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…
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…
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…
[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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As the news about the medical condition of legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt spread yesterday afternoon, the sports world began to voice its appreciation, consolation and other heartfelt emotions about the winningest basketball coach in…
Geno Auriemma’s Statement || Tennessee Administrators and Tyler Summitt || Around the Web Summitt’s Statement Dear All – Throughout my career, I have always made it a point that my life and my basketball program…
Boost Mobile logo rendering on the jersey of Minnesota Lynx player Candice Wiggins. (Courtesy WNBA) The WNBA and Boost Mobile entered a deal that puts the logo of the wireless service on the jerseys of…
On a day with four games on the slate, the WNBA had its first team qualify for the 2011 playoffs, the Minnesota Lynx. At 20-6, Minnesota has the best record in the league, two games…
LOS ANGELES – Ebony Hoffman exploding for a season-best 21 points against her former team Thursday night doesn’t seem so far-fetched. She said it herself afterwards: "It’s always nice to play well against your former…
[display_podcast] Perhaps the most difficult position to fill in the WNBA, or in basketball anywhere for that matter, is the point guard slot. Floor leader, distributor, play maker, scorer, defender — all rolled into one,…
Mercury’s Candice Dupree and LA’s LaToya Pringle. LOS ANGELES – Fueled by the career-high production of their first-round-draft pick, the Los Angeles Sparks (9-13) fought from a 16-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Mercury (13-10)…
[display_podcast] For a long time, I’ve been saying that the Naismith Hall of Fame has been way too slow in acknowledging the great players and coaches of the women’s game. That said, they are slowly…
[display_podcast] It has been a strange 14th season in the WNBA for Ticha Penichiero, full of highs and lows. The league’s all-time assists leader, Ticha was recognized as as one of the top 15 players…
Tulsa’s Sheryl Swoopes and L.A.’s DeLisha Milton-Jones LOS ANGELES – Once again, the Los Angeles Sparks let a lead dwindle in the final period Tuesday night and once again, the last 90 seconds of…
LOS ANGELES – The Minnesota Lynx held off a late Sparks rally Sunday night to push their winning streak to a franchise-best nine games. They also snapped a six-game, three-year-old losing streak at the Staples…
On the surface, the Phoenix Mercury trade of starting center Kara Braxton to the New York Liberty for little used forward Sidney Spencer seems one-sided. But scratch under that surface, and the deal makes sense…
[display_podcast] As we enter the second half of the WNBA season, three teams with compelling stories are the Atlanta Dream, Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever. These three teams are the focus of this week’s podcast.…
Ticha Penicheiro receives her award for being named one of the top 15 players in WNBA history from league president Laurel Richie during halftime of the WNBA All-Star game. Out of the list of players…
