Last night's results:
The Mystics downed the Liberty, 68-60.
The Dream topped the traveling Storm, 80-69.
The Lynx routed the Stars, 88-72.
The Sky pounded the Sun, 101-82.
The Mercury thumped the Shock, 100-78.
More WNBA news......
Lynx:
Maya Moore is discovering her inner Michael Jordan.
Rookie Damiris Dantas is making her mark with toughness. She is learning the WNBA game.
Before last night's game, Moore honored her namesake, Maya Angelou, who passed away earlier this week.
The (coach Cheryl) Reeve report.
Mystics:
A minute with Monique Currie.
College news:
Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw's keynote address at the Sports Business Education Network.
Kim Barnes Arico is all "go blue" at Michigan.
Rutgers coach Vivian Stringer says pride is the main reason she works hard.
Former Gonzaga star Vivian Frieson is now an assistant coach at Seattle University.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Friday, May 30, 2014
Veteran Delisha Milton-Jones still a factor in the WNBA
Check out my story on the ever-colorful Dee.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Week two, rolling along
Tonight's result:
The Fever used a strong second half to beat the Sun, 79-65.
More WNBA news......
Fever:
Erlana Larkins rules the glass.
Sky:
Elena Delle Donne talks about the adjustments she's made in her second season.
Lynx:
The front court is stepping up in the face of key player injuries.
Today's practice report.
Mystics:
Bria Hartley is gaining confidence in her rookie season.
A minute with Kia Vaughn.
Liberty:
Tina Charles is back in a New York state of mind.
Newly-signed Shanece McKinney hopes her WNBA debut inspires those in her hometown of Mobile, Ala.
Dream:
Rookie spotlight: Inga Orekhova.
Mercury:
Anete Jekabsone-Zogota is the consummate teammate and pro.
College news:
Former Huskers in the WNBA, week two.
Catching up with Northwestern alumni Anucha Browne.
Former Marquette guards Brooklyn Pumroy and Ashley Santos are following coach Tyler Summitt to Louisiana Tech.
Stacey Lovelace is now an assistant coach at Oakland University.
Jim Brown has joined Morehead State as an assistant coach.
High school news:
Top recruit Jordan Hosey is ready to take charge.
For Anna Wilson, it's red, white and dream come true in making the U17 team.
The Fever used a strong second half to beat the Sun, 79-65.
More WNBA news......
Fever:
Erlana Larkins rules the glass.
Sky:
Elena Delle Donne talks about the adjustments she's made in her second season.
Lynx:
The front court is stepping up in the face of key player injuries.
Today's practice report.
Mystics:
Bria Hartley is gaining confidence in her rookie season.
A minute with Kia Vaughn.
Liberty:
Tina Charles is back in a New York state of mind.
Newly-signed Shanece McKinney hopes her WNBA debut inspires those in her hometown of Mobile, Ala.
Dream:
Rookie spotlight: Inga Orekhova.
Mercury:
Anete Jekabsone-Zogota is the consummate teammate and pro.
College news:
Former Huskers in the WNBA, week two.
Catching up with Northwestern alumni Anucha Browne.
Former Marquette guards Brooklyn Pumroy and Ashley Santos are following coach Tyler Summitt to Louisiana Tech.
Stacey Lovelace is now an assistant coach at Oakland University.
Jim Brown has joined Morehead State as an assistant coach.
High school news:
Top recruit Jordan Hosey is ready to take charge.
For Anna Wilson, it's red, white and dream come true in making the U17 team.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Stars steal one from the Shock
Tonight's result:
Rookie Kayla McBride lifted the Stars over the Shock, 82-79, with 30 points.
More WNBA news.....
Mercury:
Krystal Thomas gained strength after parental losses.
Candice Dupree is as consistent and reliable as ever.
Liberty:
The Liberty have waived Kara Braxton and signed Shanece McKinney.
Lynx:
Newcomer Damiris Dantas answers questions.
Asia Taylor is no longer "Mrs. Irrelevant" for Minnesota.
Fever:
Katie Douglas returns to face the Fever tomorrow for the first time since she went to the Sun.
Today's practice report, featuring video interviews with coach Lin Dunn and guard Briann January.
Storm:
...Are in the midst of a long road trip.
College news:
The SEC will host its 2016 tournament in Jacksonville, Florida.
Q&A with Georgetown coach Natasha Adair.
Arizona State coach Charli Turner Thorne checks in.
Sean Stephenson joins Ole Miss as an assistant coach.
CK Calhoun is a new assistant at Lafayette.
Rookie Kayla McBride lifted the Stars over the Shock, 82-79, with 30 points.
More WNBA news.....
Mercury:
Krystal Thomas gained strength after parental losses.
Candice Dupree is as consistent and reliable as ever.
Liberty:
The Liberty have waived Kara Braxton and signed Shanece McKinney.
Lynx:
Newcomer Damiris Dantas answers questions.
Asia Taylor is no longer "Mrs. Irrelevant" for Minnesota.
Fever:
Katie Douglas returns to face the Fever tomorrow for the first time since she went to the Sun.
Today's practice report, featuring video interviews with coach Lin Dunn and guard Briann January.
Storm:
...Are in the midst of a long road trip.
College news:
The SEC will host its 2016 tournament in Jacksonville, Florida.
Q&A with Georgetown coach Natasha Adair.
Arizona State coach Charli Turner Thorne checks in.
Sean Stephenson joins Ole Miss as an assistant coach.
CK Calhoun is a new assistant at Lafayette.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
News firestorm
Players of the week:
Elena Delle Donne and Maya Moore are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.
Today's result:
The Liberty rallied past Seattle, 70-64.
Rankings:
ESPN's power rankings have Minnesota on top.
The WNBA's race to the MVP has Maya Moore out front.
More WNBA news.....
Lynx:
Tuesday shoot around: get out the ice bags.
Stars:
Danielle Robinson is feeling at home in San Antonio.
Storm:
Jenna O'Hea will miss 4-6 weeks with a broken toe.
Mercury:
Mistie Bass blogs.
Mystics:
A minute with assistant coach Eric Thibault.
College news:
Kansas State finally granted Leticia Romero her release to transfer outside the Big 12.
Guess who's a newly-hired assistant at Cal State Fullerton? Abi Olajuwon.
Miami has hired Zach Kancher as assistant coach.
Julie Shelton has returned to Butler as an assistant coach.
Brittany Hudson is a new assistant at Ole Miss.
Janese Banks has joined IUPUI as an assistant coach.
Amy Beggin has been promoted to assistant coach at New Mexico.
Former Commodore Kady Schrann has landed at Florida Gulf Coast.
Guard Stephani Rovetti has transferred from BYU to Fresno State.
Dakota and Dylan Gonzalez have transferred from Kansas to UNLV.
Xavier has laid out an ambitious plan for athletics.
Elena Delle Donne and Maya Moore are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.
Today's result:
The Liberty rallied past Seattle, 70-64.
Rankings:
ESPN's power rankings have Minnesota on top.
The WNBA's race to the MVP has Maya Moore out front.
More WNBA news.....
Lynx:
Tuesday shoot around: get out the ice bags.
Stars:
Danielle Robinson is feeling at home in San Antonio.
Storm:
Jenna O'Hea will miss 4-6 weeks with a broken toe.
Mercury:
Mistie Bass blogs.
Mystics:
A minute with assistant coach Eric Thibault.
College news:
Kansas State finally granted Leticia Romero her release to transfer outside the Big 12.
Guess who's a newly-hired assistant at Cal State Fullerton? Abi Olajuwon.
Miami has hired Zach Kancher as assistant coach.
Julie Shelton has returned to Butler as an assistant coach.
Brittany Hudson is a new assistant at Ole Miss.
Janese Banks has joined IUPUI as an assistant coach.
Amy Beggin has been promoted to assistant coach at New Mexico.
Former Commodore Kady Schrann has landed at Florida Gulf Coast.
Guard Stephani Rovetti has transferred from BYU to Fresno State.
Dakota and Dylan Gonzalez have transferred from Kansas to UNLV.
Xavier has laid out an ambitious plan for athletics.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Lynx outlast Sky to win battle of the unbeatens
The final was 75-72 Lynx today, as they remained undefeated in taking down the previously-unbeaten Sky. Maya Moore was held to 14 points and Elena Delle Donne was held to 16.
Other WNBA news.....
Storm:
Sue Bird plans to keep playing into the next Olympics.
One-on-one with Bird.
Lynx:
Maya Moore stands out early with a spectacular start.
Rankings:
Seattle Storm beat reporter Jayda Evans has WNBA power rankings, and they're not bad.
Other WNBA news.....
Storm:
Sue Bird plans to keep playing into the next Olympics.
One-on-one with Bird.
Lynx:
Maya Moore stands out early with a spectacular start.
Rankings:
Seattle Storm beat reporter Jayda Evans has WNBA power rankings, and they're not bad.
U17, U18 USA Basketball team rosters named
The U17 team is set:
Named to the 2014 USA Women’s U17 World Championship Team after helping the USA to win the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship this past summer, which earned the USA its berth into the 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship, are 2013 U16 MVP Asia Durr (St. Pius X Catholic H.S./Douglasville, Ga.), as well as DeJanae Boykin (Charles H. Flowers H.S./Springdale, Md.), Lauren Cox (Flower Mound H.S./Flower Mound, Texas), Nancy Mulkey (Cypress Woods H.S./Cypress, Texas), Arike Ogunbowale (Divine Savior Holy Angels H.S./Milwaukee, Wis.) and Katie Lou Samuelson (Mater Dei H.S./Huntington Beach, Calif.).
Playing on their first USA Basketball team in 2014 will be: Kristine Anigwe (Desert Vista H.S./Phoenix, Ariz.), Kennedy Burke (Sierra Canyon School/Northridge, Calif.), Natalie Chou (Plano West Senior H.S./Plano, Texas), Te'a Cooper (McEachern H.S./Powder Springs, Ga.), Joyner Holmes (Cedar Hill H.S./Cedar Hill, Texas) and Anna Wilson (Collegiate School/Richmond, Va.).
Additionally, Sabrina Ionescu (Miramonte H.S./Walnut Creek, Calif.) was named as an alternate.
The U18 team has also been named:
Joining their first USA Basketball team are: Ariel Atkins (Duncanville H.S./Duncanville, Texas); Napheesa Collier (Incarnate Word Academy/O’Fallon, Mo.); Paris Kea (Greensboro Page H.S./Greensboro, N.C.); Marina Mabrey (Manasquan H.S./Manasquan, N.J.); Teaira McCowan (Brenham H.S./Brenham, Texas); Beatrice Mompremier (Miami H.S./Miami, Fla.); Mariya Moore (Salesian H.S./Richmond, Calif.); Jessica Shepard (Fremont H.S./Fremont, Neb.); and Destinee Walker (Lake Highland Prep School/Ocoee, Fla.).
Named to the 2014 USA Women’s U17 World Championship Team after helping the USA to win the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship this past summer, which earned the USA its berth into the 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship, are 2013 U16 MVP Asia Durr (St. Pius X Catholic H.S./Douglasville, Ga.), as well as DeJanae Boykin (Charles H. Flowers H.S./Springdale, Md.), Lauren Cox (Flower Mound H.S./Flower Mound, Texas), Nancy Mulkey (Cypress Woods H.S./Cypress, Texas), Arike Ogunbowale (Divine Savior Holy Angels H.S./Milwaukee, Wis.) and Katie Lou Samuelson (Mater Dei H.S./Huntington Beach, Calif.).
Playing on their first USA Basketball team in 2014 will be: Kristine Anigwe (Desert Vista H.S./Phoenix, Ariz.), Kennedy Burke (Sierra Canyon School/Northridge, Calif.), Natalie Chou (Plano West Senior H.S./Plano, Texas), Te'a Cooper (McEachern H.S./Powder Springs, Ga.), Joyner Holmes (Cedar Hill H.S./Cedar Hill, Texas) and Anna Wilson (Collegiate School/Richmond, Va.).
Additionally, Sabrina Ionescu (Miramonte H.S./Walnut Creek, Calif.) was named as an alternate.
The U18 team has also been named:
Joining their first USA Basketball team are: Ariel Atkins (Duncanville H.S./Duncanville, Texas); Napheesa Collier (Incarnate Word Academy/O’Fallon, Mo.); Paris Kea (Greensboro Page H.S./Greensboro, N.C.); Marina Mabrey (Manasquan H.S./Manasquan, N.J.); Teaira McCowan (Brenham H.S./Brenham, Texas); Beatrice Mompremier (Miami H.S./Miami, Fla.); Mariya Moore (Salesian H.S./Richmond, Calif.); Jessica Shepard (Fremont H.S./Fremont, Neb.); and Destinee Walker (Lake Highland Prep School/Ocoee, Fla.).
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Maya Moore breaks record, Sky doesn't miss a beat
The Lynx edged the Liberty, 87-82. In the process, Maya Moore put up 30 points and broke a WNBA record for four consecutive games scoring over 30 points. That included last night's career-high 38.
The Sky are down two starters, but are still undefeated after clipping the Dream, 87-73. Elena Delle Donne once again lead Chicago with 27 points - a season high.
In the meantime, the Storm beat the Mystics, 73-65.
More WNBA news.....
Liberty:
Summer hoops at the Garden is on tap.
Sparks:
I went to practice today and saw Nneka Ogwumike on the court (!!) She'll be back in game action tomorrow after sitting out the team's second game with a strained lower back.
Candice Wiggins is still day-to-day with a swollen knee.
The Sky are down two starters, but are still undefeated after clipping the Dream, 87-73. Elena Delle Donne once again lead Chicago with 27 points - a season high.
In the meantime, the Storm beat the Mystics, 73-65.
More WNBA news.....
Liberty:
Summer hoops at the Garden is on tap.
Sparks:
I went to practice today and saw Nneka Ogwumike on the court (!!) She'll be back in game action tomorrow after sitting out the team's second game with a strained lower back.
Candice Wiggins is still day-to-day with a swollen knee.
Friday, May 23, 2014
A bit of parity in the WNBA
Tonight's results:
The Sun took down the Storm, 71-59, behind rookie Chiney Ogwumike's 18 points.
The Mystics upended the Fever, 79-63. Rookie Bria Hartley lead Washington with 15 points.
The Lynx survived the Shock, 94-93, as Maya Moore lead the way with 38 points.
The Stars got past the Mercury, 78-74. Danielle Robinson had 14 points for San Antonio.
More WNBA news.....
Dream:
Rookie Shoni Schimmel brings her own fan base to Atlanta.
Rookie spotlight: Nadia Colhado.
Shock:
Tulsa may shock a few people this season.
Riquna Williams worked her way to WNBA stardom.
Sun:
Kelly Faris is adjusting to a new role for the Sun - waiting.
Chiney Ogwumike proves Nerd Nation is the real deal.
Sue Bird talks Anne Donovan, aging and the big picture.
Chelsea Gray blogs.
Lynx:
A hectic weekend will test the Lynx's "nasty nine."
It's business as usual for Seimone Augustus.
Damiris Dantas is Minnesota's next big thing.
Lynx unleashed podcast.
Q&A with Asia Taylor.
Mystics:
Crystal Langhorne is set for a homecoming when the Mystics host the Storm.
A minute with Tierra Ruffin-Pratt.
Liberty:
Essence Carson is the comeback kid.
Mercury:
Shay Murphy and the "buy lunch Thursday" movement.
College news:
UCLA is planning for a new basketball practice facility.
Chester Nichols returns to West Virginia as an assistant coach.
UCF has brought three new assistant coaches on board.
Chris Boettcher is Southern Utah's new head coach.
USA Basketball:
Ariel Atkins has been added to the U18 tryout roster.
The U17 trials are heating up.
The Sun took down the Storm, 71-59, behind rookie Chiney Ogwumike's 18 points.
The Mystics upended the Fever, 79-63. Rookie Bria Hartley lead Washington with 15 points.
The Lynx survived the Shock, 94-93, as Maya Moore lead the way with 38 points.
The Stars got past the Mercury, 78-74. Danielle Robinson had 14 points for San Antonio.
More WNBA news.....
Dream:
Rookie Shoni Schimmel brings her own fan base to Atlanta.
Rookie spotlight: Nadia Colhado.
Shock:
Tulsa may shock a few people this season.
Riquna Williams worked her way to WNBA stardom.
Sun:
Kelly Faris is adjusting to a new role for the Sun - waiting.
Chiney Ogwumike proves Nerd Nation is the real deal.
Sue Bird talks Anne Donovan, aging and the big picture.
Chelsea Gray blogs.
Lynx:
A hectic weekend will test the Lynx's "nasty nine."
It's business as usual for Seimone Augustus.
Damiris Dantas is Minnesota's next big thing.
Lynx unleashed podcast.
Q&A with Asia Taylor.
Mystics:
Crystal Langhorne is set for a homecoming when the Mystics host the Storm.
A minute with Tierra Ruffin-Pratt.
Liberty:
Essence Carson is the comeback kid.
Mercury:
Shay Murphy and the "buy lunch Thursday" movement.
College news:
UCLA is planning for a new basketball practice facility.
Chester Nichols returns to West Virginia as an assistant coach.
UCF has brought three new assistant coaches on board.
Chris Boettcher is Southern Utah's new head coach.
USA Basketball:
Ariel Atkins has been added to the U18 tryout roster.
The U17 trials are heating up.
Ebony Hoffman clinics putting the fundamentals back in basketball
Ebony Hoffman isn't wasting time this summer.
The WNBA veteran had planned on playing. But the first week in training camp with the New York Liberty, she injured her hip. The Liberty cut her shortly afterward.
Hoffman came home and picked up right where she left off: running youth basketball clinics with husband Ron Cass. And she's extending even further with a post clinic next Saturday for college players.
The need for skill development is acute, according to Hoffman, who said today's high school and college players lack knowledge of the fundamentals of the game. There are several reasons for this.
Hoffman is of basketball pedigree, as a 2000 graduate of the storied Narbonne High School basketball program in Los Angeles. In those days, she explained, your AAU/summer basketball program and your high school team were one and the same. This helped the Gauchos dominate both the city and state basketball landscape for over a decade. Today, club ball teams are formed with players from everywhere - even out of state.
"Sometimes there are philosophical conflicts between high school and AAU coaches, and players don't get a consistent message," Hoffman said. "On AAU teams now, there is no individual development - it's just all about the team practice."
Hoffman became especially aware of how different the youth basketball landscape is today when Cass was hired as head coach at University High School in Los Angeles two years ago. The couple began to see evidence of a widespread skills deficit on a daily basis.
"For instance, they'll be so into their one-on-one that they'll forget their pivots," Hoffman said. "Many kids can't do both a left-handed and right-handed layup. They'll settle for step-back three's instead of going in and finishing the move."
"Kids are either taught backward, or not taught at all."
Hoffman and Cass began their skills clinics in December, on Saturday mornings at Narbonne. Now they have 40 regular attendees every week. Beginning June 7, the clinic will be 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays at Stephen White Middle School in Carson. This summer they plan to expand, and will offer clinics from 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Laces High School, in addition to Saturdays.
"Our clinic is different because we get them thinking outside the box," Hoffman said. "It's different than your traditional camp-style clinic - we're remixing that. Kids are never bored."
If next weekend's post clinic is successful, Hoffman may continue to work with college players regularly, as well.
"I've got ten years of professional basketball experience, and I'm happy to pass it on," she said.
The WNBA veteran had planned on playing. But the first week in training camp with the New York Liberty, she injured her hip. The Liberty cut her shortly afterward.
Hoffman came home and picked up right where she left off: running youth basketball clinics with husband Ron Cass. And she's extending even further with a post clinic next Saturday for college players.
The need for skill development is acute, according to Hoffman, who said today's high school and college players lack knowledge of the fundamentals of the game. There are several reasons for this.
Hoffman is of basketball pedigree, as a 2000 graduate of the storied Narbonne High School basketball program in Los Angeles. In those days, she explained, your AAU/summer basketball program and your high school team were one and the same. This helped the Gauchos dominate both the city and state basketball landscape for over a decade. Today, club ball teams are formed with players from everywhere - even out of state.
"Sometimes there are philosophical conflicts between high school and AAU coaches, and players don't get a consistent message," Hoffman said. "On AAU teams now, there is no individual development - it's just all about the team practice."
Hoffman became especially aware of how different the youth basketball landscape is today when Cass was hired as head coach at University High School in Los Angeles two years ago. The couple began to see evidence of a widespread skills deficit on a daily basis.
"For instance, they'll be so into their one-on-one that they'll forget their pivots," Hoffman said. "Many kids can't do both a left-handed and right-handed layup. They'll settle for step-back three's instead of going in and finishing the move."
"Kids are either taught backward, or not taught at all."
Hoffman and Cass began their skills clinics in December, on Saturday mornings at Narbonne. Now they have 40 regular attendees every week. Beginning June 7, the clinic will be 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays at Stephen White Middle School in Carson. This summer they plan to expand, and will offer clinics from 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Laces High School, in addition to Saturdays.
"Our clinic is different because we get them thinking outside the box," Hoffman said. "It's different than your traditional camp-style clinic - we're remixing that. Kids are never bored."
If next weekend's post clinic is successful, Hoffman may continue to work with college players regularly, as well.
"I've got ten years of professional basketball experience, and I'm happy to pass it on," she said.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Injuries and veterans
Lynx:
The injured Monica Wright and Devereaux Peters are making progress. Both worked out in practice today.
All you need to know with Lindsey Moore.
Stars:
Davellyn Whyte tore her ACL in practice this week and will miss the season.
The team is now on its first road trip of the season.
Sun:
The struggling Sun are looking to regroup against the Storm.
Mercury:
Veterans DeWanna Bonner and Candice Dupree are flying under the radar.
Sky:
Elena Delle Donne is staying sky high and grounded.
Fever:
Tamika Catchings is iffy for tomorrow's game against the Mystics.
Dream:
The Dream will celebrate heritage Friday's beginning next week.
Rookie video blog.
Liberty:
Training camp insider: Alex Montgomery is no longer a newcomer.
Storm:
Alysha Clark in the social media spotlight.
College news:
Kansas State still won't release Leticia Romero from her scholarship. Unbelievable.
Fresno State's three new assistant coaches have been named.
Stetson has hired Daniel Barber as assistant coach.
The injured Monica Wright and Devereaux Peters are making progress. Both worked out in practice today.
All you need to know with Lindsey Moore.
Stars:
Davellyn Whyte tore her ACL in practice this week and will miss the season.
The team is now on its first road trip of the season.
Sun:
The struggling Sun are looking to regroup against the Storm.
Mercury:
Veterans DeWanna Bonner and Candice Dupree are flying under the radar.
Sky:
Elena Delle Donne is staying sky high and grounded.
Fever:
Tamika Catchings is iffy for tomorrow's game against the Mystics.
Dream:
The Dream will celebrate heritage Friday's beginning next week.
Rookie video blog.
Liberty:
Training camp insider: Alex Montgomery is no longer a newcomer.
Storm:
Alysha Clark in the social media spotlight.
College news:
Kansas State still won't release Leticia Romero from her scholarship. Unbelievable.
Fresno State's three new assistant coaches have been named.
Stetson has hired Daniel Barber as assistant coach.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Sky tops Sun, 78-68
Elena Delle Donne once again lead the Sky in a win - today over the Sun, 78-68. She had 21 points.
Sun rookie Chiney Ogwumike lead her team with 18 points.
More WNBA news.....
Fever:
Natasha Howard is making a splash as a rookie.
Stars:
Kayla Alexander recently gave weathercasting a try.
Mystics:
Rookies Stefanie Dolson and Bria Hartley are adjusting to the WNBA.
A minute with Emma Meeseman.
Mercury:
Brittney Griner is off to an impressive start.
Liberty:
Will fans welcome the Liberty back to the Garden?
Lynx:
Today's practice report.
Storm:
What to do with the Storm?
Kids Choice Sports Awards:
Nominees include Candace Parker and Skylar Diggins.
College news:
Fred Chmiel's hiring as an assistant at Minnesota completes the coaching staff there.
Former Nebraska Husker Amy Stephens is now an assistant coach for her alma mater.
Cecelia Russell-Nava returns to her alma mater, New Mexico State, as an assistant coach.
Sun rookie Chiney Ogwumike lead her team with 18 points.
More WNBA news.....
Fever:
Natasha Howard is making a splash as a rookie.
Stars:
Kayla Alexander recently gave weathercasting a try.
Mystics:
Rookies Stefanie Dolson and Bria Hartley are adjusting to the WNBA.
A minute with Emma Meeseman.
Mercury:
Brittney Griner is off to an impressive start.
Liberty:
Will fans welcome the Liberty back to the Garden?
Lynx:
Today's practice report.
Storm:
What to do with the Storm?
Kids Choice Sports Awards:
Nominees include Candace Parker and Skylar Diggins.
College news:
Fred Chmiel's hiring as an assistant at Minnesota completes the coaching staff there.
Former Nebraska Husker Amy Stephens is now an assistant coach for her alma mater.
Cecelia Russell-Nava returns to her alma mater, New Mexico State, as an assistant coach.
Time out for college happenings
Pat Summitt will have knee replacement surgery.
Kansas State athletic director John Currie is working to grant Leticia Romero a release from the team.
C. Vivian Stringer's four year contract with Rutgers will pay between $700,000 and $800,000.
Charlotte coach Cara Consuegra's contract has been extended through 2018-2019.
Sarah Behn was introduced as Brown's new coach today.
Delanie Parry is transferring from Portland State to Seattle University.
Kansas State athletic director John Currie is working to grant Leticia Romero a release from the team.
C. Vivian Stringer's four year contract with Rutgers will pay between $700,000 and $800,000.
Charlotte coach Cara Consuegra's contract has been extended through 2018-2019.
Sarah Behn was introduced as Brown's new coach today.
Delanie Parry is transferring from Portland State to Seattle University.
More on WNBA and LGBT pride
News release from the league:
NEW YORK, (May 21, 2014) – The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) tipped off WNBA Pride presented by COVERGIRL, a new national platform celebrating inclusion and equality, while combating anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) bias, it was announced today by WNBA President Laurel J. Richie.
“The WNBA welcomes all fans, athletes, and partners to our game,” said Richie. “These beliefs unite the 12 teams of the WNBA and we are very excited to introduce the WNBA Pride platform which celebrates acceptance and inclusion. The WNBA takes great pride in working with extraordinary partners who share these values, and we are so grateful to our presenting partner COVERGIRL along with ESPN, GLSEN and GLAAD for joining the WNBA on this important initiative.”
The WNBA will be the first professional sports league to establish an integrated marketing, media, grassroots and social responsibility program for the LGBT community including a new special site, WNBA.com/pride where league and team Pride content, events and schedules will be posted throughout the season. Information will also be shared on the league’s social media channels where the content will be aggregated with the hashtag #wnbapride.
NEW YORK, (May 21, 2014) – The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) tipped off WNBA Pride presented by COVERGIRL, a new national platform celebrating inclusion and equality, while combating anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) bias, it was announced today by WNBA President Laurel J. Richie.
“The WNBA welcomes all fans, athletes, and partners to our game,” said Richie. “These beliefs unite the 12 teams of the WNBA and we are very excited to introduce the WNBA Pride platform which celebrates acceptance and inclusion. The WNBA takes great pride in working with extraordinary partners who share these values, and we are so grateful to our presenting partner COVERGIRL along with ESPN, GLSEN and GLAAD for joining the WNBA on this important initiative.”
The WNBA will be the first professional sports league to establish an integrated marketing, media, grassroots and social responsibility program for the LGBT community including a new special site, WNBA.com/pride where league and team Pride content, events and schedules will be posted throughout the season. Information will also be shared on the league’s social media channels where the content will be aggregated with the hashtag #wnbapride.
WNBA to market to LGBT community
'Bout time:
NEW YORK -- The WNBA is launching a campaign to market specifically to the LGBT community, a move that makes it the first pro league to specifically recruit gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender fans to its games.
With the campaign, the WNBA is capitalizing on what it has quietly known for years: The community makes up a significant portion of its fan base. The difference now is that the league is talking about it publicly and making it a deliberate part of its marketing strategy.
The effort, which begins with the launch of a website Wednesday, includes having teams participate in local pride festivals and parades, working with advocacy groups to raise awareness of inclusion through grassroots events, and advertising with lesbian media. A nationally televised pride game will take place between Tulsa and Chicago on June 22. All 12 teams also will have some sort of pride initiative over the course of the season.
NEW YORK -- The WNBA is launching a campaign to market specifically to the LGBT community, a move that makes it the first pro league to specifically recruit gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender fans to its games.
With the campaign, the WNBA is capitalizing on what it has quietly known for years: The community makes up a significant portion of its fan base. The difference now is that the league is talking about it publicly and making it a deliberate part of its marketing strategy.
The effort, which begins with the launch of a website Wednesday, includes having teams participate in local pride festivals and parades, working with advocacy groups to raise awareness of inclusion through grassroots events, and advertising with lesbian media. A nationally televised pride game will take place between Tulsa and Chicago on June 22. All 12 teams also will have some sort of pride initiative over the course of the season.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
On that game lull
Liberty:
Essence Carson is relying on resiliency.
Dream:
Shoni Schimmel is passing the WNBA test so far.
Lynx:
Today's practice report.
What have we learned from two games?
Stars:
The rookies are making an immediate impact.
Mystics:
A minute with assistant coach Marianne Stanley.
WNBA MVP race:
The league has their own "race to the MVP" rankings, based on three days worth of games. And there are up and down arrows, despite the fact that this is week (three days) one.
College news:
The Final Four left a lasting legacy on the city of Nashville.
UConn guard Brianna Banks is transferring.
Purdue has extended coach Sharon Versyp's contract through 2019-2020.
Austin Peay declined to renew the contract of assistant coach Dean Walsh.
Jacinta Vandenberg is transferring from Fresno State to Oregon.
Essence Carson is relying on resiliency.
Dream:
Shoni Schimmel is passing the WNBA test so far.
Lynx:
Today's practice report.
What have we learned from two games?
Stars:
The rookies are making an immediate impact.
Mystics:
A minute with assistant coach Marianne Stanley.
WNBA MVP race:
The league has their own "race to the MVP" rankings, based on three days worth of games. And there are up and down arrows, despite the fact that this is week (three days) one.
College news:
The Final Four left a lasting legacy on the city of Nashville.
UConn guard Brianna Banks is transferring.
Purdue has extended coach Sharon Versyp's contract through 2019-2020.
Austin Peay declined to renew the contract of assistant coach Dean Walsh.
Jacinta Vandenberg is transferring from Fresno State to Oregon.
Monday, May 19, 2014
C. Vivian Stringer finally signs new contract with Rutgers - but questions remain
About a month ago I wondered why Coach Vivian Stringer hadn't yet signed a contract extension with Rutgers, after she said in February that such negotiations were in final stages.
Today it was announced that the contract was finally signed, but the details are missing:
The 66-year-old Stringer and Rutgers have agreed to terms on a multi-year extension for her to remain at the helm of the school's women's basketball program, according to sources. Neither Stringer, whose contract was due to expire June 30, nor athletics director Julie Hermann were available Monday for comment.
The terms of the deal, which still needs to be approved by the Board of Governors per school policy, are not known, though it is likely that Stringer is taking a pay cut – the significance of which depends on the difficulty of reaching any incentives involved. She has been earning $1.035 million per year in base salary plus annual supplement and deferred compensation prior to other incentives since July 1, 2011.
I had heard a rumor that the school wanted Stringer to retire, and that they wanted to basically let the women's basketball program go. Could the mystery around Stringer's new contract mean there was some truth to these rumors?
Today it was announced that the contract was finally signed, but the details are missing:
The 66-year-old Stringer and Rutgers have agreed to terms on a multi-year extension for her to remain at the helm of the school's women's basketball program, according to sources. Neither Stringer, whose contract was due to expire June 30, nor athletics director Julie Hermann were available Monday for comment.
The terms of the deal, which still needs to be approved by the Board of Governors per school policy, are not known, though it is likely that Stringer is taking a pay cut – the significance of which depends on the difficulty of reaching any incentives involved. She has been earning $1.035 million per year in base salary plus annual supplement and deferred compensation prior to other incentives since July 1, 2011.
I had heard a rumor that the school wanted Stringer to retire, and that they wanted to basically let the women's basketball program go. Could the mystery around Stringer's new contract mean there was some truth to these rumors?
Week one of WNBA power rankings
The first round of games are done, and ESPN has wasted no time in pronouncing their weekly power rankings:
1. Mercury
2. Lynx
3. Sky
4. Dream
5. Sparks
6. Stars
7. Liberty
8. Sun
9. Fever
10. Storm
11. Shock
12. Mystics
More league news.......
Fever:
The Fever have waived Jasmine Hassell and signed Krystal Thomas. Poor Hassell. Indiana waived her twice last year. What's the deal?
Top five moments in Fever history.
Dream:
Rookie Shoni Schimmel is shaking things up.
Angela Taylor is now not only general manager, but president of the team.
Sun:
A long journey lead Kelsey Bone to the Sun.
Rookie Chiney Ogwumike has been honored by the Stanford Alumni Association for her outstanding service to her alma mater.
Lynx:
Photos from yesterday's banner raising.
Storm:
Sue Bird has returned to a major challenge with her team.
Mercury:
Brittney Griner is finding her groove in the WNBA.
Shock:
Interview with Liz Cambage, who decided not to return to the team this season.
1. Mercury
2. Lynx
3. Sky
4. Dream
5. Sparks
6. Stars
7. Liberty
8. Sun
9. Fever
10. Storm
11. Shock
12. Mystics
More league news.......
Fever:
The Fever have waived Jasmine Hassell and signed Krystal Thomas. Poor Hassell. Indiana waived her twice last year. What's the deal?
Top five moments in Fever history.
Dream:
Rookie Shoni Schimmel is shaking things up.
Angela Taylor is now not only general manager, but president of the team.
Sun:
A long journey lead Kelsey Bone to the Sun.
Rookie Chiney Ogwumike has been honored by the Stanford Alumni Association for her outstanding service to her alma mater.
Lynx:
Photos from yesterday's banner raising.
Storm:
Sue Bird has returned to a major challenge with her team.
Mercury:
Brittney Griner is finding her groove in the WNBA.
Shock:
Interview with Liz Cambage, who decided not to return to the team this season.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
More tight games
So far, close games.
Today's results:
The Lynx got by the Sun in overtime, 90-87. Maya Moore lead the way with 33 points.
The Mercury rallied past the Sparks, 64-59, behind Diana Taurasi's 23 points. Nneka Ogwumike and Candice Wiggins sat on the Sparks bench with injuries.
Now teams have shown their stuff. No action until Wednesday, when Connecticut visits Chicago. Then Friday there are four games. Schedule.
Today's results:
The Lynx got by the Sun in overtime, 90-87. Maya Moore lead the way with 33 points.
The Mercury rallied past the Sparks, 64-59, behind Diana Taurasi's 23 points. Nneka Ogwumike and Candice Wiggins sat on the Sparks bench with injuries.
Now teams have shown their stuff. No action until Wednesday, when Connecticut visits Chicago. Then Friday there are four games. Schedule.
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Close ones
Today's results:
Angel McCoughtry's three-pointer lifted the Dream over the Fever, 90-88, in two overtimes.
For the second night in a row, 23 points was the magic number for Elena Delle Donne. She lead the Sky over the Liberty, 79-65.
The Stars got by the Shock, 80-76.
Storm at Mercury is still in progress at this time.
More WNBA news.....
Sky:
Epiphanny Prince is taking time off, due to burn out.
For center Sylvia Fowles, it's time to slow down.
Sun:
Tina Charles continues to work on her post game with coach Bill Laimbeer.
Storm:
The pressure is on the Storm to find its next star this season.
Lynx:
Maya Moore is ready for an even better 2014 season.
Q&A with Lindsay Whalen.
Mercury:
Phoenix hopes to avoid a slow start.
College news:
At Fordham, Jenna Cosgrove and Whitney Coleman have been promoted to assistant coaches.
Angel McCoughtry's three-pointer lifted the Dream over the Fever, 90-88, in two overtimes.
For the second night in a row, 23 points was the magic number for Elena Delle Donne. She lead the Sky over the Liberty, 79-65.
The Stars got by the Shock, 80-76.
Storm at Mercury is still in progress at this time.
More WNBA news.....
Sky:
Epiphanny Prince is taking time off, due to burn out.
For center Sylvia Fowles, it's time to slow down.
Sun:
Tina Charles continues to work on her post game with coach Bill Laimbeer.
Storm:
The pressure is on the Storm to find its next star this season.
Lynx:
Maya Moore is ready for an even better 2014 season.
Q&A with Lindsay Whalen.
Mercury:
Phoenix hopes to avoid a slow start.
College news:
At Fordham, Jenna Cosgrove and Whitney Coleman have been promoted to assistant coaches.
Friday, May 16, 2014
WNBA season: day one
The Liberty routed the Sun, 75-54, behind Cappie Pondexter's 17 points. Rookie Chiney Ogwumike lead Connecticut with 13 points.
The Lynx downed the Mystics, 89-77, headed by Maya Moore's 34 points.
The Dream got by the Stars, 79-75. Erika de Souza lead them with 23 points.
The Sky squeaked past the Fever, 74-71. Elena Delle Donne paved the way with 23 points.
The Sparks pounded the Storm, 80-69. Candace Parker lead LA with 18 points.
More WNBA news.....
Fever:
Meet the Fever....wanna-be homicide detectives and doctors.
Shock:
Rookie Odyssey Sims blogs.
Sun:
Rookie Chiney Ogwumike is ready to make a name for herself.
Mystics:
A minute with Stefanie Dolson.
Tomorrow's schedule:
Dream at Fever
Sky at Liberty
Shock at Stars
Storm at Mercury
Ahhhhhh......feels good to be back.
College news:
The contract of Tulane coach Lisa Stockton has been extended through 2018-2019.
The Lynx downed the Mystics, 89-77, headed by Maya Moore's 34 points.
The Dream got by the Stars, 79-75. Erika de Souza lead them with 23 points.
The Sky squeaked past the Fever, 74-71. Elena Delle Donne paved the way with 23 points.
The Sparks pounded the Storm, 80-69. Candace Parker lead LA with 18 points.
More WNBA news.....
Fever:
Meet the Fever....wanna-be homicide detectives and doctors.
Shock:
Rookie Odyssey Sims blogs.
Sun:
Rookie Chiney Ogwumike is ready to make a name for herself.
Mystics:
A minute with Stefanie Dolson.
Tomorrow's schedule:
Dream at Fever
Sky at Liberty
Shock at Stars
Storm at Mercury
Ahhhhhh......feels good to be back.
College news:
The contract of Tulane coach Lisa Stockton has been extended through 2018-2019.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
General managers pick Lynx, Parker to win
WNBA general managers have picked the Lynx to repeat as champions and Candace Parker to claim the MVP title this season.
More league news/team features.......
Mystics:
Kara Lawson is back home and playing with the young Mystics.
Washington opens with many new faces.
The rookie life of Stefanie Dolson and Bria Hartley.
Sparks:
With Magic Johnson as the boss, the Sparks are chasing a title.
Los Angeles has been re-shaped for a defensive lockdown.
Jantel Lavendar is ready to step it up.
Lynx:
The defending champs enter the season on top.
Veteran newcomer Tan White knows her place with Minnesota.
The Lynx start the season down three players.
Today's practice report.
Dream:
Coach Michael Cooper brings a championship pedigree to the Dream.
Shoni Schimmel and Asia Taylor begin their rookie seasons tomorrow.
Stars:
The Stars are eager for a healthy season.
But, Becky Hammon sprained her ankle in yesterday's practice and will miss the season opener.
Heather Butler is the first UT Martin player in the WNBA. She talks about camp in this video.
Training camp update with Danielle Robinson.
Fever:
The Fever have high expectations this season.
Five things that will determine whether Indiana will make a championship run.
Sun:
Chiney Ogwumike will brighten your day.
The Sun has revamped their entire roster in the wake of a dismal 2013 season.
Alyssa Thomas: a new horizon.
Storm:
Sue Bird's return and the Crystal Langhorne trade are the highlights so far for Seattle.
Bird's return should bolster the team.
Liberty:
The Liberty are back at Madison Square Garden after a busy off-season.
Sky:
The Sky face difficulties coming off a winning season.
Shock:
The Shock are looking to move past their losing ways this year.
Mercury:
Penny Taylor finally has good answers for health questions.
College news:
Itoro Coleman is back as an assistant coach for Penn State.
Tasia Butler has transferred from Syracuse to James Madison.
Ginny Boggess is a new assistant coach at Marquette.
LaTonya Watson joins Bucknell as an assistant coach.
More league news/team features.......
Mystics:
Kara Lawson is back home and playing with the young Mystics.
Washington opens with many new faces.
The rookie life of Stefanie Dolson and Bria Hartley.
Sparks:
With Magic Johnson as the boss, the Sparks are chasing a title.
Los Angeles has been re-shaped for a defensive lockdown.
Jantel Lavendar is ready to step it up.
Lynx:
The defending champs enter the season on top.
Veteran newcomer Tan White knows her place with Minnesota.
The Lynx start the season down three players.
Today's practice report.
Dream:
Coach Michael Cooper brings a championship pedigree to the Dream.
Shoni Schimmel and Asia Taylor begin their rookie seasons tomorrow.
Stars:
The Stars are eager for a healthy season.
But, Becky Hammon sprained her ankle in yesterday's practice and will miss the season opener.
Heather Butler is the first UT Martin player in the WNBA. She talks about camp in this video.
Training camp update with Danielle Robinson.
Fever:
The Fever have high expectations this season.
Five things that will determine whether Indiana will make a championship run.
Sun:
Chiney Ogwumike will brighten your day.
The Sun has revamped their entire roster in the wake of a dismal 2013 season.
Alyssa Thomas: a new horizon.
Storm:
Sue Bird's return and the Crystal Langhorne trade are the highlights so far for Seattle.
Bird's return should bolster the team.
Liberty:
The Liberty are back at Madison Square Garden after a busy off-season.
Sky:
The Sky face difficulties coming off a winning season.
Shock:
The Shock are looking to move past their losing ways this year.
Mercury:
Penny Taylor finally has good answers for health questions.
College news:
Itoro Coleman is back as an assistant coach for Penn State.
Tasia Butler has transferred from Syracuse to James Madison.
Ginny Boggess is a new assistant coach at Marquette.
LaTonya Watson joins Bucknell as an assistant coach.
Rosters finalized
Today's cuts and suspensions lead to final rosters:
Atlanta Celine Dumerc Temporary Suspension
Chicago Yvonne Turner Waived
Chicago Sylvia Fowles Temporary Suspension
Chicago Epiphanny Prince Temporary Suspension
Connecticut Yelena Leuchanka Waived
Minnesota Amber Harris Full-Season Suspension
Minnesota Rachel Jarry Full-Season Suspension
San Antonio Jessica Kuster Waived
Seattle Nicole Powell Contract Signed
Tulsa Elizabeth Cambage Temporary Suspension
Washington Kayla Thornton Waived
Washington A’dia Mathies Waived
Washington Nadirah McKenith Waived
Washington Quanitra Hollingsworth Temporary Suspension
Liberty roster
Shock roster
Dream roster
Storm roster
Mystics roster
Lynx roster
Sky roster
Sparks roster
Fever roster
Stars roster
Sun roster
Mercury roster
Tomorrow there are five games to kick off the regular-season schedule:
Lynx at Mystics
Liberty at Sun
Stars at Dream
Fever at Sky
Sparks at Storm
Let's get this party rolling!
Atlanta Celine Dumerc Temporary Suspension
Chicago Yvonne Turner Waived
Chicago Sylvia Fowles Temporary Suspension
Chicago Epiphanny Prince Temporary Suspension
Connecticut Yelena Leuchanka Waived
Minnesota Amber Harris Full-Season Suspension
Minnesota Rachel Jarry Full-Season Suspension
San Antonio Jessica Kuster Waived
Seattle Nicole Powell Contract Signed
Tulsa Elizabeth Cambage Temporary Suspension
Washington Kayla Thornton Waived
Washington A’dia Mathies Waived
Washington Nadirah McKenith Waived
Washington Quanitra Hollingsworth Temporary Suspension
Liberty roster
Shock roster
Dream roster
Storm roster
Mystics roster
Lynx roster
Sky roster
Sparks roster
Fever roster
Stars roster
Sun roster
Mercury roster
Tomorrow there are five games to kick off the regular-season schedule:
Lynx at Mystics
Liberty at Sun
Stars at Dream
Fever at Sky
Sparks at Storm
Let's get this party rolling!
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
More massive cuts
The roster completion deadline isn't until tomorrow, but with today's cuts, most teams are already set:
Team Player Transaction
Chicago Sequoia Holmes Waived
Chicago Destiny Williams Waived
Indiana Jeannette Pohlen Waived
Indiana Victoria Macaulay Waived
Minnesota Waltiea Rolle Waived
New York Tyaunna Marshall Waived
New York Nkolika Anosike Waived
New York Shanece McKinney Waived
Phoenix Krystal Thomas Waived
Phoenix Briana Gilbreath Waived
Seattle Michelle Plouffe Waived
Washington Kalana Greene Awarded on Waivers
Team Player Transaction
Chicago Sequoia Holmes Waived
Chicago Destiny Williams Waived
Indiana Jeannette Pohlen Waived
Indiana Victoria Macaulay Waived
Minnesota Waltiea Rolle Waived
New York Tyaunna Marshall Waived
New York Nkolika Anosike Waived
New York Shanece McKinney Waived
Phoenix Krystal Thomas Waived
Phoenix Briana Gilbreath Waived
Seattle Michelle Plouffe Waived
Washington Kalana Greene Awarded on Waivers
Plenty to digest
General WNBA:
Team capsule previews.
President Laurel Richie said the league is in a good place.
Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike speak out about the Nigerian kidnappings.
Sun:
Chiney Ogwumike adds identity to the Sun.
Sky:
Epiphanny Prince will return sometime in the next two weeks.
Elena Delle Donne is even stronger than last year.
Can the Sky take the next step this season?
Q&A with rookie Markeisha Gatling.
Lynx:
Lindsey Moore needs to make a big jump for Minnesota this year.
Storm:
...have signed Nicole Powell, who was cut by the Shock earlier this week.
Season preview.
Mercury:
Media day replay.
Stars:
Vets and youth provide optimism for the season.
College news:
The NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Committee wants cleaner post play and freedom of movement.
Women's basketball teams continue to achieve academically.
The wealth gap shows in the NCAA's latest achievement numbers.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley's schedule is jam-packed this off-season.
Natalie Butler is transferring to UConn.
Tatianna Jackson is leaving Chattanooga for Georgia State.
Gabby Tyler will forgo her final season at Charlotte.
Justin Rees is Valparaiso's newest assistant coach.
Over 1,000 people attended a memorial service at Richmond University today for Ginny Doyle and Natalie Lewis, who died last week in a hot air balloon accident.
Team capsule previews.
President Laurel Richie said the league is in a good place.
Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike speak out about the Nigerian kidnappings.
Sun:
Chiney Ogwumike adds identity to the Sun.
Sky:
Epiphanny Prince will return sometime in the next two weeks.
Elena Delle Donne is even stronger than last year.
Can the Sky take the next step this season?
Q&A with rookie Markeisha Gatling.
Lynx:
Lindsey Moore needs to make a big jump for Minnesota this year.
Storm:
...have signed Nicole Powell, who was cut by the Shock earlier this week.
Season preview.
Mercury:
Media day replay.
Stars:
Vets and youth provide optimism for the season.
College news:
The NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Committee wants cleaner post play and freedom of movement.
Women's basketball teams continue to achieve academically.
The wealth gap shows in the NCAA's latest achievement numbers.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley's schedule is jam-packed this off-season.
Natalie Butler is transferring to UConn.
Tatianna Jackson is leaving Chattanooga for Georgia State.
Gabby Tyler will forgo her final season at Charlotte.
Justin Rees is Valparaiso's newest assistant coach.
Over 1,000 people attended a memorial service at Richmond University today for Ginny Doyle and Natalie Lewis, who died last week in a hot air balloon accident.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Time out from waivers
Lots of WNBA news today, so let's get crackin.......
Today's results:
The Sky beat the Mystics, 76-69, behind Elena Delle Donne's 17 points.
General WNBA:
ESPN tabs five players who need to step up their game: Essence Carson, Liberty; Brittney Griner, Mercury; Sandrine Gruda, Sparks; Crystal Langhorne, Storm; Renee Montgomery, Sun.
Lynx:
Forward Rebekkah Brunson is sidelined indefinitely after having arthroscopic knee surgery today.
Today's practice report.
Liberty:
Q&A with coach Bill Laimbeer.
Stars:
Playing overseas has paved the way for Kayla Alexander.
Storm:
Eye on the Storm, episode one.
Spotlight on Crystal Langhorne.
Fever:
Media day videos.
Shock:
Skylar Diggins tries to find balance on and off the court.
Sky:
Elena Delle Donne wants to step up as a role model.
Mercury:
Center Brittney Griner threw out the first pitch last night at the Arizona Diamondbacks home opener.
Mystics:
Rookies Stefanie Dolson and Bria Hartley are fitting in.
Sun:
Sun players served meals yesterday at a community center.
Today's waivers:
Minnesota Christina Foggie Waived
Tulsa Ariel Edwards Waived
College news:
ESPN tackles the double standard in college coaching.
New assistant coaches at TCU are Edwina Brown, Crystal Robinson and Hanna Howard. (Wow!)
Damon Bailey is a new assistant coach at Butler.
Courtney Locke is a new assistant coach at Lipscomb.
Former Buckeye Maleeka Kynard will use her final year of eligibility at Xavier.
Today's results:
The Sky beat the Mystics, 76-69, behind Elena Delle Donne's 17 points.
General WNBA:
ESPN tabs five players who need to step up their game: Essence Carson, Liberty; Brittney Griner, Mercury; Sandrine Gruda, Sparks; Crystal Langhorne, Storm; Renee Montgomery, Sun.
Lynx:
Forward Rebekkah Brunson is sidelined indefinitely after having arthroscopic knee surgery today.
Today's practice report.
Liberty:
Q&A with coach Bill Laimbeer.
Stars:
Playing overseas has paved the way for Kayla Alexander.
Storm:
Eye on the Storm, episode one.
Spotlight on Crystal Langhorne.
Fever:
Media day videos.
Shock:
Skylar Diggins tries to find balance on and off the court.
Sky:
Elena Delle Donne wants to step up as a role model.
Mercury:
Center Brittney Griner threw out the first pitch last night at the Arizona Diamondbacks home opener.
Mystics:
Rookies Stefanie Dolson and Bria Hartley are fitting in.
Sun:
Sun players served meals yesterday at a community center.
Today's waivers:
Minnesota Christina Foggie Waived
Tulsa Ariel Edwards Waived
College news:
ESPN tackles the double standard in college coaching.
New assistant coaches at TCU are Edwina Brown, Crystal Robinson and Hanna Howard. (Wow!)
Damon Bailey is a new assistant coach at Butler.
Courtney Locke is a new assistant coach at Lipscomb.
Former Buckeye Maleeka Kynard will use her final year of eligibility at Xavier.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Where is Epiphanny Prince?
All-star guard Epiphanny Prince has yet to join Chicago Sky training camp:
Sky coach / general manager Pokey Chatman said Monday she hoped to have Prince’s status resolved by Wednesday.
Asked if Prince, 26, might be traded by then, Chatman replied. “Nothing like that.”
So what’s going on? Injury? Travel issues? Personal reasons?
“Life,” Chatman said. “Life happens.”
What does that mean?
More WNBA news......
Lynx:
ESPN says Minnesota is again the favorite this season.
The Lynx still have a few open roster spots.
Media day notebook.
Fever:
Thirteen seasons in, Tamika Catchings is still providing much for the Fever.
Indiana picked up Maggie Lucas from Phoenix in a trade.
Liberty:
Tina Charles is glad to be back home.
Sky:
Q&A with Sylvia Fowles.
Stars:
Opener is May 17.
College news:
Old Dominion star Shae Kelley is transferring to Minnesota.
At Northern Colorado, Shalee Lehning is now associate head coach, and former Kansas State coach Deb Patterson is an assistant.
Sky coach / general manager Pokey Chatman said Monday she hoped to have Prince’s status resolved by Wednesday.
Asked if Prince, 26, might be traded by then, Chatman replied. “Nothing like that.”
So what’s going on? Injury? Travel issues? Personal reasons?
“Life,” Chatman said. “Life happens.”
What does that mean?
More WNBA news......
Lynx:
ESPN says Minnesota is again the favorite this season.
The Lynx still have a few open roster spots.
Media day notebook.
Fever:
Thirteen seasons in, Tamika Catchings is still providing much for the Fever.
Indiana picked up Maggie Lucas from Phoenix in a trade.
Liberty:
Tina Charles is glad to be back home.
Sky:
Q&A with Sylvia Fowles.
Stars:
Opener is May 17.
College news:
Old Dominion star Shae Kelley is transferring to Minnesota.
At Northern Colorado, Shalee Lehning is now associate head coach, and former Kansas State coach Deb Patterson is an assistant.
Cut day
So may cuts made today:
Team Player Transaction
Atlanta Samantha Prahalis Waived
Atlanta Jhasmin Player Waived
Atlanta Cassie Harberts Waived
Chicago Avery Warley Waived
Connecticut Kalana Greene Waived
Indiana Haiden Palmer Waived
Indiana Ziomara Morrison Waived
Indiana Jeterra Bonds Waived
Los Angeles Brittainey Raven Waived
Los Angeles Alicia DeVaughn Waived
Los Angeles Alyssia Brewer Waived
New York Meighan Simmons Waived
Phoenix April Sykes Waived
Phoenix Alexis Gray-Lawson Waived
Phoenix Maggie Lucas Traded to Indiana for Indiana’s own 2015 2nd-round draft pick
San Antonio Bri Kulas Waived
San Antonio Carolyn Davis Waived
Seattle Jasmine Lister Waived
Tulsa Nicole Powell Waived
Painful list. And more are on the way.
I wish there were at least two more WNBA teams to accommodate all the fine players being cut.
Team Player Transaction
Atlanta Samantha Prahalis Waived
Atlanta Jhasmin Player Waived
Atlanta Cassie Harberts Waived
Chicago Avery Warley Waived
Connecticut Kalana Greene Waived
Indiana Haiden Palmer Waived
Indiana Ziomara Morrison Waived
Indiana Jeterra Bonds Waived
Los Angeles Brittainey Raven Waived
Los Angeles Alicia DeVaughn Waived
Los Angeles Alyssia Brewer Waived
New York Meighan Simmons Waived
Phoenix April Sykes Waived
Phoenix Alexis Gray-Lawson Waived
Phoenix Maggie Lucas Traded to Indiana for Indiana’s own 2015 2nd-round draft pick
San Antonio Bri Kulas Waived
San Antonio Carolyn Davis Waived
Seattle Jasmine Lister Waived
Tulsa Nicole Powell Waived
Painful list. And more are on the way.
I wish there were at least two more WNBA teams to accommodate all the fine players being cut.
World Championship team to have all-star coaching cast
Head coach Geno Auriemma will have three amazing assistant coaches: Doug Bruno, Cheryl Reeve and Dawn Staley.
In other news, the 3X3 team has been chosen: Jewell Loyd, Cierra Burdick, Sara Hammond and Tiffany Mitchell.
In other news, the 3X3 team has been chosen: Jewell Loyd, Cierra Burdick, Sara Hammond and Tiffany Mitchell.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Lynx beat Sky to take preseason tournament
The Lynx downed the Sky, 76-69, to take the WNBA's first preseason tournament title in Florida.
In other exhibition game action today, the Dream slipped by the Liberty, 63-58, and the Sparks bested the Storm, 74-67.
More WNBA news......
Storm:
Temeka Johnson has reported to camp.
Sun:
Chiney Ogwumike's relationship with her mother has been a driving force in her life.
College news:
George Washington is also mourning the loss of Richmond associate head coach Ginny Doyle, killed Friday night in a hot air balloon crash.
JC Carter is Utah State's newest assistant coach.
In other exhibition game action today, the Dream slipped by the Liberty, 63-58, and the Sparks bested the Storm, 74-67.
More WNBA news......
Storm:
Temeka Johnson has reported to camp.
Sun:
Chiney Ogwumike's relationship with her mother has been a driving force in her life.
College news:
George Washington is also mourning the loss of Richmond associate head coach Ginny Doyle, killed Friday night in a hot air balloon crash.
JC Carter is Utah State's newest assistant coach.
Sparks showcase new depth in 98-58 rout of China National Team
My game story.
From left: Armintie Herrington, Nikki Greene, Alyssia Brewer, Brittainey Raven, Alana Beard and Candace Parker watch fellow teammates get introduced before the game.
From left: Armintie Herrington, Nikki Greene, Alyssia Brewer, Brittainey Raven, Alana Beard and Candace Parker watch fellow teammates get introduced before the game.
Happy Mother's Day
Mothers get taken for granted at times, and WNBA players who happen to be moms are no exception.
The number of athletes who have had babies and bounced back to continue their pro careers is worth noting. There is Yolanda Griffith, whose grown daughter Alicia DeVaughn is now in training camp for the Sparks. There's Tina Thompson, Sheryl Swoopes, Helen Darling (triplets), DeMya Walker, and many more.
Current league MVP Candace Parker's daughter turns five years old on Tuesday. She has literally grown up right before the eyes of fans and media. Yesterday she walked in to the game and right past the bench where her mother sat, and I couldn't believe how much she'd grown since I'd seen her last September. Parker talks about being a playing mom in this interview.
Happy Mother's Day to all you ballin' moms.
The number of athletes who have had babies and bounced back to continue their pro careers is worth noting. There is Yolanda Griffith, whose grown daughter Alicia DeVaughn is now in training camp for the Sparks. There's Tina Thompson, Sheryl Swoopes, Helen Darling (triplets), DeMya Walker, and many more.
Current league MVP Candace Parker's daughter turns five years old on Tuesday. She has literally grown up right before the eyes of fans and media. Yesterday she walked in to the game and right past the bench where her mother sat, and I couldn't believe how much she'd grown since I'd seen her last September. Parker talks about being a playing mom in this interview.
Happy Mother's Day to all you ballin' moms.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
University of Richmond staff members believed dead after hot air balloon crash
Richmond associate head coach Ginny Doyle and director of basketball operations Natalie Lewis were two of the three aboard a hot air balloon that crashed last night, and are feared dead.
The University community is saddened by the tragedy.
The University community is saddened by the tragedy.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Sky, Lynx advance in tournament
On day one of the WNBA's first preseason tournament, the Sky downed the Fever, 73-66, and the Lynx bested the Mercury, 72-64.
More WNBA news.....
Stars:
Sophia Young-Malcolm is pleased with the start of camp.
College news:
Former UC Davis point guard Genevieve Costello has passed away from breast cancer. She lead a life well-lived.
Duke has hired Rene Haynes as assistant coach.
Mike Groulx is Eastern Michigan's new assistant coach.
More WNBA news.....
Stars:
Sophia Young-Malcolm is pleased with the start of camp.
College news:
Former UC Davis point guard Genevieve Costello has passed away from breast cancer. She lead a life well-lived.
Duke has hired Rene Haynes as assistant coach.
Mike Groulx is Eastern Michigan's new assistant coach.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
On the eve of the preseason tournament in Orlando......
Today's result:
In their rematch, the Sun bested the Liberty, 60-44. Rookie Chiney Ogwumike lead Connecticut with 16 points.
This weekend's preseason tournament in Orlando:
Tournament details.
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve warmed to the idea of a preseason tournament, and now loves it.
Today's transactions:
Los Angeles Brandie Baker Waived
Los Angeles Darxia Morris Waived
More WNBA news.....
Sparks:
The Sparks have announced their broadcasting team and programming schedule.
Sun:
Katie Douglas is adding a spark to the Sun.
Liberty:
Guard Kamiko Williams will miss the season after tearing her ACL in practice Tuesday.
Training camp insider with Alex Montgomery.
Lynx:
One-on-one with coach Cheryl Reeve.
Mercury:
Training camp blog for today.
High school news:
Illinois state officials have lifted their suspension of the Homewood-Flossmoor basketball program.
In their rematch, the Sun bested the Liberty, 60-44. Rookie Chiney Ogwumike lead Connecticut with 16 points.
This weekend's preseason tournament in Orlando:
Tournament details.
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve warmed to the idea of a preseason tournament, and now loves it.
Today's transactions:
Los Angeles Brandie Baker Waived
Los Angeles Darxia Morris Waived
More WNBA news.....
Sparks:
The Sparks have announced their broadcasting team and programming schedule.
Sun:
Katie Douglas is adding a spark to the Sun.
Liberty:
Guard Kamiko Williams will miss the season after tearing her ACL in practice Tuesday.
Training camp insider with Alex Montgomery.
Lynx:
One-on-one with coach Cheryl Reeve.
Mercury:
Training camp blog for today.
High school news:
Illinois state officials have lifted their suspension of the Homewood-Flossmoor basketball program.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Dream acquires Swin Cash in trade with Sky
The Atlanta Dream traded Courtney Clements to the Chicago Sky in exchange for veteran Swin Cash. Atlanta will also receive the Sky's third-round selection in the 2015 draft, while Chicago gets the Dream's second-round pick.
Coach Pokey Chatman says Cash will be missed.
Today's result:
In their rematch, the Mystics edged the Fever, 81-80.
Today's waivers:
Connecticut DeNesha Stallworth Waived
Phoenix Hallie Christofferson Waived
Tulsa Amber Dvorak Waived
Washington Kody Burke Waived
Washington Artemis Spanou Waived
More WNBA news.....
Storm:
Bing won't continue their sponsorship of the Storm.
Utah star Michelle Plouffe is making quite an impression at camp.
Sky:
Q&A with Elena Delle Donne.
Sun:
With one more exhibition game, coach Anne Donovan must make some decisions.
Kelsey Griffin has high hopes going into the season.
Mystics:
Former Maryland star Tianna Hawkins is enjoying a homecoming with the Mystics.
Lynx:
Practice report for today.
Maya Moore has been named a team captain.
Mercury:
Today's training camp update.
College news:
Daynia La-Force is Rhode Island's new coach.
Heather Morris and Janelle Marzouka join Loyola and coach Sheryl Swoopes as assistant coaches.
Oklahoma has added former Kansas State signee McKenna Treece to their 2014 class.
James Clark has been named an assistant coach at Georgetown.
USA Basketball:
Twenty-eight will try out for the U18 team.
Coach Pokey Chatman says Cash will be missed.
Today's result:
In their rematch, the Mystics edged the Fever, 81-80.
Today's waivers:
Connecticut DeNesha Stallworth Waived
Phoenix Hallie Christofferson Waived
Tulsa Amber Dvorak Waived
Washington Kody Burke Waived
Washington Artemis Spanou Waived
More WNBA news.....
Storm:
Bing won't continue their sponsorship of the Storm.
Utah star Michelle Plouffe is making quite an impression at camp.
Sky:
Q&A with Elena Delle Donne.
Sun:
With one more exhibition game, coach Anne Donovan must make some decisions.
Kelsey Griffin has high hopes going into the season.
Mystics:
Former Maryland star Tianna Hawkins is enjoying a homecoming with the Mystics.
Lynx:
Practice report for today.
Maya Moore has been named a team captain.
Mercury:
Today's training camp update.
College news:
Daynia La-Force is Rhode Island's new coach.
Heather Morris and Janelle Marzouka join Loyola and coach Sheryl Swoopes as assistant coaches.
Oklahoma has added former Kansas State signee McKenna Treece to their 2014 class.
James Clark has been named an assistant coach at Georgetown.
USA Basketball:
Twenty-eight will try out for the U18 team.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Rookies show out in matinee games
The Shock squeaked by the Stars, 76-75, behind the 30 points of Skylar Diggins. Rookie Odyssey Sims added 13 and rookie Theresa Plaisance, 11. Rookie Kayla McBride lead San Antonio with 17 points.
The Mystics topped the short-handed Fever, 80-63. Monique Currie lead Washington with 18 points, and Tianna Hawkins and rookie Bria Hartley each added 10. Rookie Natasha Howard lead Indiana with 14 points.
Today's transactions:
Team Player Transaction
Minnesota Asya Bussie Waived
Minnesota Theairra Taylor Waived
Seattle Mikaela Ruef Waived
Seattle Valencia McFarland Waived
More WNBA news....
Mercury:
Diana Taurasi gets back to business.
Today's training camp update.
Storm:
In Sue Bird's return, there are no more towers.
Lynx:
With today's two waivers, the Lynx appear to have finalized their roster already.
Sky:
..had media day.
Dream:
Overseas update. (Love the expressions of the American players on the front page)
College news:
Leticia Romero - the Kansas State freshman denied a transfer - is at the center of controversy.
Kurt Godlevske is the new head coach at Butler.
The contract of George Washington coach Jonathan Tsipis has been extended through 2021.
Tai Dillard is now an assistant coach at Houston. She spent one year at Ole Miss; the year before that, she was an assistant at the University of Southern California.
The Mystics topped the short-handed Fever, 80-63. Monique Currie lead Washington with 18 points, and Tianna Hawkins and rookie Bria Hartley each added 10. Rookie Natasha Howard lead Indiana with 14 points.
Today's transactions:
Team Player Transaction
Minnesota Asya Bussie Waived
Minnesota Theairra Taylor Waived
Seattle Mikaela Ruef Waived
Seattle Valencia McFarland Waived
More WNBA news....
Mercury:
Diana Taurasi gets back to business.
Today's training camp update.
Storm:
In Sue Bird's return, there are no more towers.
Lynx:
With today's two waivers, the Lynx appear to have finalized their roster already.
Sky:
..had media day.
Dream:
Overseas update. (Love the expressions of the American players on the front page)
College news:
Leticia Romero - the Kansas State freshman denied a transfer - is at the center of controversy.
Kurt Godlevske is the new head coach at Butler.
The contract of George Washington coach Jonathan Tsipis has been extended through 2021.
Tai Dillard is now an assistant coach at Houston. She spent one year at Ole Miss; the year before that, she was an assistant at the University of Southern California.
Lin Dunn to retire after this WNBA season
Longtime coach Lin Dunn has announced this WNBA season will be her last, and she will retire in the fall after 44 years guiding teams.
Assistant coach Stephanie White will become Indiana's head coach in 2015.
I'm bummed.
Assistant coach Stephanie White will become Indiana's head coach in 2015.
I'm bummed.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Defending champs rout Australian National Team
The reigning league champions Minnesota Lynx dispatched the Australian National Team, 82-66, in an exhibition tonight.
Box score.
Today's waivers:
May 5
Team Player Transaction
Los Angeles Jackie Nared Waived
Los Angeles Cierra Warren Waived
Los Angeles Antonita Slaughter Waived
Los Angeles Keena Mays Waived
San Antonio Whitney Hand-Jones Waived
More WNBA news.......
Fever:
Guard Jeanette Pohlen will miss the season with a torn Achilles tendon.
Lynx:
Devereaux Peters will undergo arthroscopic surgery on her left knee, and will be sidelined indefinitely.
Lindsay Whalen has returned to practice.
Storm:
President and CEO Karen Bryant will retire July 31.
Shaquala Williams has transitioned smoothy into coaching.
Shock:
Rookie Jordan Hooper has had quite the journey to the WNBA.
Tulsa has added a preseason game May 12, against the Chinese National Team.
Mercury:
Diana Taurasi has returned to practice.
College news:
North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell has completed chemotherapy treatments and is back to a full schedule.
Georgetown's Natalie Butler may transfer to UConn following a recent visit.
Former Purdue guard Kelly Komara is back as an assistant coach.
East Tennessee State coach Brittney Ezell has been named an assistant coach for the Bahamas national team.
Curtis Loyd joins the Indiana staff as associate head coach.
Claire Coggins has been promoted from director of basketball operations to assistant coach at Kansas State.
John Motherwell has joined Minnesota as an assistant coach.
The final assistant coach at Gonzaga is Craig Fortier, husband of head coach Lisa Fortier.
High school news:
Highly-touted 2015 recruit De'Janae Boykin of Maryland has verballed to UConn.
Honors:
Delta State has erected a statue of basketball legend Margaret Wade.
Box score.
Today's waivers:
May 5
Team Player Transaction
Los Angeles Jackie Nared Waived
Los Angeles Cierra Warren Waived
Los Angeles Antonita Slaughter Waived
Los Angeles Keena Mays Waived
San Antonio Whitney Hand-Jones Waived
More WNBA news.......
Fever:
Guard Jeanette Pohlen will miss the season with a torn Achilles tendon.
Lynx:
Devereaux Peters will undergo arthroscopic surgery on her left knee, and will be sidelined indefinitely.
Lindsay Whalen has returned to practice.
Storm:
President and CEO Karen Bryant will retire July 31.
Shaquala Williams has transitioned smoothy into coaching.
Shock:
Rookie Jordan Hooper has had quite the journey to the WNBA.
Tulsa has added a preseason game May 12, against the Chinese National Team.
Mercury:
Diana Taurasi has returned to practice.
College news:
North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell has completed chemotherapy treatments and is back to a full schedule.
Georgetown's Natalie Butler may transfer to UConn following a recent visit.
Former Purdue guard Kelly Komara is back as an assistant coach.
East Tennessee State coach Brittney Ezell has been named an assistant coach for the Bahamas national team.
Curtis Loyd joins the Indiana staff as associate head coach.
Claire Coggins has been promoted from director of basketball operations to assistant coach at Kansas State.
John Motherwell has joined Minnesota as an assistant coach.
The final assistant coach at Gonzaga is Craig Fortier, husband of head coach Lisa Fortier.
High school news:
Highly-touted 2015 recruit De'Janae Boykin of Maryland has verballed to UConn.
Honors:
Delta State has erected a statue of basketball legend Margaret Wade.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Sun down Liberty in exhibition match up, 75-54
Katie Douglas lead the Sun over the Liberty, 75-54, with 21 points in today's exhibition game.
Box score.
Other WNBA news....
Transactions page is up to date.
Lynx:
There are many new faces at training camp.
Storm:
Jenna O'Hea is learning some new roles with the Storm.
Stars:
Becky Hammon attended some San Antonio Spurs practices, in preparation for her coaching career, courtesy of one of the players, Gregg Popovich.
College news:
Former Minnesota coach Pam Borton saw her circle of friends shrink after she was let go in March.
Sydney Vanlandingham has transferred from UT Martin to Chattanooga.
Avyanna Young is transferring from Milwaukee to Wisconsin.
Butler center Liz Stratman will transfer to Indiana.
Mikala McGhee is leaving Missouri State.
Box score.
Other WNBA news....
Transactions page is up to date.
Lynx:
There are many new faces at training camp.
Storm:
Jenna O'Hea is learning some new roles with the Storm.
Stars:
Becky Hammon attended some San Antonio Spurs practices, in preparation for her coaching career, courtesy of one of the players, Gregg Popovich.
College news:
Former Minnesota coach Pam Borton saw her circle of friends shrink after she was let go in March.
Sydney Vanlandingham has transferred from UT Martin to Chattanooga.
Avyanna Young is transferring from Milwaukee to Wisconsin.
Butler center Liz Stratman will transfer to Indiana.
Mikala McGhee is leaving Missouri State.
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Exhibition game two: Storm beat Australians
The Storm beat the Australian National Team, 71-57, in their first exhibition game today.
The Storm cut three players after the game.
Apparently, Ebony Hoffman, Chelsea Hopkins and Karla Gilbert were cut from other teams.
More WNBA news.....
Lynx:
Coach Cheryl Reeve blasted Minnesota media for not acknowledging the Lynx as one of the area's top pro teams.
Veteran guard Tan White has joined the Lynx at the right time.
Asia Taylor talks about her first week in camp.
Sky:
The Sky had an open practice for season ticket holders last night.
Sun:
The Sun are hoping to put the 2013 season behind them.
The Storm cut three players after the game.
Apparently, Ebony Hoffman, Chelsea Hopkins and Karla Gilbert were cut from other teams.
More WNBA news.....
Lynx:
Coach Cheryl Reeve blasted Minnesota media for not acknowledging the Lynx as one of the area's top pro teams.
Veteran guard Tan White has joined the Lynx at the right time.
Asia Taylor talks about her first week in camp.
Sky:
The Sky had an open practice for season ticket holders last night.
Sun:
The Sun are hoping to put the 2013 season behind them.
Friday, May 2, 2014
In first preseason game, Shock blows out Stars, 82-59
In the WNBA's first preseason game today, the Shock blew out the Stars, 82-59.
More pro news.......
Shock:
Courtney Paris is ready to seize her latest opportunity.
Mystics:
Washington has trimmed its roster by four.
Mercury:
Travel doesn't slow down coach Sandy Brondello.
Training camp, day five.
Dream:
Samantha Prahalis checks in.
Fever:
The preseason game against the Mystics has been moved from Monday to Tuesday.
Lynx:
Brazilian Damiris Dantas looks to overcome the language barrier.
Calendar.
College news:
Pat Summitt will continue in her role as coach emeritus at Tennessee for at least another year.
Kyvin Goodlin-Rogers has been cleared to play for Kentucky.
Stacy Clinesmith is Gonzaga's newest assistant coach.
More pro news.......
Shock:
Courtney Paris is ready to seize her latest opportunity.
Mystics:
Washington has trimmed its roster by four.
Mercury:
Travel doesn't slow down coach Sandy Brondello.
Training camp, day five.
Dream:
Samantha Prahalis checks in.
Fever:
The preseason game against the Mystics has been moved from Monday to Tuesday.
Lynx:
Brazilian Damiris Dantas looks to overcome the language barrier.
Calendar.
College news:
Pat Summitt will continue in her role as coach emeritus at Tennessee for at least another year.
Kyvin Goodlin-Rogers has been cleared to play for Kentucky.
Stacy Clinesmith is Gonzaga's newest assistant coach.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
WNBA transactions page is back up
For those of you who have been asking, the transactions page is back up. The first waivers were handed out yesterday:
Team Player Transaction
Atlanta Ashley Corral Waived
Atlanta Danielle Wilson Waived
Atlanta Jacki Gemelos Waived
Connecticut Keisha Hampton Waived
Connecticut Shenneika Smith Waived
Indiana Jennifer George Waived
Indiana Jennifer Schlott Waived
Washington Rachel Tecca Waived
I dread the cuts this year more than usual.
Team Player Transaction
Atlanta Ashley Corral Waived
Atlanta Danielle Wilson Waived
Atlanta Jacki Gemelos Waived
Connecticut Keisha Hampton Waived
Connecticut Shenneika Smith Waived
Indiana Jennifer George Waived
Indiana Jennifer Schlott Waived
Washington Rachel Tecca Waived
I dread the cuts this year more than usual.
Around the WNBA and NCAA
In the battle for the most press, the Lynx still seem to be in the lead.......
Sun:
Katie Douglas is back.
Connecticut will host an open practice next Tuesday.
Lynx:
Maya Moore is becoming more vocal.
Q&A with Janeth Arcain, part II.
The Lynx are having crisp practices on the main floor.
The Reeve report.
Tricia Liston and the Lynx look like a perfect fit.
Mystics:
A minute with Monique Currie.
Sky:
Game broadcast schedule.
Mercury:
Training camp, day four.
Just for fun:
Last night I invited fans to tweet me pictures of their old WNBA memorabilia. They have some GREAT stuff!
College news:
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley embraces sky high expectations.
Carolyn Kieger is Marquette's new coach. She's been an assistant at Miami for the last five years.
Wisconsin coach Bobbie Kelsey is still struggling to find a rebuilding foothold.
Christian Stefanopoulos is a new assistant coach at Kentucky.
Sun:
Katie Douglas is back.
Connecticut will host an open practice next Tuesday.
Lynx:
Maya Moore is becoming more vocal.
Q&A with Janeth Arcain, part II.
The Lynx are having crisp practices on the main floor.
The Reeve report.
Tricia Liston and the Lynx look like a perfect fit.
Mystics:
A minute with Monique Currie.
Sky:
Game broadcast schedule.
Mercury:
Training camp, day four.
Just for fun:
Last night I invited fans to tweet me pictures of their old WNBA memorabilia. They have some GREAT stuff!
College news:
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley embraces sky high expectations.
Carolyn Kieger is Marquette's new coach. She's been an assistant at Miami for the last five years.
Wisconsin coach Bobbie Kelsey is still struggling to find a rebuilding foothold.
Christian Stefanopoulos is a new assistant coach at Kentucky.
U17 court coaches named
The court coaches for the USA Basketball U17 team trials have been chosen:
Ellis Barfield (Lynwood H.S., Calif.), Dianne Lewis (Edison H.S., Va.), Teri Morrison (Carroll Senior H.S., Texas) and Dori Oldaker (Mt. Lebanon H.S., Pa.).
They'll be hosting 162 athletes.
Ellis Barfield (Lynwood H.S., Calif.), Dianne Lewis (Edison H.S., Va.), Teri Morrison (Carroll Senior H.S., Texas) and Dori Oldaker (Mt. Lebanon H.S., Pa.).
They'll be hosting 162 athletes.
55 schools face sexual assault probe
Wow:
WASHINGTON -- The Education Department on Thursday took the unprecedented step of releasing the names of the 55 colleges and universities currently facing a Title IX investigation over their handling of sexual abuse complaints.
The list of schools:
State Institution
AZ Arizona State University
CA Butte-Glen Community College District
CA Occidental College
CA University of California-Berkeley
CA University of Southern California
CO Regis University
CO University of Colorado at Boulder
CO University of Colorado at Denver
CO University of Denver
CT University of Connecticut
DC Catholic University of America
FL Florida State University
GA Emory University
HI University of Hawaii at Manoa
ID University of Idaho
IL Knox College
IL University of Chicago
IN Indiana University-Bloomington
IN Vincennes University
MA Amherst College
MA Boston University
MA Emerson College
MA Harvard College
MA Harvard University—Law School
MA University of Massachusetts-Amherst
MD Frostburg State University
MI Michigan State University
MI University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
NC Guilford College
NC University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
ND Minot State University
NH Dartmouth College
NJ Princeton University
NY Cuny Hunter College
NY Hobart and William Smith Colleges
NY Sarah Lawrence College
NY Suny at Binghamton
OH Denison University
OH Ohio State University
OH Wittenberg University
OK Oklahoma State University
PA Carnegie Mellon University
PA Franklin and Marshall College
PA Pennsylvania State University
PA Swarthmore College
PA Temple University
TN Vanderbilt University
TX Southern Methodist University
TX The University of Texas-Pan American
VA College of William and Mary
VA University of Virginia
WA Washington State University
WI University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
WV Bethany College
WV West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
WASHINGTON -- The Education Department on Thursday took the unprecedented step of releasing the names of the 55 colleges and universities currently facing a Title IX investigation over their handling of sexual abuse complaints.
The list of schools:
State Institution
AZ Arizona State University
CA Butte-Glen Community College District
CA Occidental College
CA University of California-Berkeley
CA University of Southern California
CO Regis University
CO University of Colorado at Boulder
CO University of Colorado at Denver
CO University of Denver
CT University of Connecticut
DC Catholic University of America
FL Florida State University
GA Emory University
HI University of Hawaii at Manoa
ID University of Idaho
IL Knox College
IL University of Chicago
IN Indiana University-Bloomington
IN Vincennes University
MA Amherst College
MA Boston University
MA Emerson College
MA Harvard College
MA Harvard University—Law School
MA University of Massachusetts-Amherst
MD Frostburg State University
MI Michigan State University
MI University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
NC Guilford College
NC University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
ND Minot State University
NH Dartmouth College
NJ Princeton University
NY Cuny Hunter College
NY Hobart and William Smith Colleges
NY Sarah Lawrence College
NY Suny at Binghamton
OH Denison University
OH Ohio State University
OH Wittenberg University
OK Oklahoma State University
PA Carnegie Mellon University
PA Franklin and Marshall College
PA Pennsylvania State University
PA Swarthmore College
PA Temple University
TN Vanderbilt University
TX Southern Methodist University
TX The University of Texas-Pan American
VA College of William and Mary
VA University of Virginia
WA Washington State University
WI University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
WV Bethany College
WV West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
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