While many expect the United States to win their fifth straight gold medal in the women’s basketball competition during the London 2012 Summer Olympics, Diana Taurasi does not think that earning the honor will be…
Video: WNBA Candace Parker dunking during USA Basketball practice, July 14, 2012. American University, Bender Arena.
As the WNBA heads into the Olympic break and players begin their final preparation for the London games, Congressional lawmakers are furious that Team USA uniforms by Ralph Lauren were made in China. Senate Majority…
Candace Parker is among athletes featured in this year’s “Body Issue” of ESPN The Magazine, including one of the covers. Parker graced the cover of the magazine in 2009 when she was pregnant with her…
Sixteen teams are set to participate in the 2012 Preseason Women’s National Invitation Tournament. The WNIT event kicks off the women’s college basketball season and will be played November 9-18. All games are hosted by…
Nearly four years after the four-time WNBA chamnpion Houston Comets ceased operations, the team’s voicemail is still in operation. Thanks to Kris Gardner at Houston Roundball Review for bringing this to our attention. Listen: Houston Comets…
The Minnesota Lynx announced that forward Rebekkah Brunson will miss the team's next two games due to a left calf strain. She is expected to return after the Olympic break. The Lynx also announced today…
Thursday, July 5, 2012. Staples Center, Los Angeles Los Angeles Sparks 96, Minnesota Lynx 90 Recap Notes Kristi Toliver tied her career-high in scoring with 29 points on 8-13 FGs and 6-6 from three-point range.…
From the Liberty: The New York Liberty have acquired guard/forward Katelan Redmon through free agency. The announcement was made today by Head Coach and General Manager John Whisenant. Conditions of the contract were not released,…
Vincennes University and its athletic department are saddened to learn that former VU Women’s Basketball player Larretha “Lala” Draughon was fatally wounded just after midnight this morning in an Indianapolis shooting incident that injured five…
From the Silver Stars: San Antonio Silver Stars guard Tully Bevilaqua has announced that she will retire at the conclusion of the 2012 season. A 14-year WNBA veteran, Bevilaqua has played in 449 career games,…
Lisa Leslie eBay Celebrity donation page Girl Scouts of the USA eBay Celebrity partners with famous personalities and non-profit organizations to raise funds for charitable causes. Among the latest campaigns featured on the online…
Photo courtesy USA Basketball From USA Basketball: The 2012 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women concluded on July 1 in Ankara, Turkey, completing the 12-nation field for the XXIX Olympic Games women’s basketball competition.…
From the league: The WNBA has named Phoenix Mercury guard Samantha Prahalis the Rookie of the Month for games played in June. Prahalis led all rookies in assists (5.1 apg) and free-throw percentage (.963), converting…
Lauren Jackson, who will play for the Canberra Capital’s in 2012-2013, attended the team’s press conference to announce a $600,000 multi-year deal with The Tradies. The international basketball star is in Australia training with the…
Canada defeats Japan on Canada Day to earn a berth into the 2012 London Olympics! Congrats ladies! #proud #wintheday twitter.com/CanBball/statu… — Canada Basketball (@CanBball) July 1, 2012 With a 71-63 victory over Japan in the…
Svetlana Abrosimova, a former Connecticut star and member of the Seattle Storm’s 2010 championship team did not get picked by her home country to play in the 2012 Olympics but will play this summer in…
The NCAA officially revealed the logo for the 2013 Women’s Four Four today. The competition is slated for April 7 and 9 in New Orleans. Official Final Four page NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2013…
WNBA Efficiency leaders as of June 26, 2012 Rookies Efficiency formula ((Points + Rebounds + Assists + Steals + Blocks) – ((Field Goals Att. – Field Goals Made) + (Free Throws Att. – Free Throws…
From Baylor: Baylor’s Brittney Griner was awarded the Honda Cup as the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year in a ceremony that was aired live on ESPNU on Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles. Griner becomes…
A new television ad from Boost Mobile, the first-ever marquee partner of the WNBA, debuts on June 23. “It’s All About the W” features game footage and will air during the Chicago Sky versus Minnesota…
Australia and Great Britain announced their final members of their national teams. Both countries recently competed in Olympic tuneup tournaments in Europe. Basketball Australia is set to host a farewell tour for its team with…
Phoenix 80, Washington 77 The Phoenix Mercury (3-7) overcame a three-game losing streak to close out a contest at home and beat the Washington Mystics, 80-77. It was the first Mercury win since June 3…
This week marks the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the legislation that opened up opportunities for women in sports, and the White House celebrates this milestone with an event that includes women’s basketball notables such…
Connecticut 88, Indiana 85 Game Notes Connecticut improves to 9-2 on the season, and leads the Eastern Conference. The Sun are 6-2 at home and a perfect 8-0 in conference play. This was the first…
