1. Home
  2. Blog

Category: Blog2

WNBA corrects statistical errors made during the Indiana Fever-Connecticut Sun game

The league sent out a release correcting statistics from the Indiana Fever-Connecticut Sun  played on September 2 at Mohegan Sun Arena. From the league: It was determined that three assists were incorrectly awarded to Sun…

Atlanta Dream announces ownership transition

From the Atlanta Dream The Atlanta Dream announced today the transition of team ownership to Mary Brock and Kelly Loeffler from Kathy Betty, pending the approval of the WNBA Board of Governors. Brock and Loeffler…

WNBA viewership up on ESPN

ESPN2 had its most viewed WNBA regular season since 2005, averaging 270,000 viewers, up five percent over last year (258,000 viewers) according to figures released this week. ESPN’s coverage of the 2011 WNBA postseason, including…

Crucial night in playoff races as WNBA serves up a full plate of games

Schedule Every team hits the court tonight, as the WNBA gives us six games, all on live access, with all but one having intrigue and most having playoff implications. Even the one with no playoff…

Candace Parker pledges to continue fundraising effort to help fight Alzheimer’s

Tina Thompson’s son Dyllan in the foreground and Candace Parker’s orange Adidas shoes worn as a tribute to her former coach, Pat Summitt. LOS ANGELES – Prior to the last night’s game against the Tulsa…

Video: Pat Summitt says "thanks" to all of her supporters

From the University of Tennessee The out-pouring of love for University of Tennessee Lady Vol basketball coach Pat Summitt has been overwhelming since she shared that she was dealing with early onset dementia on Tues.,…

Maya Moore to host a shopping spree for a young fan, Lynx to also honor star with a bobblehead night

The WNBA’s 2011 number one draft pick and All-Star Maya Moore is set to host a shopping spree with a young fan at the end of the season in her hometown of Atlanta. Children ages…

Notre Dame and UConn have three players each on preseason "Wade Watch" list

The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association released the preseason “Wade Watch” list today featuring 25 athletes with three players from Notre Dame and Connecticut represented. An annual award, the Wade Trophy is named after the late,…

Big Ten responds to rumors of further expansion

The Big Ten conference released the following statement today regarding rumors about the conference expanding beyond its current 12 teams: In response to a number of recent media inquiries received by several Big Ten Presidents…

Commentary: Really, it’s okay to go to Maya’s Connecticut return

Recently there was a column by a Connecticut writer that called out women’s basketball fans in the Nutmeg State for the fact that tonight’s Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx game is a sellout (or will…

Alana Beard to miss remainder of WNBA season

Washington Mystics star guard Alana Beard is going to have to miss the remainder of the WNBA season after re-injuring her foot during rehab last week. The team issued statement the following statement from Beard:…

Phoenix Mercury statement on Kara Braxton suspension

From the Phoenix Mercury on August 3, 2011: Contrary to what was originally reported by media outlets, Mercury forward/center Kara Braxton was suspended for one game on August 2 against the Minnesota Lynx for conduct…

Notre Dame, Stanford, Tennessee Dominate World University Games Team

WUG Head coach Bill Fennelly Iowa State Coach Bill Fennelly is certainly going to have players with familiarity on their side when they go to China to represent the United States in the World University…

Dishin & Swishin: August 3, 2011 – Angel McCoughtry, Marie Ferdinand-Harris & Katie Douglas

[display_podcast] As we enter the second half of the WNBA season, three teams with compelling stories are the Atlanta Dream, Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever. These three teams are the focus of this week’s podcast.…

Atlanta Dream guard Shalee Lehning to miss remainder of the season due to a torn ACL

Atlanta Dream guard Shalee Lehning is out for the remainder of the 2011 season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament the team announced today.  She injured her right knee during the first quarter of…

Big 12 releases 2012 women’s basketball conference schedule

The Big 12 released the 2012 women’s basketball conference composite schedule today. Conference action begins Wednesday, January 12, 2012 with five games:  Iowa State at Oklahoma, Kansas at Texas, Missouri at Baylor, Oklahoma State at…

Silver Stars rookie Danielle Adams to miss four to six weeks due to foot sprain

From the Silver Stars: San Antonio Silver Stars forward Danielle Adams is expected to miss four to six weeks due to a mid-foot sprain of her right foot. Adams sustained the injury during the Silver…

Dishin & Swishin: July 27, 2011 – Yolanda Griffith and the 2011 WNBA Top 15 Players

[display_podcast] When the WNBA announced the 30 finalists for the Best 15 Players in WNBA History, there were a few people that were locks for the final lists.  Lisa Leslie, Cynthia Cooper, and Lauren Jackson,…

Commentary: League television partners drop the ball at the All-Star game

Let me begin by saying hello to everyone from my new home here at Hoopfeed.com. I want to thank Cheryl for helping me take the next step, and for bringing Dishin & Swishin to a…

Attendance numbers and MVPs in WNBA All-Star Game history

AT&T Center in San Antonio during the 2011 WNBA All-Star game. Washington, D.C.-hosted WNBA All-Star games lead the league in attendance with two sellouts both times (2002 and 2007) the ownership of the home team…

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announces its 14th group of inductees

The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (WBHOF) announced its 14th group of inductees, the Class of 2012, on ABC during the WNBA All-Star Game in San Antonio this afternoon. The six members of the Class…

Liz Cambage to replace injured Candace Parker in All-Star Game

Tulsa Shock rookie center Liz Cambage will take the roster spot of injured Los Angeles Sparks center Candace Parker on the Western Conference roster of the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game the league announced today. Parker…

Former Colorado coach Kathy McConnell-Miller joins the Tulsa Shock as an assistant

Former Colorado and University of Tulsa head coach Kathy McConnell-Miller will join interim head coach Teresa Edwards on the Tulsa Shock bench as an assistant for the remainder of the season the team announced today.…

Reserves announced for 2011 WNBA All-Star Game

Two players from the host team of the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game are among the 12 reserves selected by coaches to participate in the event on Saturday, July 23. San Antonio Silver Stars guard Becky…