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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

Led by Their Own "Big 3" Opals Announce Worlds Roster
by Swish Appeal
posted August 20, 2010 at 3:37pm

Led by Their Own "Big 3" Opals Announce Worlds Roster Lauren Jackson, Penny Taylor and Kristi Harrower will lead a mix of experience and youth into the World Championships for Australia's Opals Senior National team. WNBA experience also includes Tully ...more

Liberty in first place, WAC is pissed
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 20, 2010 at 12:50pm

The Liberty beat the Shock tonight for their franchise-record tenth win in a row, and the victory ties them with Indiana for first place in the Eastern Conference. What else can you say but WOW! And great job, New York.Western Athletic Conference official...more

Time Flies
by kaaylac50
posted August 19, 2010 at 8:02pm

Time flies Wow. I cannot believe that it is already Thursday. This busy week of mine is flying by! I just got a call from my agent telling me that I may be heading over to Spain sooner than we both had anticipated.  Although that phone call was a li...more

Marion Jones - not a gimmick, but a gamer
by Swish Appeal
posted August 19, 2010 at 4:52pm

Marion Jones, rookie for the Tulsa Shock, averaging 3 pts, 1 reb in 8 mins per game. - photo by Craig Bennett/112575 media View full size photo » When Marion Jones walked over on media day in the midst of her over-full circuit of obligations to smile...more

Why "disappointing" seems inadequate to describe the Lynx's 68-64 loss to the Storm
by Swish Appeal
posted August 19, 2010 at 1:25pm

Minnesota Lynx point guard Lindsay Whalen looked determined to will her team to victory -- and into the playoffs -- at KeyArena last night. Unfortunately, her efforts fell short. Photo by Kailas Images. View full size photo » Disappointmen...more

Anosike suspended due to injury?
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 19, 2010 at 12:58pm

It seems that Minnesota Lynx forward Nicky Anosike was suspended after finding out she has a torn meniscus.What??!!I've never heard of any team doing anything like that before. Why?I'm not sure I can root for the Lynx anymore if this is true. ...more

Lynx suspend Nicky Anosike, sign Jessica Adair
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 19, 2010 at 12:18pm

August 21, 2010 Update: Nicky Anosike responds to suspension (Scout.com) Maria Cornelius speaks to Anosike about her injury and the suspension: “I think everyone has heard just part of the story, and thinks, ‘She was suspended because she r...more

Crystal Langhorne left out of USA Basketball pool
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 19, 2010 at 12:11pm

In a situation remniscent of what happened during U18 team tryouts, Crystal Langhorne has been left out of the women's USA Basketball pool. She has been in the WNBA's top ten in scoring, rebounding, field goal percentage and efficiency, but she was bumped...more

The case for Mo Currie: Mystics GM Angela Taylor on her most improved player
by Swish Appeal
posted August 19, 2010 at 12:09pm

Monique Currie is a strong candidate for 2010's Most Improved Player. Photo by Craig Bennett/112575 Media. View full size photo » As the regular season winds down and followers of the WNBA begin to cast their votes for the end-of-season ...more

Sparks still in playoff hunt, Tina Thompson leading the way
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 18, 2010 at 8:38pm

Tina Thompson’s 33 points and 50 percent-plus shooting were not enough to lift Los Angeles as they dropped a close game to Phoenix last night. The Mercury beat the Sparks 90-84 in front of a crowd of 8,817 at the Staples Center. With the losses of ...more

The Top 100 Programs in Division I Women's College Basketball: #26-40
by Swish Appeal
posted August 18, 2010 at 6:02pm

Although California has yet to land a recent graduate in a WNBA rotation, players like former WNBA first-round draft pick Ashley Walker have helped bring visibility to the program. Photo via jlindstr.smugmug.com View full size photo » We co...more

Storm vs. Lynx Game thread: Lynx fighting for a playoff spot on the road
by Swish Appeal
posted August 18, 2010 at 3:27pm

Who: The Seattle Storm host the Minnesota Lynx What: The league-leading Seattle Storm have little to play for except maintaining their undefeated home record while the Minnesota Lynx are fighting for their lives. Where: KeyArena, Seattle, WA || Live A...more

A (playoff) peek inside the mind of Andrea Riley
by Swish Appeal
posted August 18, 2010 at 1:29pm

Rookie Andrea Riley running the point - photo via Craig Bennett/112575 images View full size photo » If the WNBA playoffs started today, then tonight's matchup between Phoenix and Los Angeles would be a foreshadowing of the western confere...more

Game thread: Minnesota at Seattle
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 18, 2010 at 12:58pm

STORM WINS: I'm reminded of Lin Dunn a lot this Storm season. She said one day the Storm would catch up to the Houston's and LA's of the WNBA, but then, "We're just a two-year-old competing against a five-year-old." Well, the Storm is technically still yo...more

Silver Stars forward Chamique Holdsclaw has a torn Achilles tendon
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 18, 2010 at 1:30am

The San Antonio Silver Stars announced Tuesday that forward Chamique Holdsclaw has a torn right Achilles tendon. She suffered the injury during a game at Minnesota on Sunday, August 15. An MRI revealed a torn right Achilles tendon. She will mi...more

WNBA power rankings: Why have the Liberty been so good since the All-Star break?
by Swish Appeal
posted August 17, 2010 at 8:45pm

All-Star guard Cappie Pondexter has been a major reason for the the New York Liberty's second-half success. Photo by Ryan Malone. View full size photo » If you're looking for reasons for the New York Liberty's franchise-record eight conse...more

Oh no - Chamique Holdsclaw has a torn Achilles tendon
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 17, 2010 at 8:25pm

Out for the season. Man, that sucks.Sportspagemagazine has a nice roundup of this week in the WNBA.Nice Q and A with Storm center Lauren Jackson.Tamika Catchings wants to forget last year and win a title now.The Chicago Sky had a job fair....and charged p...more

MVP race narrows.....and other notable items
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 17, 2010 at 11:45am

At last, the WNBA's MVP race is down to three candidates: Lauren Jackson, Tamika Catchings and Cappie Pondexter. A tough call, indeed.Pondexter and Tina Thompson are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week. Let's give it up for the vet Thom...more

Former Iowa State star Alison Lacey reacts to flood
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 16, 2010 at 8:25pm

Storm rookie Alison Lacey was surfing the web a lot during her team's three-game road trip through the Eastern Conference. An alum of Iowa State, she was shocked to see pictures of her school's gym under water after record flooding in Ames. "I talked to ...more

Gator Pride
by kaaylac50
posted August 16, 2010 at 8:02pm

Gator Pride             Hello everyone.  I am so busy right now.  This is going to be a very long week for me.  This is the final week before the awesome surprise birthday party for my...more

Liberty finalizing NJ plans
by Swish Appeal
posted August 16, 2010 at 5:45pm

Liberty Finalizing NJ Plans Three Years in Newark? Not a prison sentence, but where the New York Liberty are finalizing plans to play for the next three years according the the New York Daily News. How many season ticket holders are looking forward to...more

ESPN 24-hours of college basketball kickoff includes Baylor vs. UConn
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 16, 2010 at 3:47pm

Baylor plays Connecticut in the sole women’s matchup of the 20 live college basketball games featured in ESPN’s third annual College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon on Tuesday, November 16. Coverage will be spread across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN...more

Mystics quiet the Storm for their franchise-record 19th win
by Swish Appeal
posted August 16, 2010 at 2:40pm

Washington Mystics forward Monique Currie had a strong showing against the Seattle Storm. (Kailas Images) View full size photo » Something was present in the Washington Mystics’ game last night that wasn’t there on Friday. Both games were ag...more

WNBA Playoffs: Dropping, or staying in?
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 16, 2010 at 12:27pm

The Lynx beat the Silver Stars today, 84-78, which keeps them in the playoff race for the Western Conference. Chamique Holdsclaw sprained her ankle in the first half and left the game. I hope it's not a bad sprain.The Fever eliminated the Sun from playoff...more

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