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Garden parties as Liberty sink Mercury
by Swish Appeal
posted August 15, 2010 at 6:18pm

Just the Facts, Ma'am: Cappie Pondexter's 28 points led five Liberty players in double figures as New York trounced Phoenix 107-69. New York set team records for scoring in a game and longest winning streak as they picked up their eighth straight victory....more

WNBA playoff spots being gobbled up.....or not
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 15, 2010 at 5:13pm

The Liberty continued their winning streak last night (eight in a row) by kicking the crap out of the Phoenix Mercury, 107-69, and setting a new franchise scoring record. New York has now clinched a playoff spot, believe it or not.The Sparks survived Tuls...more

Atlanta Dream finally make it to playoffs, thump Chicago 98-74 on road
by Pleasant Dreams - An Atlanta Dream Blog
posted August 15, 2010 at 5:08pm

For those of you out there still reading the blog, the long wait is over. The Atlanta Dream's 107-69 win over the Sky on the road finally clinch another playoff spot for the Atlanta Dream, snapping a four-game losing streak where the Dream sometimes play...more

Statistical summary: What can we take from a hungry Sun team routing a resting Storm team?
by Swish Appeal
posted August 15, 2010 at 1:05pm

Asjha Jones shot extremely well for the Connecticut Sun in their blowout home win against the Seattle Storm. Photo by Craig Bennett/112575 Media. View full size photo » For the Seattle Storm perspective on the game, please see the storystre...more

Game thread: Seattle at Connecticut
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 14, 2010 at 1:53pm

STORM LOSES: Is Ralph Tresvant playing at Mohegan Sun anytime soon? All I could hear was his hit "Sensitivity" while I got an earful from Abrosimova after the game. Although in journalistic terms you can't classify her and the rest that don't start anythi...more

More W news than can be believed
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 14, 2010 at 12:17pm

Indiana and Phoenix didn't fight tonight, but the Fever won soundly, 110-90.Seattle may want to rethink that "resting the starters" plan, because they lost to the Sun, of all teams.San Antonio put the hurt on Tulsa, 94-74.Check out the Candace Parker rene...more

Sun vs. Storm preview: Why did the Sun struggle in July?
by Swish Appeal
posted August 13, 2010 at 9:15pm

Despite an outstanding rookie year from Tina Charles, the Connecticut Sun have sputtered in the second half of the season. Photo by Craig Bennett/112575 Media. View full size photo » Once upon a time at the end of June, the Connecticut Sun ...more

Fueling the fire
by kaaylac50
posted August 13, 2010 at 6:50pm

Anyone who is a serious athlete understands how easy it is to spark that competitive drive.  For me, it only takes a quick memory of someone, or something to set me off and bring out my “attack mode”.   Usually for opponents thi...more

The fireworks of August
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 13, 2010 at 6:31pm

High school/college:Recruits are starting to name their colleges this month, just out of the July viewing period. Bria Smith, ranked third in the class of 2011, announced last night she will attend Virginia - the first major recruit in what the local news...more

Players and coaches praise Lauren Jackson on her 10 years in the WNBA
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 13, 2010 at 6:16pm

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WNBA playoff talk
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 13, 2010 at 2:49pm

While chatting on the team bus, Storm F Swin Cash had a question for reserve F Svetlana Abrosimova, "How many more games do we have?" she asked "You want to play these games so fast because you want to get there," Cash said. There, of course being the ...more

WNBA race heating up
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 13, 2010 at 11:09am

The looks on the faces of the players says it all: the Sparks are still in the playoff race. After Tina Thompson's buzzer-beater shot lifted her team over the Lynx 78-77, LA is a half a game out of fourth place in the west.The most interesting thing about...more

COOOOOOP!!!!!!! Cynthia Cooper joins the Naismith Hall of Fame
by Swish Appeal
posted August 13, 2010 at 11:09am

More photos » Mark J. Terrill - AP 4 months ago: The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class poses with their jerseys, Monday, April 5, 2010, in Indianapolis. Receipients, from left, are Larry Bird who is representing the 1992 USA Oly...more

WNBA playoff talk and "Booty Pop"
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 12, 2010 at 8:14pm

While chatting on the team bus, Storm F Swin Cash had a question for reserve F Svetlana Abrosimova, "How many more games do we have?" she asked "You want to play these games so fast because you want to get there," Cash said. There, of course being the ...more

From drafted rookie to released and reflective - a look inside Vivian Friesen's journey
by Swish Appeal
posted August 12, 2010 at 7:30pm

When one is faced with the end of a dream - or at least the dream as if you had the ability to craft it yourself - many things can take place. But when that dream is strong enough, the dream is just replayed in perhaps a different order, different time...more

Statistical summary: Storm outshot the Dream to secure homecourt advantage
by Swish Appeal
posted August 12, 2010 at 7:29pm

After a game like last night's 80-70 win in Atlanta, it's even more clear that what the Seattle Storm do for the remainder of the regular season really doesn't matter much, as described by ESPN's Mechelle Voepel. WNBA: Playoff race will go down to wire ...more

WNBA'S Lady Liberty's attend 4 Season style management preview party
by A Glam Slam
posted August 12, 2010 at 6:49pm

Cappie Pondexter might be one of the WNBA's biggest and brightest basketball stars but off the court, she's a fashion icon in the world of sports. A Glam Slam recntly spoke with Cappie at the Blend Showroom in NYC, where she shared her passion for fa...more

#DT3forYow Jersey Auction Hits the Twittersphere!
by Swish Appeal
posted August 12, 2010 at 5:04pm

Do you want a signed and authentic pink Diana Taurasi jersey? Do you want to help stamp out cancer and contribute to the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund? Then GET ON TWITTER and MAKE A BID! Don't forget to tag your tweets with #DT3forYow and hurry - the aucti...more

San Antonio Silver Stars sign forward Ashley Battle
by HoopFeed.com
posted August 12, 2010 at 3:59pm

The San Antonio Silver Stars signed forward Ashley Battle Thursday. The 6-foot forward out of Connecticut helped the Huskies win three consecutive NCAA Championships (2002-04). A Seattle Storm second round (25th overall) pick in the 2005 WNBA...more

Swish Appeal, Phoenix Mercury & WSTRRadio.com Team Up for Kay Yow
by Swish Appeal
posted August 11, 2010 at 10:21pm

The WNBA has just completed their Breast Health Awareness initiative, and it was a rousing success, raising money with an online auction of signed basketballs for the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund. In addition, individual teams conducted local auctions of ...more

WNBA Most Improved Player rankings with ESPN's Carolyn Peck: Whose improvement has contributed most to team success?
by Swish Appeal
posted August 11, 2010 at 8:28pm

When I spoke with New York Liberty general manager Carol Blazejowski this past off-season, she indicated that their point guard situation was something they would have to "re-evalutate". Ultimately, that meant waiving veteran Loree Moore shortly before t...more

Could rest hurt Storm star Lauren Jackson's chance at MVP?
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 11, 2010 at 7:46pm

It was nice to hear some logic during the broadcast of Los Angeles' loss to Indiana on Tuesday. The broadcasters were discussing the MVP race, noting the tear Fever All-Star Tamika Catchings is on during her team's three-game win streak. But after fawning...more

The Sky don't take none, and win
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 11, 2010 at 7:21pm

The Sky's Sylvia Fowles took a stand in last night's game against Phoenix, and she got ejected:On Tuesday night with the Phoenix Mercury visiting Allstate Arena, Fowles was anything but quiet, and her roar helped spur the Sky to an emotional and hard-foug...more

Inspiration
by kaaylac50
posted August 11, 2010 at 6:44pm

Inspiration   Monday I did an hour-long leadership presentation with 25 students ages 17-22.  The program that I am a part of is called Youth-Build.  Youth-Build is a program we developed, dedicated to helping young adults earn a GED.&nbs...;more

Game thread: Seattle at Atlanta
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 11, 2010 at 6:41pm

STORM WINS: Oh what a night. Seattle (25-4) whipped out its 13th fourth-quarter comeback of the season to win 80-70 against Atlanta, which is on a three-game losing streak and dropped to third in the East with the loss. The Dream couldn't shoot (29.5 perc...more

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