Hats off to ESPN writers for tackling the subject of how a recruit's sexual orientation might effect recruiting:When ESPN HoopGurlz asked more than 20 college head and assistant coaches or recruiting coordinators whether a prospect's…
UPDATE: Diana Taurasi (Phoenix Mercury) won for Best WNBA Player; Maya Moore (Connecticut) won for Best College Female Athlete. Last year Taurasi and Moore won the same awards. ESPN is set to officially announce nominees for 2011…
Did you know LA Sparks forward Delisha Milton-Jones had a near-drowning experience as a kid that changed her whole outlook on life? She says it's why she plays basketball the way she does today.Basketball great…
Hondra-Broderick Cup award to be announced Monday, June 27th. Maya Moore among 3 finalists: http://bit.ly/jojW3t #wnba #ncaaw # Storm's Lauren Jackson to undergo more tests (seattletimes.com) http://bit.ly/j8qBqs #wnba # Kelsey Griffin still taking hits for…
As we recognize the 39th anniversary of Title IX legislation today, journalist Wendy Parker writes about "Recapturing the Intent and True Spirit of Title IX."Former UW coach Tia Jackson has been named an assistant coach…
Taylor helps Mercury begin streak, earn road victory in San Antonio (hoopfeed.com) http://t.co/IhbWqr1 #wnba # Game Updates: New York at Los Angeles, June 21, 2011 (hoopfeed.com) http://t.co/LaKFxl4 #wnba Pic of the 15th Anniversary shoe by…
Every so often some kid commits to a college when they're 12, and fans decry it."What are they going to start doing next? Recruiting in grade school?" people will say.Well, it appears that college freshmen…
Sherrise Smith is the new basketball coach at Marlborough High School - a private high school in Los Angeles. Smith, a former Cal standout, conducts individual and private trainings in the West LA area.Smith confirmed…
My game story: it was everything you could want in a 15th-year game.Game feed.Great game.The Sparks are pretty scary right now.The WNBA has a 15th anniversary video called "Got Now."
Game Updates: New York at Los Angeles, June 21, 2011 LOS ANGELES – It was everything you could want in a 15th-year game: a great loud crowd, a tight and close contest, eight players in…
Tina Thompson is the last player standing from the WNBA's opening day in 1997.Shandrika Lee is Paul Westhead's new assistant coach at Oregon. She replaces Kai Felton.The Pilot Rocky Top League in Tennessee is beginning…
Tina Thompson gives the regular pre-game greeting to the crowd, and LL then takes the mic and says a few words about the league’s 15th year. She gives tribute to those who are "doing it…
WASHINGTON – The Washington Mystics (1-5) dropped their third straight game to Eastern Conference foe Indiana Fever (4-3), 89-80. With veteran Katie Douglas injured, second year guards Briann January (18 PTS, 9 AST) and Shavonte…
Mercury players strategize during a timeout. SAN ANTONIO – After starting the season 0-3, the Phoenix Mercury (2-3) are on a 2-0 winning streak after defeating the San Antonio Silver Stars 105-98 in the first…
High school coach Angie Hembree honored by Atlanta Dream (gwinnettdailypost.com) http://bit.ly/j4aDkY #wnba # Sky-Dream Preview (AP) http://yhoo.it/m2Q2b1 #wnba # Fever's Katie Douglas day-to-day with back contusion (indystar.com) http://bit.ly/l8qO40 #wnba # Youthful Mystics continue to stress…
Whoa, what a list. I couldn't make those 15 cuts if I tried:Top 30 Nominees for Top 15 Voting Seimone Augustus Sue Bird Ruthie Bolton Swin Cash Tamika Catchings Cynthia Cooper Katie Douglas Cheryl Ford…
New York Liberty (2-3) at Los Angeles Sparks (3-1) Time: 10:00 p.m. ET Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles TV: ESPN2 On June 21, 1997 Lisa Leslie and the Los Angeles Sparks hosted the New York…
It's on tonight, like it was 15 years ago on this date: LA and NY facing off here in LA.Penny Toler was playing for the Sparks at the time, but she always had her eye…
Los Angeles dominates Seattle from beginning to end; bench play key in victory (hoopfeed.com) http://bit.ly/je9fef #wnba # Sun's Tina Charles on play vs. Chicago: This is personal (theday.com) http://bit.ly/mHtfWN #wnba # Athletes are people, too.…
That was surprising.Game story.Game feed.
Katie Smith and Le’coe Willingham wait to enter the game and watch Lauren Jackson and Candace Parker. Game Updates LOS ANGELES – What a difference a year makes. Last season it was the Storm that…
Tulsa Shock gets its first win of the season (tulsaworld.com) http://bit.ly/k3AFaS #wnba # Storm rookie can thank father for WNBA shot (seattletimes.com) http://bit.ly/kUkpWk #wnba # Sun seek better results on the road (norwichbulletin.com) http://bit.ly/iBTAqw #wnba…
Los Angeles 74, Seattle 50 Los Angeles: Ebony Hoffman 12 points, Kristi Toliver 11 points, Candace Parker 10 points, Jantel Lavender 10 points Seattle: Sue Bird 15 Points, 5 Rebounds, 3 Assists Attendance: 9119 Officials:…
The Tulsa Shock garnered their first win last night, over the Mystics, 77-59. Ivory Latta poured in 22 points and Sheryl Swoopes added 13.Atlanta's Sancho Lyttle will mix six games to compete for Spain in…
A decisive 73-40 victory meant gold medal for the USA U16 team last night:Eleven of 12 players scored for the USA, including four in double figures. Linnae Harper (Whitney M. Young H.S./Chicago, Ill.) led the…
