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First day of WNBA playoffs
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 25, 2010 at 11:55pm

Instead of trying to post about a million links, I refer readers to the hoopfeed.com twitter page. Hoopfeed always has the most extensive and comprehensive list of women's basketball links, and today the playoffs are on tap. Check it out.Pre-playoff confe...more

Los Angeles and Seattle: Owners, coaches, players and fans weigh in on the rivalry
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 25, 2010 at 11:32pm

If tonight’s first-round playoff matchup between the Seattle Storm and Los Angeles Sparks feels like déjà vu, it’s because it is. The two teams have met in the opening round four times out of the last five years, and five times overall ...more

Who Should Be the WNBA Coach of the Year?
by Swish Appeal
posted August 24, 2010 at 1:21pm

Washington Mystics coach Julie Plank led her team to the Eastern Conference regular season title despite losing All-Star guard Alana Beard in the off-season. Photo by Craig Bennett/112575 Media. View full size photo » Like the Most Valu...more

Hello again
by kaaylac50
posted August 24, 2010 at 1:20pm

Hello again   I know that it has been a while since I have blogged so here we go!  The surprise birthday party for my grandmother went off without a hitch. Thank you everyone for all of your help.  Last week I learned my departure date fo...more

And the winner is...My WNBA postseason award picks
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 23, 2010 at 8:39pm

Remember the good 'ol days when the WNBA had media guides? The time when you could easily create stats to prove a point because the answers didn't require a degree in technology to get past blocked viewing pages online? Had the chance to thumb through s...more

Solar power not enough as New York hangs on
by Swish Appeal
posted August 23, 2010 at 7:56pm

31 points from Cappie Pondexter, and 11 team steals, helped the New York Liberty hold on in overtime to take out the Connecticut Sun 88-87 in the regular season finale for both teams. Nicole Powell added 14 points and eight rebounds for New York. Tina C...more

Storm vs. Sparks: A battle of point guards fully capable of winning without scoring
by Swish Appeal
posted August 23, 2010 at 5:45pm

Los Angeles Sparks point guard Ticha Penicheiro (right) remains Steve Nash-impressive at 35 years old. Photo via Kailas Images. View full size photo » While chatting with a friend about Los Angeles Sparks point guard Ticha Penicheiro's 10.8...more

Tammy Sutton-Brown signs multi-year contract extension
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 23, 2010 at 3:19pm

From the Fever: The Indiana Fever has announced that two-time WNBA All-Star Tammy Sutton-Brown has signed a multi-year contract extension. Ranked fifth in WNBA history in blocked shots (486) and 16th in rebounds (1,805), the Rutgers graduate a...more

Diana Taurasi re-signs with the Phoenix Mercury
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 23, 2010 at 1:58pm

Quelling rumors that she might take next season off to rest from year-round play in the WNBA and overseas, Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi signed a new contract with the team. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed. From the Me...more

Guess who? Seattle-Los Angeles WNBA postseason set
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 23, 2010 at 12:55pm

While players had the day off on Sunday, Storm coach Brian Agler started pulling out all of the tape of his team against Los Angeles, learning that afternoon Seattle would be facing LA in the opening round of the postseason. San Antonio defeated Phoenix t...more

2010 WNBA Conference Semifinals Schedule
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 23, 2010 at 12:40pm

WESTERN CONFERENCE Seattle vs. Los Angeles Local EDT National Broadcast Game 1 – Wed Aug. 25 Los Angeles at Seattle 8:00PM 11:00PM ESPN2 Game 2 – Sat Aug. 28 Seattle at Los Angeles 12:00PM 3:00PM ESPN2 Game 3* – Tue Aug. 31 L...more

The dust settles on the WNBA's final regular season day
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 23, 2010 at 12:12pm

Sophia Young's three-pointer with .9 seconds left lifted the Silver Stars over Phoenix, 83-82.Monique Currie and Crystal Langhorne lead the Mystics over the Dream.The Lynx won a wild one, beating the Fever 83-79 in overtime. Seimone Augustus lead with 25 ...more

Shock outshine Sky 84-71 to sendoff season with sixth win
by Swish Appeal
posted August 22, 2010 at 11:35pm

Marion Jones, Shanna Crossley and Kiesha Brown preparing to take the court -photo by Craig Bennett/112575 media View full size photo » When Tulsa took to the court to warm up, there was already an electricity in the air. When they went up ...more

More on the Storm and their 17th home win
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 22, 2010 at 10:41pm

The Storm finished perfect at home, and point guard Sue Bird talks about this "magical" season.Of course, Storm fans were prepared: many last night were wearing "I am home court advantage" T-shirts.Bonus: Marion Jones plans to stay in the WNBA next year. ...more

Game thread: Los Angeles at Seattle
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 22, 2010 at 2:52pm

STORM WINS: Game Operations gave away everything but my media press pass and the Storm seemingly tried to toss the game in their, too. Leading by 12 after a Little layin with 8:49 remaining in the game, the Storm were outscored 15-4 to end the game. How w...more

Storm stay perfect, beat Sparks 76-75
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 22, 2010 at 2:17pm

The Seattle Times is being slow to put up a substantial story, but anyone who watched already knows about the incredible game that just went down.The organization has tweeted that the Storm is the first WNBA franchise to go 17-0 at home. Their 28 regular-...more

Sparks-Lynx game (part 2)
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 22, 2010 at 1:56pm

Here's the story and game thread. Here are a few more pictures that didn't make the page........Delisha Milton-Jones and Rebekkah Brunson tip the ball off to start the game.Monica Wright for two of her 15 points. The rookie is the real deal, Holyfield.Lyn...more

Storm defeat Sparks 76-75: "I never been defeated and I won't stop now"
by Swish Appeal
posted August 22, 2010 at 1:51pm

Who: The 27-6 Seattle Storm host the 13-20 Los Angeles Sparks When: 8:00 p.m. PST Where: KeyArena -- Seattle, WA || TV: ESPN2 || Online: ESPN360 What: On Fan Appreciation Night, this game all comes down to one thing: the Storm justifying their use of...more

Veterans led Sparks in the homestretch to playoffs
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 22, 2010 at 1:39pm

< p> Box Score | Game Thread A powerful fourth-quarter surge propelled the Los Angeles Sparks past the Minnesota Lynx 98-91 Friday night and into a Western Conference playoff spot in front of a crowd of 13,154 at the Staples Center. Tin...more

Before killing the Connecticut Sun for trading that draft pick...
by Swish Appeal
posted August 21, 2010 at 7:33pm

...test your memory. Harken back to a simpler time, four months ago, before the WNBA season began. Check your pre-season predictions. Almost everyone I can think of expected the WESTERN conference to be dominant. Phoenix had traded Cappie, but th...more

Mystics stun streaking Liberty, win 75-74
by Swish Appeal
posted August 21, 2010 at 6:18pm

The regular season may not yet be over, but apparently somebody forgot to mention that to the Washington Mystics and the New York Liberty, who put on a playoff-like performance for a crowd of 13,000 at the Verizon Center on Friday. This was the type of ga...more

Sparks 98, Lynx 91 (part 1)
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 21, 2010 at 6:16pm

While we wait for my story and pictures to be posted on the fab hoopfeed.com site, here are some others, and some wrap-up:Charde Houston takes a shot as the Lynx warm up. She ended up with 21 points on the night.I don't understand how a team with this muc...more

Liberty survives Shock
by Swish Appeal
posted August 21, 2010 at 12:24pm

Just for the record, these notes were started Thursday night and finished at about 11AM Friday. For antisocial tendencies, Taj's amaaaaaaazing hair, and squee in boundless measure, join your intrepid and verbose blogger after the jump. You know, I sho...more

WNBA preview
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 20, 2010 at 7:20pm

There are five games tonight, the most critical of which is probably Los Angeles vs. Minnesota, as both teams vie for a Western Conference playoff spot.Storm veteran point guard Sue Bird talks about finishing the season strong, the playoffs and other topi...more

Kara Braxton signs multi-year deal with the Phoenix Mercury
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 20, 2010 at 5:33pm

Kara Braxton signed a multi-year deal with the Phoenix Mercury the team announced today. The specifics of the forward/center’s contract were not disclosed. “I’m very excited about signing this contract and staying in Phoenix,” said Bra...more

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