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Tina Thompson overtakes Lisa Leslie as all-time WNBA scoring leader

Los Angeles Sparks forward Tina Thompson, the last of the original WNBA players still on a team, became the league’s all-time leading scorer Sunday night in a 92-83  loss against the San Antonio Silver Stars.…

Seattle Storm’s record-breaking night

Box score The Seattle Storm routed the Tulsa Shock 111-65 in a game filled with record-breaking feats in front of a crowd of 9,686 Saturday night at KeyArena. The Storm (24-4) exacted payback on the…

NCAA releases Academic Progress Rates for Division I women’s basketball coaches

The NCAA released its first Academic Progress Rate report on coaches in six sports including women’s basketball. A searchable database of every single Division I coach is available on the NCAA’s website. The release of…

Lady Vol Amber Gray to transfer, will resume playing basketball at Xavier

Lady Vol redshirt sophomore Amber Gray is reportedly in the midst of transferring from Tennessee to Xavier University, where she will play basketball. Sources outside the university say that Gray, who was not cleared to…

President Obama becomes first sitting president to attend WNBA game

U.S. President Barack Obama, his daughter Sasha, and Shelia Johnson, owner of the Washington Mystics, attend a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) game between the Washington Mystics and the Tulsa Shock in Washington on August…

Tulsa De-Shocked: Hornbuckle trade leaves Tulsa without any players from Detroit

With a trade of Alexis Hornbuckle to the Minnesota Lynx for Rashanda McCants, Nolan Richardson’s Tulsa squad is completely free of any former Detroit Shock players in action this season. Of the other players who…

Lady Vol Amber Gray not cleared to play

Last summer University of Tennessee women’s basketball player Amber Gray underwent shoulder surgery. The medical procedure led to the discovery of a brain aneurysm and the freshman underwent an extensive recovery period. Tuesday, Tennessee released…

President Obama to honor the Phoenix Mercury next Monday

President Barack Obama is set to honor the Phoenix Mercury at the White House next Monday in commemoration of the team’s 2009 championship season. The team will meet with the president on Monday, July 19…

Big 12 champion Texas A&M releases non-conference slate

Of the 13 teams the reigning Big 12 champion Texas A&M will face in its non-conference schedule, 11 advanced to postseason play last season. A&M will compete in two of fall women’s basketball tournaments in…

U.S. national team beat the WNBA All-Stars 99-72

Box Score Sylvia Fowles scored 13 of her 23 points in the third quarter to lead the U.S. national team over the WNBA All-Stars 99-72 on Saturday in a midseason showcase. Fowles was named the…

Baylor and UConn to meet November 16, Baylor vs. Tennessee on December 14

Baylor is set to meet reigning national champion Connecticut this season on November 16. The Lady Bears will also match up against four other teams that saw 2010 NCAA Tournament action: Tennessee, Liberty, Notre Dame…

WNBA updates: Suspensions, injuries and transactions

The WNBA announced Monday that Phoenix Mercury guard Ketia Swanier received a one-game suspension for leaving the bench area during an on-court incident in Saturday’s game against New York. The altercation involved New York Libery…

Sue Bird and Becky Hammon top WNBA vs. USA Basketball balloting

Monday night the WNBA announced the top vote-getters for the “WNBA vs. USA Basketball: The Stars at the Sun” game in early July. While seeing names such as Sue Bird and Becky Hammon at the…

San Antonio waives Megan Frazee and re-signs Crystal Kelly

The San Antonio Silver Stars waived forward Megan Frazee, who suffered an injury to her left meniscus, and signed forward Crystal Kelly under the WNBA’s emergency hardship exception to the salary cap. A team can…

WNIT preseason bracket announced, Purdue to host Austin Peay

Purdue is set to take on Austin Peay in the opening matchup of the 2010 Preseason Women’s National Invitation Tournament. The Boilermakers host the Lady Govs at 5 p.m. ET on Friday, November 12 in…

Oklahoma’s Whitney Hand cleared to play

  Whitney Hand’s Twitter message about her medical clearance. Oklahoma sophomore guard Whitney Hand received a medical clearance to play after six months of rehabilitation from an ACL injury. Hand suffered a tear in her…

Maya Moore named co-winner of the Honda-Broderick Cup Award

University of Connecticut star player Maya Moore is the co-winner of the 2010 Honda-Broderick Cup Award. She shares the honor with Penn State volleyball player Megan Hodge. Moore is third athlete from the UConn to…

Candace Parker to miss remainder of the 2010 season

Thursday night the Los Angeles Sparks released the following statement regarding star forward Candace Parker: Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker will miss the remainder of the 2010 season, it was announced today by Sparks…

Maya Moore a finalist for the 2010 Honda-Broderick Cup

University of Connecticut star Maya Moore is a finalist for the 2010 Honda-Broderick Cup. The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony on June 21st at UCLA in Los Angeles. The finalists were chosen…

Early returns of 2010 “WNBA vs. USA Basketball” balloting

San Antonio Silver Stars players lead in votes in early returns of 2010 “WNBA vs. USA Basketball” balloting, the event that replaces this year’s All-Star game. San Antonio’s Michelle Snow leads all players and teammate…

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame: Induction and coverage roundup

Teresa Weatherspoon, Rebecca Lobo, Leta Andrews, Teresa Edwards, Gloria Ray, Chris Weller. Photo: Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (WBHOF) announced its 12th group of inductees during last season’s WNBA…

Sparks president Kristin Bernert resigns

Los Angeles Sparks president  Kristin Bernert resigned today, effective immediately, “to pursue other opportunities.” Even with a roster of Olympians and seasoned veterans, the Sparks have a 1-6 record, the worst start in the team’s…

Ashley Walker’s time on Shock short-lived, eams waives forward and Thompson, signs two vets

Just one week after getting signed by the Tulsa Shock, second-year forward Ashley Walker lost her spot on the roster along with second-round draft pick and Oklahoma graduate Amanda Thompson. Coach Nolan Richardson signed veterans…

New York Liberty become fourth WNBA team to get jersey sponsor, Foxwoods Resort Casino

The New York Liberty announced a multi-year partnership with Foxwoods Resort Casino, a deal which includes prominent logo placement on the team’s home and road jerseys. “We are very proud to partner with Foxwoods Resort…

Tulsa Shock sign Ashley Walker

The Tulsa Shock signed 6-1 forward Ashley Walker yesterday morning. The team announced the signing today. The Cal graduate spent a few weeks training in Oklahoma after being cut by the Seattle Storm the day…

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