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Silver Stars Re-Sign Guard Shanna Crossley

the San Antonio Silver Stars — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:03:16 UT

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Silver Stars today announced the re-signing of guard Shanna Crossley. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released.

Tags: San Antonio Silver Stars, Shanna Crossley, wnba

Silver Stars Sign Forward Tasha Humphrey

the San Antonio Silver Stars — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:15:16 UT

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Silver Stars today announced the signing of forward Tasha Humphrey to a training camp contract.

Tags: San Antonio Silver Stars, Tasha Humphrey, wnba

Connecticut Sun to Select First In 2010 WNBA Draft on April 8

the WNBA — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:09:56 UT

NEW YORK – The worlds’ top women’s basketball prospects will be selected in the 2010 WNBA Draft presented by adidas, which will be held on Thursday, April 8 at the NBA Entertainment studios in Secaucus, N.J.

Tags: wnba, wnba draft, women's professional basketball

UMMC Ekaterinburg 73 vs. Dynamo Moscow 53

Dmitry Argunov — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:49:05 UT

Tags: Dynamo Moscow, Russian Superleague, UMMC Ekaterinburg, women's basketball

WNBL: Grand Final Preview

Helen Theoharakis — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:19:52 UT

The Canberra Capitals have taken the Australian Women’s National Basketball League's Preliminary Final and will now face the Bulleen Boomers for the WNBL championship.

Tags: Bulleen Boomers, Canberra Capitals, Sydney Uni Flames, WNBL, women's basketball

Phoenix Mercury Signs Forward Ashley Paris

the Phoenix Mercury — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:21:52 UT

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury today announced the signing of Ashley Paris to a training camp contract. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Tags: ashley paris, phoenix mercury, wnba

Silver Stars Announce Dan Hughes as Full-Time General Manager

the San Antonio Silver Stars — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:20:00 UT

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Silver Stars today announced that Dan Hughes will step aside as head coach to assume a full-time general manager role and subsequently named Sandy Brondello, his long-time assistant, as head coach of the Silver Stars. Olaf Lange, Brondello’s husband and assistant coach under Hughes, has been named associate head coach.

Tags: Dan Hughes, San Antonio Silver Stars, Sandy Brondello, wnba

UMMC Ekaterinburg 81 vs. Good Angels Kosice 56

Dmitry Argunov — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:58:59 UT

Silver Stars Sign Guard Quianna Chaney

the San Antonio Silver Stars — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:30:00 UT

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Silver Stars today announced the signing of guard Quianna Chaney to a training camp contract.

Tags: Quianna Chaney, San Antonio Silver Stars, wnba

WNBL: Preliminary Final Preview

Helen Theoharakis — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:38:03 UT

It’s crunch time in the Australian Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) playoffs, with Canberra and Sydney set to fight it out in the Preliminary Final.

Tags: Bulleen Boomers, Canberra Capitals, Sydney Uni Flames, Townsville Fire, WNBL, women's basketball

White Signs Contract With Sun

the Connecticut Sun — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:23:31 UT

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The Connecticut Sun announced today that veteran guard Tan White has been signed to a one-year contract. As per team policy, no terms were released.

Tags: Connecticut Sun, Tan White, wnba

Connecticut Forward Asjha Jones Undergoes Surgery

the Connecticut Sun — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:52:58 UT

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Connecticut Sun forward Asjha Jones underwent surgery to remove debris from her left Achilles tendon on Monday.

Tags: asjha jones, Connecticut Sun, wnba

UMMC Ekaterinburg 104 vs. Vologda Chevakata 59

Dmitry Argunov — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:46:03 UT

Tags: Superleague A, UMMC Ekaterinburg, Vologda Chevakata, women's professional basketball

WNBL: And Then There Were Four

Helen Theoharakis — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:47:52 UT

The Townsville Fire have claimed the last semifinal place in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) of Australia. Helen Theoharakis has your semifinal preview here.

Tags: Bendigo Spirit, Bulleen Boomers, Canberra Capitals, Sydney Uni Flames, Townsville Fire, WNBL, women's basketball

Minnesota Lynx Acquire Future Considerations from San Antonio in Sign-and-Trade Deal for Roneeka Hodges

the Minnesota Lynx — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:36:57 UT

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has agreed to a sign-and-trade deal with San Antonio, trading guard/forward Roneeka Hodges to the Silver Stars in exchange for the right to swap second round picks in the 2011 WNBA Draft. Hodges entered the 2010 season as a restricted free agent.

Tags: Minnesota Lynx, Roneeka Hodges, San Antonio Silver Stars, wnba

Fever Re-Signs Post Duo of Moore and Davenport

the Indiana Fever — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:30:01 UT

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Fever post players Jessica Moore and Jessica Davenport have re-signed contracts to play with the Fever during the 2010 season. Moore and Davenport both signed with the Fever as free agents at the start of the 2009 regular season and both played instrumental roles in guiding Indiana within one win of the WNBA championship last fall.

Tags: indiana fever, Jessica Davenport, Jessica Moore, wnba

Tamecka Dixon, One of WNBA's Original Players, Announces Retirement

the Indiana Fever — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:08:31 UT

INDIANAPOLIS – A three-time WNBA All-Star and a two-time WNBA champion, Tamecka Dixon has announced her retirement from the WNBA after 13 seasons. Entering the 2009 campaign, Dixon joined Vickie Johnson, Lisa Leslie and Tina Thompson as the only remaining players from the league’s inaugural season in 1997. She follows Johnson and Leslie who announced their retirements last fall.

Tags: indiana fever, Tamecka Dixon, wnba

WNBA Tips Off 14th Season with 15 Preseason Games in 13 Cities

the WNBA — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:37:18 UT

NEW YORK – Prior to tip-off of the WNBA’s 14^th season, the league will play 15 preseason games in 13 cities, including four games between WNBA teams and the China and Poland National Teams. The preseason begins on April 30 with an 11 a.m. CT matinee between the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx.

Tags: Chicago Sky, los angeles sparks, Minnesota Lynx, phoenix mercury, wnba

Lynx Add Depth to Roster with Maïga-Ba

Jeffrey Williams — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:05:00 UT

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - When Cheryl Reeve took over as the Lynx head coach in December, she said, “It would be foolish to mess with the personnel too much … Minnesota already has a good core in place here so it’s just a matter of adding a couple of key pieces to put us over the top.”

Tags: Hamchétou Maïga-Ba, Minnesota Lynx, wnba

Monique Currie Re-Signs With Washington

the Washington Mystics — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:24:19 UT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Mystics Vice President and General Manager Angela Taylor announced today that Forward Monique Currie has re-signed with the team as a restricted free agent. Per company policy, terms of the contract will not be released.

Tags: latangela atkinson, Monique Currie, washington mystics, wnba

Lynx Sign Mali International and Eight-Year WNBA Veteran Hamchétou Maïga-Ba

the Minnesota Lynx — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:24:00 UT

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has signed unrestricted free agent Hamchétou Maïga-Ba (Hahm-Sha-To My-Ga Ba). Maïga-Ba, a Mali international, signs with the Lynx after spending parts of the last eight seasons with the Sacramento Monarchs and Houston Comets. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Tags: Hamchétou Maïga-Ba, Minnesota Lynx, wnba

Minnesota Lynx Withdraw Qualifying Offer to Tasha Humphrey

the WNBA — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:47:40 UT

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has withdrawn its qualifying offer to Tasha Humphrey, thus making the second-year forward an unrestricted free agent.

Tags: Minnesota Lynx, Tasha Humphrey, wnba

UMMC Ekaterinburg 91 vs. Dinamo GUVD Novosibirsk 68

Dmitry Argunov — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:40:52 UT

Tags: Dinamo GUVD Novosibirsk, Superleague A, UMMC Ekaterinburg, women's professional basketball

WNBL Wrap Up & Elimination Finals Preview

Helen Theoharakis — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:19:41 UT

Helen Theoharakis wraps up the race to the playoffs in the Australian Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) and previews the elimination final between the Townsville Fire and Bendigo Spirit.

Tags: Adelaide Lightning, AIS, Bendigo Spirit, Bulleen Boomers, Canberra Capitals, Dandenong Rangers, Logan Thunder, Perth Lynx, Sydney Uni Flames, Townsville Fire, WNBL, women's basketball

UMMC Ekaterinburg 95 vs. Nadezhda Orenburg 51

Dmitry Argunov — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:26:45 UT

Tags: Nadezhda Orenburg, Superleague A, UMMC Ekaterinburg, women's professional basketball

College Bball:Good, Bad, & Ugly

Matthew Anello — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:21:01 UT

Tags: A-10 Conference, college basketball, NBA Draft, ncaa tournament, Pac-10 Conference, UNC

Lynx Re-Sign Augustus; Fans React

Jeffrey Williams — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:40:38 UT

When the Minnesota Lynx took forward Seimone Augustus with the first overall draft pick in the 2006 WNBA draft, Lynx fans breathed a collective sigh of relief -- because the front office didn’t “blow it.”

Tags: Lindsay Whalen, Minnesota Lynx, Seimone Augustus, wnba

Audition Dates Set For Sun Munchkin/Senior Dancers

the Connecticut Sun — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:08:43 UT

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The Connecticut Sun has scheduled open tryouts for both the Senior Sun Dance Team and the Munchkin Dance Team, which is presented by Dunkin’ Donuts.

Tags: Connecticut Sun, wnba

Minnesota Lynx Re-Sign Two-Time WNBA All-Star and League's All-Time Scoring Average Leader Seimone Augustus

the Minnesota Lynx — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:43:21 UT

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced that the team has re-signed U.S. Olympian Seimone Augustus. Augustus, a two-time WNBA All-Star, entered the 2010 season as a restricted free agent.

Tags: Minnesota Lynx, Seimone Augustus

WNBA Stars to Join NBA All-Star 2010 in Dallas

the Baseball Hall of Fame — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:24:06 UT

NEW YORK and DALLAS -- The WNBA and its players will join the NBA family in celebrating its tradition of commitment to social responsibility at NBA All-Star 2010 in Dallas, Texas, highlighted by the first-ever NBA Fit All-Star Youth Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 11. WNBA stars will participate in over 25 events and will help comprise the largest crowd to ever attend a basketball game in history.

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Storm Signs Veteran Forward Le’coe Willingham

the Seattle Storm — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:10:52 UT

SEATTLE – Seattle Storm Head Coach and Director of Player Personnel Brian Agler announced today the signing of 6-0 forward Le’coe Willingham. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Willingham started 34 games for the WNBA champion Phoenix Mercury during the 2009 season, averaging 10.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game.

Tags: Brian Agler, Le’coe Willingham, phoenix mercury, Seattle Storm, wnba

Teams From Atlanta, L.A., Sacramento & Texas To Compete in 2010 Haier Shooting Stars

the WNBA — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:55:08 UT

NEW YORK – A new Haier Shooting Stars champion will be crowned as teams representing Atlanta, Los Angeles, Sacramento and the state of Texas take the floor on Feb. 13, as part of NBA All-Star Saturday Night at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Tags: 2010 NBA All-Star Game, NBA, wnba

Connecticut Sun Announces Second Annual Women In Sports Essay Contest

the Connecticut Sun — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:10:52 UT

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Connecticut Sun is inviting Connecticut students in grades 4-8 to participate in the Second Annual Women in Sports Essay Contest, sanctioned by the Connecticut Association of Schools, in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD).

Tags: Connecticut Sun, National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Phoenix Mercury Re-Signs Head Coach Corey Gains

the Phoenix Mercury — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:59:50 UT

PHOENIX – The Mercury has signed Head Coach Corey Gaines through the 2010 WNBA season, General Manager Ann Meyers Drysdale announced today. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Tags: Corey Gaines, phoenix mercury, wnba

UMMC Ekaterinburg 79 vs. Galatasaray Istanbul 55

Dmitry Argunov — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:41:23 UT

Tags: FIBA Euroleague, Galatasaray Istanbul, UMMC Ekaterinburg, women's professional basketball

Chicago Sky Re-Sign Veteran Guard Dominique Canty

the Chicago Sky — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:24 UT

CHICAGO – Chicago Sky Head Coach and General Manager Steven Key announced today that the Chicago Sky have re-signed veteran guard Dominique Canty to a two year contract.

Connecticut Signs Kara Lawson to Contract

the Connecticut Sun — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:22:45 UT

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The Connecticut Sun announced today it has signed former Sacramento Monarchs guard Kara Lawson to a three-year contract. Lawson averaged 9.3 points per game for Sacramento, appearing in 217 games with 54 starts for the Monarchs. Lawson is a career 38.8-percent shooter from three-point range who scored her 2,000th career point last year.

Tags: Anete Jekabsone-Zogota, Connecticut Sun, Kara Lawson, sacramento monarchs, wnba

Road to the WNBL Playoffs

Helen Theoharakis — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:45:00 UT

Six into five doesn’t go. Who will make the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) playoffs? Helen Theoharakis gives us her insight into the playoff race in Australia.

Tags: Adelaide Lightning, AIS, Bendigo Spirit, Bulleen Boomers, Canberra Capitals, Dandenong Rangers, Logan Thunder, Perth Lynx, Sydney Uni Flames, Townsville Fire, WNBL, women's basketball

Sylvia Fowles to Join Ketia4Kidz Foundation at NBA All-Star Weekend

the Chicago Sky — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:07:51 UT

CHICAGO – Chicago Sky center Sylvia Fowles will join Ketia4Kidz Foundation in hosting the Fort Hood NBA All-Star event on February 13 at Fort Hood, TX.

Tags: Ketia4Kidz Foundation, NBA All-Star 2010, Sylvia Fowles

World's Best Women's Basketball Players to Square Off at Mohegan Sun Arena

the WNBA — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:36:42 UT

NEW YORK - WNBA All-Star 2010 will take place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Saturday, July 10, league President Donna Orender announced today. The game will be on ESPN with tip-off set for 3:30 p.m. ET. The 2010 WNBA All-Star Game will feature a unique, exciting format in which the USA Basketball Women’s National Team will compete against a team of WNBA all-stars.

Tags: Mohegan Sun Arena, usa basketball, wnba

WNBA Names Christine Godleski Chief Operating Office

the WNBA — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:00:00 UT

NEW YORK – The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced today that Christine Godleski has been named Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Godleski will manage the day-to-day operations of the WNBA, where she will oversee the execution of league events and strategic planning initiatives. She will also support league and team revenue-generating opportunities.

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Tulsa's WNBA Franchise Unveils Its Name

the WNBA — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:00:59 UT

TULSA, Okla. – After months of anticipation, the new WNBA Tulsa franchise officially unveiled its identity today with the announcement of the new team name, logo and colors. The new franchise will be named the Tulsa Shock and its colors black, red and gold.

Tags: Tulsa Shock, wnba

UMMC Ekaterinburg 92 vs. TTT Riga 53

Dmitry Argunov — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:51:59 UT

Tags: FIBA Euroleague, TTT Riga, UMMC Ekaterinburg, women's professional basketball

Minnesota Lynx Partner with Lift Kids to Host United World Campaign at Target Center

the Minnesota Lynx — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:31:51 UT

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – In celebration of Minnesota's diverse and unique culture, the Minnesota Lynx today announced a partnership with Lift Kids, Inc., a Minnesota-based non-profit organization, to host the Lift Kids United World Campaign on Sunday, May 23, 2010.

Tags: Lift Kids, Minnesota Lynx, wnba

UMMC Ekaterinburg 75 vs. Dinamo Kursk 72

Dmitry Argunov — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:10:27 UT

Tags: Dinamo Kursk, Russian Superleague, UMMC Ekaterinburg, women's professional basketball

Dream Owner to be Honored at Georgia Tech's "Women Out Front" Celebration

the Atlanta Dream — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:44:18 UT

ATLANTA — Atlanta Dream owner Kathy Betty will serve as the keynote speaker at Georgia Tech’s sixth-annual “Women Out Front” celebration this Thursday, January 14. The recipients will be honored at halftime of the women’s basketball game against Wake Forest.

Tags: Atlanta Dream, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Kathy Betty

Sun Acquire Montgomery, Top Pick In 2010 Draft From Lynx In Trade For Lindsay Whalen and No. 2 Selection

the Connecticut Sun — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:24:42 UT

UNCASVILLE, Conn . – The Connecticut Sun announced today that it has traded point guard Lindsay Whalen and the second overall pick in the 2010 WNBA Draft to Minnesota in exchange for Renee Montgomery and the No. 1 pick in 2010.

Tags: Connecticut Sun, Lindsay Whalen, Minnesota Lynx, wnba

Marianne Stanley Joins Mystics Coaching Staff

the Washington Mystics — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:47:30 UT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Mystics Head Coach Julie Plank announced that Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame member Marianne Stanley has joined her coaching staff. Stanley will be primarily responsible for coaching post players.

Tags: marianne stanley, washington mystics, wnba

UMMC Ekaterinburg 91 vs. Spartak St. Petersburg 63

Dmitry Argunov — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:17:34 UT

Tags: Russian Superleague, Spartak St. Petersburg, UMMC Ekaterinburg, women's professional basketball

WNBA Tulsa Hires Experienced Sports Veteran as President

the WNBA — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:49:26 UT

TULSA, Okla. – Tulsa’s new WNBA franchise has named Steve Swetoha as president.

Tags: Steve Swetoha, Tulsa, wnba