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Video: Diana Taurasi on USA Basketball facing challenges from other teams

While many expect the United States to win their fifth straight gold medal in the women’s basketball competition during the London 2012 Summer Olympics, Diana Taurasi does not think that earning the honor will be…

Video: Candace Parker dunking during USA Basketball practice, July 14, 2012

Video: WNBA Candace Parker dunking during USA Basketball practice, July 14, 2012. American University, Bender Arena.

From Texas to Stanford to Los Angeles: Nneka Ogwumike’s impressive trajectory and rookie splash

From Texas to Stanford to Los Angeles: Nneka Ogwumike’s impressive trajectory and rookie splash

Stanford just lost to Baylor in the Final Four this past April, the final game of Nneka Ogwumike’s college, but in the locker room afterward, the star forward was not among the teary-eyed. She told…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 07-14-2012

Catch up on yesterday's news & WNBA results: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 07-13-2012 http://t.co/DUQOopy4 #wnba #ncaaw #2012 -> Time to ponder another Sky demise (Daily Herald) http://t.co/7ltGLeNk #wnba -> Fever players take stock at…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 07-13-2012

Lawmakers outraged at “Made in China” Team USA uniforms http://t.co/TuQuLULC #2012 #london #usa -> Catch up on yesterday's news & WNBA results: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 07-12-2012 http://t.co/TNt4TQHE #ncaaw #wnba #prep #2012 -> Connecticut…

Dishin & Swishin 7/13/12 Podcast: Summer 2012 is a good time to be Becky Hammon!

Dishin & Swishin 7/13/12 Podcast: Summer 2012 is a good time to be Becky Hammon!

The last time she was a guest on Dishin & Swishin, Hammon was with fellow legends of Liberty days past: Teresa Weatherspoon, Rebecca Lobo, Vickie Johnson, Sue Wicks, and Kym Hampton. Today's Dishin & Swishin…

Big Ten and Pac-12 to suspend plans for expanding scheduling collaboration across all sports

The Big Ten and the Pac-12 announced suspension of plans for expanding scheduling collaboration across all sports today. The two leagues unveiled their proposed extended partnership at the end of 2011. Does this mean there will be no…

Lawmakers outraged at “Made in China” Team USA uniforms

Lawmakers outraged at “Made in China” Team USA uniforms

As the WNBA heads into the Olympic break and players begin their final preparation for the London games, Congressional lawmakers are furious that Team USA uniforms by Ralph Lauren were made in China. Senate Majority…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 07-12-2012

Pat Summitt honored with Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYS http://t.co/T3c8o6Lv #ncaaw -> Catch up on yesterday's news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 7-11-2012 http://t.co/C5J23riy #ncaaw #wnba #2012 -> Sky lose 3rd straight in…

Olympic effort by Jones leads Sun past Mystics, 85-73

Olympic effort by Jones leads Sun past Mystics, 85-73

Before the game, the Connecticut Sun turned Tina Charles into a bobble head. During the game, Jones and fellow Olympian Asjha Jones continued their team’s domination of the Washington Mystics. If Connecticut wanted to erase…

Pat Summitt honored with Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYS

Pat Summitt honored with Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYS

Tennessee Women’s Basketball Head Coach Emeritus Pat Summitt received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award Wednesday night at the ESPYS, the annual ceremony presented by ESPN to honor teams and athletes. The Arthur Ashe Courage Award…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 07-11-2012

Catch up on yesterday's news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 7-10-12 http://t.co/z6FuYwmz #wnba #ncaaw #2012 #prep -> Yesterday’s top performers: Pts: Cappie Pondexter (33), Rebs: Nneka Ogwumike (14), Asts: Lindsay Whalen (7), 3-PT– Candice Wiggins…

Video: Behind the scenes of ESPN The Magazine’s 2012 “Body Issue” with Candace Parker

Candace Parker is among athletes featured in this year’s “Body Issue” of ESPN The Magazine, including one of the covers. Parker graced the cover of the magazine in 2009 when she was pregnant with her…

Preseason WNIT field announced, 16 teams participating including Delaware, Georgetown, Iowa, Memphis and UNC

Sixteen teams are set to participate in the 2012 Preseason Women’s National Invitation Tournament. The WNIT event kicks off the women’s college basketball season and will be played November 9-18. All games are hosted by…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 07-10-2012

Connecticut leads Eastern Conference with three to play before Olympic break (The Day) http://t.co/mj1Ib1CY #wnba -> Indiana Fever on pace to set record for 3-pointers (Indianapolis Star) http://t.co/p9BTzcu6 #wnba -> Seattle Storm isn’t satisfied (StormTracker)…

Houston Comets voicemail still working

Nearly four years after the four-time WNBA chamnpion Houston Comets ceased operations, the team’s voicemail is still in operation. Thanks to Kris Gardner at Houston Roundball Review for bringing this to our attention. Listen: Houston Comets…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 07-09-2012

Shock gets defensive in victory over Mystics (Tulsa World) http://t.co/5iAnIJCh #wnba -> Liberty lacks inside game and fall to San Antonio (Newsday) http://t.co/iqoklYHa #wnba -> Sparks end a six-game losing streak against Atlanta (Los Angeles…

Lynx: Rebekkah Brunson to miss two games due to injury; Julie Wojta signed to a seven-day contract

The Minnesota Lynx announced that forward Rebekkah Brunson will miss the team's next two games due to a left calf strain. She is expected to return after the Olympic break. The Lynx also announced today…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 07-08-2012

Sparks bounce Storm 83-59 http://t.co/EdsgqD5Y #wnba -> Dream outlast Mercury 100-93 in OTs http://t.co/6ZnrPIhE #wnba -> Fever still supreme over Sky (Indianapolis Star) http://t.co/S1pPkpr0 #wnba -> Lynx's late rally can't stop Sun (Star Tribune) http://t.co/3vwW2I0Y…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 07-07-2012

Mystics vs. Silver Stars: Washington misses chance to capture 2nd straight win (Washington Post) http://t.co/XqGDNFmM #wnba -> Early energy lacking in Tulsa Shock loss to Connecticut Sun (Tulsa World) http://t.co/jBG9p7gf #wnba -> Shock notebook: Roneeka…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 07-06-2012

Indianapolis police: Social media-fueled feud led to gunfight that killed Larretha Draughon (Indianapolis Star) http://t.co/YwWQbllm #njcaa -> Defense looks vulnerable in latest Lynx loss (StarTribune) http://t.co/licM84Tg #wnba -> Defending champ Lynx drop back-to-back games (ESPN)…

What they said: Los Angeles on beating Minnesota on July 5, 2012

Thursday, July 5, 2012. Staples Center, Los Angeles Los Angeles Sparks 96, Minnesota Lynx 90 Recap Notes Kristi Toliver tied her career-high in scoring with 29 points on 8-13 FGs and 6-6 from three-point range.…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 07-05-2012

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve says second loss stung (Star Tribune) http://t.co/yqKoOuk3 #wnba -> Tulsa's Cambage, stars to play in Olympics, then rejoin WNBA teams (Tulsa World) http://t.co/NKQ4Blde #wnba #2012 #london -> These are trying times…

The New York Liberty sign guard/forward Katelan Redmon

From the Liberty: The New York Liberty have acquired guard/forward Katelan Redmon through free agency. The announcement was made today by Head Coach and General Manager John Whisenant. Conditions of the contract were not released,…

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