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Powell leads All-Star first-timers in scoring, de Souza tops in rebounds

In Saturday’s WNBA All-Star game, Sylvia Fowles was the only first-timer to start. The East had five newbies while the West had three. EAST Sylvia Fowles Center, Chicago Sky 17 points, five rebounds Jia Perkins…

The West breaks the East’s two-game winning streak in 2009 WNBA All-Star game

In the highest scoring game in WNBA All-Star history, the West beat the East 130-118 led by Swin Cash’s record performance of 22 points, six rebounds and four assists. She was selected as the game’s…

Despite the economy, All-Star weekend had plenty to offer players and fans

Die-hard Liberty fans Joan Valentine and Janice Battle at Mohegan Sun  The economy may have put a dent in the amount of events planned by the WNBA for All-Star weekend but there was still a…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-24

Jia Perkins on her 1st All-Star appearance: "This is amazing." Says she's happy to play with the high caliber of players here. #wnbaas 15:16:46 Tamika Catchings makes her 6th All-Star appearance. It never gets old…

WNBA All-Stars kick off the weekend with community service activities

  Asjha Jones cuts the ceremonial red ribbon during the court unveiling. WNBA All-Star weekend festivities kicked off this morning with a court dedication ceremony and a basketball clinic led by players and Sun head…

Preliminary round scores from the FIBA U19 World Championship for Women in Thailand

  July 23 Preliminary Round France 89 Korea 47 Japan 85 Tunisia 64 Australia 75 Argentina 51 Russia 54 Canada 46 Spain 90 USA 86 Brazil 104 Thailand 45 Czech Republic 84 Lithuania 72 China…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-23

Detroit Shock Update: “We Ain’t Dead Yet!” (Full Court Press) http://bit.ly/CZomQ #wnba 14:35:10 Big win for SASS…Sophia Young scores 24 points to lead Silver Stars over Fever http://bit.ly/wpBmP #wnba 14:43:37 Beyonce plays at Mohegan Sun…

Nicole Powell to replace injured Lisa Leslie in WNBA All-Star Game

Sacramento Monarch Nicole Powell will play in her first All-Star Game as a replacement player for injured Los Angeles center Lisa Leslie. Powell, a sixth-year forward, was the third overall pick in the 2004 WNBA…

Marketing efforts to bring a WNBA team to Tulsa include Twitter and YouTube

WNBA Tulsa Marketing Video Two days before All-Star game festivities begin in Connecticut, WNBA president Donna Orender heads to Tulsa to meet with investors interested in bringing a team to the Oklahoma city. Marketing efforts …

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-21

The ROY frontrunner tells Tangela: RT @tgotnext: DeWanna Bonner just told me she used to be a head cheerleader. Oh wow!!! #wnba 11:39:19 RT @LATimesmedina: Sparks' Lisa Leslie on 'The Superstars'….sneak preview of tonight's show…reflection…

WNBA All-Star Game Entertainment? Richgirl and Elliott Yamin

Beyoncé’s "I Am…" tour opening act, Richgirl, and former American Idol contestant Elliott Yamin will provide the halftime entertainment during the 2009 WNBA All-Star Game at Mohegan Sun Arena, Saturday, July 25. Richgirl members include…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-20

Sandrine Gruda Makes Presence Felt As Sun Slow Fever (TheDay.com) http://bit.ly/OFOm #wnba 07:52:25 Sparks discuss reasons for inconsistencies (Los Angeles Times) http://bit.ly/wKG6M #wnba 07:57:17 Sky's Jia Perkins: "Part coach, part salesman" (dailyherald.com) http://bit.ly/13KOIt #wnba 07:58:25…

2009 WNBA All-Star Game reserves announced

The WNBA announced the reserves for this weekend’s All-Star Game today. Head coaches selected the reserves by voting for six players within their conference, including two guards, two forwards, one center and one player regardless…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-19

Harding's 23 points lift Mystics over Liberty, Washington 68, New York 67 (AP) http://bit.ly/GVZZt #wnba 22:16:44 Mercury outlast Shock, 97-90 in OT, minus Taurasi (Yahoo!/AP) http://bit.ly/11JJAL #wnba 02:45:52 Bevilaqua still makes Fever go with her…

Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Updates for week ending 2009-07-19

Boucek out, Whisenant in as Monarchs' coach by @jejones_sacbee (sacbee.com) http://bit.ly/V1GC8 #wnba # Video: Sue Bird on missing her last shot and losing to the Sky (KING5.com) http://bit.ly/6uL2p #wnba # Video: Seattle Storm's Lauren Jackson…

Hoopfeed Twitter Weekly Updates for week ending 2009-07-19

Boucek out, Whisenant in as Monarchs' coach by @jejones_sacbee (sacbee.com) http://bit.ly/V1GC8 #wnba # Video: Sue Bird on missing her last shot and losing to the Sky (KING5.com) http://bit.ly/6uL2p #wnba # Video: Seattle Storm's Lauren Jackson…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-18

Katie Douglas leads Fever to 11th straight win (AP) http://bit.ly/17O6Ye #wnba 21:05:51 Asjha Jones, Tan White lead Sun past Silver Stars, 72-64 (AP) http://bit.ly/17VpCY #wnba 21:38:43 Sue Bird leads Storm to 69-56 win over Monarchs…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-17

U19 World Championship team's Thailand trip a great opportunity for Illinois freshman Destiny Williams http://bit.ly/HkWdl #ncaaw 15:25:13 #ff The '09 @usabasketball U19 World Championship coaches @CoachOwensNIU @CoachButlerUF @ISUCoachFen – They are on their way to…

Some good news for Phoenix: Penny Taylor is back and Temeka Johnson wins service award

Ending days of anticipation from fans and the media, the Phoenix Mercury announced the re-signing of Penny Taylor today complete with a new splash page for its Web site (pictured right). The Australian forward arrived…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-16

RT @JaydaEvans LJ not traveling w/team due to strained left Achilles strain. She'll remain in Seattle 2 receive treatment. Agler 2 start JB. 13:12:52 RT @IUShanaDan http://twitpic.com/ak3px – Coach Jack and Gail Goestenkors of Texas…

Diana Taurasi’s statement on suspension

The Phoenix Mercury suspended guard Diana Taurasi for two games without pay for conduct detrimental to the team. The team announced that Taurasi will begin serving her suspension in the Mercury’s next game on Saturday,…

Notre Dame signee Skylar Diggins named national high school athlete of the year, Parker and Moore win ESPYs

In a ceremony before last night’s ESPY awards, Notre Dame women’s basketball incoming freshman guard Skylar Diggins won Gatorade Female High School Athlete of the Year honors. Diggins is the fourth women’s basketball player to…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-15

Women's coaches in mock bracket selection exercise – Auriemma, Hatchell, Coach G, Larry & Coale among attendees http://bit.ly/1Y3lgD 13:32:35 The NCAA will publish a live blog from the mock selection exercise at Double-A Zone http://bit.ly/v9CmR…

Phoenix Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner named WNBA Rookie of the Month

DeWanna Bonner of the Phoenix Mercury was named the WNBA’s adidas Rookie of the Month for games in June. She appeared in all 10 games for the Mercury to start the 2009 season and led…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2009-07-14

Bad news for Diana Taurasi, Mercury star faces extreme-DUI charge (hoopfeed.com) http://bit.ly/awvmJ #wnba 17:51:18 Graham Watson: Is Title IX guilty of hurting men's sports, or is it a red herring? (ESPN) http://bit.ly/60pkJ #titleix 17:56:20 Delisha…

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