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Month: July 2009

Some good news for Phoenix: Penny Taylor is back and Temeka Johnson wins service award

Ending days of anticipation from fans and the media, the Phoenix Mercury announced the re-signing of Penny Taylor today complete with a new splash page for its Web site (pictured right). The Australian forward arrived…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-16

RT @JaydaEvans LJ not traveling w/team due to strained left Achilles strain. She'll remain in Seattle 2 receive treatment. Agler 2 start JB. 13:12:52 RT @IUShanaDan http://twitpic.com/ak3px – Coach Jack and Gail Goestenkors of Texas…

Diana Taurasi’s statement on suspension

The Phoenix Mercury suspended guard Diana Taurasi for two games without pay for conduct detrimental to the team. The team announced that Taurasi will begin serving her suspension in the Mercury’s next game on Saturday,…

Notre Dame signee Skylar Diggins named national high school athlete of the year, Parker and Moore win ESPYs

In a ceremony before last night’s ESPY awards, Notre Dame women’s basketball incoming freshman guard Skylar Diggins won Gatorade Female High School Athlete of the Year honors. Diggins is the fourth women’s basketball player to…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-15

Women's coaches in mock bracket selection exercise – Auriemma, Hatchell, Coach G, Larry & Coale among attendees http://bit.ly/1Y3lgD 13:32:35 The NCAA will publish a live blog from the mock selection exercise at Double-A Zone http://bit.ly/v9CmR…

Phoenix Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner named WNBA Rookie of the Month

DeWanna Bonner of the Phoenix Mercury was named the WNBA’s adidas Rookie of the Month for games in June. She appeared in all 10 games for the Mercury to start the 2009 season and led…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-14

Bad news for Diana Taurasi, Mercury star faces extreme-DUI charge (hoopfeed.com) http://bit.ly/awvmJ #wnba 17:51:18 Graham Watson: Is Title IX guilty of hurting men's sports, or is it a red herring? (ESPN) http://bit.ly/60pkJ #titleix 17:56:20 Delisha…

Starting lineups announced for WNBA All-Star Game, Tamika Catchings tops balloting

Tamika Catchings received the most votes (94,316) in WNBA All-Star Balloting. It was the second time the Indiana Fever guard led in voting, having also earned the honor in 2006. San Antonio Silver Stars guard…

Bad news for Diana Taurasi, Mercury star faces extreme-DUI charge

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi pleads not-guilty to three drunk-driving related charges stemming from a July 2 incident in which she was cited for a DUI. The charges, filed in Phoenix Municipal court, originate from…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-13

Paul Westhead, Oregon Ducks believe in fresh start after tough season (dailyemerald.com) http://bit.ly/rIYBa #ncaaw 06:35:04 Connecticut Sun Still Adjusting; Tamika Whitmore Unsure Of Return (courant.com) http://bit.ly/OjlWY #wnba 08:11:33 Monarchs firing Boucek is a senseless decision…

Now starring as the fall guy: Jenny Boucek

Just when it seemed the Sacramento Monarchs had enough momentum to reverse its losing streak, the axe fell on former head coach Jenny Boucek. With a third of the season underway, the team announced Boucek’s…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-12

Tina Charles Dominates to Lead USA Past Russia 83-64 in Gold Medal Game http://bit.ly/ZgrHa 07:45:02 Sun notebook: Holt just about ready to make season debut (Norwich Bulletin) http://bit.ly/RC9Qq 07:45:03 Deuces are wild on Saturday –…

Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Updates for week ending 2009-07-12

UConn's Maya Moore Discusses Knee Injury (courant.com) http://bit.ly/Kdiaq #ncaaw # Maya Moore will miss the remainder of World University Games (courant.com) http://bit.ly/g0zGl # Indiana Fever shine on for eighth straight WNBA win – Mechelle Voepel…

No, I do not weep at the world – I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife.

I am not tragically colored. There is no great sorrow dammed up in my soul, nor lurking behind my eyes. I do not mind at all. I do not belong to that sobbing school of…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-11

Old Dominion women's basketball schedule brings challenge (HamptonRoads.com) http://bit.ly/pDt09 #wnba #caa 08:58:11 Jennifer Gillom upset with team "Man, I had to rip them a new one'' (TwinCities.com) http://bit.ly/HRhzm #wnba 09:22:28 USA Women beat Russia in…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-10

Lynx open series vs. Silver Stars tonight, San Antonio (4-5) at Minnesota (8-4) (Yahoo!/Stats) http://bit.ly/73TX3 #wnba 17:37:28 Fever look to extend streak against Sky, 8:30 ET, Indiana (8-2) at Chicago (6-6) (Yahoo!/Stats) http://bit.ly/19Kgp3 #wnba 17:57:35

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-09

RT @IndianaFever: Tammy Sutton-Brown (@tksb15) to chat in 5 mintues: http://bit.ly/jD6TH 12:27:06 USA beats Australia 81-66 in semis of World University Games, led by Danielle McCray of Kansas http://bit.ly/14MJuy 12:51:29 RT @wnba Today's What 2Watch…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-08

Dawn Staley & Twitter: "She's very careful about complying with NCAA recruiting rules" (Daily Gamecock) http://bit.ly/9dIRL #ncaaw 11:07:49 Another feature on Charde Houstion: "Pick No. 30 and playing like No. 1" (signonsandiego.com) http://bit.ly/P4rWO #wnba @charhouston…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-07

Cash's double-double leads Storm over Silver Stars (AP) http://bit.ly/w67AC #wnba 17:33:05 2009 USA Basketball Women’s U19 National Team Finalized http://bit.ly/171LZk 18:26:48 Swin Cash, Shannon Johnson lift sluggish Storm to win over San Antonio by @JaydaEvans…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-06

http://twitpic.com/9j0wm – Sign in the hallway of Big State Flava Jam 16:01:11 Shock needs boost from Kara Braxton, others (Detroit Free Press) http://bit.ly/kkFQL #wnba 16:37:22 Austin Elite vs Wichita Legends game getting attention. Game tied…

College coaches hit the road for July recruiting, Big State Flava Jam a big draw

The July recruiting season is in full swing. After an Independence Day weekend break, college coaching staffs hit the road for a month long session of heavy-duty recruiting. For nationally ranked players, last week’s Nike…

Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Updates for week ending 2009-07-05

Sorry, But It Is How You Look As Well As How You Play – Mike DiMauro column (TheDay.com) http://bit.ly/ZCKdI #wnba # Seattle Storming Early by Stephen Litel (SLAM ONLINE) http://bit.ly/DjQAk #wnba # The Sun: Turner…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-04

Former St. John's star Kia Wright looks to bounce back from injuries (Newsday.com) http://bit.ly/fd9zk 20:40:29 RT @wnba Becky Hammon finishes with her 1st dbl-dbl of season (14 pts, 10 ast) as the Silver Stars beat…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-03

World Uni Games: Britain take positives from US defeat "…we showed that we can compete with this level of play" http://bit.ly/B8Ekb 11:39:57 Michael Cooper high on versatility of Sparks' reserves (SI.com) http://bit.ly/uopqy #wnba 12:44:02 Unfortunately,…

Unfortunately, Taurasi is not the first and will not be the last

Update: Taurasi’s statement The diatribes have started regarding Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi’s DUI citation. Hand-wringing to follow. Team General  Manager Ann Meyers Drysdale spoke to local television station ABC15 last night after learning about…

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