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Paula Madison and Williams Group Holdings step up their role managing the Los Angeles Sparks

After over four years of investing in the Los Angeles Sparks, Williams Group Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Paula Madison, is increasing their role in the operations of the team. Carla Christofferson and Katherine…

Minnesota Lynx re-sign 13-year WNBA veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin

The Minnesota Lynx re-signed 13-year WNBA veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin the team announced Monday. “We are pleased to have Taj back with us for the 2012 season,” said Lynx executive vice president Roger Griffith in a…

Dishin & Swishin January 19, 2012 podcast: Dawn Staley looks to change the culture of South Carolina basketball

Dishin & Swishin January 19, 2012 podcast: Dawn Staley looks to change the culture of South Carolina basketball

When you are a legend, in particular a local legend doing great things in your home state, it is easy to be comfortable and be content with where you are in life. Settling for being…

Around the WNBA: 2012 schedule released, Olympics to interrupt season

Around the WNBA: 2012 schedule released, Olympics to interrupt season

The WNBA released its 2012 schedule and a matchup of the Los Angeles Sparks visiting the Seattle Storm kicks off the schedule on May 18 at 10 p.m. EST.

Dishin & Swishin January 12, 2012 Podcast: Top assistants Gary Kloppenburg & Carol Ross join the WNBA head coaching ranks

Dishin & Swishin January 12, 2012 Podcast: Top assistants Gary Kloppenburg & Carol Ross join the WNBA head coaching ranks

This week's guests include Gary Kloppenburg, Carol Ross, Debbie Antonelli and LaChina Robinson.

Former Auburn head coach Joe Ciampi joins Atlanta Dream as assistant coach

The Atlanta Dream hired Joe Ciampi as an assistant coach the team announced Wednesday. “I am really excited to add someone of Joe’s caliber and experience to our staff,” said head coach Marynell Meadors in…

Atlanta Dream signs assistant coach Fred Williams to contract extension

The Atlanta Dream signed Assistant Coach Fred Williams to a contract extension through 2013. “Fred has been a tremendous asset to our franchise since the start,” said Atlanta Dream Head Coach and General Manager Marynell…

Dishin & Swishin January 5, 2012 Podcast: Chicago’s Pokey Chatman and Seattle’s Brian Agler on the Sky-Storm trade

Dishin & Swishin January 5, 2012 Podcast: Chicago’s Pokey Chatman and Seattle’s Brian Agler on the Sky-Storm trade

On today's podcast you can hear from the two people that made the Sky-Storm deal happen. Pokey Chatman is in charge of player personnel for the Chicago Sky as well as head coach. Brian Agler…

Carol Ross named head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks

The Los Angeles Sparks tabbed Carol Ross as the team’s new head coach. She replaces Joe “Jellybean” Bryant who held the position after the team fired Jennifer Gillom last July. Ross has over 25 years…

Indiana Fever assistant Gary Kloppenburg named new head coach of the Tulsa Shock

Press release from the Tulsa Shock: After an extensive search and interview process, the Tulsa Shock have named Gary Kloppenburg the new head coach of the franchise. “We are extremely excited and looking forward to…

Mega trade sends Swin Cash and Le’coe Willingham from Seattle to Chicago

Mega trade sends Swin Cash and Le’coe Willingham from Seattle to Chicago

It did not take long for the first trade of the New Year to take place in the WNBA as the Seattle Storm and the Chicago Sky look to shake up their rosters. The teams…

Sky and Storm both turn the page with Swin Cash trade

Sky and Storm both turn the page with Swin Cash trade

It is the second day of 2012 and already two WNBA franchises have turned the page and started in new directions. The acquisition of Swin Cash and Le'coe Willingham by Chicago in a trade for…

2011 Year in Review: Remembering those we lost

2011 Year in Review: Remembering those we lost

The women’s basketball world lost several beloved players and coaches in the past year. The slideshow begins at the end of the 2010 to include Rosalind Ross, Janice Joseph-Richard and Kristen Zawacki.

2011 Year in Review: Changing the landscape and breaking down barriers

2011 Year in Review: Changing the landscape and breaking down barriers

In compiling a list of people that impacted women's basketball in the year 2011, one word kept coming to my mind to describe them: awareness. In their own way, each person on the list impacted…

2011 Year in Review: What we listened to…top tunes at Hoopfeed in the past year

2011 Year in Review: What we listened to…top tunes at Hoopfeed in the past year

Music plays a huge role in the lives of athletes and this past year women’s basketball players tweeted often about their favorite artists from Sade to Lady Gaga to Drake. British songstress Adele captured the…

Missing the WNBA? Let Alex Chambers take you on his ride through the league for the holidays

Missing the WNBA? Let Alex Chambers take you on his ride through the league for the holidays

Right about now I am guessing that you must be missing the WNBA as much as I am. Do not get me wrong, I love the college game, but it is just, well, different than…

Dishin & Swishin November 24, 2011 Podcast: A Special Thanksgiving Chat with Tamika Catchings

Dishin & Swishin November 24, 2011 Podcast: A Special Thanksgiving Chat with Tamika Catchings

I love Thanksgiving! I make no bones about it and its not just because I enjoy the food (which if you've seen me you know is true) or the family (always nice to see) or…

2012 Naismith Hall of Fame nominees include Azzi, Lobo, McClain and Weatherspoon

Women included in the 2012 Naismith Hall of Fame nominees include Jennifer Azzi, Rebecca Lobo (contributor category), Katrina McClain and Teresa Weatherspoon. The nomination announcement is the first official step in the process of becoming…

Los Angeles Sparks win No.1 pick in 2012 Draft lottery

The WNBA held its lottery to determine the top four picks in the 2012 WNBA Draft today in New York.  Los Angeles won the first pick among the top four contenders followed by the Chicago…

Five questions with Kara: Lawson raises over $17K in honor of Summitt

This past week WNBA player and ESPN analyst Kara Lawson paid homage to her college coach, Tennessee’s Pat Summitt, by helping raise money for Alzheimer’s research.

President Obama calls Minnesota Lynx head coach to congratulate her on WNBA victory

Readout of President Obama’s Call to Minnesota Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve Earlier today, President Obama called Cheryl Reeve, head coach of the Minnesota Lynx, to congratulate her and her team on winning the 2011 WNBA…

WNBA Draft Lottery Set For November 10

The WNBA Draft Lottery is set for November 10 in New York the league announced today. The lottery determine the first four picks of the 2012 draft which will be held next April. Teams involved…

Dishin & Swishin October 13, 2011 Podcast: Chasing the Dream – Mike Thibault and Pokey Chatman Discuss Their Teams

Pokey Chatman and the Chicago Sky [display_podcast] The WNBA season is in the books and the Minnesota Lynx completed their impressive run with a sweep of the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA finals. For the…

WNBA Finals viewership up

According to figures released by ESPN, the WNBA Championships generated a four percent viewership increase over the 2010 championship series. The Minnesota Lynx swept the Atlanta Dream 3-0 in the best-of-five series last week. The…

Interview: Tamika Catchings talks about working on her passion during the offseason while rehabbing from injury

WNBA 2011 MVP Tamika Catchings is going to skip going overseas to play this winter, as she rehabilitates her torn plantar fascia and gets ready for the 2012 Olympics. Being home in Indianapolis will also…

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