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Women’s basketball overall APR increases, Grambling State and Savannah State hit with penalties

Infographic: How the APR is calculated The NCAA released the 2013-14 Academic Progress Rate results on Wednesday. Each Division I sports team calculates its APR every academic year. Each semester scholarship student-athletes earn one point…

Part 2: Coaches help to #BreakTheStigma around depression and suicide: “Nobody really knows…”

Part 2: Coaches help to #BreakTheStigma around depression and suicide: “Nobody really knows…”

Part 1 Last week, we posted the first essay in a series focusing on mental health awareness, depression and suicide organized by University of Florida assistant coach Shimmy Gray-Miller and cross-posted on her website. This…

WNBA president: Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson suspended for seven regular-season games for domestic violence incident

Johnson-Griner Wedding Tapatio Cliffs Resort @brittneygriner A photo posted by missvol25 (@missvol25) on May 9, 2015 at 12:19am PDT Tulsa Shock statement on Glory Johnson || Poll: What do you think of the league punishment…

Dishin & Swishin 5/14/15 Podcast: Mechelle Voepel on the issues surrounding the WNBA season

Dishin & Swishin 5/14/15 Podcast: Mechelle Voepel on the issues surrounding the WNBA season

[display_podcast] A big part of what makes an enjoyable podcast is the feeling that you are just listening in on a conversation between two people shooting the breeze. That is what you get this week…

Seattle Storm: Lauren Jackson to miss 2015 WNBA season

Seattle Storm: Lauren Jackson to miss 2015 WNBA season

After undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus and injured Achilles, Seattle Storm forward Lauren Jackson will miss the 2015 WNBA season. This will be the third straight season the three-time MVP and Australian Olympian will…

Part 1: Coaches help to #BreakTheStigma around depression and suicide

Part 1: Coaches help to #BreakTheStigma around depression and suicide

Part 2: “Nobody really knows…” Part 3: “The why….” If you are in crisis Call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to anyone.…

Dishin & Swishin 5/8/15 Podcast: Katie Douglas looks back at her career, NCAA basketball and the WNBA

Dishin & Swishin 5/8/15 Podcast: Katie Douglas looks back at her career, NCAA basketball and the WNBA

[display_podcast] Yesterday, Katie Douglas celebrated her birthday (her 36th, happy birthday!). For the first time in 14 years she did not celebrate by getting ready for the start of the WNBA season. Last week, Douglas…

Wichita State releases statement on internal review, Jody Adams to remain coach

Wichita State releases statement on internal review, Jody Adams to remain coach

Jody Adams facing scrutiny after a history-making season, allies come forward to support coach After conducting a internal review resulting from allegations of mental and verbal abuse of players by head coach Jody Adams, Wichita…

WNBA veteran Katie Douglas to retire

WNBA veteran Katie Douglas to retire

Retirement letter to fans After 14 years in the WNBA, Connecticut Sun veteran Katie Douglas is retiring. Beset by a back injury, the dynamic guard/forward called it quits today. “This was a very difficult decision…

Dishin & Swishin 4/30/15 Podcast: Tulsa looks to Shock the Western Conference in 2015

Dishin & Swishin 4/30/15 Podcast: Tulsa looks to Shock the Western Conference in 2015

[display_podcast] Women’s basketball is in a period of calm after the NCAA tournament and before WNBA team camps begin. So this seemed like a good time to celebrate the euphoria of draft day one more…

Getting to the know the WNBA draftees: Q&A with Jewell Loyd

Getting to the know the WNBA draftees: Q&A with Jewell Loyd

You and Amanda, one-two in the draft, this is a rare year in the WNBA draft, two underclassmen going into the draft and then being the top two. It’s what was best for me.  For…

Jody Adams facing scrutiny after a history-making season, allies come forward to support coach

Jody Adams facing scrutiny after a history-making season, allies come forward to support coach

  Update – (May 5, 2015) Wichita State releases statement on internal review, Jody Adams to remain coach Letters of support from former players: Kaci Bailey | Marisah Henderson | Chynna Turner | Jazimen Gordon | Carlai Moore When Jody…

Dishin & Swishin 4/23/15 Podcast: Stephanie White takes the helm in Indiana, previews the season

Dishin & Swishin 4/23/15 Podcast: Stephanie White takes the helm in Indiana, previews the season

[display_podcast] In many ways, head coach of the Indiana Fever is the job Stephanie White was always meant to have. White was a former Miss Basketball in Indiana, before moving on to Purdue, where she…

Getting to the know the WNBA draftees: Five questions with Aleighsa Welch

Getting to the know the WNBA draftees: Five questions with Aleighsa Welch

The Chicago Sky selected South Carolina’s Aleighsa Welch as the 22nd overall pick in the second round of the 2015 WNBA Draft last week. She became the fifth Gamecock all-time to be selected and the…

2015 WNBA draft results: Seattle tabs Jewell Loyd as No. 1 pick

2015 WNBA draft results: Seattle tabs Jewell Loyd as No. 1 pick

The Seattle Storm selected Notre Dame’s Jewell Loyd as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 WNBA draft Thursday evening. Loyd became the first top pick in Fighting Irish history. “I finally beat Skylar…

Dishin & Swishin 4/15/15 Podcast: Chiney Ogwumike reflects on the Draft Experience & first year in the WNBA

Dishin & Swishin 4/15/15 Podcast: Chiney Ogwumike reflects on the Draft Experience & first year in the WNBA

[display_podcast] College prospects invited to attend the draftApril 16 7 p.m. ET Draft first round Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. ESPN2/WatchESPN 8 p.m. ET Second and third rounds ESPN3/WatchESPN On Thursday night the pro basketball…

Dishin & Swishin 4/09/15 Podcast: UConn three-peats, what separates the Huskies from the rest of the pack

Dishin & Swishin 4/09/15 Podcast: UConn three-peats, what separates the Huskies from the rest of the pack

  [display_podcast] As I am sure you know, on Tuesday night the Connecticut Huskies three-peated the national championship, giving head coach Geno Auriemma his tenth title since 1995. So what does UConn do that makes…

Husky three-peat: UConn beats Notre Dame 63-53 for record 10th national title

Husky three-peat: UConn beats Notre Dame 63-53 for record 10th national title

By Cheryl Coward and David Siegel TAMPA, Fla – It may not have been the most dominant national championship that Geno Auriemma and Connecticut have won, but it is definitely one they will savor. Kaleena…

A Dishin & Swishin Special Edition: UConn versus Tennessee, a series that was Unrivaled

A Dishin & Swishin Special Edition: UConn versus Tennessee, a series that was Unrivaled

  [display_podcast] They are the two most recognized teams in women’s college basketball. Their worlds collided and created an unprecedented rivalry and series of games that people still talk about, revere and many hope, returns.…

UConn to defend national championship after defeating Maryland, 81-58

UConn to defend national championship after defeating Maryland, 81-58

.@ndwbb, we meet again! #UConn beats Maryland, 81-58, in the Final Four to advance to the National Championship game! pic.twitter.com/0Xx1jvSW1F — UConn Women's Hoops (@UConnWBB) April 6, 2015 By David Siegel and Cheryl Coward TAMPA,…

Madison Cable delivers as Notre Dame survives first semifinal, 66-65

Madison Cable delivers as Notre Dame survives first semifinal, 66-65

ONE. MORE. ???????????? pic.twitter.com/QDoqgEQyLk — The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) April 6, 2015 By David Siegel and Cheryl Coward TAMPA, Fla. – Senior guard Madison Cable made one shot in the entire first semifinal of the national…

For South Carolina and Notre Dame the Final Four is exciting for newcomers and old timers

For South Carolina and Notre Dame the Final Four is exciting for newcomers and old timers

South Carolina vs. Notre Dame Sunday, April 5, 2015, 6:30 p.m. ET, ESPN Amalie Arena, Tampa, Fla. TAMPA, Fla. — While Notre Dame enters the Final Four for the fifth consecutive time, progressing to the…

Dishin & Swishin 04/02/15 Podcast: Doug Bruno helps break down the NCAA tournament and Final Four

Dishin & Swishin 04/02/15 Podcast: Doug Bruno helps break down the NCAA tournament and Final Four

[display_podcast] The NCAA women’s basketball season nears its conclusion with the Final Four in Tampa. Sunday night. The semifinals will have overall top seed Connecticut facing Maryland in the nightcap, preceded by South Carolina playing…

UConn, Maryland, Notre Dame and South Carolina are headed to the Final Four

UConn, Maryland, Notre Dame and South Carolina are headed to the Final Four

The top four seeds in the NCAA tournament are set to compete in the Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay, Fla. The teams will face off on Sunday, April 5, beginning with South Carolina vs.…

2015 Elite Eight field set

2015 Elite Eight field set

Results of the Sweet 16 afters games Friday and Saturday: #1 South Carolina 67, #4 North Carolina 65 #2 Baylor 81, #3 Iowa 66 #1 Notre Dame 81, #4 Stanford 60 #2 Florida State 66,…

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