The WNBA announced Monday the hiring of Christine Godleski as Chief Operating Officer. Godleski will manage the day-to-day operations of the league, overseeing the execution of league events and strategic planning initiatives. She will also…
The new WNBA Tulsa franchise officially unveiled its identity Saturday with the announcement of the new team name, logo and colors–the Tulsa Shock with the colors black, red and gold. The logo features a basketball…
Former Seattle Storm player Sheryl Swoopes joined the roster of the Greek team Ravenna Esperides Wednesday. The 38-year-old basketball legend agreed to replace an open spot left by the departure of Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton. Wisdom-Hylton, a…
The PLKK (Polska Liga Koszykówki Kobiet) All-Star Game takes place January 9, 2010 in Pruszków, Poland. Members of the Polish National Team and Polish All-Stars will face a squad of All-Stars who are foreigners: Samantha…
The economy is still recovering from a recession but the newest member of the NBA D-League will hold a job fair Wednesday, December 30, 2009. The job fair will provide applicants an opportunity to work…
The New York Liberty selected Nicole Powell with the first pick in the WNBA’s Dispersal Draft of Sacramento Monarchs players held December 14 via conference call. Teams drafted in inverse order of their regular season…
Minnesota announced former Detroit Shock assistant Cheryl Reeve as the new head coach of the Lynx. Former coach Jennifer Gillom is rumored to be in the running for the top coaching position of the Los…
Marion Jones is training for a professional basketball career in Europe according to Fanhouse.com. The former world champion track and field athlete trains in San Antonio. She helped North Carolina win the NCAA basketball championship…
Lauren Jackson is close to signing a deal to play with the Canberra Capitals for the rest of the WNBL season. Just last week, Capitals coach Carrie Graf and Jackson’s agent indicated that the WNBA…
The WNBA Sacramento Monarchs folded as of Friday morning. Team officials might be looking to move the team to the Bay area. "I am shocked!" general manager and head coach John Whisenant told the television…
Lauren Jackson’s fans in her home country are now getting a taste of what Seattle Storm faithful endured last spring when her future with the team seemed to be in limbo. Jackson, who had plans…
Part 1 Post-Arkansas For years after leaving Arkansas, Richardson did not interview for a coaching job at any other school, another indicator, according to him of the double standard black coaches endure in college sports.…
The top five picks in the 2010 WNBA Draft will be determined Thursday, November 5. The Sacramento Monarchs, who posted a record of 12-22 this past season and missed the playoffs for the first time…
If Nolan Richardson were to never coach another basketball game, he could rest on his laurels knowing that his accomplishments had already earned him a place in United States history. While his coaching prowess clearly…
Shabtai Kalmanovitch, owner of the highly successful Spartak Moscow women’s basketball team, was shot and killed in Moscow according to reports coming out of Russia and Israel. Kalmanovitch, known as a high-roller who spent tons…
Nine months after being waived by the Seattle Storm and a summer of not getting picked up by another WNBA team, Sheryl Swoopes will resurface on the court—in Montana. The basketball legend will play in…
Kathy Betty, a prominent Atlanta businesswoman and widow of former EarthLink CEO Garry Betty, will become the new managing partner of the Atlanta Dream pending WNBA Board of Governors approval the league announced today. “I…
Kansas City, Mo. — The new WNBA team in Tulsa is a hot topic at the annual Big 12 Conference women’s basketball media day. Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey learned of Tulsa Pro Hoops LL…
Speaking at today’s press conference was WNBA President Donna Orender, Investor Bill Cameron, Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry and head coach Nolan Richardson.
WNBA superstar Diana Taurasi is off to Russia to play for Spartak Moscow after a spectacular basketball season marred by an extreme DUI charge resulting in a two-game suspension. The league and Finals MVP had…
After weeks of rumors, the Detroit Shock finally confirmed Monday that the team would be sold to an investment group in Tulsa, Okla. Palace Sports & Entertainment posted a letter on the Shock website…
Even before she won a championship with the Phoenix Mercury, Temeka Johnson’s friends and family back home in her home state of Louisiana began preparing a celebration for the former Louisiana State University star. Plans…
Shortly before the beginning of the recently ended WNBA season, the future of the Indiana Fever looked bleak. Team owners admitted that they were not sure if they would keep the team afloat as it…
