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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Today President Barack Obama called the newly-crowned WNBA Champion Seattle Storm to congratulate the team on its title. The Whie House released this statement: Earlier today, President Obama called members of the Seattle Storm organization,…
Basketball star Cappie Pondexter is not on the squad competing for a title at the 2010 FIBA World Championships in the Czech Republic that begin September 23. According to her Twitter account feed, she decided…
The New York Liberty announced today that Carol Blazejowski, the team’s President and General Manager, is leaving the team. “Carol has been an integral part of the Liberty from the very beginning,†said Scott O’Neil,…
USA Basketball wrapped up two weeks of exhibition games and training by announcing finalists for the 2010 World Championship squad. The 2010 FIBA World Championship begins September 23 in the Czech Republic, and the U.S.…
King5.com – Friday’s victory rally for the 2010 WNBA champions, the Seattle Storm, at KeyArena.
Sparks fans wondering who new team president Mike Levy is need only look at his resume. It is pretty long. Most recently he ran the Cleveland Thunderbolts of the Arena Football League until the team…
