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2010 WNBA Conference Semifinals Schedule

WESTERN CONFERENCE Seattle vs. Los Angeles Local EDT TV Wed. Aug. 25 Los Angeles at Seattle 8:00pm 11:00pm ESPN2/ESPN3.com Sat. Aug. 28 Seattle at Los Angeles 12:00pm 3:00pm ESPN2/ESPN3.com Tue. Aug. 31* Los Angeles at…

Tammy Sutton-Brown signs multi-year contract extension

From the Fever: The Indiana Fever has announced that two-time WNBA All-Star Tammy Sutton-Brown has signed a multi-year contract extension. Ranked fifth in WNBA history in blocked shots (486) and 16th in rebounds (1,805), the…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-08-22

Sparks clinch WNBA playoff berth after beating Minnesota (AP) http://j.mp/cEYyru #wnba # Lynx playoff hopes in serious jeopardy (startribune.com) http://j.mp/bNZGoC #wnba # Marion Jones pleased with progress in 1st season in WNBA (AP) http://j.mp/9WvoBd #wnba…

Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Digest for week ending 2010-08-22

Czech team coach Lubor Blazek in USA to meet Storm's Jana Vesela to find out when she'll be joining the team http://j.mp/8YCZXv #fiba # Richmond drops Thriller, 70-69, in Scandinavian Opener http://j.mp/a7tepQ #ncaaw # New…

Veterans led Sparks in the homestretch to playoffs

Box Score | Game Thread A powerful fourth-quarter surge propelled the Los Angeles Sparks past the Minnesota Lynx 98-91 Friday night and into a Western Conference playoff spot in front of a crowd of 13,154…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-08-21

Powell, Pondexter help Liberty win 10th straight (AP) http://j.mp/dy9eXA #wnba # Much at stake when Washington Mystics play New York Liberty on Friday (washingtonpost.com) http://j.mp/a7cH8o #wnba # Phoenix Mercury may rest key players against Seattle…

Kara Braxton signs multi-year deal with the Phoenix Mercury

Kara Braxton signed a multi-year deal with the Phoenix Mercury the team announced today. The specifics of the forward/center’s contract were not disclosed. “I’m very excited about signing this contract and staying in Phoenix,” said…

Cheryl Miller and Natalia Zassoulskaya to be inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame

FIBA announced that women’s basketball legends Cheryl Miller and Natalia Zassoulskaya will be inducted into the International Basketball Federation’s Hall of Fame next month in Turkey during the men’s world championships. “The 2010 Class has…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-08-20

No room for Langhorne on USA squad (fiba.com) http://j.mp/cuFAIP #fiba # Champion trio return for Opals: Lauren Jackson, Kristi Harrower and Belinda Snell (fiba.com) http://j.mp/bAgzzt #fiba # Jackson, Taylor to lead Opals into worlds (abc.net.au)…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-08-19

Sky finishes strong, keeps Dream in fourth seed in Eastern Conference (ajc.com) http://j.mp/bhW1KA #wnba # Sun playing for the future (theday.com) http://j.mp/bE727i #wnba # New York Liberty earn record 9th straight win, move within half-game…

Lynx suspend Nicky Anosike, sign Jessica Adair

August 21, 2010 Update: Nicky Anosike responds to suspension (Scout.com) Maria Cornelius speaks to Anosike about her injury and the suspension: “I think everyone has heard just part of the story, and thinks, ‘She was…

Sparks still in playoff hunt, Tina Thompson leading the way

Tina Thompson’s 33 points and 50 percent-plus shooting were not enough to lift Los Angeles as they dropped a close game to Phoenix last night. The Mercury beat the Sparks 90-84 in front of a…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-08-18

Former Texas coach Jody Conradt to receive Lapchick Character Award (texassports.com) http://j.mp/bF2lWH #ncaaw # The Top 100 Programs in Division I Women's College Basketball: #41 70 (swishappeal.com) http://j.mp/cUjN9c #ncaaw # Shootaround with Lauren Jackson (seattletimes.com)…

Silver Stars forward Chamique Holdsclaw has a torn Achilles tendon

The San Antonio Silver Stars announced Tuesday that forward Chamique Holdsclaw has a torn right Achilles tendon. She suffered the injury during a game at Minnesota on Sunday, August 15. An MRI revealed a torn…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-08-17

Lynx win to stay in thick of playoff race (startribune.com) http://j.mp/agVl0j #wnba # Lynx win muddles playoff picture for Stars (mysa.com) http://j.mp/dmK9oD #wnba # Sun's playoff hopes dashed | News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com) http://j.mp/dlBWdq…

ESPN 24-hours of college basketball kickoff includes Baylor vs. UConn

Baylor plays Connecticut in the sole women’s matchup of the 20 live college basketball games featured in ESPN’s third annual College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon on Tuesday, November 16. Coverage will be spread across ESPN, ESPN2,…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-08-16

Czech team coach Lubor Blazek in USA to meet Storm's Jana Vesela to find out when she'll be joining the team http://j.mp/8YCZXv #fiba # Richmond drops Thriller, 70-69, in Scandinavian Opener http://j.mp/a7tepQ #ncaaw # New…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-08-15

Seattle has built itself into a force (norwichbulletin.com) http://j.mp/bkxKZn #wnba # Former Comet Cynthia Cooper-Dyke reflects on path to Hall (chron.com) http://j.mp/9fdd8o #wnba # WNBA.com: Coaches, Players and Management Talk about Cynthia Cooper http://j.mp/bGu6mF #…

Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Digest for week ending 2010-08-15

Augustus helps Lynx rally past Sky in OT (dailyherald.com) http://j.mp/btNh6e #wnba # Q&A: Lindsay Whalen and Janel McCarville (startribune.com) http://j.mp/97kdQP #wnba # Game thread: Tulsa at Seattle (seattletimes.com) http://j.mp/dcpq3t #wnba # Seattle Storm crushes Tulsa…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-08-14

Final shot takes air out of Lynx (startribune.com) http://j.mp/aV5PCd #wnba # Former Gonzaga player Vivian Frieson (@VeezyWho) reflects on life after being cut from the Tulsa Shock http://j.mp/dBwqVP #wnba # Sun face their future (hopefully):…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-08-13

Lime Paced By A-10 Stars Wins Philly Summer League (womhoops.blogspot.com) http://j.mp/bKmAAu # Kentucky senior point guard Amber Smith suffers ACL tear, sophomore center Anna Cole to transfer http://j.mp/bhXayg #ncaaw # Flooding closes Iowa State University…

San Antonio Silver Stars sign forward Ashley Battle

The San Antonio Silver Stars signed forward Ashley Battle Thursday. The 6-foot forward out of Connecticut helped the Huskies win three consecutive NCAA Championships (2002-04). A Seattle Storm second round (25th overall) pick in the…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-08-12

Sleep-walking Storm silences Dream (ajc.com) http://j.mp/cES8xO #wnba # Sun's playoff chances take big hit in loss to Mystics (norwichbulletin.com) http://j.mp/bKe7KL #wnba # Sparks let it slip away, lose to Indiana, 82-76 (latimes.com) http://j.mp/c5KOQl #wnba #…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-08-11

Oregon State paid $14,154 to evaluate women's basketball program before firing LaVonda Wagner (oregonlive.com) http://j.mp/c0Dv4D #ncaaw # Washington Huskies hire Kari Duperron to fill assistant coach position (gohuskies.com) http://j.mp/bjAfZd #ncaaw # Ex-players of IUPUI women's…

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