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WNBA releases national TV Schedule for 2017, plus key dates and more

National TV Schedule || Full Schedule || Key Dates During the 2017 WNBA season, 16 games will be broadcast nationally by ESPN networks. The All-Star Game, hosted by the Seattle Storm, will be aired on ABC.…

Chicago Sky Opens Training Camp, Four Players Still Overseas

The Chicago Sky opened training camp with new general manager and head coach, Amber Stocks. The Sky enter their 12th season following the franchise’s fourth consecutive playoff appearance. The Sky’s 2017 training camp roster Player…

Seattle Storm releases statement on Sue Bird’s injury, participation in training camp

Seattle Storm releases statement on Sue Bird’s injury, participation in training camp

Seattle Storm president and general manager Alisha Valavanis released the following statement following the start of training camp regarding point guard Sue Bird: “Sue underwent a left knee scope earlier this month. At this point,…

Chiney Ogwumike signs multi-year contract extension with Sun, will sit out 2017 to recover from injury

Forward Chiney Ogwumike signed a multiple-year contract extension with the Connecticut Sun. The team did not release the terms of the deal. Ogwumike, who had offseason surgery to repair an Achilles tendon injury, will be…

Mercury’s Sandy Brondello named head coach of Australian women’s national team

Mercury’s Sandy Brondello named head coach of Australian women’s national team

Basketball Australia appointed Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello to lead the Australian Opals. As a former Opal, Brondello won three straight Olympic medals with the Australian women’s national team. “I am very honored to be selected…

2017 WNBA Draft: San Antonio bolsters roster with Kelsey Plum as No. 1 pick, Chicago takes Alaina Coates as No. 2

As expected, University of Washington guard Kelsey Plum was the top pick in the 2017 WNBA draft. The San Antonio Stars chose all-time NCAA scoring leader. “It’s an unreal feeling,” said Plum about being drafted. “I’ve been dreaming…

WNBA Draft Roundup: Kelsey Plum projected as the No. 1 pick

WNBA Draft: Thursday, April 13, ESPN2, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT Draft Attendees || Draft Order || Around the Web || WNBA Bios of Draft Attendees After a record-breaking season, Washington’s Kelsey Plum leads the 2017…

Three-year high ratings for 2017 NCAA Women’s National Championship

ESPN announced that ratings for the  2017 NCAA Women’s National Championship reached a three-year high with an average total live audience of 3,886,000 viewers via TV and live streaming. The figure represents an overall 29…

Passing the torch with net: Carolyn Peck and Dawn Staley build a tradition

When Dawn Staley succeeds at something in the public eye, you can expect the following. She will always thank God followed by her staff, past and present players, family and supporters of women’s basketball. Plus,…

Dawn Staley coaches South Carolina to first-ever national championship for Gamecocks

Dawn Staley coaches South Carolina to first-ever national championship for Gamecocks

DALLAS – In a sold-out American Airlines Center, three-time Olympian and current U.S. women’s basketball national team coach, Dawn Staley led her squad, the No. 1-seeded South Carolina Gamecocks, to victory over No. 2-seeded Mississippi…

Unfazed by UConn’s history, Mississippi State rises to the occasion toppling a titan

Unfazed by UConn’s history, Mississippi State rises to the occasion toppling a titan

DALLAS – The shot that toppled UConn, ending a streak of 111 straight wins, came from the shortest player on the winning team.  As she has done throughout the NCAA tournament, junior guard Morgan William…

Social Media Recap: Mississippi State topples Connecticut 66-64 in OT in Final Four

Social Media Recap: Mississippi State topples Connecticut 66-64 in OT in Final Four

Mississippi State defeated Connecticut Friday night 66-64 in overtime in the second semifinal game of the Final Four.

NCAA Final Four – Stanford vs. South Carolina Social Media Recap

South Carolina tops Stanford 62-53 in the first semifinal game of the Final Four and the Gamecocks advance to championship game for first time in program history. It's time for tip off. #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/69CtIRrJP4 —…

Nike Edges Competition in Battle of Final Four Brands

In the battle of sports apparel sponsors, Nike is edging out the competition in this year’s NCAA women’s basketball Final Four. But only slightly. Both Connecticut and Stanford hold lucrative contracts with Nike. The Huskies…

Phenom vs. Master: Dawn Staley and Tara VanDerveer go head-to-head in a Final Four with strong Olympic flavor

Phenom vs. Master: Dawn Staley and Tara VanDerveer go head-to-head in a Final Four with strong Olympic flavor

DALLAS – After beating Florida State in the Elite Eight of this year’s NCAA Tournament, South Carolina’s Dawn Staley described the opportunity to coach in the Final Four along with two former head coaches of…

Final Four Set: Connecticut, South Carolina, Stanford, Mississippi State

Final Four Set: Connecticut, South Carolina, Stanford, Mississippi State

Connecticut, Stanford, South Carolina and first-timer Mississippi State are set to compete in the 2017 Final Four in Dallas March 31 – April 2. Broadcast Schedule (All times ET) Fri. 3/31/17 7 p.m. Division I…

Florida State faces familiar opponent in Elite Eight, readies for matchup vs. South Carolina

Florida State faces familiar opponent in Elite Eight, readies for matchup vs. South Carolina

Video: NCAA STOCKTON, Calif. – For the past two seasons, Florida State and South Carolina have scrimmaged each other during the off-season. The two teams last met as official competitors during the Elite Eight in 2015…

Video: South Carolina ready for the challenge of Florida State in Elite Eight

Video: South Carolina ready for the challenge of Florida State in Elite Eight

Video: NCAA STOCKTON, Calif. – South Carolina defeated Quinnipiac to advance to the Elite Eight for the third time in program history. The Gamecocks will face Florida State March 27 in an attempt to reach the Final…

Video: Stanford jubilant after win over Notre Dame in Elite Eight

Video: Stanford jubilant after win over Notre Dame in Elite Eight

Stanford (32-5), the No. 2 seed in the Lexington Region of the NCAA Tournament, edged the No. 1 seed Notre Dame 76-75 Sunday  afternoon in the Elite Eight. The Cardinal now head to the Final Four in…

South Carolina ends Quinnipiac’s Cinderella run, Gamecocks return to Elite Eight

South Carolina ends Quinnipiac’s Cinderella run, Gamecocks return to Elite Eight

Team Statistical Comparison STOCKTON, Calif. –  South Carolina (30-4) is now in the Elite Eight, after a 100-58 trouncing of Quinnipiac (29-7) in the Stockton Region of the NCAA Tournament Saturday afternoon. This marks the…

Video: South Carolina’s Dawn Staley previews Sweet 16 matchup vs. Quinnipiac

Video: NCAA 2017 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, Stockton Region #12 Quinnipiac Bobcats (29-6, 17-3 MAAC) vs. #1 South Carolina Gamecocks (29-4, 14-2 SEC) Date: Saturday, March 25, 2017, 1:00 p.m. (PT) / 4:00 p.m. (ET)…

Video: Oregon State coach Scott Rueck previews Sweet 16 matchup vs. FSU

Video: Oregon State coach Scott Rueck previews Sweet 16 matchup vs. FSU

Video: NCAA 2017 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, Stockton Region No. 3 seed Florida State  (27-6) vs. No. 2 Oregon State  (31-4) Saturday, March 25, 2017, 3:30 p.m. (PT) / 6:30 p.m. (ET) Stockton Arena, Stockton, California…

Video: Dreams come true for Quinnipiac, set to take on South Carolina in Sweet 16

Video: Dreams come true for Quinnipiac, set to take on South Carolina in Sweet 16

Videos: NCAA 2017 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, Stockton Region #12 Quinnipiac Bobcats (29-6, 17-3 MAAC) vs. #1 South Carolina Gamecocks (29-4, 14-2 SEC) Date: Saturday, March 25, 2017, 1:00 p.m. (PT) / 4:00 p.m. (ET)…

Sweet 16 Lexington Region: Ohio State, Notre Dame, Texas and Stanford ready for action

Sweet 16: Lexington Region Rupp Arena (23,000), Lexington, KY Friday, March 24, 2017 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m PT, ESPN Game 1: No. 5 Ohio State vs. No. 1 Notre Dame Game 2: No. 3 Texas…

Road to Dallas: Sweet 16 matchups set, play begins Friday

Road to Dallas: Sweet 16 matchups set, play begins Friday

pic.twitter.com/NysQflbbpl — Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) March 21, 2017 The first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament are over and Sweet 16 matchups are set. All of the top seeds advanced to the Sweet…

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