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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan scrimmaged with the USA women at practice on July 15, 2012

Had a great time scrimmaging against our US Olympic women’s bball team.All teams can learn from their work ethic. twitter.com/arneduncan/sta… — Arne Duncan (@arneduncan) July 15, 2012 From USA Basketball: U.S. Secretary of Education Arne…

USA Basketball Women’s National Team ready to face Brazil

Photo gallery: USA Basketball Practice, Sunday, July 15, 2012 at American University Video: Diana Taurasi on USA Basketball facing challenges from other teams Video: Candace Parker dunking during USA Basketball practice, July 14, 2012 The…

Video: Diana Taurasi on USA Basketball facing challenges from other teams

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: Candace Parker dunking during USA Basketball practice, July 14, 2012

Video: WNBA Candace Parker dunking during USA Basketball practice, July 14, 2012. American University, Bender Arena.

Lawmakers outraged at “Made in China” Team USA uniforms

Lawmakers outraged at “Made in China” Team USA uniforms

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…

Video: Behind the scenes of ESPN The Magazine’s 2012 “Body Issue” with Candace Parker

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…

Preseason WNIT field announced, 16 teams participating including Delaware, Georgetown, Iowa, Memphis and UNC

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…

Houston Comets voicemail still working

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…

Lynx: Rebekkah Brunson to miss two games due to injury; Julie Wojta signed to a seven-day contract

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…

What they said: Los Angeles on beating Minnesota on July 5, 2012

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.…

The New York Liberty sign guard/forward Katelan Redmon

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,…

Former Indianapolis prep star and Vincennes University player Larretha “Lala” Draughon killed in shooting incident

Former Indianapolis prep star and Vincennes University player Larretha “Lala” Draughon killed in shooting incident

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…

San Antonio Silver Stars guard Tully Bevilaqua to retire at end of the season

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 featured on eBay Celebrity supporting the Girl Scouts

Lisa Leslie featured on eBay Celebrity supporting the Girl Scouts

  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…

2012 Olympic Games women’s basketball field finalized

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.…

WNBA Rookie of the Month for June 2012: Phoenix Mercury guard Samantha Prahalis

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…

Canberra Capitals get new naming rights sponsor in $600K deal

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…

London 2012: Canadian women’s basketball team beats Japan to earn berth at Summer Games

London 2012: Canadian women’s basketball team beats Japan to earn berth at Summer Games

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…

The Seattle Storm signs Svetlana Abrosimova

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…

NCAA reveals logo for the 2013 Women’s Final Four

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

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…

Baylor’s Brittney Griner awarded the Honda Cup

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…

New Boost Mobile WNBA ad debuts on June 23, 2012

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…

Great Britain and Australia finalize national team rosters

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…

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