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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.

Tags: Christine Godleski, wnba

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

Laurie Byrd Named New York Liberty Assistant Coach

the New York Liberty — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:45:41 UT

NEW YORK – Laurie Byrd has been named assistant coach of the New York Liberty, it was announced today by team president and general manager Carol Blazejowski. As per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Tags: Laurie Byrd, New York Liberty, wnba

Dunn to be Inducted into Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

the Indiana Fever — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:19:54 UT

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Fever Head Coach Lin Dunn has been named as one of ten female inductees to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Dunn will be honored when the 2010 women’s induction class is welcomed April 24.

Tags: Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, Lin Dunn

2010 WNBA Season Tips Off May 15

the WNBA — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:28:01 UT

NEW YORK - The WNBA will tip off its 14th season on Saturday, May 15 with five games that day. The defending champion Phoenix Mercury will begin the WNBA season when they the Los Angeles Sparks at 2pm ET on ESPN2. The Tulsa franchise, whose name will be announced in January, will debut at the BOK Center against the Minnesota Lynx the same day at 8pm ET.

Tags: 2010 Season Schedule, wnba

Nancy Darsch to Re-Join Storm as Assistant Coach

the Seattle Storm — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:23:30 UT

SEATTLE – Nancy Darsch has re-signed with the Seattle Storm as an assistant coach, Storm head coach and player personnel director Brian Agler announced today. The 2010 season marks Darsch’s third with the organization.

Tags: Nancy Darsch, Seattle Storm, wnba

Lindsay Amstutz Joins the Sparks as VP & Chief Marketing Officer

the Los Angeles Sparks — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:21:11 UT

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks have hired Lindsay Amstutz as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, it was announced today. Amstutz has spent the last two years as the Director of Team Business Development with the WNBA.

Tags: Lindsay Amstutz, los angeles sparks, wnba

Jennifer Gillom’s Sparks: Expect Passion

Donald Barnat — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:15:58 UT

SportsPageMagazine.com was able to grab a few moments with the new head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks, former Phoenix Mercury great Jennifer Gillom, at Monday's press event announcing her hiring. The perennial WNBA All-Star center brings 17 years of professional playing experience to this, her second league head-coaching position.

Tags: Jennifer Gillom, los angeles sparks, wnba

Sparks' Toler Sounds Off On Gillom and “New Era”

Donald Barnat — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:43:19 UT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - SportsPageMagazine.com had the opportunity to sit down with Los Angeles Sparks General Manager Penny Toler to discuss her choice of former Phoenix Mercury star and Minnesota Lynx Head Coach Jennifer Gillom to lead the Sparks as the team’s new head coach.

Tags: Jennifer Gillom, los angeles sparks, Penny Toler, wnba

Los Angeles Sparks Name Hall-of-Famer Jennifer Gillom Head Coach

the Los Angeles Sparks — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:45:00 UT

LOS ANGELES – Hall-of-Famer Jennifer Gillom has been named head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks as announced today by Sparks Vice President and General Manager Penny Toler. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released.

Tags: Jennifer Gillom, los angeles sparks, wnba

New York Liberty Selects Nicole Powell in Dispersal Draft of Sacramento Monarchs Players

the WNBA — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:41:06 UT

NEW YORK – The New York Liberty selected Nicole Powell with the first pick in the WNBA’s Dispersal Draft of Sacramento Monarchs players held via conference call today. Teams drafted in inverse order of their regular season finish in 2009.

Tags: dispersal draft, New York Liberty, Nicole Powell, sacramento monarchs, wnba

Your Guide to Australia's WNBL

Helen Theoharakis — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:18:47 UT

The WNBL was born in 1981 and is currently made up of 10 teams; Adelaide Lightning, Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Bendigo Spirit, Bulleen Boomers, Canberra Capitals, Dandenong Rangers, Logan Thunder, Perth Lynx, Sydney Uni Flames and Townsville Fire.

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

Lynx Hire Reeve as Head Coach, Raise Expectations for WNBA Championship

Jeffrey Williams — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:01:44 UT

MINNEAPOLIS - After 11 seasons and only two playoff berths, the Minnesota Lynx named former Detroit Shock assistant Cheryl Reeve as their seventh head coach Tuesday.

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Cheryl Reeve Named Minnesota Lynx Head Coach

the Minnesota Lynx — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:41:29 UT

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced the hiring of Cheryl Reeve as the team’s new head coach. Reeve most recently served an assistant coach and general manager for the WNBA’s Detroit Shock. As per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Tags: Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota Lynx

Dispersal Draft of Sacramento Monarchs Players Set for December 14

the WNBA — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:21:52 UT

SACRAMENTO AND NEW YORK – A Dispersal Draft involving Sacramento Monarchs players will take place Monday, Dec. 14, WNBA President Donna Orender announced today. Orender also announced the league will seek to add a team to the Bay Area for the 2011 season.

Tags: dispersal draft, sacramento monarchs, wnba

WNBA Announces Rule Changes for 2010 Season

the WNBA — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:51:53 UT

NEW YORK – The WNBA has expanded the use of instant replay in two instances beginning with the 2010 season, the league announced today.

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Los Angeles Sparks Tip-Off First Annual Joy for Jenesse Gift Card Drive

the Los Angeles Sparks — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:40:51 UT

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sparks, in a continued partnership with the Jenesse Center, are holding the first annual Joy for Jenesse Gift Card Drive to benefit victims of domestic violence this holiday season.

Tags: domestic violence, Jenesse Center, Joy for Jenesse, los angeles sparks

Hall of Famer Anne Donovan Named New York Liberty Head Coach

the New York Liberty — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:07:58 UT

NEW YORK

– Hall of Famer Anne Donovan has been named head coach of the New York Liberty, it was announced today by team President and General Manager Carol Blazejowski. As per team policy, terms of the contract were not released.

Tags: Anne Donovan, New York Liberty, wnba

Rutgers Women’s Basketball Q&A with Kia Vaughn and Heather Zurich

Rutgers Athletics — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:53:30 UT

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Former Rutgers standouts Kia Vaughn and Heather Zurich graduated as the second-winningest class in Rutgers history under head coach C. Vivian Stringer. One season removed from a Scarlet Knights uniform, the two are enjoying success aboard.

Tags: C. Vivian Stringer, Heather Zurich, Kia Vaughn, Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Women's College Basketball and NCAA Changes

Sue Wilden — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:03:06 UT

Sad news for those who like to watch games streamed on the internet. The quality offered by the broadcasting arm of the Numerically Challenged Conference is as horrible as the one offered by the WNBA.

Tags: Ball State Women's Basketball, Big Ten, MAC, ncaa, Purdue Boilermakers, Womens College Basketball

Sacramento Monarchs Fold; Scrambles to Find New Owners

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:31:28 UT

Tags: sacramento monarchs, wnba

Reign Out: Maloofs End Ownership of Sacramento Monarchs

Kecia Bailey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:26:36 UT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The skies over Sacramento were wet and gray Friday morning almost seeming to foreshadow the news that would come later. Through a press release shortly before noon, Maloof Sports and Entertainment announced that they would no longer operate the Women’s National Basketball Association’s Sacramento Monarchs.

Tags: john whisenant, Maloof Sports & Entertainment, sacramento monarchs, Ticha Penicheiro, wnba

WNBA in Discussions to Move Monarchs to Bay Area

the WNBA — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:15:34 UT

NEW YORK - The WNBA is in active discussions with potential investors to relocate the Sacramento Monarchs to the Bay Area in time for the start of the 2010 WNBA season, league President Donna Orender announced today. Going forward, Maloof Sports & Entertainment will no longer operate the Monarchs.

Tags: Maloof Sports & Entertainment, sacramento monarchs, wnba

Connecticut Sun Appears On PBS Kids Show Design Squad

the Connecticut Sun — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:31:24 UT

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The Connecticut Sun teamed up with Design Squad, the PBS Kids show, to film an episode in which two groups of aspiring engineers designed a T-shirt shooter for use at a game. The episode is now available for viewing online at http://pbskids.org/designsquad/season3/index.html.

Tags: Connecticut Sun, Design Squad, Lindsay Whalen, PBS, Tamika Raymond, wnba

Monarchs Forward/Guard Hamchétou Maïga-Ba Undergoes Successful Surgery

the Sacramento Monarchs — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:00:37 UT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sacramento Monarchs forward/guard Hamchétou Maïga-Ba underwent successful arthroscopic debridement surgery on her left ankle this morning. Team Doctor Kirk Lewis performed the surgery at the UC Davis same day surgery center. It is projected she will be out three to four weeks and a complete recovery is expected.

Tags: Hamchétou Maïga-Ba, sacramento monarchs, wnba, women's basketball

Minnesota Lynx Win Top Pick in 2010 WNBA Draft

the WNBA — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:11:55 UT

NEW YORK – The Minnesota Lynx won the ninth annual WNBA Draft Lottery and earned the top pick in the 2010 WNBA Draft, the league announced today.

Tags: Minnesota Lynx, wnba, women's professional basketball

2010 WNBA Draft Lottery to be Held Thursday Nov. 5

the WNBA — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:02:14 UT

NEW YORK – The lottery to determine the top five picks in the 2010 WNBA Draft will be held Thursday, Nov. 5. The Sacramento Monarchs, who posted a record of 12-22 this past season and missed the playoffs for the first time in seven years, have the best opportunity to secure one of the top three picks in the draft.

Tags: Draft Lottery, sacramento monarchs, wnba, women's basketball

Monarchs Guard Ticha Penicheiro Undergoes Successful Surgery

the Sacramento Monarchs — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:24:07 UT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sacramento Monarchs guard Ticha Penicheiro underwent successful surgery this morning to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in her right thumb.

Tags: sacramento monarchs, Ticha Penicheiro, wnba, women's basketball

Erin Philips Tribute Gallery

Larry Morgenweck — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:34:31 UT

WNBA Announces New Ownership for Atlanta Dream

the WNBA — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:45:53 UT

NEW YORK – Kathy Betty, a prominent Atlanta businesswoman and sports advocate, will become the new managing partner of the Atlanta Dream pending WNBA Board of Governors approval, league President Donna Orender announced today. The team will be owned by Dream Too, LLC, an investment group led by Betty.

Tags: Atlanta Dream, Kathy Betty, wnba

Sophia Young Tribute Gallery

Carmen Santiago — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:22:20 UT

Tags: San Antonio Silver Stars, Sophia Young, wnba, women's basketball

WNBA's Shock Relocating to Tulsa

the WNBA — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:09:58 UT

NEW YORK – The Detroit Shock will relocate to Tulsa, Okla., and will be owned by a group of investors led by Oklahoma businessmen Bill Cameron and David Box, WNBA President Donna Orender announced today. The sale and move are pending WNBA Board of Governors approval.

Tags: Bill Cameron, David Box, Detroit Shock, Donna Orender, Tulsa, wnba

Don't Give Up the Dream...

Tara Polen — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:00:52 UT

With all due respect to Samuel Clemens, rumors of the Atlanta Dream's demise may have been (somewhat) exaggerated. At least so far. Key word? Patience.

Tags: Atlanta Dream, Kathy Betty, Ron Terwilliger, wnba, women's basketball