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Griner reaches another blocking milestone as No. 1 Baylor continues unbeaten streak and dominates Kansas

Griner reaches another blocking milestone as No. 1 Baylor continues unbeaten streak and dominates Kansas

WACO, Texas - Kansas had no answers on either end of the court when they visited No. 1 Baylor Saturday night. Over 10,000 fans witnessed the Lady Bears rout Kansas, 74-46.

Big 12’s top teams go head-to-head: No. 1 Baylor hosts Kansas

Big 12’s top teams go head-to-head: No. 1 Baylor hosts Kansas

WACO, Texas - Just two days after a road win at Oklahoma, the No. 1 team in the nation and Big 12 leader Baylor (20-0, 7-0) hosts the conference’s second place team Kansas (16-3, 5-2).…

The Midseason Top 20 candidate list for the John R. Wooden Award announced

The Midseason Top 20 candidate list for the John R. Wooden Award announced

The Los Angeles Athletic Club announced the Midseason Top 20 Candidate List for the John R. Wooden Award today on womenssportscentral.com’s podcast hosted by Brenda VanLengen and Mechelle Voepel. The award emphasizes performance rather than…

Quick hit: Is banning athletes from Twitter a good strategy?

A commenter on an article about North Carolina women’s basketball ban of Twitter usage provides a counter view: Twitter is merely a tool. Like any tool, it can be used for productivity or it can…

Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award finalists announced

Ten NCAA women’s basketball student-athletes were selected as finalists today for the 2011-12 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. The list includes students who excel in the community, classroom, character and competition. The name of the award…

Paula Madison and Williams Group Holdings step up their role managing the Los Angeles Sparks

After over four years of investing in the Los Angeles Sparks, Williams Group Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Paula Madison, is increasing their role in the operations of the team. Carla Christofferson and Katherine…

Minnesota Lynx re-sign 13-year WNBA veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin

The Minnesota Lynx re-signed 13-year WNBA veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin the team announced Monday. “We are pleased to have Taj back with us for the 2012 season,” said Lynx executive vice president Roger Griffith in a…

Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Digest for week ending 2012-01-22

Catch up on last week's news: Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Digest for week ending 12-25-2011 http://t.co/NdjJqp1p # A new name for the home of the Indiana Fever: Conseco Fieldhouse to Bankers Life Fieldhouse (indystar|com)http://t.co/no9KaZ7y #wnba #…

Griner leads No. 1 Baylor in rout of Kansas State, 76-41

Griner leads No. 1 Baylor in rout of Kansas State, 76-41

WACO, Texas - After watching men's basketball games on television all afternoon Baylor coach Kim Mulkey arrived to the Ferrell Center riled up. She was especially energized by the fact that the Baylor men's team…

2012 McDonald’s All American Games Nominees

The 2012 McDonald’s All American Games nominees were announced this week. This year’s girl’s game is slated for March 28 in Chicago at the United Center at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast…

Around the WNBA: 2012 schedule released, Olympics to interrupt season

Around the WNBA: 2012 schedule released, Olympics to interrupt season

The WNBA released its 2012 schedule and a matchup of the Los Angeles Sparks visiting the Seattle Storm kicks off the schedule on May 18 at 10 p.m. EST.

Baylor overcomes a close first half to get decisive victory over Oklahoma State

Baylor overcomes a close first half to get decisive victory over Oklahoma State

WACO, Texas - A young Oklahoma State team gave No. 1 Baylor a run for their money in the first half Wednesday night but in the end the Lady Bears prevailed with a 71-44 victory…

Former Auburn head coach Joe Ciampi joins Atlanta Dream as assistant coach

The Atlanta Dream hired Joe Ciampi as an assistant coach the team announced Wednesday. “I am really excited to add someone of Joe’s caliber and experience to our staff,” said head coach Marynell Meadors in…

No. 1 Baylor hosts Oklahoma State

No. 1 Baylor hosts Oklahoma State

No. 1 Baylor (15-0, 2-0) vs. Oklahoma State (9-2, 1-1) Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Waco, Texas Radio: Waco: ESPN Central Texas/Stillwater: 105.5 FM (Kevin Gum) TV: None Streaming: Baylorbears.com (paid)…

Carol Ross named head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks

The Los Angeles Sparks tabbed Carol Ross as the team’s new head coach. She replaces Joe “Jellybean” Bryant who held the position after the team fired Jennifer Gillom last July. Ross has over 25 years…

K-State and Kansas take down ranked teams on Big 12 opening day, business as usual for Baylor

K-State and Kansas take down ranked teams on Big 12 opening day, business as usual for Baylor

K-State’s Brittany Chambers. Photo: Cheryl Vorhis While it was business as usual for No. 1 Baylor on opening night of Big 12 conference play as the Lady Bears beat Missouri 90-46, upsets set the tone…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 01-03-2012

RT @BrendaVanLengen: #CoachGundy dedicating the #FiestaBowl win to the four victims of the OSU plane crash. RIP Kurt, Miranda, Olin and … -> RT @doshwoods: Very classy move by Coach Gundy! #ripcoach Serna & Budke…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 01-02-2012

East Carolina leading scorer Shala Hodges arrested, charged w/driving while impaired ( http://t.co/vjBm7sXc ) http://t.co/uw5tLNGa #ncaaw -> Notre Dame: Irish-Mercer clash was no waste of time (wsbt|com) http://t.co/OiPdx1uW #ncaaw -> Penn State: Lady Lions in…

Mega trade sends Swin Cash and Le’coe Willingham from Seattle to Chicago

Mega trade sends Swin Cash and Le’coe Willingham from Seattle to Chicago

It did not take long for the first trade of the New Year to take place in the WNBA as the Seattle Storm and the Chicago Sky look to shake up their rosters. The teams…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2012-01-01

Utah: Loss to Colorado leaves Utes shaking their heads (deseretnews|com) http://t.co/WZnF02fe #ncaaw -> Long Beach State shows discipline, patience. 49ers off to a 2-0 start in the Big West. (Press-Telegram) http://t.co/gLLYLnG5 #ncaaw -> Big Sky:…

2011 Year in Review: Remembering those we lost

2011 Year in Review: Remembering those we lost

The women’s basketball world lost several beloved players and coaches in the past year. The slideshow begins at the end of the 2010 to include Rosalind Ross, Janice Joseph-Richard and Kristen Zawacki.

2011 Year in Review: Coaching changes and extensions

2011 Year in Review: Coaching changes and extensions

2011 Year in Review: Coaching changes and extensions in DI, DII, DIII and the NAIA.

2011 Year in Review: What we listened to…top tunes at Hoopfeed in the past year

2011 Year in Review: What we listened to…top tunes at Hoopfeed in the past year

Music plays a huge role in the lives of athletes and this past year women’s basketball players tweeted often about their favorite artists from Sade to Lady Gaga to Drake. British songstress Adele captured the…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2011-12-29

Toledo trounces Northwestern, 75-56 http://t.co/bCx3qcKV #ncaaw Yolanda Richardson 19 pts/7 rebs # Holy Toledo: Rockets down Northwestern (http://t.co/PPl5CHxC) http://t.co/1v4lfKKk #ncaaw # NCAA DI: Yesterday’s results http://t.co/t1xrj5oL Today’s games http://t.co/GR4Ts6cy #ncaaw # Guru’s Year In Review:…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2011-12-28

Catch up on last week's news: Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Digest for week ending 12-25-2011 http://t.co/NdjJqp1p # A new name for the home of the Indiana Fever: Conseco Fieldhouse to Bankers Life Fieldhouse (indystar|com)http://t.co/no9KaZ7y #wnba #…

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