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San Antonio Siliver Stars Media Day 2012

Carmen Santiago — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:03:46 UT

Tags: San Antonio Silver Stars, WNBA - Women's National Basketball Association

2012 WNBA.COM GM survey taps Minnesota Lynx to repeat

The WNBA — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:38:18 UT

NEW YORK – May 16, 2012 – The results of the 10th annual WNBA.com GM Survey are in, with the league’s 12 general managers making predictions for the 2012 season. While 83 percent of GMs selected the defending champion Minnesota Lynx as the team most likely to win the WNBA Finals, it was the Phoenix Mercury that GMs picked for the third straight year as the team most fun to watch (55 percent).

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WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks Celebrate Alana Beard's Birthday

Eric Wade — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:21:53 UT

WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks Media Day 2012

Donald Barnat — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:22:12 UT

Tags: Alana Beard, Candace Parker, Carol Ross, Los Angeles Sparks, Nneka Ogwumike, WNBA

WNBA: Seattle Storm 61 vs. Los Angeles Sparks 60

- Chuckarelei — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:25:00 UT

Tags: Los Angeles Sparks, Seattle Storm, WNBA - Women's National Basketball Association

After a Year Off, Mims Has Found Her Niche

Terese Karmel — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:46:29 UT

When she decided to resume her WNBA career, Mistie (Bass) Mims wanted an established team with common goals that worked hard. So when the Connecticut Sun expressed an interest in the 6-3 forward from Duke, she gave her agent the go-ahead.

CPTV finds new home with Connecticut Sun

Terese Karmel — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:11:40 UT

Connecticut Public Television, which has broadcast UConn women’s basketball games to much success for the past 18 years, lost the contract to SNY recently. But it didn’t take its new affiliate, CPTV Sports.....

WNBA Basketball: Los Angeles Sparks 95 vs Japan National Team 77

Donald Barnat — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:31:07 UT

Sun's Jones Going Coast-to-Coast – Literally

Terese Karmel — Thu, 10 May 2012 07:21:40 UT

Tonight at 7:00, the Connecticut Sun's Asjha Jones will line up against Simone Augustus, Maya Moore, Lindsey Whalen and the rest of the Minnesota Lynx for an exhibition game at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Sun's Tina Charles reaching out to help others

Terese Karmel — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:24:13 UT

When she was a sophomore at the University of Connecticut, Connecticut Sun all-league forward Tina Charles saw a picture of Jennifer Anniston in a red t-shirt with a peace sign and a map of the continent of Africa on the front.

Minnesota Lynx Waive Three Players

the Minnesota Lynx — Sun, 06 May 2012 23:48:18 UT

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has waived guard Tavelyn James and forwards Jasmine Lee and Kayla Standish. The Lynx roster now stands at 14 players.

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WNBA: San Antonio Silver Stars 67 vs. Indiana Fever 69

Carmen Santiago — Sun, 06 May 2012 22:24:48 UT

Tags: Indiana Fever, San Antonio Silver Stars, WNBA

WNBA: Atlanta Dream 91 vs. Tulsa Shock 89

Craig Cappy — Sun, 06 May 2012 22:07:05 UT

Tags: Atlanta Dream, Tulsa Shock, WNBA

Ely-Gash to miss 2012 season due to torn ACL

the Indiana Fever — Sat, 05 May 2012 00:46:02 UT

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Fever forward Shyra Ely-Gash will miss the 2012 WNBA season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament sustained in her left knee two days prior to the opening of training camp

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A year older, a year wiser -- Sun aiming for the top

Terese Karmel — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:36:06 UT

Last season, the standard explanation -- a young team not used to playing together - was enough to provide the Connecticut Sun with answers to their playoff collapse.

FEVER: Training Camp opens Sunday

the Indiana Fever — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:29:56 UT

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Fever has signed La’Tangela Atkinson to a training camp contract and finalized its preseason roster. Training camp tips off the start of the 2012 season on Sunday, April 29.

Tags: Indiana Fever, Katie Douglas, Tamika Catchings

Minnesota Lynx Announce Training Camp Roster

the Minnesota Lynx — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:25:41 UT

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team’s 2012 training camp roster. This year’s players include: free agent signee Erin Thorn, draftees Devereaux Peters, Kayla Standish and Julie Wojta, and training camp invitees Queralt Casas, Jasmine Lee, Tavelyn James, Porsche Poole and Brittany Rayburn. The new additions finalize Minnesota’s Training Camp roster at 18 players.

Tags: Brittany Rayburn, Minnesota Lynx, Tavelyn James

Sparks Sign Candace Parker to Contract Extension

Los Angeles Sparks Media Relations — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:24:52 UT

Los Angeles Sparks 2012 WNBA Draft Party

Eric Wade — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:07:39 UT

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Surprise! Sparks Get Nneka

Donald Barnat — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:02:30 UT

Breaking news it is not. Everyone in the world of women’s basketball knew almost the moment the Los Angeles Sparks won the first pick in the 2012 draft lottery that they would use it to select Stanford’s phenomenal forward, Nnemkadi ‘Nneka’ Ogwumike.

Tags: Los Angeles Sparks, Nneka’ Ogwumike, WNBA - Women's National Basketball Association

Sun Reach Across the World for Draft Pick

Terese Karmel — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:01:27 UT

The Connecticut Sun Monday reached across the sea and into the future with its first round WNBA draft pick, selecting Astan Dabo, a 19-year-old 6-8 center from Mali.

Ogwumike, Stricklen, Peters Top Three Picks in 2012 WNBA Draft Presented By Boost Mobile

The WNBA — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:07:26 UT

BRISTOL, Conn., April 16, 2012– The Los Angeles Sparks made Nnemkadi Ogwumike of Stanford the top overall pick of the 2012 WNBA Draft presented by Boost Mobile. Shekinna Stricklen of Tennessee, selected second by the Seattle Storm, and Devereaux Peters of Notre Dame, tapped by the defending champion Minnesota Lynx, rounded out the top three picks. The 2012 WNBA Draft presented by Boost Mobile was conducted at ESPN headquarters.

Tags: Devereaux Peters, Nnemkadi Ogwumike, Shekinna Stricklen, WNBA Draft

Duke Alum, Atlanta Dream Center Alison Bales Announces Retirement

the Atlanta Dream — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:17:31 UT

ATLANTA, April 13, 2012- Atlanta Dream center Alison Bales has announced her retirement from the WNBA in order to attend medical school and pursue a career as a physician.
"I want to thank everyone in the Atlanta Dream organization as well as the entire city of Atlanta for giving me some of the best memories of my career," said Bales. "While basketball will always be one of my passions I have decided that it is time to pursue my other goal. I will soon be applying to medical school in order to begin the exciting yet arduous process to become a physician."

Tags: Alison Bales, Atlanta Dream, Duke Women's Basketball

USA Basketball Women’s National Team to Train in Seattle May 11-13

USA Basketball — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:38:45 UT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 12, 2012) - Highlighted by a May 12 exhibition game against the China National Team, the 2012 USA Basketball Women's National Team has added a May 11-13 training camp in Seattle, Wash., to its schedule. The USA versus China exhibition contest will be held at KeyArena on May 12 at 7:30 p.m. (all times listed are local). Tickets for the USA vs. China game will be available for sale on April 17 online at www.stormbasketball.com or ticketmaster.com, any Ticketmaster outlet, or by calling 206-217-9622 or 1-877- 9622-849. Group tickets are available by calling 206-217-9622.

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Phoenix Mercury forward Penny Taylor sustains season-ending knee injury

the Phoenix Mercury — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:01:56 UT

PHOENIX – Phoenix Mercury forward Penny Taylor sustained a season-ending knee on injury on March 29 while playing for Fenerbahce (Turkey) in the Euroleague Final 8. Taylor tore her left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) playing against Turkish rival Galatasaray. Taylor will undergo surgery and immediately begin the rehabilitation process.

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Phoenix Mercury hires Earl Cureton as Assistant Coach

the Phoenix Mercury — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:20:38 UT

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury today announced the hiring of Earl Cureton as an assistant coach for the 2012 WNBA season. Cureton joins Head Coach Corey Gaines’ staff along with eighth-year assistant coach Julie Hairgrove.

Tags: Earl Cureton, Phoenix Mercury

2012 WNBA Draft presented by Boost Mobile will be held April 16 at ESPN studios

The WNBA — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:42:49 UT

NEW YORK and BRISTOL, Conn., April 2, 2012 – The 2012 WNBA Draft presented by Boost Mobile will be held on Monday, April 16 at ESPN in Bristol, Conn. ESPN2 will provide coverage and analysis of the first round beginning at 2 p.m. ET, in addition, ESPN3 will simulcast the entire draft. The second and third rounds will be broadcast on ESPNU and NBA TV.

Tags: espn, WNBA Draft

Mickie DeMoss joins Fever coaching staff

the Indiana Fever — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:49:46 UT

INDIANAPOLIS – A participant in six national championships and 12 NCAA Final Four appearances, longtime college assistant and head coach Mickie DeMoss has joined the Indiana Fever as an assistant to Head Coach Lin Dunn. DeMoss joins returning assistant coach Stephanie White on the Fever bench.

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Indiana signs Larkins & Smith to training camp contracts

the Indiana Fever — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:45:21 UT

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Fever has signed Erlana Larkins and Jenna Smith to training camp contracts. Both average 11.5 rebounds per game in overseas competition this winter, in Turkey and Israel, respectively. Both have received invitation to the Fever training camp which begins April 29.

Tags: Erlana Larkins, Indiana Fever, Jenna Smith

Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever to assist Red Cross tornado relief efforts

the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:52:34 UT

INDIANAPOLIS – The American Red Cross has announced the Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Fever have made a donation of $100,000 to assist in the Tornado Relief efforts in southern Indiana. In addition, donations will be accepted at the Pacers home game on Tuesday, March 6, vs. Atlanta at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Tags: American Red Cross, Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers

Catchings named as trustee of Women's Sports Foundation

Women's Sports Foundation — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:54:50 UT

New York, NY (February 15, 2012) – The Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) announced today the appointment of a new President-Elect and four new members to the Board of Trustees. Olympic gold medalist Angela Ruggiero, Ice Hockey, has assumed the role of president-elect and will continue serving on the Board of Trustees to provide leadership and visibility for the organization’s mission. Ruggiero will succeed current WSF President Laila Ali in 2013

Tags: Tamika Catchings, Women's Sports Foundation

Minnesota Lynx Sign Guard Erin Thorn

the Minnesota Lynx — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:50:19 UT

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has signed free agent guard Erin Thorn. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Tags: Erin Thorn, Minnesota Lynx

Minnesota Lynx Re-Sign Guard Candice Wiggins

the Minnesota Lynx — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:49:12 UT

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has re-signed guard Candice Wiggins. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Tags: Candice Wiggins, Minnesota Lynx

Michelle Snow joins Mystics

the Washington Mystics — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:45:00 UT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Mystics General Manager and Head Coach Trudi Lacey announced today that the team has signed free agent center Michelle Snow. A 10-year veteran, Snow has averaged 9.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 334 career games with the Houston Comets, Atlanta Dream, San Antonio Silver Stars and most recently, the Chicago Sky.

Tags: Michelle Snow, Washington Mystics

WNBA MVP Tamika Catchings to Return to Fever

the Indiana Fever — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:47:54 UT

INDIANAPOLIS – The reigning MVP of the WNBA, two-time Olympic gold medalist Tamika Catchings has signed a free agent contract to remain with the only WNBA team for which she has ever played. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.

Tags: Indiana Fever, Tamika Catchings

Silver Stars sign Shameka Christon

the San Antonio Silver Stars — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:17:44 UT

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Silver Stars have signed seven-year WNBA veteran Shameka Christon, head coach and general manager Dan Hughes announced today. As per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Tags: San Antonio Silver Stars, Shameka Christon

Phoenix Mercury acquire Alexis Hornbuckle

the Phoenix Mercury — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:13:02 UT

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury has acquired restricted free agent Alexis Hornbuckle in a sign-and-trade deal that sent the team’s 2013 second round draft pick to the Minnesota Lynx, the club announced today. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Tags: Alexis Hornbuckle, Phoenix Mercury

Washington Mystics acquire Noelle Quinn

the Washington Mystics — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:37:59 UT

Washington, D.C. – Washington Mystics General Manager and Head Coach Trudi Lacey announced today that the team has acquired veteran guard Noelle Quinn from the Los Angeles Sparks in exchange for forward Marissa Colema

Tags: Noelle Quinn, Washington Mystics

Lynx Re-Sign Center Jessica Adair

the Minnesota Lynx — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:07:02 UT

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced that the team has re-signed center Jessica Adair. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Tags: Jessica Adair, Minnesota Lynx

WNBA celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day with events across the Country

The WNBA — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:17:51 UT

NEW YORK, JAN. 25, 2012 – The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and its teams will celebrate the 26^th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) on Feb. 1. Through WNBA Cares, the League’s global social responsibility program, the WNBA family will conduct fitness clinics, speaking engagements and workshops in markets across the country to help lead, inspire, and create positive change in the lives of women and young girls. NGWSD will be one of the many highlights of a year long celebration for the 40^th anniversary of the landmark legislation Title IX, which bans sex discrimination for academics and athletics in schools.

Tags: National Girls and Women in Sports Day, WNBA - Women's National Basketball Association

WNBA Announces 2012 Regular-Season Schedule

The WNBA — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:14:48 UT

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2012 – The WNBA will tip off its 16th season on Friday, May 18, when two of the league's top stars square off as Candace Parker and the Los Angeles Sparks visit Sue Bird and the Seattle Storm. The defending WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx, led by 2011 Rookie of the Year Maya Moore and Finals MVP Seimone Augustus, begins its title defense when scoring champion Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury visit on Sunday, May 20, in a nationally televised game on ABC.

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New LA Sparks Head Coach Carol Ross: Talk is Cheap, Action Speaks

Donald Barnat — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:52:51 UT

The WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks today announced the hiring of a new head coach, former Atlanta Dream assistant Carol Ross. SPM had the opportunity to participate in a conference call with the coach and Sparks general manager Penny Toler and ask a few questions about the future of the team.

Shock name Gary Kloppenburg new head coach

the Tulsa Shock — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:35:50 UT

TULSA, Okla. (January 3, 2011) – After an extensive search and interview process, the Tulsa Shock have named Gary Kloppenburg the new head coach of the franchise.

Tags: Tulsa Shock, WNBA Basketball

Los Angeles Sparks win top pick in 2012 WNBA Draft

The WNBA — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:14:53 UT

-- Sparks Become Second Team in League History to Win First Pick Despite Smallest Odds --
-- Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx Round Out Top Three Picks --

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Phoenix Mercury announce Front Office realignment

the Phoenix Mercury — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:05:32 UT

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury announced a realignment of its front office and basketball operations department today. Ann Meyers Drysdale was named Vice President, Amber Coxwas named President and Chief Operating Officer and Head Coach Corey Gaines added general manager responsibilities

Tags: Ann Meyers-Drysdale, Phoenix Mercury

Baylor No. 1 in USA Today/ESPN Preseason WBB Coaches' Poll

the WBCA — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:20:05 UT

The Top 25 preseason women's basketball coaches poll, with team's final 2010-11 records in parentheses, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, ranking in the final 2010-11 poll and first-place votes received:

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After victory parade, Lynx dance their way into off-season

Jeffrey Williams — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:34:40 UT

When the Minnesota Lynx picked UConn forward Maya Moore with the first overall pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft, it was the first day of warmth after a long cold and harsh winter. While the weather patterns in Minnesota are seasonal and almost predictable....

Tags: 2011 WNBA Championship, Alexis Hornbuckle, Amber Harris, Candice Wiggins, Charde Houston, Cheryl Reeve, Jessica Adair, Jim Petersen, Lindsay Whalen, Maya Moore, Minnesota Lynx, Monica Wright, Rebekkah Brunson, Roger Griffith, Seimone Augustus, Shelley Patterson, Taj McWilliams-Franklin

WNBA Finals: Viewership Numbers Up

The WNBA — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:55:09 UT

The Minnesota Lynx’s three-game sweep of the Atlanta Dream to capture the WNBA Championship generated a viewership increase on ESPN.

Tags: 2011 WNBA Championship, Atlanta Dream, Minnesota Lynx

WNBA Finals: Thoughts and Afterthoughts

Julia M. Coleman — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:10:03 UT

So as this 15th season ends, and a new champion is crowned, one wonders if the Lynx and Dream battling for supremacy signals a changing of the guard in the WNBA.

Tags: 2011 WNBA Championship, Atlanta Dream, Minnesota Lynx

WNBA Finals: Lynx Defeat Dream, End Two Decade Minnesota Championship Drought

Jeffrey Williams — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 11:51:36 UT

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Atlanta Dream 73-67 in Friday's WNBA Game 3 to be crowned the 2011 WNBA Champions. They are the first Minnesota team to win a major championship since the Minnesota Twins defeated the Atlanta Braves in October 1991.

Tags: 2011 WNBA Championship, Atlanta Dream, Cheryl Reeve, Glen Taylor, Jessica Adair, Marynell Meadors, Minnesota Lynx, Seimone Augustus, Taj McWilliams-Franklin