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St. Vincent’s coach Kristen Zawacki dies of apparent heart attack on Christmas

From Saint Vincent College Athletics: It is with great sadness that I share with you the tragic news of the death of Kristen Zawacki, associate athletic director and the first and only head coach of…

Just the facts: Taurasi and Modafinil

Speculation, fan outrage and unsubstantiated claims have made the rounds of the women’s basketball world after news broke Thursday that WNBA star and former UConn standout Diana Taurasi tested positive for the drug modafinil while…

Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Digest for week ending 2010-12-26

Monmouth: Hawks win 7th straight, beats James Madison 69-66 (gomuhawks.com) http://j.mp/eE6ZgX #ncaaw # Virginia Tech: Hokies take double OT thriller over William & Mary, 94-78 (hokiesports.com) http://j.mp/fKGp5N #ncaaw # Central Michigan: Szunko has triple-double in…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-12-24

Montana St. sets school record for points, routs Pacific 107-58 http://j.mp/fIyIDR #ncaaw Pacific hosts UConn on 12/28 o_o # Pacific's splash page hyping the UConn matchup http://j.mp/foUWXQ #ncaaw # Charde Houston (@charhouston) surprises Atlantic City…

Phoenix Mercury player Diana Taurasi tests positive for banned substance

Update: The Turkish Sports Federation identified the substance Friday as modafinil, a sleep disorder medication. Taurasi’s “B” sample will not be tested until January 2 at the earliest because of the holidays. Phoenix Mercury guard…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-12-23

Video: Geno gets a call from President Obama http://j.mp/gJQ2Mv #ncaaw # Moore, Auriemma an unbeatable team (espn.com) http://j.mp/i8ABIA #ncaaw # UConn streak is all that and Moore (espn.com) http://j.mp/h90z88 #ncaaw # Duke guard Jasmine Thomas…

2011 WNBA season tips off June 3

The WNBA tips off its 15th season on Friday, June 3, a later time in the year during previous seasons. The later start date gives players on teams overseas time to attend camp before the…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-12-22

Video: Baylor vs. Clemson Highlights, Bahamas Sunsplash Tourney http://j.mp/fjKIuw #ncaaw # Nevada gets best start in program history (rgj.com) http://j.mp/eBNIwV #ncaaw # Texas Tech: Lady Raiders win big in Vegas, beat 50-43 (redraiders.com) http://j.mp/e0wsQ6 #ncaaw…

The streak continues, UConn dominates in record-breaking game

The University of Connecticut broke the record for most consecutive wins in Division I basketball, men or women, Tuesday night in a rout of Florida State, 93-62. A sell out crowd at the XL Center…

Tulane heading into conference play with confidence, Stockton on “The Streak”

Slideshow Tulane may not be ranked but the team from New Orleans is turning heads early this season with an 8-2 record including a win over in-state rival Louisiana State. The Green Wave goes into…

Slideshow: A day in the life….practice at Tulane

December 10, 2010 at Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana. Photographs  © Cheryl Vorhis Thanks to Richie Weaver, Tulane WBB SID, for facilitating access to practice. See the article: Tulane heading into conference play with confidence,…

Connecticut governor M. Jodi Rell helps celebrate UConn milestones, Hartford to be lit up in blue

Connecticut governor M. Jodi Rell, an avid supporter of the No. 1 Connecticut women’s basketball team announced that buildings in downtown Hartford are to be lit up in blue to celebrate UConn’s attempt to set…

Video: Baylor vs. Clemson Highlights

December 20, 2010 Bahamas Sunsplash Shootout Tournament in Nassau #2/3 BAYLOR (11-1) 82, CLEMSON (6-6) 40 Box score

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-12-21

Fussell scores 21, No. 23 Texas beats UNLV 85-59 (AP) http://j.mp/ejdT66 #ncaaw # No. 9 UCLA runs over Hawaii 72-44 (AP) http://j.mp/fdFyTo #ncaaw # Photo gallery: UConn vs. Ohio State (courant.com) http://j.mp/dOsv3I #ncaaw # Auriemma,…

UConn makes history, again

Connecticut’s monumental win to tie the Division I basketball winning streak record was the lead story of the weekend. In the second game of the double-header Maggie Dixon Classic, the No. 1 team in the…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-12-20

Monmouth: Hawks win 7th straight, beats James Madison 69-66 (gomuhawks.com) http://j.mp/eE6ZgX #ncaaw # Virginia Tech: Hokies take double OT thriller over William & Mary, 94-78 (hokiesports.com) http://j.mp/fKGp5N #ncaaw # Central Michigan: Szunko has triple-double in…

Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Digest for week ending 2010-12-19

Dominant Liz Cambage douses Townsville Fire (abc.net.au) http://j.mp/er8Q6B #wnbl # Orender moves on with great memories of WNBA (dailyherald.com) http://j.mp/ijq9IZ #wnba # Catch up on last week's news: Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Digest for week ending…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-12-19

John Whisenant settling in as coach, GM of Liberty (AP) http://j.mp/ehxQZo #wnba # Seattle Storm coach Brian Agler gives West Seattle HS girls a pep talk (westseattleblog.com) http://j.mp/go5HJC #wnba # Seattle Storm coach Brian Agler:…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-12-18

Whatever Happened To … East Tech basketball standout Barbara Turner? (cleveland.com) http://j.mp/iejOLl @btinct22 # Ohio State Feels Up To Challenge (courant.com) http://j.mp/fdOfO2 #ncaaw # Perfect Script: Geno vs. Foster (courant.com) http://j.mp/hd0fHO #ncaaw # Video: Stanford…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-12-17

Northwestern beats Northern Illinois, 68-59 (nusports.com) http://j.mp/endtEM #ncaaw Jaeschke paces Wildcats w/33 pts # Louisville defeats Cincinnati 78-40 in Big East opener (uoflsports.com) http://j.mp/g6B1uP #ncaaw # Alverson leads Auburn to 52-45 win at George (auburntigers.com)…

Denied. DePaul Blue Demons avoid having Tara VanDerveer celebrate a milestone in their house

The DePaul Blue Demons did not let Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer get her 800th career victory in their house Thursday night. DePaul beat the Pac-10 powerhouse 93-71 in Chicago. The No. 3 AP Poll-ranked…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-12-16

Baylor outmatches Tennessee for win in front of record crowd (hoopfeed.com) http://j.mp/i6rAHT #ncaaw # UC Riverside: Four players in double-figures guide Highlanders to 74-69 win at Oregon (gohighlanders.com) http://j.mp/gewQz4 #ncaaw # NCAA DI – Yesterday's…

Baylor outmatches Tennessee for win in front of record crowd

Brittney Griner shoots over Kelly Cain. Photo slideshow WACO, Texas – The anticipation in Waco for the matchup between No. 2 Baylor (10-1) and No. 6 Tennessee (9-2) developed over several weeks and Tuesday night the Baylor…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-12-15

UC Irvine rolls past Seattle, Anteaters extend winning streak to six (ucirvinesports.com) http://j.mp/dRgaO4 #ncaaw # NCAA DI – Yesterday's results: http://j.mp/hf630y Today's games: http://j.mp/huGeyS #ncaaw # In Honor Of Maggie Dixon's Memory History Could Be…

Tennessee at Baylor preview: Lady Vols look for revenge, freshman starting point guards go head-to-head

No. 6 Tennessee (9-1) at No. 2 Baylor (9-1) Ferrell Center, Waco, Texas 6 p.m. Central ESPN2/ESPN3.com Talent: Pam Ward (pxp), Carolyn Peck (analyst) Radio: Baylor Sports Network – IMG College 1660 AM (Waco); 106.9…

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