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Sophia Young and Kim Mulkey excited about the San Antonio star’s USA Basketball training camp invitation

Just weeks after becoming a United States citizen Sophia Young received an invitation to train and travel with the U.S. National Team. The San Antonio Silver Stars forward and former Baylor star will join the…

Minneapolis reaches WNBA Finals for first time in franchise history, defeat the Phoenix Mercury 103-86

Schedule | Notes | Quotes The Minnesota Lynx (27-7) continued their historic season by sweeping the Phoenix Mercury (19-15) in the WNBA Western Conference finals. The Lynx won game 2 of the series 103-86 on…

Atlanta Dream force game three in Eastern Conference finals series against the Indiana Fever

Even without starting center Erika de Souza the Atlanta Dream handily defeated the Indiana Fever 94-77 in game two of the WNBA Eastern Conference finals on Sunday afternoon. Playing on their home court, the Dream…

Dream post players must pick up slack in de Souza’s absence, a look at the stats

The Atlanta Dream announced early Saturday morning that star center Erika de Souza would not be participating in the remainder of the WNBA Eastern Conference Finals due to obligations with the national team of her…

2011 Conference Finals Game 1 Notes and Quotes: Fever prevails over Dream, Lynx beat Mercury

In last night’s first games of the 2011 WNBA Conference Finals, home court advantage served teams well as the Indiana Fever beat the visiting Atlanta Dream 82-74 and the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury…

Dishin & Swishin September 22, 2011 Podcast: Previewing the WNBA Conference Finals

Today’s Guests are Indiana Fever coach Lin Dunn, television broadcasters Debbie Antonelli and LaChina Robinson, and Slam! writers Ben York and Stephen Litel. [display_podcast] Finally (please pardon the pun), we have reached the conference finals…

Lynx advance to Western Conference finals for first time in franchise history, set to face Phoenix

The Minnesota Lynx continue to set franchise records and with a win over San Antonio last night advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time in the team’s history. Behind the offensive prowess…

WNBA Playoffs: Dream rebound from early deficit to defeat Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The format for the first round of the WNBA Playoffs is a best-of-three series. This puts a great deal of pressure on the higher seed to win that first game at home…

After 15 years, WNBA inaugural season ticket holders talk about their dedication to teams from the original eight

The one constant in the 15-year history of the WNBA has been change. In fact, out of the eight original teams that formed the league in 1997, only three are left: the New York Liberty,…

WNBA Eastern Conference preview: Can it get any more even than this?

Indiana and New York. Connecticut and Atlanta. Two series kick off the WNBA’s Eastern Conference playoff. The winner of the two regular season series between these teams? No one. Two 2-2 splits. Gee, what a…

Dishin & Swishin September 14, 2011 podcast: It’s that time! Cheryl Ford, Sophia Young & Temeka Johnson talk WNBA Playoffs

Sophia Young [display_podcast] It is one of the most wonderful times of the year, right up there with Christmas, the NCAA tournament, and the kids going back to school! It is time for the WNBA…

Sparks owner follows through on promise, Milton-Jones and Hoffman learn about their African heritage

Hoffman and Milton-Jones with the information about their African ancestors One thing that Los Angeles Sparks forwards DeLisha Milton-Jones and Ebony Hoffman didn’t count on when they signed with the team is that it would…

Sparks end on high note, Chatman on the Sky next season, Penicheiro contemplates retirement

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks ended a disappointing season on a high note Saturday, beating the Chicago sky 74-67 behind DeLisha Milton-Jones’ 15 points in front of a crowd of 13,501. The Sparks…

R.I.P. Tayshana “Chicken” Murphy

Tayshana “Chicken” Murphy, an 18-year-old prep star from New York City died Sunday morning from a gunshot wound to the head according to news reports. Her family told the New York Daily News that it…

Cal State Northridge reloaded for 2011-12 with five freshman and two transfers

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – When Jason Flowers took over the beleaguered California State University, Northridge program last year, he knew change was going to come after hard work. But thanks to the strong cache of newcomers…

Dishin & Swishin: September 7, 2011 Podcast – Candace Parker, Tammy Sutton-Brown and Maria Laterza

[display_podcast] One of the people on this week’s podcast may not seem to belong with the others. If you are reading this, you have undoubtedly heard of Candace Parker and Tammy Sutton-Brown, but Maria Laterza?…

Playoff contenders set, Silver Stars clinch berth

Last night’s game between San Antonio and Los Angeles determined what team would fill the last slot in the field of eight for the 2011 WNBA Playoffs. Los Angeles hosted the Silver Stars and needed…

Backcourts will determine if Sparks stay in playoff picture as they host Silver Stars

The return of Candace Parker has brought a renewed enthusiasm and hope to the L.A. Sparks, but it most likely won’t be CP3 that determines if the Sparks remain afloat in the Western Conference tonight. …

FAMU player stabbed and killed, schools mourns loss of Shannon Washington

Florida A&M women’s basketball player Shannon Washington was stabbed and killed early Saturday morning according to the university. Police have a suspect in custody, Starquineshia Palmer, 20. Palmer was charged with first-degree murder. She was…

Sparks talk about playoff push after avenging a loss

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angles Sparks avenged a two-day old loss by beating the Storm 68-62, on the strength of forward/center Candace Parker’s 27 points Tuesday night at the Staples Center in front of…

Dishin & Swishin: August 31, 2011 Podcast – Sharpshooters present & past: Katie Smith & Crystal Robinson

I’m pleased to tell you that the Dishin & Swishin on Hoopfeed podcasts can now be subscribed to via iTunes!  So if you enjoy your weekly women’s hoops fix, go sign up as soon as…

Tulsa squeaks past the Sparks, stuns Staples Center crowd

Los Angeles – The Tulsa Shock did something Friday night that they have not done in a long time: they won a game. The Shock garnered only their second victory of the season, squeaking past…

Leslie becomes the first former WNBA player to invest in a team

Lisa Leslie addresses the Staples Center crowd during halftime. The Los Angeles Sparks announced during halftime of their home game against the Tulsa Shock Friday night that former star Lisa Leslie became the first former…

After three-fourths of the WNBA season why Indiana’s Lin Dunn is coach of the year

David Siegel talks to Dunn and Debbie Antonelli about the Fever’s season It would be fair to say that “great” coaches are something that over the years has been lacking in large numbers in the…

Dishin & Swishin: August 24, 2011 Podcast – Can the Seattle Storm & Atlanta Dream return to the finals

Today’s Special Guests are Jayda Evans (Seattle Times) discussing the Storm and LaChina Robinson (NBATV and WNBA television analyst) discussing the Dream. [display_podcast] 15-12 and 14-13. Not exactly the records the Seattle Storm and Atlanta…

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