More games than you can shake a ball at:
New York, May 13, 2009 - The WNBA today announced the launch of WNBA LiveAccess, a new feature on WNBA.com that will provide fans with free access to more than 200 live game Webcasts - the league's most comprehensive offering - throughout the 2009 WNBA season.
For the first time, fans around the world will be able to access live game Webcasts on individual team Web sites. Some blackouts of live games will apply. All of the WNBA LiveAccess games will then be archived for on-demand viewing.
Overall, the extensive online offering will complement the WNBA's broadcast coverage, which includes live national telecasts of up to 29 regular season and postseason contests on ESPN2 and ABC and another 50 games on NBA TV, as well as games streamed on ESPN360.com.
Link: http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3822873
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
CP finally has her baby
Those Sparks people aren't wasting time with this one - the kid is only an hour and a half old:
Candace Parker Gives Birth to Baby Girl!
This morning at 11:29am, Sparks forward and 2008 WNBA MVP & Rookie of the Year Candace Parker gave birth to a baby girl. This is her first child with husband Shelden Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Congratulations Candace!
As MVPs, you heard it first!
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CANDACE PARKER WELCOMES BABY GIRL
(May 13, 2009) – Candace Parker gave birth to a baby girl today at 11:29am. It is the first child for the WNBA MVP/ROY and husband Shelden Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The baby girl weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and 20 inches in length.
"Shelden and I are thrilled," said Parker. "This is such a life changing moment for us, we feel blessed to have a healthy and beautiful baby girl."
Parker plans to rejoin the Los Angeles Sparks once she has received clearance from her physician.
Parker nearly averaged a double-double her rookie season (18.5 ppg, 9.5 rpg) and she led the WNBA in rebounds. She earned the 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year award and the Most Valuable Player award marking the first time in the WNBA's 12 seasons that a rookie has won MVP. Parker captured her first Olympic Gold Medal at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. She won back-to-back NCAA championships with the Lady Vols in 2007 and 2008 leading the team in scoring (20.6 ppg) and rebounding (8.8 rpg) her final season at Tennessee. Parker was named the 2007 and 2008 Collegiate Female John R. Wooden Player of the Year, State Farm Player of the Year, Basketball Writers Association National Player of the Year and Kodak All-American. She earned the NCAA Final Four MVP award in 2007 and 2008.
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What a relief. I've been talking to Candace every morning for a week, telling her to have the baby already. I was wondering if it might come today, though.
What is this little girl's name? Can't wait to see a photo.
Candace Parker Gives Birth to Baby Girl!
This morning at 11:29am, Sparks forward and 2008 WNBA MVP & Rookie of the Year Candace Parker gave birth to a baby girl. This is her first child with husband Shelden Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Congratulations Candace!
As MVPs, you heard it first!
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CANDACE PARKER WELCOMES BABY GIRL
(May 13, 2009) – Candace Parker gave birth to a baby girl today at 11:29am. It is the first child for the WNBA MVP/ROY and husband Shelden Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The baby girl weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and 20 inches in length.
"Shelden and I are thrilled," said Parker. "This is such a life changing moment for us, we feel blessed to have a healthy and beautiful baby girl."
Parker plans to rejoin the Los Angeles Sparks once she has received clearance from her physician.
Parker nearly averaged a double-double her rookie season (18.5 ppg, 9.5 rpg) and she led the WNBA in rebounds. She earned the 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year award and the Most Valuable Player award marking the first time in the WNBA's 12 seasons that a rookie has won MVP. Parker captured her first Olympic Gold Medal at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. She won back-to-back NCAA championships with the Lady Vols in 2007 and 2008 leading the team in scoring (20.6 ppg) and rebounding (8.8 rpg) her final season at Tennessee. Parker was named the 2007 and 2008 Collegiate Female John R. Wooden Player of the Year, State Farm Player of the Year, Basketball Writers Association National Player of the Year and Kodak All-American. She earned the NCAA Final Four MVP award in 2007 and 2008.
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What a relief. I've been talking to Candace every morning for a week, telling her to have the baby already. I was wondering if it might come today, though.
What is this little girl's name? Can't wait to see a photo.
Monday, May 11, 2009
11-player WNBA rosters will be brutal
If anyone doubted how cut-throat it will be this summer with the new 11-player cap rule, dig this: the Mystics waived Coco Miller today. She's been with them for eight years.
Link: http://www.wnba.com/mystics/news/Mystics_Release_Coco_Miller-312579-230.html
Of course, teams are entitled to cut anyone they want to. But when the vets start seeing the axe, anyone can go.
Don't get too attached to anyone for the next couple of weeks.
Link: http://www.wnba.com/mystics/news/Mystics_Release_Coco_Miller-312579-230.html
Of course, teams are entitled to cut anyone they want to. But when the vets start seeing the axe, anyone can go.
Don't get too attached to anyone for the next couple of weeks.
Renovation planned for UCLA's Pauley Pavilion
Right now they're making the big annoucement, that the old arena will at last be remodeled. Details will be forthcoming, but I'd have to say that any improvements would be great. With all due respect to my new basketball home, the place is pretty rickety. There's only one restroom on the lower level, and the wooden aisleways between seats look like they came straight out of "Grease."
You forget about it until you go to Galen Center, and then you realize you've been living in the poor house. Now I'm not asking for a Bel-Air mansion like Galen, but how about a really nice Pasadena-like bungalow?
Link: http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/051109aaa.html
Edit to add video link of "transformational tour," which includes interviews: http://www.campaignofchampions.com/
You forget about it until you go to Galen Center, and then you realize you've been living in the poor house. Now I'm not asking for a Bel-Air mansion like Galen, but how about a really nice Pasadena-like bungalow?
Link: http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/051109aaa.html
Edit to add video link of "transformational tour," which includes interviews: http://www.campaignofchampions.com/
Catching up with the Universities of Oregon and Arizona
New head Coach Paul Westhead added Keila Whittington and Kai Felton to his staff first:
http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=3719662
Then he brought on Dan Muscatell:
http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=3724435
Then Friday, the Ducks signed their first new player, and she is none other than the reigning Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges southern region player of the year, Kristi Fallin.
Fallin played two seasons at Umpqua Community College for head coach Dave Stricklin, and ended her career as the program’s all-time three-point leader with 208 – crushing the previous mark of 132. The Roseburg native also finished as the program’s all-time second leading scorer, and became just the fifth player in Riverhawks history to break the 1,000-point plateau.
During her recent MVP season, Fallin led the NWAAC averaging 23.0 points per game, as Umpqua clinched the Southern Region title, and took a third-place finish at the NWAAC championships, ending the year with a 29-3 record.
Link: http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=4307&SPID=236&ATCLID=3735717&DB_OEM_ID=500
Fallin's coach at Umpqua, Dave Stricklin, is understandably pleased for his athlete:
http://davestricklin.blogspot.com/2009/05/kristi-fallin-signs-at-university-of.html
Hopefully this is the start of the upswing of the Oregon program again.
Meanwhile, to the south, Arizona has picked up their second junior college standout:
http://www.arizonaathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/050509aaa.html
Likewise, hopefully that program is also on the rise.
http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=3719662
Then he brought on Dan Muscatell:
http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=3724435
Then Friday, the Ducks signed their first new player, and she is none other than the reigning Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges southern region player of the year, Kristi Fallin.
Fallin played two seasons at Umpqua Community College for head coach Dave Stricklin, and ended her career as the program’s all-time three-point leader with 208 – crushing the previous mark of 132. The Roseburg native also finished as the program’s all-time second leading scorer, and became just the fifth player in Riverhawks history to break the 1,000-point plateau.
During her recent MVP season, Fallin led the NWAAC averaging 23.0 points per game, as Umpqua clinched the Southern Region title, and took a third-place finish at the NWAAC championships, ending the year with a 29-3 record.
Link: http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=4307&SPID=236&ATCLID=3735717&DB_OEM_ID=500
Fallin's coach at Umpqua, Dave Stricklin, is understandably pleased for his athlete:
http://davestricklin.blogspot.com/2009/05/kristi-fallin-signs-at-university-of.html
Hopefully this is the start of the upswing of the Oregon program again.
Meanwhile, to the south, Arizona has picked up their second junior college standout:
http://www.arizonaathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/050509aaa.html
Likewise, hopefully that program is also on the rise.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Who gets off a motorcycle looking like this?
UCLA Coach Nikki Caldwell and Tennessee Assistant Coach Holly Warlick ended their week-long motorcycle ride yesterday to raise awareness/funds for breast cancer research. Caldwell, who is now sans braces, looks better on the end of a bike trip than most of us do driving to work in the morning. Maria M. Cornelius snapped a photo, and put it in a thread:
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=7&f=1373&t=4318104
If Caldwell wasn't so cool, I'd be jealous.
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=7&f=1373&t=4318104
If Caldwell wasn't so cool, I'd be jealous.
Virginia assistant coaches leave
What's really going on here?
http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88845&SPID=10617&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=3735687
http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88845&SPID=10617&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=3736107
Hmmmm.
http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88845&SPID=10617&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=3735687
http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88845&SPID=10617&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=3736107
Hmmmm.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Kristi Harrower signs with Sparks
Yep, yep, the little bird that told me was right.
G'Day Kristi!
Your Los Angeles Sparks have signed 2008 Basketball Victoria Player of the Year,
Kristi Harrower!
Harrower just won an Olympic silver medal in Beijing with the Australian National Team.
Welcome to Los Angeles Mate!
As MVPs, you heard it first!
SPARKS SIGN AUSTRALIAN STAR KRISTI HARROWER
LOS ANGELES – Three-time Olympic silver medalist and 2008 Basketball Victoria Player of the Year Kristi Harrower has signed with the Los Angeles Sparks it was announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Harrower has been a staple of the Australian national basketball team that has proven they are second only to the United States. Harrower last played in the WNBA in 2005 for the Minnesota Lynx but brings a wealth of international experience to the Sparks.
"We're very happy to have signed Kristi. She has played at high level for a number of years," said Sparks Vice President and General Manager Penny Toler. "She is a point guard with a lot of experience and we're excited to have her compete in training camp."
The 5'4" guard led the Bendigo Spirit in 2008-09 with 19.4 points and 6 assists in 20 games played. In her final season with the Lynx, Harrower averaged 4.6 points in 34 games.
Harrower was awarded the Betty Watson Medal for the 2008 Female Player of the Year at the Basketball Victoria 2008 Annual Awards Dinner last month. The medal is presented to the female player who has made the greatest contribution at state, national and international levels in the past year.
The Los Angeles Sparks tip-off the WNBA season on June 6th at the STAPLES Center against the Defending Champion Detroit Shock at 11:30 am. For more information on season or group tickets logon to www.lasparks.com or call 877-44-SPARKS.
G'Day Kristi!
Your Los Angeles Sparks have signed 2008 Basketball Victoria Player of the Year,
Kristi Harrower!
Harrower just won an Olympic silver medal in Beijing with the Australian National Team.
Welcome to Los Angeles Mate!
As MVPs, you heard it first!
SPARKS SIGN AUSTRALIAN STAR KRISTI HARROWER
LOS ANGELES – Three-time Olympic silver medalist and 2008 Basketball Victoria Player of the Year Kristi Harrower has signed with the Los Angeles Sparks it was announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Harrower has been a staple of the Australian national basketball team that has proven they are second only to the United States. Harrower last played in the WNBA in 2005 for the Minnesota Lynx but brings a wealth of international experience to the Sparks.
"We're very happy to have signed Kristi. She has played at high level for a number of years," said Sparks Vice President and General Manager Penny Toler. "She is a point guard with a lot of experience and we're excited to have her compete in training camp."
The 5'4" guard led the Bendigo Spirit in 2008-09 with 19.4 points and 6 assists in 20 games played. In her final season with the Lynx, Harrower averaged 4.6 points in 34 games.
Harrower was awarded the Betty Watson Medal for the 2008 Female Player of the Year at the Basketball Victoria 2008 Annual Awards Dinner last month. The medal is presented to the female player who has made the greatest contribution at state, national and international levels in the past year.
The Los Angeles Sparks tip-off the WNBA season on June 6th at the STAPLES Center against the Defending Champion Detroit Shock at 11:30 am. For more information on season or group tickets logon to www.lasparks.com or call 877-44-SPARKS.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Kristi Harrower goes to........
On the wnba.com transaction page today, readers can see that the Minnesota Lynx renounced the rights to point guard Kristi Harrower. This gives the Aussie free agent status.
A few days ago, before this went down, I heard that Harrower will probably end up part of a west coast WNBA team.
The next few days could be interesting.
A few days ago, before this went down, I heard that Harrower will probably end up part of a west coast WNBA team.
The next few days could be interesting.
Sparks' Quinn already giving back
Noelle Quinn, acquired by the Los Angeles Sparks yesterday, is doing something more of us should do: she bought season tickets to give away to kids. Send in your essay explaining why you think you should win them, and they're yours. You've got a few weeks to do it, too:
The Bishop Montgomery HS alum, known for her many community endeavors, has decided to become a "Patron of Lisa's Legacy." Quinn purchased three season tickets to send three kids to each Sparks home game. In total, 51 kids will benefit from Quinn's sponsorship. To be eligible to win a ticket sponsored by Noelle Quinn, kids can nominate themselves, their friends or be nominated by their parents beginning on Wednesday, May 6th through Monday, June 1st. In 250 words or less, entrants must describe why they feel they deserve the tickets by sending an e-mail to contests@la-sparks.com with "Noelle's Tickets" in the subject line. Each winner will receive a post-game meet-and-greet with Noelle.
Link: http://www.wnba.com/sparks/news/quinn_50509.html
The Bishop Montgomery HS alum, known for her many community endeavors, has decided to become a "Patron of Lisa's Legacy." Quinn purchased three season tickets to send three kids to each Sparks home game. In total, 51 kids will benefit from Quinn's sponsorship. To be eligible to win a ticket sponsored by Noelle Quinn, kids can nominate themselves, their friends or be nominated by their parents beginning on Wednesday, May 6th through Monday, June 1st. In 250 words or less, entrants must describe why they feel they deserve the tickets by sending an e-mail to contests@la-sparks.com with "Noelle's Tickets" in the subject line. Each winner will receive a post-game meet-and-greet with Noelle.
Link: http://www.wnba.com/sparks/news/quinn_50509.html
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