Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 09-18-2017
- #WNBA Finals Schedule https://t.co/GAZdmQznnx Play begins Sun. Sept. 24, Sparks @ Lynx, TV: ABC ->
- Lynx-Sparks #WNBA Finals provides another chapter in the riveting rivalry (Pioneer Press) https://t.co/kV0z3rCKLr ->
- Lynx aim for a Barn burner, prep to face Sparks again (StarTribune) https://t.co/WqTxWa4AKA #wnba ->
- Dallas Wings guard Allisha Gray named the 2017 #WNBA Rookie of the Year https://t.co/RcldnNp9WT ->
- Storm co-owner Ginny Gilder joins ‘Pedal For Pat’ cycle event to raise money for the Pat Summitt Foundation https://t.co/mzApPgPyiK #wnba ->
- Connecticut Sun’s Curt Miller receives contract extension https://t.co/6wWi035766 #wnba ->
- Kobe Bryant compares daughter Gigi to #WNBA star Diana Taurasi (UPI) https://t.co/nyaXM04F9W ->
- After wild year of basketball, Allisha Gray reflects on winning Rookie of the Year honors https://t.co/akU26604SM #wnba ->
- The 2017 #WNBA Finals is almost certainly going to be one of the best series ever (USA Today) https://t.co/2LWoeJOY2P ->
- 2017 #USA Women’s National Team Training Camp tips-off next week https://t.co/zxXL1jSZbQ #wnba #ncaaw ->
- Phoenix Mercury will go into 2018 with more than Taurasi, Griner (AZ Central) https://t.co/TqQrKMMsoI #wnba ->
- What athletes eat — Lindsay Whalen’s pre-workout power meal (ESPN) https://t.co/aBGoMlC7Xx #wnba ->
- Odyssey Sims steps up her game in her first season with the Los Angeles Sparks (ESPN) https://t.co/YpO2nUwCZ2 #wnba ->
- Women’s basketball Final Four bid cycle for 2021-24 to begin https://t.co/TMrcpIrtBG #ncaaw ->
- Texas: Tina Thompson promoted to associate head coach https://t.co/dABswbOsIj #ncaaw ->
- Big Sky Conference to move basketball championships to Boise beginning in 2019 https://t.co/E043TZXP2Q #ncaaw ->
- Photos: 2017 WNBA Inspiring Women Luncheon https://t.co/Np1cWgUty4 ->
- Jonquel Jones has ‘incredible year 2’ (The Tribune) https://t.co/B4uUTzMXbU ->
- Cheryl Reeve celebrates a birthday and Lynx get back to work (StarTribune) https://t.co/9jVfQ29CUs #wnba ->
- Moore vs. Beard: Epic clash of powers in Lynx-Sparks #WNBA Finals (StarTribune) https://t.co/69nr89zOXl ->
- If the Lynx are to beat the Sparks, Maya Moore has to score against the league’s best defender (Twin Cities) https://t.co/u2knGcaObj ->
- Minnesota Lynx veteran Rebekkah Brunson reinvents her game (ESPN) https://t.co/Leg2z03xsT #wnba ->
- Mercury’s Diana Taurasi says this could be last offseason playing in Russia (AZ Sports) https://t.co/wfSvXJ1vXl #wnba ->
- Ramu Tokashiki welcomes every opportunity to learn game, improve as all-around player (Japan Times) https://t.co/WXMpmR0dg6 #wnba ->
- Elena Delle Donne and Minnesota Lynx have top jersey and team merchandise sales for 2017 #WNBA season https://t.co/tOBlQBtbGZ ->
- Basketball’s growing gender wage gap: The evidence the #WNBA is underpaying players (Forbes) https://t.co/GIvnOul0PF ->
- RT @Lynx_PR: ICYMI: .@MooreMaya and .@seimoneaugustus joined @LaChinaRobinson on #AroundtheRim Podcast: https://t.co/7pmNKuI4Hb ->
- #WNBA Finals 101: Storylines to know ahead of historic rematch https://t.co/mTQJrVN0hP ->
- Top 2018 recruit Charli Collier decommits from UConn, chooses Texas (Hartford Courant) https://t.co/E1lIUQLsBa #ncaaw ->
- Geno Auriemma offers to forgo pay in education budget battle (ESPN) https://t.co/Tza4LmECHQ #ncaaw ->
- #WNBA announces officials for the 2017 Finals https://t.co/4J8jhEqqzr ->
- MVP showdown highlights #WNBA Finals rematch between Minnesota Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks (ESPN) https://t.co/dqi5R8XAoS ->
- Owner chooses to stick with Lynx in #WNBA Finals over Timberwolves in China (StarTribune) https://t.co/uauP46pKmB ->
- Sylvia Fowles donates some of MVP bonus to provide bikes to girls via @CyclesforChange https://t.co/1Spp1hPPqy #wnba ->
- With its quirks and acoustics, Williams Arena could give Lynx a distinct advantage over Sparks (Pioneer Press) https://t.co/u0aZP99Ddr #wnba ->
- Maya Moore hopes history doesn’t repeat itself for Lynx (Hartford Courant) https://t.co/gDiVshKmEm #wnba ->
- Why are the Lynx so good? They have a blast together (Pioneer Press) https://t.co/tXM0Ynp7wp #wnba ->
- Odyssey Sims ready to embrace first taste of the Finals https://t.co/H7HsXxOU3r #wnba ->
- RT @BobbieKelsey: Love this championship mindset and attitude from @Lucky_Lefty0 so we gon be alright. . .#GladSheWitUs #NotNervousA… ->
- RT @De11eDonne: The comments from our president today were out of line. To all athletes: let’s continue to use our platform to make a diffe… ->
- South Carolina’s Dawn Staley wants to go to the White House, but where is the invitation? (Post and Courier) https://t.co/Kv8yCysdga #ncaaw ->
- RT @statesman: Ex-Baylor president: Some women ‘make themselves victims’ https://t.co/iQ9thBqRZw https://t.co/1tEPmzZhmB ->
- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos rescinds Obama-era guidance on school sexual assault (Politico) https://t.co/wACZmuhT1s #ncaaw ->
- Today’s #WNBA players can find inspiration in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ (ESPN) https://t.co/MLCtSIDhFf ->
- How Lynx captivated a city and built from the floor up (StarTribune) https://t.co/IbfH1fbu5p #wnba ->
- A good start is essential for Lynx in #WNBA Finals (StarTribune) https://t.co/cjGcORdwtc ->
- Lynx’s legacy is secure heading into #WNBA Finals, but their motivation remains (Pioneer Press) https://t.co/anTRr2lRW5 ->
- Memories of Nneka Ogwumike’s 2016 game winner linger ahead of Game 1 of the #WNBA Finals (ESPN) https://t.co/vSPejdEsqZ ->
- #WNBA salaries in focus as Finals tip off (ESPN) https://t.co/CrMoAd4qAd ->
- RT @uninterrupted: “When it comes to ‘sticking to sports’ it’s just not in our DNA.” — @Chiney321 responds to President Trump’s remarks con… ->
- History: John Carlos, Tommie Smith, Peter Norman. 1968 Olympic Games, Mexico City, Mexico. https://t.co/7eqypFyUsS https://t.co/VX8uEWHG7e ->
- RT @ChiquaDiva: Finally! This amazing Iranian female basketball team play in hijab at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Turkmenist… ->
- Game 1 of the Finals soon come…players by school/country… #WNBA #WNBAFinals https://t.co/vqNpTprQef ->
- #WNBA Finals Game One: Lynx and Sparks on home court advantage, keys to game one & biggest challenges https://t.co/xlmx5L6OX5 ->
- Tenerife, Canary Islands to host FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in 2018 https://t.co/8dbUoKP3pe ->
- RT @WNBA: Watch @WNBAPrez Lisa Borders’ press conference live before #WNBAFinals Game 1 (3:30 pm/et, ABC). https://t.co/xSiOj9OI2M ->
- .@chjournalist asked @WNBAPrez if she would support players that refused White House invite. Her reply: “We will su… https://t.co/W0hLLM2wOF ->
- RT @MNSpokesman: #Lynx square off against #Sparks in a rematch of last year’s #WNBAFinals. @chjournalist has a preview at the link: https:/… ->
- A little while ago… #wnba https://t.co/oSlyvQzFRV ->
- Like the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier today, Sparks decided to stay in locker room during the playing of national anthem. #wnba ->
- While the Sparks stayed in locker room, Lynx players on the court with arms interlocked during national anthem.… https://t.co/0gifwnUInc ->
- Hot start by the Sparks in game 1 of the Finals vs. Lynx, 9-0 LAS, 8:15 1Q https://t.co/3HIpINjMay #wnba ->
- The Sparks are on fiyah!!! Lead the Lynx 20-2, 5:21 left in 1Q #wnba ->
- This is just embarrassing…for the Lynx. Not what was expected, at all. Sparks lead 27-2, 2:48 left in 1Q #wnba ->
- Signs of life for the Lynx in the last minute of the quarter, Sparks still lead by 20, 30-10 as period winds down. #wnba ->
- Lindsay Whalen with the football jumper to end the quarter, will it count? #wnba ->
- End of 1Q: Los Angeles 32, Minnesota 11 https://t.co/3HIpINjMay #wnba Candace Parker leads all with 9pts/5rebs/3asts/2stls ->
- Lynx making up for an abysmal 1Q, on a 14-4 run in 2Q so far. LAS 36, MIN 25, 4:30 https://t.co/3HIpINjMay #wnba ->
- Los Angeles Sparks show solidarity with NFL players, WNBPA issues statement in support of team https://t.co/lPQIIDKA1O #wnba ->
- Candace Parker picks up her 4th foul, about a minute to go in 1st half. https://t.co/3HIpINjMay #wnba #ghostfoul ->
- Halftime: Los Angeles 43, Minnesota 33 https://t.co/3HIpINjMay #wnba ->
- .@WNBAPrez Lisa Borders addressed player activism during her opening remarks to media before the game. Read: https://t.co/lPQIIDsYDe #wnba ->
- Halftime by the numbers, #WNBA Finals Game 1 https://t.co/K10RnqOKmi ->
- Lynx continue to chip away at reducing deficit, 6pt game, LAS 48, MIN 42, 7:29 3Q https://t.co/3HIpINjMay ->
- After fastbreak layup from Candace Parker, Sparks back up by double digits, 57-47, 5:29 in 3Q https://t.co/3HIpINjMay #wnba ->
- End of 3Q: Los Angeles 68, Minnesota 56 https://t.co/3HIpINjMay #wnba ->
- RT @MechelleV: Chelsea Gray has matched the 23 points she had against Lynx on Aug. 11. Her career high is 25, vs. Atlanta on May 27. ->
- Getting closer, 3:14 to go in 4Q. LAS 78, MIN 72 https://t.co/3HIpINjMay #wnba MIN have outscored LAS 16-10 in this quarter ->
- Wow, tie game! 78 all! 1:33 to go https://t.co/3HIpINjMay #wnba MIN have outscored LAS 22-10 in this quarter ->
- Lynx fan with the throwback Sacramento Monarchs jersey! And Sparks fans that traveled from Louisiana! #wnba https://t.co/BbCLbYTAes ->
- Sylvia Fowles had chance to give Lynx the lead, but missed 2nd FT, tie game 79 all, 1:16 to go https://t.co/3HIpINBn26 #wnba ->
- Seimone!!! Gives Lynx 1st lead of game! 82-81 MIN https://t.co/3HIpINjMay #wnba ->
- Welp, Nneka Ogwumike had an answer, Sparks back on top, 83-82, 26.2 secs to go https://t.co/3HIpINjMay #wnba ->
- This game went full blown bananas in 4Q! https://t.co/3HIpINjMay #wnba ->
- Game 1 Final: Los Angeles 85, Minnesota 84 https://t.co/3HIpINjMay #wnba 4 lead changes in last minute! Insane. ->
- #WNBA Finals Game 1 went from face palm in 1Q to a Fred G. Sanford special in the last 59 seconds. https://t.co/JvjqKHN6sX ->
- #WNBA Finals Game 1 by the numbers: All @LA_Sparks starters in double figures. Chelsea Gray 27pts/6asts, Candace Pa… https://t.co/mlXMB4j9b2 ->
