedule today, which will begin on June 3, 2011. The L.A. Sparks and Candace Parker host the Minnesota Lynx (and perhaps Maya Moore?) to kick off the action. Defending champion Seattle S...more

Tulsa Shock Youth Basketball Academy adds staff, facilities
by Swish Appeal
posted December 21, 2010 at 1:05am

Tulsa Shock Youth Basketball Academy adds staff, facilities Diaz has worked in television for the last 10 years but now believes he is about to embark on his true passion – helping local youth achieve their basketball dreams. "Ruben is a perfect fi...more

Staying on the Path
by kaaylac50
posted December 19, 2010 at 12:03pm

So it is 6:15 am and I am on the last “leg” of our 12-hour bus ride back to Pamplona.  We had our last game before Christmas away in Extrugasa and of course in Europe, there is never any trip too long for a bus.  We lost by 2 tonight...more

Cappie Pondexter Shares her Style Secrets with Heart & Soul Magazine
by A Glam Slam
posted December 17, 2010 at 1:54am

Cappie Pondexter is not only one of the WNBA’s best scorers, she is also the league's best-dressed. The New York Liberty all-star guard has succeeded in balancing a basketball career and growing fashion business, proving that style and sports really do ...more

Live chat: Storm coach Brian Agler making the rounds
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted December 16, 2010 at 8:54am

WNBA Coach of the Year Brian Agler is back in Seattle and making the rounds to help raise awareness about the Storm. It starts at noon with a live chat here. Storm CEO/President Karen Bryant will join Agler in answering fans' questions. After the chat, A...more

Basketball Quick Notes
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 11, 2010 at 11:01am

What a strange split: The University of Hawaii's sports teams, including women's basketball, will join the Big West Conference in 2012. The UH football team will join the Mountain West Conference.Workouts/rehabs:Tamika Catchings is blogging for ESPNW, and...more

McPherson sparks Storm from bench
by Swish Appeal
posted December 10, 2010 at 2:37pm

Just the Facts, Ma'am: Eugeneia McPherson led all scorers with 20 points on 8-11 shooting, and St. John's pulled away from Seton Hall in the second half for a 71-52 win. For bricks, sore throats, and surprisingly dodgy starters, join your intrepid and hu...more

WNBA approves instant replay changes and rule clarification
by Swish Appeal
posted December 9, 2010 at 7:07pm

WNBA Approves Instant Replay Changes and Rule Clarification Per the WSJ: "Under the changes adopted Wednesday, referees now can use instant replay during the final minute of regulation and throughout overtime to determine whether a ball hit the rim and...more

Basketball News Quick Roundup
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 9, 2010 at 10:52am

It's been a wee bit dry lately, but today is better...........High school:Leta Andrews of Granbury, TX has become the winningest high school basketball coach, male or female. Last night she notched her 1,334th win. Video here.General:It's Rally For Girls ...more

Por Fin!!!
by kaaylac50
posted December 7, 2010 at 10:24am

Hola gente!!! Finally, we did it! We got another win! Our seven game losing streak is now over.  It was a very tough game, but we stuck together and played hard for 40 minutes.  I almost forgot how good it felt to win a game...almost:) Although ...more

The New and Improved Sparks look to Recapture Championship for the 2011 Season
by Gyasmine G
posted December 7, 2010 at 10:22am

The Los Angeles Sparks are long overdue to have another championship banner hung in the Staples Center....more

Big item Monday: AP Rankings, espnW released and Tamika Catchings nominated for United Nations peace award
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 7, 2010 at 10:11am

The AP's top 25 list for the week is out:1. Connecticut (40) 8-0 1,000 12. Baylor 9-1 943 23. Stanford 5-0 929 34. Xavier 8-0 851 45. Duke 8-0 841 56. Ohio St. 7-0 805 67. Texas A&M;6-0 738 78. Tennessee 8-1 700 99. West Virginia 8-0 698 1010. UCLA 7-0 59...more

Swish Appeal's completely hypothetical and generally anti-serious list of highly qualified candidates for WNBA President
by Swish Appeal
posted December 4, 2010 at 9:47pm

More photos » Duane Burleson - AP Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Bill Laimbeer, former Detroit Pistons player and former coach for the Detroit Shock. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Browse more photos » First, we at Swish Appeal would...more

Washington Mystics change colors, logo
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 4, 2010 at 6:05pm

From Mystics HQ:MYSTICS UNVEIL NEW COLORSWashington Mystics Chief Operating Officer Greg Bibb announced yesterday that the team has changed the club’s official colors. During an event to introduce new general manager and head coach Trudi Lacey in front ...more

Donna Orender steps down as WNBA president
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 4, 2010 at 2:24pm

For once, someone is resigning who has a reason for doing so: Orender will start a marketing, media and strategy company of her own. She has been the WNBA president for six years."There comes a time, when it's time," Orender blogs.Wonder who they'll get n...more

It was six years ago already, that I had made a four year commitment to the WNBA.
by Swish Appeal
posted December 4, 2010 at 12:48pm

It was six years ago already, that I had made a four year commitment to the WNBA. Having the chance to work with phenomenal athletes and passionate colleagues who believed in creating change and inspiring people certainly made the time fly...In fitting...more

Washington Mystics unveil new logo
by HoopFeed.com
posted December 3, 2010 at 7:51pm

The Washington Mystics introduced a new logo this week. “We are pleased to introduce the new look of the Washington Mystics,” said Mystics COO Greg Bibb, at a season ticketholder meet and greet with the team’s new coach and general manager Trud...more

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