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Tamika Catchings winner of inauguaral ESPN Sports Humanitarian of the Year Awards

Tamika Catchings winner of inauguaral ESPN Sports Humanitarian of the Year Awards

At a ceremony held Tuesday at the Conga Room at L.A. Live, and Tamika Catchings and the Chicago Bulls were honored for the positive impact they have on their community, taking home the team and individual honors…

Starting lineups for the 2015 WNBA All-Star Game announced

Elena Delle Donne of the Chicago Sky, who is on pace to set the WNBA single-season record for scoring average, finished as the top vote-getter in 2015 WNBA All-Star Balloting the league announced Wednesday. Delle Donne (25.8…

Frontier Communications becomes marquee sponsor of Connecticut Sun

From the team: The Connecticut Sun announced today it has reached a multi-year agreement with Frontier Communications, making them the marquee sponsor of the state’s only major professional sports franchise, the Connecticut Sun. This partnership…

WBCA announces 2015 Academic Team Honor Rolls

The University of Missouri–Kansas City, Ohio Dominican University, Nebraska Wesleyan, Valley City State University and Snow College are the top honorees in their respective divisions on the WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls for…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 07-06-2015 to 07-12-2015

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 07-06-2015 Catch up on yesterday’s news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 07-05-2015 http://t.co/2tHq12Kq1J #ncaaw #wnba -> Leilani Mitchell rescues Phoenix in overtime at Los Angeles, 94-91, Sparks putting the West on…

Pan Am Games begin, Natalie Achonwa and several college stars to participate

The Pan American Games begin this weekend with the women’s basketball preliminary round starting next Thursday, July 16. Indiana Fever rookie center Natalie Achonwa will represent her native Canada in the competition. She will leave…

NCAA ends South Carolina ban over Confederate flag

For over a decade the NCAA banned championships and tournament games in any state the flew the Confederate flag. South Carolina governor Nikki Haley signed legislation on Thursday that ordered the flag to be taken…

WNBA Players of the Month for June: Elena Delle Donne, Skylar Diggins

Elena Delle Donne of the Chicago Sky and Skylar Diggins of the Tulsa Shock were named the WNBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month for games played in June. Delle Donne, the Eastern…

Fever’s Natalie Achonwa named Rookie of the Month for games played in June

Fever’s Natalie Achonwa named Rookie of the Month for games played in June

Natalie Achonwa of the Indiana Fever was named the WNBA’s Rookie of the Month for games played in June. Last month she  led all rookies in points (10.2 ppg) and placed second in field goal…

San Antonio Stars acquire guard Samantha Logic from the Atlanta Dream, waive Brittany Hrynko

The San Antonio Stars have acquired guard Samantha Logic from the Atlanta Dream in exchange for a 2016 second-round draft pick. In a corresponding move, the Stars have waived guard Brittany Hrynko. The DePaul alum…

Becky Hammon to coach Spurs squad in Las Vegas Summer League

Becky Hammon will coach the San Antonio Spurs’ squad in the Las Vegas Summer League July 10-20. The former San Antonio Stars legend and the first woman to serve as a full-time assistant for an…

Washington State leading scorer Lia Galdeira leaves team to turn pro

Washington State leading scorer Lia Galdeira leaves team to turn pro

Release from Washington State: Washington State University women’s basketball player Lia Galdeira has decided to forego her final season of eligibility and pursue professional opportunities in Europe, it was announced Friday. Galdeira has signed a…

Early returns leaders in 2015 WNBA All-Star balloting, Diggins and Delle Donne top the voting

Skylar Diggins of the Tulsa Shock and Elena Delle Donne of the Chicago Sky lead their respective conferences after early returns of WNBA All-Star Balloting for 2015. Diggins, a 2014 All-Star, has 11,099 votes compared…

Connecticut Sun center/forward Kelsey Bone suspended one game without pay for flagrant foul

Connecticut Sun center/forward Kelsey Bone has been suspended one game without pay for throwing an elbow to the head of Indiana Fever’s center Natalie Achonwa, it was announced today by Todd DeMoss, Associate Vice President,…

Tennessee showcases new Nike uniforms for 2015-16

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Northern Illinois: Lisa Carlsen named head coach

Northern Illinois: Lisa Carlsen named head coach

Lisa Carlsen, who spent the last eight seasons at Lewis University, was introduced as Northern Illinois University’s tenth women’s basketball head coach on Tuesday.  She replaces Kathi Bennett who resigned in April. Bennett compiled a record of 57-93…

New York Liberty guard Epiphanny Prince set to play for first time this season

From the Liberty: New York Liberty guard Epiphanny Prince will be active for the first time this season when the Liberty face the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on…

Tulsa Shock: Skylar Diggins out with knee injury

From Tulsa: Tulsa Shock guard Skylar Diggins will miss tonight’s game in Seattle due to a knee sprain she suffered in Sunday night’s game versus the Storm at the BOK Center. Diggins, the 2014 WNBA…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 06-22-2015 to 06-28-2015

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-28-2015 Catch up on yesterday’s news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-27-2015http://t.co/RbrzEz4Pke #wnba #ncaaw #fiba -> #EuroBasketWomen2015: France, finally, looking for golden crown, faces Serbia in finalhttp://t.co/9Tpadx80hn #fiba -> #EuroBasketWomen2015:…

Participants in 2015 South Point Thanksgiving Shootout announced, tourney features Cal, Ohio St., Syracuse, Texas A&M

Team that will participate in the 2015 South Point Thanksgiving Shootout in Las Vegas include: Cal Fordham Liberty Ohio State Syracuse Texas A&M Texas Tech Washington The tournament will run during the Thanksgiving weekend. Texas A&M announced that the Aggies…

WNBA statement on Isiah Thomas’ application for an ownership interest in New York Liberty

The WNBA released the following statement today regarding the league and New York Liberty’s agreement to suspend consideration of Isiah Thomas’ application for an ownership interest: “After further discussion and with the season underway, the…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 06-15-2015 to 06-21-2015

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-21-2015 Catch up on yesterday’s news: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 06-20-2015http://t.co/OlxzGqVUj5 #ncaaw #wnba -> 4 #WNBA games today, all on local TV & NBA TV, no Live Access http://t.co/LRokKR0rOa…

Tennessee Martin dismisses Ashia Jones, leading scorer and OVC Female Athlete of the Year

From the school: University of Tennessee at Martin head women’s basketball coach Kevin McMillan announced today that Ashia Jones will not return for the 2015-16 season. “It is an honor and a privilege to represent…

Exodus continues from UNC, Stephanie Mavunga granted release

The exodus of top players from North Carolina continues in the wake of the institution’s academic fraud scandal. Forward Stephanie Mavunga was granted permission to transfer today.. On Tuesday, rising junior guard Allisha Gray, the team’s…

2015 NCAA Woman of the Year nominees announced, 82 from women’s basketball programs

NCAA member colleges and universities have nominated 480 female student-athletes – the most ever in the history of the program – for the 2015 NCAA Woman of the Year award. Of the nominees, 82 are…

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