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Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-29-2012

Repeat and rinse: Silver Stars douse Sparks again, 94-80 (HF) http://t.co/dyOw9TSp #wnba -> Silver Stars romp past Sparks (San Antonio Express-News) http://t.co/WuFBoc5S #wnba -> WNBA today: Sun at Mystics, 7p ET | Dream at Shock, 8p…

The Seattle Storm signs Svetlana Abrosimova

Svetlana Abrosimova, a former Connecticut star and member of the Seattle Storm’s 2010 championship team did not get picked by her home country to play in the 2012 Olympics but will play this summer in…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-28-2012

RT @azania13: Omg front and back page of the Tottenham and wood green journal ???????????? http://t.co/SDq16DsS -> Phoenix Mercury guard DeWanna Bonner's 23 not enough in loss to Minnesota Lynx (AP/AZ Central) http://t.co/OYJYgVLG #wnba ->…

Dishin & Swishin 6/28/12 podcast: Could there be a dynasty brewing? Maya Moore, Cheryl Reeve, Stephen Litel & Debbie Antonelli on the Lynx

Dishin & Swishin 6/28/12 podcast: Could there be a dynasty brewing? Maya Moore, Cheryl Reeve, Stephen Litel & Debbie Antonelli on the Lynx

[display_podcast] In discussing the success of the now 13-1 Minnesota Lynx with head coach Cheryl Reeve for this week’s Dishin & Swishin podcast, I commented on how fleeting success can be and how injuries can…

Repeat and rinse: Silver Stars douse Sparks again, 94-80

Repeat and rinse: Silver Stars douse Sparks again, 94-80

Season Series: 06/16/12 – San Antonio 98, Los Angeles 85 06/24/12 – San Antonio 91, Los Angeles 71 06/28/12 – San Antonio 94, Los Angeles 80 Next: 08/23/12 – San Antonio at Los Angeles In…

NCAA reveals logo for the 2013 Women’s Final Four

The NCAA officially revealed the logo for the 2013 Women’s Four Four today. The competition is slated for April 7 and 9 in New Orleans. Official Final Four page NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2013…

Quarterfinal round set at FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women

Quarterfinal round set at FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women

Update 6/30/2012 Results, Friday, June 29 Croatia 59, Canada 56 Czech Republic 53, Japan 47 Turkey 72, Argentina 58 France 80, Korea 63 Fifth place quarterfinal matchups for the last spot in the Olympic pool France vs.…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-27-2012

Shock dominate four quarters against 'frustrated' Sparks (Tulsa World) http://t.co/i6BhZOgG #wnba -> WNBA president Laurel Richie visits Tulsa (Tulsa World) http://t.co/sZytHjG5 #wnba -> Catch up on yesterday's news/results: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-26-2012 http://t.co/uOt1eRTL…

Baylor’s Griner and Mulkey among 2012 ESPY nominees along with WNBA players and paralympic wheelchair basketball player Alana Nichols

Baylor’s Griner and Mulkey among 2012 ESPY nominees along with WNBA players and paralympic wheelchair basketball player Alana Nichols

Baylor’s Brittney Griner has two ESPY award nominations this year while Lady Bear coach Kim Mulkey has one.  ESPN’s annual awards extravaganza takes place in Los Angeles, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 9 p.m. ET. …

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-26-2012

WNBA: Efficiency leaders as of 6/26/12. Top: Sylvia Fowles (+27.2), Candace Parker (+23.5), Tina Charles (+22) http://t.co/xcGPSnv7 #wnba -> WNBA: Rookie efficiency leaders as of 6/26: Nneka Ogwumike (+17.8), Glory Johnson (+12.3), Sam Prahalis (+11.9)…

WNBA: Efficiency leaders as of June 26, 2012

WNBA Efficiency leaders as of June 26, 2012 Rookies Efficiency formula ((Points + Rebounds + Assists + Steals + Blocks) – ((Field Goals Att. – Field Goals Made) + (Free Throws Att. – Free Throws…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-25-2012

Cappie Pondexter, NY Liberty can't handle Atlanta Dream at The Rock in 74-64 loss (NY Daily News) http://t.co/EnbqHYne #wnba -> Storm wins fourth straight, beats Mystics 72-55 (Seattle Times) http://t.co/Fhozh0lM #wnba -> Live game thread:…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-24-2012

Aggressive Whalen delivers as Lynx improve to 12-1 (Star Tribune) http://t.co/lC41SAiF #wnba -> Minnesota Lynx salute Title IX, beat Chicago Sky (Twin Cities) http://t.co/d0nkX6jQ #wnba -> Lynx assistant Shelley Patterson grew up being one of…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-23-2012

Tanisha Wright leads Storm past Silver Stars, 82-76 (Seattle Times) http://t.co/O4NiZHlG #wnba -> Game thread: San Antonio at Seattle (Seattle Times) http://t.co/yV7KbbiK #wnba -> Storm rebound against San Antonio http://t.co/4hMymg3f #wnba -> KeyArena is not-so-forgotten…

Baylor’s Brittney Griner awarded the Honda Cup

From Baylor: Baylor’s Brittney Griner was awarded the Honda Cup as the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year in a ceremony that was aired live on ESPNU on Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles. Griner becomes…

New Boost Mobile WNBA ad debuts on June 23, 2012

A new television ad from Boost Mobile, the first-ever marquee partner of the WNBA, debuts on June 23. “It’s All About the W” features game footage and will air during the Chicago Sky versus Minnesota…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-22-2012

Great Britain and Australia finalize national team rosters (Hoopfeed) http://t.co/v2sYpFTa #2012 #london #gbr #aus -> Seattle Storm's Lauren Jackson is the captain of the Opals, Australia's women's national team for basketball #2012 #london #aus -> Lauren…

Great Britain and Australia finalize national team rosters

Australia and Great Britain announced their final members of their national teams. Both countries recently competed in Olympic tuneup tournaments in Europe. Basketball Australia is set to host a farewell tour for its team with…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-21-2012

WNBA, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Capsules: Phoenix halts losing streak, Los Angeles outlasts Tulsa (Hoopfeed) http://t.co/B9Z2LX6W #wnba -> Sparks off to best start at home since 2006 (Pasadena Star-News/AP) http://t.co/9lgKtRtv #wnba -> Phoenix Mercury guard Samantha…

Dishin & Swishin 6/21/12 podcast: Katie Smith helping Seattle move up in the standings, Mike Thibault has the Sun on top

Dishin & Swishin 6/21/12 podcast: Katie Smith helping Seattle move up in the standings, Mike Thibault has the Sun on top

[display_podcast] Welcome to another Dishin & Swishin podcast! Katie Smith has accumulated over 6,000 points and with two on Friday will have 2,500 rebounds. She holds thee record for the most three-pointers in WNBA history,…

WNBA, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Capsules: Phoenix halts losing streak, Los Angeles outlasts Tulsa

Phoenix 80, Washington 77 The Phoenix Mercury (3-7) overcame a three-game losing streak to close out a contest at home and beat the Washington Mystics, 80-77. It was the first Mercury win since June 3…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-20-2012

Chicago Sky adds guard Sydney Carter (Texas A&M) to roster http://t.co/kQE4GyEu #wnba -> Notes and Quotes: Connecticut survives Indiana, New York gets road win in Atlanta http://t.co/d4hm6pxZ #wnba -> Dream lose game to NY and starting…

Sun’s Lawson, role players step up in fierce rivalry vs. Fever, help seal OT victory

Sun’s Lawson, role players step up in fierce rivalry vs. Fever, help seal OT victory

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Indiana Fever versus the Connecticut Sun has become one of the more fiercely contested rivalries in the WNBA in recent years, and last night’s contest at Mohegan Sun Arena was no…

White House celebrates Title IX, WNBA President Laurel Richie on the legislation

This week marks the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the legislation that opened up opportunities for women in sports, and the White House celebrates this milestone with an event that includes women’s basketball notables such…

Chicago Sky adds guard Sydney Carter to roster

Chicago Sky adds guard Sydney Carter to roster

The Chicago Sky re-added Sydney Carter to the roster. She was originally selected by the Sky with the 27th pick of the 2012 Draft before being waived in training camp. The team is without starting…

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