Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Digest for week ending 2010-08-22
- Czech team coach Lubor Blazek in USA to meet Storm's Jana Vesela to find out when she'll be joining the team http://j.mp/8YCZXv #fiba #
- Richmond drops Thriller, 70-69, in Scandinavian Opener http://j.mp/a7tepQ #ncaaw #
- New UNCW women's Cynthia Cooper-Dyke coach expects wins sooner than later (starnewsonline.com) http://j.mp/a75SFf #ncaaw #
- Cappie Pondexter leads Liberty into WNBA playoffs with victory over Mercury (nydailynews.com) http://j.mp/cas0IK #wnba #
- Dream beats Sky to clinch playoff berth (AP) http://j.mp/8Z3ESm #wnba #
- Sky rolls over, plays dead in loss (dailyherald.com) http://j.mp/aQ7ltW #wnba #
- Sylvia Fowles: "Tonight we came out and played like boo-boo." http://j.mp/aQ7ltW #wnba #
- Fowles: "You've got to think about what the (heck) you're here for. This is your job. You get paid to do a job." http://j.mp/aQ7ltW #wnba #
- Tina Thompson leads Sparks past Shock (AP) http://j.mp/d41nWH #wnba #
- Steven Key 'embarrassed' by Sky's play in 98-74 loss to Dream (chicagotribune.com) http://j.mp/9QgtM0 #wnba #
- Rest still in game plan as Storm faces Mystics (seattletimes.com) http://j.mp/aESZ6M #wnba #
- Liberty Torch Mercury And Clinch Playoffs (womhoops.blogspot.com) http://j.mp/cis8YS #wnba #
- Harding has become steadying force for Mystics (washingtonpost.com) http://j.mp/biGgrf #wnba #
- Sun’s playoff hopes slim with 4 games left (norwichbulletin.com) http://j.mp/9aFfQ2 #wnba #
- Sun's Anete Jekabsone-Zogota trying to regain rhythm in return (theday.com) http://j.mp/aqwWoO #wnba #
- Seattle (25-5) at Washington (18-12) preview, 4pm ET http://j.mp/ai03Id #wnba #
- Indiana (20-10) at Connecticut (15-15) preview, 5pm ET http://j.mp/c9qOos #wnba #
- San Antonio (12-18) at Minnesota (11-19) preview, 7pm ET, TV: FSNN-MIN/FSSW-SA http://j.mp/a1ZkpX #wnba #
- Sparks co-owner Kathy Goodman: Every win helps (latimes.com) http://j.mp/cMqIbr #wnba #
- Game thread: Seattle at Washington (seattletimes.com) http://j.mp/cY134u #wnba #
- Mystics hand Storm second straight loss, 80-71 (AP) http://j.mp/btFxig #wnba #
- Final: Indiana 79, Connecticut 66 http://j.mp/cMVmir #wnba #
- Catchings helps Fever beat Sun, eliminating Connecticut from playoff contention for 2nd straight season (AP) http://j.mp/ceWzz5 #wnba #
- Final: Minnesota 84, San Antonio 78 http://j.mp/atUESJ #wnba #
- Whalen leads Lynx to 84-78 win over Silver Stars (AP) http://j.mp/axOYtU #wnba #
- Lynx win to stay in thick of playoff race (startribune.com) http://j.mp/agVl0j #wnba #
- Lynx win muddles playoff picture for Stars (mysa.com) http://j.mp/dmK9oD #wnba #
- Sun's playoff hopes dashed | News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com) http://j.mp/dlBWdq #wnba #
- Photo gallery: Indiana Fever 79, Connectuct Sun 66 (courant.com) http://j.mp/aw5KXT #wnba #
- Sun: Team goes down with a thud, clinch second straight playoff-less season (norwichbulletin.com) http://j.mp/ahjw0R #wnba #
- Connecticut honors former star Nykesha Sales for contributions to franchise (theday.com) http://j.mp/cVVOM9 #wnba #
- Texas Tech Lady Raiders leave Canada knowing defense needs work (lubbockonline.com) http://j.mp/aR9fLx #ncaaw #
- Grading the prospects at the FIBA U17 World Championships (espn.com) http://j.mp/9wy4Pb #ncaaw #fiba #
- Auriemma Reacts to Doty Injury (womhoops.blogspot.com) http://j.mp/aZRbZw #ncaaw #
- Louisiana-Monroe women's basketball snags Bastrop star Sharnice Brooks (newschief.com) http://j.mp/9qaYjX #ncaaw #
- Texas Woman’s U: Michael Madrid named assistant coach (twuathletics.com) http://j.mp/9lYiDf #ncaaw #
- Former James Madison player Andrea Woodson-Smith gets second chance at playing basketball (newsobserver.com) http://j.mp/a30tAj #
- Silver Stars Raise $42,000 For CHRISTUS Mobile Mammography Unit http://j.mp/9pBrDP #wnba #
- Oregon State: Eric Ely joins staff from Oral Roberts (osubeavers.com) http://j.mp/dx6zDy #ncaaw #
- ESPN 24-hours of college basketball kickoff includes Baylor vs. UConn (hoopfeed.com) http://j.mp/aqY9we #ncaaw #
- Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Digest for week ending 08-15-2010 http://j.mp/doLpei #
- Former Gator standout and WNBA player Murriel Page joins UF staff (gatorzone.com) http://j.mp/csSPc7 #wnba #sec #
- WNBA MVP race down to three solid candidates (espn.com) http://j.mp/bQ9pP8 #wnba #
- Louisiana Tech freshman from New Zealand, Jelena Vucinic, living her American dream (stuff.co.nz) http://j.mp/czO1Wm #ncaaw #
- Players-only team meeting boosts Dream (ajc.com) http://j.mp/9YqpnX #wnba #
- New York's Cappie Pondexter and Los Angeles' Tina Thompson Named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week http://j.mp/9QDRu6 #
- Former Texas coach Jody Conradt to receive Lapchick Character Award (texassports.com) http://j.mp/bF2lWH #ncaaw #
- The Top 100 Programs in Division I Women's College Basketball: #41 70 (swishappeal.com) http://j.mp/cUjN9c #ncaaw #
- Shootaround with Lauren Jackson (seattletimes.com) http://j.mp/aV9MlK #wnba #
- This Week in the WNBA: Week Thirteen (sportspagemagazine.com) http://j.mp/cxZkn0 #wnba #
- Another runner-up finish for Fever's Catchings in MVP voting? (indystar.com) http://j.mp/aVTNEW #wnba #
- Chicago (13-18) at Atlanta (19-13) preview, 7:00pm ET http://j.mp/avHzJQ #wnba #
- Tulsa (5-26) at Connecticut (15-16) preview, 7:30pm ET http://j.mp/ayuNaI #wnba #
- Indiana (21-10) at New York (19-11) preview, 7:30pm ET http://j.mp/cMGS7L #wnba #
- Washington (19-12) at San Antonio (12-19) preview, 8:00pm ET http://j.mp/9dkLaM #wnba #
- Minnesota (12-19) at Seattle (25-6) preview, 10:00pm ET http://j.mp/ckPlSD #wnba #
- Phoenix (14-17) at Los Angeles (12-19) preview, 10:30 pm ET http://j.mp/d2iKDZ #wnba #
- Debbie Yow Raises the Stakes (accrivals.com) http://j.mp/bvj2PE #ncaa #
- Monica Wright receives a warm welcome in return back to area (insidenova.com) http://j.mp/bMHM2q #wnba #
- Tulsa Shock's Nolan Richardson wants strong finish (tulsaworld.com) http://j.mp/bQeF7y #wnba #
- Silver Stars forward Chamique Holdsclaw has a torn Achilles tendon, will miss remainder of season http://j.mp/dDuiRV #wnba #
- Connecticut Sun's season limping to a close (theday.com) http://j.mp/bvu4SF #wnba #
- WNBA.com: Tangela Smith: The WNBA's New Ironwoman http://j.mp/cQvke7 #
- Chicago Sky Career Fair 2010, Fri., Aug. 20, 4-6pm, Allstate Arena http://j.mp/cEIlRE #wnba great idea minus the admission fee #
- Oregon State to hold prospect camp (osubeavers.com) http://j.mp/cTSTUt #ncaaw #
- Tamika Catchings Hopes to Stow Last Year's Pain Away Behind WNBA Title (fanhouse.com) http://j.mp/9F8Ve5 #wnba #
- Seattle's Lauren Jackson a Step Above the Rest, Deserves MVP (fanhouse.com) http://j.mp/bh7BM0 #wnba #
- Big test for Liberty (nypost.com) http://j.mp/99tx0I #wnba #
- WNBA.com: Race to the MVP: Week 14 http://j.mp/arBGIJ #
- Carla McGhee joins Auburn staff (auburntigers.com) http://j.mp/bcuVbx What happened at Marquette? http://j.mp/dkRZfR #ncaaw #
- Fowles leads Sky over Dream, 84-79 (AP) http://j.mp/czkwLx #wnba #
- Final: New York 78, Indiana 57 http://j.mp/cTQzs9 #wnba Leilani Mitchell 19 Pts #
- Final: Connecticut 90, Tulsa 62 http://j.mp/b3WMSt #wnba #
- Oklahoma sophomore Whitney Hand will be out for 5 months to repair injured knee (soonersports.com) http://j.mp/bmPkmc #ncaaw #
- Final: Washington 76, San Antonio 66 http://j.mp/a2ZfFf #wnba #
- Renee Montgomery, Asjha Jones help Sun rout Shock (AP) http://j.mp/blzzcb #wnba #
- Mitchell scores 19 as Liberty win ninth straight (AP) http://j.mp/9e8btH #wnba #
- Langhorne leads Mystics over Silver Stars (AP) http://j.mp/c7shYq #wnba #
- Halftime: Minnesota 39, Seattle 28 http://j.mp/bsX80V #wnba #
- Halftime: Phoenix 49, Los Angeles 40 http://j.mp/95zev1 #wnba #
- Final: Seattle 68, Minnesota 64 http://j.mp/aIHmAG #wnba Lauren Jackson 24 Pts 7 Rebs #
- Final: Phoenix 90, Los Angeles 84 http://j.mp/95zev1 #wnba #
- Sky finishes strong, keeps Dream in fourth seed in Eastern Conference (ajc.com) http://j.mp/bhW1KA #wnba #
- Sun playing for the future (theday.com) http://j.mp/bE727i #wnba #
- New York Liberty earn record 9th straight win, move within half-game of Fever (nydailynews.com) http://j.mp/cfkRY6 #wnba #
- Fever fail to clinch East's top seed (indystar.com) http://j.mp/bQwYLB #wnba #
- Silver Stars' playoff hopes dealt a blow (mysa.com) http://j.mp/9tBbB6 #wnba #
- Photo gallery: San Antonio Silver Stars 66 vs. Washington Mystics 76 (sportspagemagazine.com) http://j.mp/aNwttA #wnba #
- Game thread: Minnesota at Seattle (seattletimes.com) http://j.mp/cAPWbC #wnba #
- Storm stay perfect (heraldnet.com) http://j.mp/dkSBUq #wnba #
- Great Britain women claim first EuroBasket victory (mirror.co.uk) http://j.mp/cZKAN2 Johannah Leedham 13 pts 6 steals, 5 rebs #fiba #
- Australian Opals to field strong line-up at worlds (abc.net.au) http://j.mp/d6h4xa #fiba #
- 2010 Armed Forces Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament kicks off in nation's capital (army.mil) http://j.mp/dm9UrO #
- Sparks co-owner Kathy Goodman: We control our fate (latimes.com) http://j.mp/bFnBxY #wnba #
- Four International Veterans Added To USA Women’s National Team Pool (usabasketball.com) http://j.mp/bzRorV #fiba #
- A-10 headed to Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass. for 2011 championship (atlantic10.com) http://j.mp/d5mq0l #ncaaw #
- Sparks still in playoff hunt, Tina Thompson leading the way (hoopfeed.com) http://j.mp/95MCi7 #wnba #
- Former Kansas players Danielle McCray, Sade Morris sign pro contracts with teams overseas (ljworld.com) http://j.mp/bVL65X #
- Women’s Basketball Pioneers Shepherd the Game Still (nytimes.com) http://j.mp/aj0xoU #wnba #
- Stephanie Glance, Illinois St. land another Big Ten transfer, Janelle Cannon from Minnesota (pantagraph.com) http://j.mp/bvajje #ncaaw #
- Lynx: Anosike suspended after declining to join the team on road trip (Sports Network) http://j.mp/9Sif0o #wnba #
- RT @UpAllNight34 … @NickyAnosike suspended after declining to join the team … –> Right after she found our about her torn Meniscus #
- Mountain West Conference adds Fresno State and Nevada (themwc.com) http://j.mp/bKI48E #ncaa #
- No room for Langhorne on USA squad (fiba.com) http://j.mp/cuFAIP #fiba #
- Champion trio return for Opals: Lauren Jackson, Kristi Harrower and Belinda Snell (fiba.com) http://j.mp/bAgzzt #fiba #
- Jackson, Taylor to lead Opals into worlds (abc.net.au) http://j.mp/b52xqa #fiba #
- NY Liberty Hopes to Ride Winning Streak to Championship (wnyc.org) http://j.mp/d1AE2X #wnba #
- Rookie Timeout with Kalana Greene (sportspagemagazine.com) http://j.mp/9olsrg #wnba #
- Crystal Langhorne inexplicably left out of Team USA pool (espn.com) http://j.mp/a7mH7I #wnba #fiba #
- Sun guard Allison Hightower hampered by poor health (norwichbulletin.com) http://j.mp/af11UU #wnba #
- Tulsa (5-27) at New York (20-11) preview, 7:30pm ET http://j.mp/c2i7Rv #wnba #
- The Top 100 Programs in Division I Women's College Basketball: #11 25 (swishappeal.com) http://j.mp/99xQ21 #26 40 http://j.mp/bPuhQL #
- 10 Questions for Joanne Boyle (leftcoasthoops.com) http://j.mp/99N2V6 #ncaaw #
- Silver Stars: Chamique Holdsclaw Undergoes Successful Surgery http://j.mp/b60X6a #wnba #
- Texas District 7-5A defensive player of the year Catherine Williams commits to Kansas (ljworld.com) http://j.mp/bjzPWF #ncaaw #
- Centenary: Kristen Davis named head coach (gocentenary.com) http://j.mp/d2Rk6J #ncaaw #
- WNBA.com: Rookie Rankings: August 19, 2010 http://j.mp/aaynkY #
- Liberty like view from the top (nypost.com) http://j.mp/aNTOAW #wnba #
- Fever's Catchings challenges for MVP (AP) http://j.mp/d1u1ug #wnba #
- Kentucky: Former Lady Vol player Kyra Elzy promoted to associate head coach (ukathletics.com) http://j.mp/bshRxV #ncaaw #
- Iowa St. officials hope to open Hilton Coliseum by Nov. 4 for women's basketball opener (wcfcourier.com) http://j.mp/aGO4zV #ncaaw #
- Halftime: Tulsa 46, New York 43 http://j.mp/b7irqU #wnba #
- Final: New York 95, Tulsa 85 (AP) http://j.mp/cMSrRY #wnba N. Powell 20 Pts, 3 Reb #
- Powell, Pondexter help Liberty win 10th straight (AP) http://j.mp/dy9eXA #wnba #
- Much at stake when Washington Mystics play New York Liberty on Friday (washingtonpost.com) http://j.mp/a7cH8o #wnba #
- Phoenix Mercury may rest key players against Seattle Storm (azcentral.com) http://j.mp/chxZDH #wnba #
- Video: Seattle Storm CEO Karen Bryant on coach Agler, winning a title, setting records (king5.com) http://j.mp/95Azcb #wnba #
- After 12 years with Monarchs, Penicheiro gets used to L.A. life (sacbee.com) http://j.mp/a4Jiul #wnba #
- Video: Storm guard Sue Bird on finishing strong, facing Phoenix, and the playoffs (king5.com) http://j.mp/9XbP0f #wnba #
- Streaking Liberty Earns First-Place Tie (womhoops.blogspot.com) http://j.mp/b7w1RR #wnba #
- Marist grad Rachele Fitz signs contract to play in Ukraine (poughkeepsiejournal.com) http://j.mp/9T68mP #
- UConn: Despite Doty injury, Auriemma not worried (nhregister.com) http://j.mp/ajpHfo #ncaaw #
- Australia: Omitting Opals duo a gamble (adelaidenow.com.au) http://j.mp/a2AYiC #fiba #
- Cheryl Miller and Natalia Zassoulskaya to be inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame (hoopfeed.com) http://j.mp/bksKTL #fiba #
- WNBA.com Power Rankings: August 20, 2010 http://j.mp/bUatRu #
- Basketball Australia finalizes WNBL 2010-11 schedule http://j.mp/aQPu8D #wnbl #
- Canberra Capitals set up camp at AIS Arena (canberratimes.com.au) http://j.mp/cIedcv #wnbl #
- Three touted freshmen bring high hopes for Notre Dame (ndsmcobserver.com) http://j.mp/aqd037 #ncaaw #
- The Top 100 Programs in Div I Women's Basketball: #1 10 (swishappeal.com) http://j.mp/c3WfsC #ncaaw Big 12 peeps will disagree w/this list #
- Nolan Richardson, A Gentleman Basketball Pioneer – Pt. 1 (truthaboutit.net) http://j.mp/deNRn3 #wnba #
- Photos: Top WNBA MVP Candidates (si.com) http://j.mp/cHY6Bi #wnba #
- Grumpy Lauren Jackson Hoping for Shot at WNBA Crown (fanhouse.com) http://j.mp/dnKBg0 #wnba #
- Storm's Le'coe Willingham is focused on winning another WNBA title (seattletimes.com) http://j.mp/9GGXsn #wnba #
- Tan White's steadiness sets her apart on Sun team (norwichbulletin.com) http://j.mp/apYjqp #wnba #
- Kara Braxton signs multi-year deal with the Phoenix Mercury http://j.mp/b8Te6O #wnba #
- New York (21-11) at Washington (20-12) Preview, 7:00pm ET (AP) http://j.mp/bDDtgY #wnba #
- Indiana (21-11) at San Antonio (12-20) Preview, 8:00pm ET http://j.mp/cjAc5A #wnba #
- Connecticut (16-16) at Chicago (14-18) Preview, 8:30pm ET, TV: CN100/NBATV (AP) http://j.mp/beDXhX #wnba #
- Seattle (26-6) at Phoenix (15-17) Preview, 10pm ET (AP) http://j.mp/cXhM92 #wnba #
- Minnesota (12-20) at Los Angeles (12-20) Preview, 10:30pm ET (AP) http://j.mp/aWKnN3 #wnba #
- Chicago Sky's Dominique Canty drop-kicks talk of retirement – for now (dailyherald.com) http://j.mp/c4JuJx #wnba #
- Halftime: New York 31, Washington 35 http://j.mp/9FnPSl #wnba #
- Final: Washington 75, New York 74 http://j.mp/aLKwKK #wnba #
- Halftime: Indiana 27, San Antonio 37 http://j.mp/a62lEj #wnba #
- Halftime: Connecticut 34, Chicago 41 http://j.mp/9M2EOF #wnba #
- Final: San Antonio 75, Indiana 61 http://j.mp/amk98L #wnba #
- Mystics hold off Liberty, move into second (AP) http://j.mp/aaQZ4y #wnba #
- Hammon, Lawson-Wade lift Silver Stars (AP) http://j.mp/bKsmeM #wnba #
- Halftime: Seattle 34, Phoenix 35 http://j.mp/9Zkl5i #wnba #
- Montgomery leads Sun over Sky 78-71 (AP) http://j.mp/byZWuT #wnba #
- Chicago Sky loses home finale as owner laments another subpar season (chicagotribune.com) http://j.mp/bllswp #wnba #
- Final: Seattle 78, Phoenix 73 http://j.mp/dbGcLX #wnba #
- Sparks headed to postseason play – Final: Los Angeles 98, Minnesota 91 http://j.mp/bQ17nV #wnba Tina Thompson 26 Pts 9 Rebs #
- Sparks clinch WNBA playoff berth after beating Minnesota (AP) http://j.mp/cEYyru #wnba #
- Lynx playoff hopes in serious jeopardy (startribune.com) http://j.mp/bNZGoC #wnba #
- Marion Jones pleased with progress in 1st season in WNBA (AP) http://j.mp/9WvoBd #wnba #
- Prince, Fowles at a loss in Chicago Sky's lost season (dailyherald.com) http://j.mp/aNxC1r #wnba #
- Liberty Win Streak Snapped in Final Seconds (sportspagemagazine.com) http://j.mp/b5sKpS #wnba #
- Mystics Win Makes East Fit To Be Tied (womhoops.blogspot.coms) http://j.mp/bQ1ZUw #wnba #
- Brazilian women's team will return to practices prior to FIBA World Championship for Women (fibaamericas.com) http://j.mp/bFo4um #
- Chicago (14-19) at Tulsa (5-28) preview, 8:00 pm ET, TV: FSOK /NBATV http://j.mp/al5QWL #wnba #
- Los Angeles (13-20) at Seattle (27-6) preview, 11pm ET, TV: ESPN2/ESPN3.com http://j.mp/9VWm2Z #wnba #
- Halftime: Chicago 37, Tulsa 36 http://j.mp/bE5gWc #wnba #
- Final: Tulsa 84, Chicago 71 http://j.mp/cAy8iq #wnba #
- Nicky Anosike responds to suspension (scout.com) http://j.mp/bIdeR4 #wnba #
- Shock finish first Tulsa season with rare win (AP) http://j.mp/apYGEq #wnba #
