A slideshow with all the pictures will be posted tomorrow on hoopfeed.com.
Candace Parker signs an autograph for a fan today.
Delisha Milton-Jones and Ticha Penicheiro crack each other up.....nothing new there.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Sparks player appearances today
OK, I can't resist; here are a couple pics from today's player appearances in Los Angeles. Candace Parker was pimpin Pirates Booty at one location, and Delisha Milton-Jones and Ticha Penicheiro were slinging Jamba Juice down the street.
A slideshow with all the pictures will be posted tomorrow on hoopfeed.com.
Candace Parker signs an autograph for a fan today.
Delisha Milton-Jones and Ticha Penicheiro crack each other up.....nothing new there.
A slideshow with all the pictures will be posted tomorrow on hoopfeed.com.
Candace Parker signs an autograph for a fan today.
Delisha Milton-Jones and Ticha Penicheiro crack each other up.....nothing new there.
Busy-ness
WNBA:
Last night Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon scored her 5,000th point. The Connecticut Sun are also in the playoffs.
This morning, Sparks forward Delisha Milton-Jones appeared on KTLA Los Angeles. This afternoon she and teammate Ticha Penicheiro made an appearance at Jamba Juice in Santa Monica. Just down the road, Candace Parker was signing autographs at a West Los Angeles grocery store. I got great pictures at both events, and the minute they are up on hoopfeed tomorrow, I will link them here.
Today's Dishin and Swishin focuses on Katie Smith and Crystal Robinson.
The Mystics' Monique Curry is set to return to action after an ACL tear in the off-season.
College hoops:
Look at this juicy Monday night TV schedule.
Joy Cheek has replaced Trisha Stafford-Odom at Duke.
Tennessee will return to play in the Maggie Dixon Classic in New York this year.
Texas A&M is leaving the Big 12 next year. It's a big leap.
Maryland Coach Brenda Frese has signed a contract extension good through 2017.
Pat Summitt:
Tamika Catchings said the Tennessee coach not only made her a better player, but a better person.
Summitt and Tennessee will walk an unfamiliar path.
Recruiting:
ESPN's Mark Lewis drops his latest pearls of wisdom on recruiting.
Last night Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon scored her 5,000th point. The Connecticut Sun are also in the playoffs.
This morning, Sparks forward Delisha Milton-Jones appeared on KTLA Los Angeles. This afternoon she and teammate Ticha Penicheiro made an appearance at Jamba Juice in Santa Monica. Just down the road, Candace Parker was signing autographs at a West Los Angeles grocery store. I got great pictures at both events, and the minute they are up on hoopfeed tomorrow, I will link them here.
Today's Dishin and Swishin focuses on Katie Smith and Crystal Robinson.
The Mystics' Monique Curry is set to return to action after an ACL tear in the off-season.
College hoops:
Look at this juicy Monday night TV schedule.
Joy Cheek has replaced Trisha Stafford-Odom at Duke.
Tennessee will return to play in the Maggie Dixon Classic in New York this year.
Texas A&M is leaving the Big 12 next year. It's a big leap.
Maryland Coach Brenda Frese has signed a contract extension good through 2017.
Pat Summitt:
Tamika Catchings said the Tennessee coach not only made her a better player, but a better person.
Summitt and Tennessee will walk an unfamiliar path.
Recruiting:
ESPN's Mark Lewis drops his latest pearls of wisdom on recruiting.
Sportswoman of the Year?
The Women's Sports Foundation gives out a Sportswoman of the Year award. There are 12 finalists, and guess who's one of them? Maya Moore. She's helped the Lynx have a heck of a year.
Vote Maya Moore.
Vote Maya Moore.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Hot WNBA items
The race for the playoffs is in full effect, and an exciting two weeks is ahead.
LSU alumni rule the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week spots: Sylvia Fowles and Seimone Augustus, respectively.
The Sparks player appearances continue. Wednesday Candace Parker will be at Ralphs with the Pirates Booty Pirate. At the same time, just down the road, Delisha Milton-Jones and Ticha Penicheiro will be mixing Jamba Juice.
Funny story....when Candice Wiggins ruptured her Achilles last year, her mother said she probably needed the break because she "hadn't sat down since she was 10."
LSU alumni rule the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week spots: Sylvia Fowles and Seimone Augustus, respectively.
The Sparks player appearances continue. Wednesday Candace Parker will be at Ralphs with the Pirates Booty Pirate. At the same time, just down the road, Delisha Milton-Jones and Ticha Penicheiro will be mixing Jamba Juice.
Funny story....when Candice Wiggins ruptured her Achilles last year, her mother said she probably needed the break because she "hadn't sat down since she was 10."
Mercedes Russell is at the top of ESPN's class of 2013 rankings
Look who's on top of ESPN's class of 2013 list: Mercedes Russell of Springfield, Oregon.
1 Mercedes Russell
2 Kaela Davis
3 Diamond DeShields
4 Taya Reimer
5 Rebecca Greenwell
6 Linnae Harper
7 Kendall Cooper
8 Allisha Gray
9 Jannah Tucker
10 Tyler Scaife
11 Ieshia Small
12 Ronni Williams
13 Jessica Jackson
14 Kailee Johnson
15 Stephanie Mavunga
16 Erica McCall
17 Alexis Brown
18 Jessica Washington
19 Sydney Umeri
20 Alaina Coates
21 Halle Washington
22 Kianna Holland
23 Lindsay Allen
24 Rebekah Dahlman
25 Courtney Range
26 Shayla Cooper
27 Briana Day
28 Jada Terry
29 Antania Hayes
30 Kristina Nelson
31 Kelsey Plum
32 Oderah Chidom
33 Teanna Muldrow
34 Kendall Waters
35 Nigia Greene
36 Imani Wright
37 Marques Webb
38 Adrienne Motley
39 Tyshell King
40 Kai James
41 Celeste Edwards
42 Diamond Lockhart
43 Nia Coffey
44 Breyana Mason
45 Jordan Reynolds
46 Makayla Epps
47 Vanessa Smith
48 Candace Adams
49 Aliyah Cooley
50 Roshunda Johnson
51 Shanae Armbrister
52 Kylee Smith
53 Jadda Buckley
54 Tanisha Brown
55 Christen Inman
56 Tiffany Suarez
57 Breanna Hayden
58 Nina Davis
59 A'lexus Harrison
60 Peyton Whitted
The whole list is loaded with talent. 2013 is a heck of a class.
Rankings explanation.
1 Mercedes Russell
2 Kaela Davis
3 Diamond DeShields
4 Taya Reimer
5 Rebecca Greenwell
6 Linnae Harper
7 Kendall Cooper
8 Allisha Gray
9 Jannah Tucker
10 Tyler Scaife
11 Ieshia Small
12 Ronni Williams
13 Jessica Jackson
14 Kailee Johnson
15 Stephanie Mavunga
16 Erica McCall
17 Alexis Brown
18 Jessica Washington
19 Sydney Umeri
20 Alaina Coates
21 Halle Washington
22 Kianna Holland
23 Lindsay Allen
24 Rebekah Dahlman
25 Courtney Range
26 Shayla Cooper
27 Briana Day
28 Jada Terry
29 Antania Hayes
30 Kristina Nelson
31 Kelsey Plum
32 Oderah Chidom
33 Teanna Muldrow
34 Kendall Waters
35 Nigia Greene
36 Imani Wright
37 Marques Webb
38 Adrienne Motley
39 Tyshell King
40 Kai James
41 Celeste Edwards
42 Diamond Lockhart
43 Nia Coffey
44 Breyana Mason
45 Jordan Reynolds
46 Makayla Epps
47 Vanessa Smith
48 Candace Adams
49 Aliyah Cooley
50 Roshunda Johnson
51 Shanae Armbrister
52 Kylee Smith
53 Jadda Buckley
54 Tanisha Brown
55 Christen Inman
56 Tiffany Suarez
57 Breanna Hayden
58 Nina Davis
59 A'lexus Harrison
60 Peyton Whitted
The whole list is loaded with talent. 2013 is a heck of a class.
Rankings explanation.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
The word "action" doesn't even get close
What a game, but the Storm eeked one out over the Sparks, 65-63. Kristi Toliver was trying to steal the ball from Sue Bird and fouled her instead, sending an excellent free throw shooter to the line. Tina Thompson put up a shot at the buzzer, but it clanked off the rim.
The Storm have to get one more win to reach the playoffs, and their next game is Tuesday.....in Los Angeles.
Earlier today, the Shock won AGAIN, besting the Sun 83-72.
The Sky squeaked by the Liberty 74-73.
The Mercury posted an 86-79 win over the Mystics.
The Lynx clinched the top seed in the west with a 72-61 victory over the Silver Stars.
The Storm have to get one more win to reach the playoffs, and their next game is Tuesday.....in Los Angeles.
Earlier today, the Shock won AGAIN, besting the Sun 83-72.
The Sky squeaked by the Liberty 74-73.
The Mercury posted an 86-79 win over the Mystics.
The Lynx clinched the top seed in the west with a 72-61 victory over the Silver Stars.
In between natural disasters and things
WNBA:
The Connecticut Sun avoided Hurricaine Irene by being out of town. They will play for a post-season berth.
The Lynx are on the verge of capturing their best record ever.
Love this piece on how Sheryl Swoopes' comeback season has been going this summer, almost as much as the fact that she's making a comeback at 40.
International:
China will be going to the Olympics next year, after a heart-stopping 65-62 victory yesterday against Korea in the FIBA Asian Championship.
College:
Shaquala Williams took a high school coaching job in Oregon last month, but has now resigned to take an assistant coaching position at Sacramento State.
The University of Southern Mississippi has reported secondary violations, including some in women's basketball.
Pat Summitt:
Alzheimer's experts are praising Pat Summitt for her courage and candor in dealing with the disease.
The Connecticut Sun avoided Hurricaine Irene by being out of town. They will play for a post-season berth.
The Lynx are on the verge of capturing their best record ever.
Love this piece on how Sheryl Swoopes' comeback season has been going this summer, almost as much as the fact that she's making a comeback at 40.
International:
China will be going to the Olympics next year, after a heart-stopping 65-62 victory yesterday against Korea in the FIBA Asian Championship.
College:
Shaquala Williams took a high school coaching job in Oregon last month, but has now resigned to take an assistant coaching position at Sacramento State.
The University of Southern Mississippi has reported secondary violations, including some in women's basketball.
Pat Summitt:
Alzheimer's experts are praising Pat Summitt for her courage and candor in dealing with the disease.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Pat Summitt: what they're saying
What they said this week about her early-onset dementia diagnosis.
Support is coming from the WNBA, too.
College basketball needs Pat Summitt, one columnist says.
The family of former Vol Lauren Avant has reached out to Pat Summitt.
Bonus:
The WNBA will ask fans to vote on the top 15 moments in league history. Here are the nominations so far.
Support is coming from the WNBA, too.
College basketball needs Pat Summitt, one columnist says.
The family of former Vol Lauren Avant has reached out to Pat Summitt.
Bonus:
The WNBA will ask fans to vote on the top 15 moments in league history. Here are the nominations so far.
Shock win, cloud Lisa Leslie announcement
Tulsa beat the Sparks last night at Staples Center, 77-75. They snapped a 20-game losing streak.
At halftime, the Sparks had announced that former star center Lisa Leslie is now part of the team's ownership group. In her acceptance, Leslie said that "women need to support women." That's so, so booyah.
In the meantime, Candace Parker wore her orange shoes to support Pat Summitt, and pledges to continue fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. (Lailaa keeps getting cuter, somehow)
On that tip, Kara Lawson of the Connecticut Sun was inspired enough by the "wear orange day" to lead her team over the Mercury.
At halftime, the Sparks had announced that former star center Lisa Leslie is now part of the team's ownership group. In her acceptance, Leslie said that "women need to support women." That's so, so booyah.
In the meantime, Candace Parker wore her orange shoes to support Pat Summitt, and pledges to continue fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. (Lailaa keeps getting cuter, somehow)
On that tip, Kara Lawson of the Connecticut Sun was inspired enough by the "wear orange day" to lead her team over the Mercury.
Friday, August 26, 2011
"Wear orange" day a success
People all over the country were wearing orange today to support Pat Summitt. This included, of course, the Tennessee campus, where a huge percentage of the student population had it on.
Pat Summitt took time to thank fans for the love and support.
Little Lailaa Williams wore her half Tennessee/half Sparks jersey to the game at Staples Center tonight.
Pat Summitt took time to thank fans for the love and support.
Little Lailaa Williams wore her half Tennessee/half Sparks jersey to the game at Staples Center tonight.
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