President Barack Obama honored the 2009 WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury for their accomplishments both on and off the court at a ceremony at the White House on Monday, July 19, 2010. “I live with three…
President Barack Obama is set to honor the Phoenix Mercury at the White House next Monday in commemoration of the team’s 2009 championship season. The team will meet with the president on Monday, July 19…
Box Score Sylvia Fowles scored 13 of her 23 points in the third quarter to lead the U.S. national team over the WNBA All-Stars 99-72 on Saturday in a midseason showcase. Fowles was named the…
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2011 during "WNBA vs. USA Basketball: The Stars at the Sun Game" Saturday at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. The six members of the Class…
Candace Parker’s jersey is the best selling jersey in the history of both the NBA Store and WNBAStore.com according to the WNBA. She tops the league’s list of most popular jerseys, where she has reigned…
The WNBA announced the the list of six players selected by WNBA coaches as reserves for the WNBA stars against the U.S. Women’s National Team in the “WNBA vs. USA Basketball: The Stars at the…
The WNBA announced Monday that Phoenix Mercury guard Ketia Swanier received a one-game suspension for leaving the bench area during an on-court incident in Saturday’s game against New York. The altercation involved New York Libery…
The Chicago Sky waived former Oklahoma standout and rookie center Abi Olajuwon. "This was a great learning experience for Abi," said head coach and general manager Steven Key. "Her time with the Sky will benefit…
Just a few days after re-signing her, the San Antonio Silvers waived forward Crystal Kelly. The team also cut guard Allie Quigley from the squad. From the team’s release: In six games with the Silver…
Monday night the WNBA announced the top vote-getters for the “WNBA vs. USA Basketball: The Stars at the Sun†game in early July. While seeing names such as Sue Bird and Becky Hammon at the…
The San Antonio Silver Stars waived forward Megan Frazee, who suffered an injury to her left meniscus, and signed forward Crystal Kelly under the WNBA’s emergency hardship exception to the salary cap. A team can…
Yesterday ESPN announced nominees for its 2010 ESPY awards. Fans vote for winners until July 10. The network will broadcast half-hour a nomination show today at 8p.m. ET. Winners will be announced during The 2010…
Thursday night the Los Angeles Sparks released the following statement regarding star forward Candace Parker: Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker will miss the remainder of the 2010 season, it was announced today by Sparks…
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie makes fun of USC women’s coach and Lakers legend Michael Cooper’s green suit during a telecast after game 6 of the NBA finals. She quotes a famous line from the movie…
San Antonio Silver Stars players lead in votes in early returns of 2010 “WNBA vs. USA Basketball†balloting, the event that replaces this year’s All-Star game. San Antonio’s Michelle Snow leads all players and teammate…
After weeks of speculation, Tulsa Shock forward Plenette Pierson wrote via Twitter that she is leaving the team to become a member of the New York Liberty. Shortly afterwards, the Liberty announced the trade involving…
Teresa Weatherspoon, Rebecca Lobo, Leta Andrews, Teresa Edwards, Gloria Ray, Chris Weller. Photo: Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (WBHOF) announced its 12th group of inductees during last season’s WNBA…
Update: Plenette Pierson announced via Twitter on Monday, June 14 that she signed with the New York Liberty. (Whatever stumbling blocks were in the way of the previous offer of a New York trade have…
The Washington Mystics sent this email out to fans today: Dear Washington Mystics Fans, By now you have probably heard the news that my partners and I have completed our purchase of the Washington Wizards…
Sue Favor interviewed Donna Orender at the “Sunset Showdown†Saturday June 5 when the Los Angeles Sparks hosted the Seattle Storm at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Her thoughts on a number of…
The San Antonio Silver Stars signed third-year guard Allie Quigley and waived forward Crystal Kelly. The Indiana Fever waived Quigley on May 27. More from the team’s release: Quigley originally was selected by the Seattle…
Los Angeles Sparks president Kristin Bernert resigned today, effective immediately, “to pursue other opportunities.” Even with a roster of Olympians and seasoned veterans, the Sparks have a 1-6 record, the worst start in the team’s…
Just one week after getting signed by the Tulsa Shock, second-year forward Ashley Walker lost her spot on the roster along with second-round draft pick and Oklahoma graduate Amanda Thompson. Coach Nolan Richardson signed veterans…
7 p.m. – An hour before tipoff, both the Sparks and Storm are shooting around. The Sparks are pretty loose, and there’s some laughing. At one point when they break it down, they’re doing some…
Carson, CA – The Los Angeles Sparks staved off what looked to be a rout by the 7-1 Seattle Storm Saturday night, but their fourth quarter surge proved to be too little too late in…
