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San Antonio Silver Stars forward Sophia Young has ACL tear

From the Silver Stars: San Antonio Silver Stars forward Sophia Young sustained an ACL tear in her right knee during the semifinals of the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) Championship on Thursday, January 24. An…

[Updates: 02-07-13] Tragedy strikes Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball, assistant coach Monica Quan and fiancé found shot to death

Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball assistant coach Monica Quan and her fiancé Keith Lawrence were found murdered in a car Sunday night, February 3. KABC reported the bodies of a man and woman were found…

The Minnesota Lynx re-sign center Jessica Adair

From the Lynx: The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has re-signed center Jessica Adair. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Jessica proved to be a key member of the 2011…

Video and quotes: Unranked Wisconsin stuns No. 7 Penn State in down-to-the-wire game

Wisconsin (10-11, 2-6) defeated No. 7 Penn State (17-2, 7-1) Thursday night 63-61 in the last seconds of the game on a putback basket from senior guard Tiera Stephen after Cassie Rochel missed a pull…

Tulsa Shock announces multi-year partnership, Osage Casino logo will appear on jerseys for 2013 season

Tulsa Shock announces multi-year partnership, Osage Casino logo will appear on jerseys for 2013 season

The Tulsa Shock announced that as part of a multi-year agreement, the Osage Casino logo will appear on Shock jerseys for 2013 season. “It’s going to have a impact on our partners and the Tulsa…

The Tulsa Shock will have a major business announcement featuring local leaders

This is a special invitation for an exciting business announcement from the Tulsa Shock on Thursday, Jan. 31st at 2 p.m. at The @bokcenter. — Tulsa Shock (@tulsashock) January 30, 2013   WHEN: January 31,…

Silver Stars forward Sophia Young suffers right knee injury while playing in China

Photos: OSports Video San Antonio Silver Stars forward Sophia Young suffered an injury Thursday, January 24 during the semifinals of the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association Championship. Young, who plays for defending WCBA champion Beijing Great…

Steinberga saves the day for UTEP with layup for win over Rice, 49-48

Photos: Robert Franklin, all rights reserved. UTEP Athletics: Senior Anete Steinberga banked home a lay-up with 10 seconds to play to propel UTEP to a 49-48 win at Rice Thursday evening. The Owls (9-9, 1-4…

USC Athletic Director Pat Haden mentions women’s basketball coach Michael Cooper in interview

The Los Angeles Times conducted a wide-ranging interview with USC Athletic Director Pat Haden that focused mostly on the school’s football program. However, reporter Gary Klein did ask Haden about women’s basketball and the future…

John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 20 announced

From the Los Angeles Athletic Club: The John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 20 was announced today by The Los Angeles Athletic Club President Steve Hathaway. Selected by the Wooden Award National Advisory Board, the…

Updates from the NCAA Convention and future dates

1/19/13 – 2014 Convention shaping up as one to remember for Division II 1/19/13 – DIII approves sickle cell trait confirmation requirement 1/19/13 – Division I streamlines rulebook 1/18/13 – DIII presidents OK sickle cell…

Texas senior Cokie Reed and junior Chelsea Bass retire from basketball

Texas (7-8, 0-4 Big 12) senior Cokie Reed and junior Chelsea Bass announced their retirement from basketball Tuesday afternoon. Both players have been plagued by injuries. “Due to exercise-induced hypertension, I have been advised by…

WNBA 2013 Free Agent List

The following is a list of Core Players, Reserved Players, Restricted Free Agents and Unrestricted Free Agents that were on team rosters at the end of the 2012 season. Teams can begin to negotiate with…

San Antonio Silver Stars and coach/GM Dan Hughes agree to multi-year contract extension

From the team: San Antonio Silver Stars head coach and general manager Dan Hughes has agreed to a multi-year contract extension, the organization announced today. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.…

Florida Gulf Coast sets a new NCAA DI three-point record in rout of ETSU

In a 97-60 win over East Tennessee State (3-8, 1-3), Florida Gulf Coast (12-5, 5-0) set the NCAA Division I women’s basketball single-game team record for three-point field goals with 22 made shots Saturday afternoon.…

Dishin & Swishin – Philly Style with Princeton head coach Courtney Banghart

[display_podcast] Princeton, the defending champion and favorite to repeat in the Ivy League opens conference play Saturday, January 12 versus rival Penn. Led by senior Niveen Rasheed, the Tigers will be tough to beat in…

Lauren Jackson expected to make full recovery from surgery for hamstring injury

Lauren Jackson expected to make full recovery from surgery for hamstring injury

From the WNBL: Basketball Australia and Basketball ACT today confirmed Lauren Jackson is expected to make a full recovery from her hamstring injury after undergoing surgery in Melbourne this week. After a series of tests…

Indiana Fever’s Katie Douglas recovering from ankle surgery

From the Fever: Indiana Fever star guard/forward Katie Douglas is recovering from ankle surgery performed by Dr. David Porter. Surgery was performed to remove a bone chip and repair a torn tendon. Rehabilitation is expected…

Allison McNeill steps down as coach of Canada’s women’s basketball team

From Canada Basketball: Allison McNeill, who culminated her 11th year at the helm by leading Canada on an inspiring run to the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games in London this past summer, today announced her retirement…

WNBA announces new rules on flopping, defensive three-seconds and three-point line

From the league: The WNBA will implement new rules regarding flopping and defensive three-seconds, while also extending the three-point line, Chief of Basketball Operations and Player Relations Renee Brown announced today following the league’s Board…

Video: Swin Cash discusses impersonation of Serena Williams with academics

Mocking Serena’s Curves Caroline Wozniacki drew criticism when she recently imitated Serena Williams by stuffing both her chest and shorts with padding. A racist gesture or comic relief? (Originally aired on December 12, 2012) Hosted…

Undefeated NCAA DI teams for games played through 12/9/2012

Undefeated NCAA DI teams for games played through 12/9/2012 No. 17 Dayton, 10-0 No. 24 South Carolina, 10-0 No. 6 Georgia, 10-0 No. 1 Stanford, 8-0 No. 2 Connecticut, 8-0 No. 4 Duke, 8-0, South…

WNBA Draft to be broadcast live on primetime TV for first time in league history in 2013

From the league: The 2013 WNBA Draft, scheduled for Monday, April 15, will make history as the world’s top female basketball prospects will be selected live on prime time television for the first time in…

UConn women’s basketball TV ratings up on SNY

Television ratings for Connecticut’s women’s basketball team increased 14 per cent this season in the Hartford-New Haven designated market area (DMA) according to statistics from Nielsen Media Research. The network also broadcasts the university’s men’s…

Texas A&M sophomore guard Alexia Standish leaves team

Sophomore guard Alexia Standish is leaving the Texas A&M women’s basketball team. She will remain at the university to continue her education. This season the 5-8 guard appeared in five games with one start. Last…

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