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Texas hires WNBA legend Tina Thompson as an assistant coach

Release from Texas: AUSTIN, Texas — Women’s basketball legend Tina Thompson is the newest member of the Texas coaching staff. Thompson — the first overall pick in the inaugural WNBA Draft, two-time Olympic Gold medalist,…

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…

WNBA player’s union to monitor New York Liberty in light of Isiah Thomas hire

WNBA player’s union to monitor New York Liberty in light of Isiah Thomas hire

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced that it will hold recurring meetings with the franchise’s players to monitor the work environment at Madison Square Garden. The action comes as a result of the decision…

Seattle Storm signs Kristen Mann to a training camp contract

From the Storm: The Seattle Storm today announced that Kristen Mann has signed a training camp contract with the franchise. “We are excited to have Kristen be part of our process,” said Storm head coach…

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…

Connecticut Sun trade rights to Asjha Jones, Lynx’s Janel McCarville to sit out

The Connecticut Sun traded exclusive negotiating rights to Asjha Jones to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for a second round pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft. Meanwhile, Lynx center Janel McCarville informed the team that…

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…

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…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 04-27-2015 to 05-03-2015

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 04-27-2015 Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 04-20-2015 to 04-26-2015http://t.co/kacfHdvxK9 #ncaaw #wnba -> Wichita St.’s Jody Adams facing scrutiny after history-making season, allies come forward to support her…

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…

Skylar Diggins set to host online talk show produced by Jay Z

“40/40 Live” promo video Tulsa Shock guard Skylar Diggins is set to host an online talk show taped at Jay Z’s 40/40 club in New York City. The hip hop mogul’s Roc Nation Sports manages…

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…

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…

Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson arrested for suspicion of assault, teams release statements

Team statements || Statement from Brittney Griner’s lawyer || Instagram update from Glory Johnson Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner and Tulsa Shock forward Glory Johnson were arrested for assault and disorderly conduct on Wednesday according…

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…

Complete list of top 2015 WNBA draft prospects

Complete list of top 2015 WNBA draft prospects

The 2015 WNBA draft takes place Thursday, April 16, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. ESPN2 will televise the first round beginning at 7 p.m. ET, and ESPN3 will air the second and third…

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…

12 college prospects invited to attend the 2015 WNBA Draft

Twelve college prospects will attend the WNBA Draft 2015 on Thursday, April 16, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.  ESPN2 will televise the first round beginning at 7 p.m. ET, and ESPN3 will air the…

Candace Parker to miss an undetermined number of games at the start of WNBA season

From the Sparks: The Los Angeles Sparks announced Candace Parker will miss an undetermined number of games at the start of the 2015 season in order to be 100 percent healthy before joining the team…

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi undergoes successful surgery on her left hand

From the Mercury: Guard Diana Taurasi underwent successful surgery on her left hand, the team announced today. The surgery to repair a broken hand suffered while playing in a game for UMMC Ekaterinburg (Russia) was…

Lisa Leslie elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Lisa Leslie is among the members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2015. The four-time Olympic Gold Medalist (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008) and three-time WNBA MVP joins 39-year NBA referee Dick…

Sports notables react to Indiana “religious freedom” law that allows anti-gay discrimination, NCAA issues statement

Sports notables react to Indiana “religious freedom” law that allows anti-gay discrimination, NCAA issues statement

Posted by Tully Bevilaqua on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Update: March 28, 2015 The following joint statement was issued Saturday, March 28 by the NBA, WNBA, Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever in regard to the…

Indiana Fever acquire Shenise Johnson from San Antonio Stars

The Indiana Fever and San Antonio Stars announced a trade that sent combo guard Shenise Johnson and a 2015 second-round draft pick from the Stars, in exchange for the Fever’s 2015 first- and third-round draft picks.…

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