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Video: WNBA unveils 2011 season promo during NBA All-Star festivities, “Basketball is basketball”

With the WNBA celebrating its historic 15th Season this summer, the League will unveiled its new promotional spot during NBA All-Star 2011, reaching millions of basketball fans on TNT.

Diana Taurasi speaks about “the greatest sigh of relief” and clearing her name of doping allegations

Around the world, students were on vacation, workers were looking forward to having at least a day or two off during the Christmas holiday and many U.S.-based professional women’s basketball players were enjoying time away…

Diana Taurasi’s defense against doping ban helps clear her name

The Turkish basketball federation lifted a provisional doping ban on basketball star Diana Taurasi Wednesday according to Fenerbahce, the club she plays for in Turkey. A Turkish-based World Anti-Doping Agency anti-doping control lab first reported…

Phoenix Suns and Mercury Managing Partner Robert Sarver issues statement on Diana Taurasi

Phoenix Suns and Mercury Managing Partner Robert Sarver issued a statement about Diana Taurasi today. The Mercury star tested positive in December for the banned stimulant modafinil while playing overseas in Turkey. “Throughout the time…

LA Sparks guard Andrea Riley is pregnant

Los Angeles Sparks guard Andrea Riley is pregnant. The former Oklahoma State star who entered the WNBA last season indicated via Twitter in messages to her teammates Ticha Penicheiro and Tina Thompson that the baby…

Official results of Taurasi’s “B” sample: positive. Fenerbahce terminates her contract.

The official results of Diana Taurasi’s “B” sample are positive for the banned stimulant modafinil according to the Turkish Federation. The organization posted the outcome of the drug test on its website and said no…

Report: Taurasi’s “B” sample is positive, teammates resist tests

According to the Associated Press, a Turkish television report says WNBA star Diana Taurasi’s “B” sample for a doping test is positive for the banned stimulant modafinil. Taurasi tested positive for the substance last month…

Just the facts: Taurasi and Modafinil

Speculation, fan outrage and unsubstantiated claims have made the rounds of the women’s basketball world after news broke Thursday that WNBA star and former UConn standout Diana Taurasi tested positive for the drug modafinil while…

Phoenix Mercury player Diana Taurasi tests positive for banned substance

Update: The Turkish Sports Federation identified the substance Friday as modafinil, a sleep disorder medication. Taurasi’s “B” sample will not be tested until January 2 at the earliest because of the holidays. Phoenix Mercury guard…

2011 WNBA season tips off June 3

The WNBA tips off its 15th season on Friday, June 3, a later time in the year during previous seasons. The later start date gives players on teams overseas time to attend camp before the…

Donna Orender stepping down as WNBA president

Donna Orender and Amy Mickelson pose for a photo during Fortune Magazine Clinic at the LPGA Samsung World Championship on September 14, 2009 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. (Photo By Donald…

Washington Mystics unveil new logo

The Washington Mystics introduced a new logo this week. “We are pleased to introduce the new look of the Washington Mystics,” said Mystics COO Greg Bibb, at a season ticketholder meet and greet with the…

From Russia to the Midwest, Pokey Chatman expects nothing less than success

College coaches who make the career transition to leading a team on the professional level do not always meet with success. Faced with the reality of more fragile job security and owners who seek fast…

Tulsa Shock’s Marion Jones on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Marion Jones www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Rally to Restore Sanity Marion Jones discusses her new book “On the Right Track”…

Texas A&M’s Gary Blair opines on the demise of the WNBA Houston Comets

In an article in the Houston Chronicle, Texas A&M coach Gary Blair gave his opinion on the demise of the four-time WNBA championship team Houston Comets. Blair, while discussing the plethora of girl’s basketball talent…

Minnesota Lynx win top pick in 2011 WNBA draft

The Minnesota Lynx won the top pick in the tenth annual WNBA Draft Lottery. Connecticut senior Maya Moore is expected to be selected first in the 2011 draft. 2011 WNBA LOTTERY TEAMS Team Record Chances…

Trudi Lacey named Washington Mystics general manager and head coach

After the departure last month of general manager Angela Taylor, Washington Mystics fans eagerly awaited an announcement on her replacement. However, the Mystics not only replaced Taylor, they also hired a new coach. Former general…

Pokey Chatman named general manager and coach for the Chicago Sky

The Chicago Sky has new leadership. Pokey Chatman, a former head coach at Louisiana State, is the new general manager and coach. “I’m looking forward to coaching in a city that has such a great…

Penn State chat on sports credentialing and blogging

Though many major news organizations have found homes on the Internet, some reporters who cover sports online still struggle to get access to the events they write about. At the same time, traditional media outlets…

Los Angeles Sparks seeking a communications manager

During the past WNBA season, new communications directors made their debuts with teams in the league (San Antonio, Tulsa) while others left (New York, Phoenix). Now the Los Angeles Sparks is looking for a communications…

Lauren Jackson Stadium?

The local government of Seattle Storm star Lauren Jackson’s hometown is making moves to name an area stadium after the three-time WNBA MVP. [Full story] October 13, 2010 front page of the Border Mail newspaper:

WNBA star Diana Taurasi on the cover of the next ESPN The Magazine "Body" issue

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi will grace the cover of ESPN The Magazine’s second annual “Body Issue” that hits newsstands Friday, October 8. Taurasi is the first player in the league to cover the “Body…

USA women win 2010 FIBA World Championship, beat Czech Republic 89-69

Box Score The USA beat the Czech Republic, 89-69, in the 2010 FIBA World Championship for Women on Sunday. A full arena of over 7,000 fans including the country’s leaders, cheered on the home team.…

Washington Mystics statement on the departure of former GM Angela Taylor

Mel Greenberg reported yesterday that Angela Taylor was no longer the general manager of the Washington Mystics. The team’s president and managing partner, Sheila Johnson, issued this statement today: “Angela Taylor’s contract has expired and…

San Antonio Silver Stars fire head coach Sandy Brondello

The San Antonio Silver Stars announced Monday a decision to not renew the contract of head coach Sandy Brondello. Her husband, associate head coach Olaf Lange, will not have his contract picked up by the…

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