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WNBA training camps underway

Training camps across the league are in full swing. While many of the WNBA’s veterans are still overseas competing, rookies and other training camp invitees are getting a chance to strut their stuff in front…

WNBA 2010 Training Camp: Around the Web

Connecticut Sun: Asjha Jones assumes role as leader (norwichbulletin.com) Tina Charles’ Growth Continues With Sun (courant.com) Devanei Hampton “impressive” early in Storm camp: “I finally got my chance” (swishappeal.com) Connecticut adds Kailey Klein to roster…

Mel Greenberg says goodbye to the Inquirer but not to women’s basketball

Twitpic from @jtannenwald: Farewell party for @womhoopsguru He is known as the Guru. He is a walking encyclopedia of women’s basketball history, mostly because he witnessed, chronicled and helped shape it for four decades. I…

Svet is back, Storm signs Abrosimova and releases Janell Burse

Svetlana Abrosimova returns to the WNBA to play alongside former college teammates Sue Bird and Swin Cash on the Seattle Storm. “We are very excited to have Svetlana joining the Storm this season, as she…

Former Detroit Shock coach Rick Mahorn files for bankruptcy, loses home

Rick Mahorn, who helped the Detroit Shock win a title as an assistant before becoming head coach in the team’s last season in the city, filed for bankruptcy last December. The case is pending in…

Video: Bing goes the Storm, singing the Bing song

Yesterday’s Seattle Storm announcement of a multi-year partnership Microsoft’s “decision engine” Bing including jersey logo placement sent many in search of jokes about the deal. The partnership includes Bing integration into the team’s marketing and…

Tulsa Shock National Anthem Auditions

Tulsans auditioned for a chance to sing the National Anthem at the inaugural Tulsa Shock game on May 15 against the Minnesota Lynx. It looks like G3 might be singing in the BOK Center this…

Forty women to participate in Tulsa Shock open tryouts

Basketball players with dreams of playing in the WNBA are set to tryout for the Tulsa Shock tomorrow at Oral Roberts University. The first step is getting a training camp invite and the second is…

San Diego photographer Robert Benson’s shoot with Indiana Fever’s Jené Morris

April 19, 2010 — San Diego photographer Robert Benson shoots WNBA basketball player Jené Morris in San Diego.

Connecticut Sun waives veteran forward Tamika Whitmore

The Connecticut Sun waived veteran forward Tamika Whitmore on Thursday. "We thought this was the best course for both Tamika and the Connecticut Sun," said Vice President and General Manager Chris Sienko. "Doing this now…

Tulsa Shock trades Crystal Kelly to the San Antonio Silver Stars for Shanna Crossley

The Tulsa Shock traded forward Crystal Kelly to the San Antonio Silver Stars for guard Shanna Crossley. Crossley, a Tennessee graduate, appeared in 19 games last year for the Silver Stars, averaging five points a…

San Antonio Silver Stars add three to their training camp roster

The San Antonio Silver Stars signed guards Charel Allen and Dee Davis and forward Krystal Vaughn to training camp contracts Tuesday. “We are pleased to have such a competitive camp shaping up,” said General Manager…

Video: Marion Jones working out with Nolan Richardson and Wayne Stehlik

Marion Jones works out with Tulsa head coach Nolan Richardson at the University of Tulsa on Friday April 9, 2010.

Draft coverage roundup, hello New York?

As the WNBA draft wrapped up yesterday, teams began updating their websites with news of their picks. Around the country newspapers did the same to announce the selection of hometown players, those from area universities…

WNBA Draft Day, coaches join players during live coverage

Update: Complete Draft Selection List Live coverage of the 2010 WNBA Draft kicks off at 3 p.m. ET today from NBA Entertainment studios in northern New Jersey on ESPN2 and ESPN3.com. After the first round,…

No waiting for Ann Wauters this summer, Belgian center to sit out season

Last year San Antonio Silver Stars fans had to wait half a season to see Ann Wauters in uniform. This year the Belgian center will not play at all for the WNBA team. She decided…

The velvet rope of NCAA Final Four coverage

As NCAA women’s basketball Final Four activities get underway in San Antonio, several dedicated bloggers who cover the sport are at home. Q McCall from SwishAppeal.com, Megan Hueter from WomenTalksSports.com and I are not watching…

Thursday tidbits: Prince says she learned about carrying cash overseas, NCAA tourney expansion talks continue

The WNBA held its annual pre-draft conference call yesterday. While the timing of the nearly hour and a half long teleconference overlapped with the NCAA Final Four media day, representatives from newspapers, websites and radio…

A done mega-deal: Cappie heads to the Big Apple

News broke last night that WNBA star and Phoenix Mercury guard Cappie Pondexter was the superglue of a major three-team trade. Rumors of the deal surfaced weeks ago with speculation that Pondexter demanded the trade…

Tulsa Shock jerseys to be unveiled Wednesday, Chicago Sky seals deal with Comcast

The public will get a peek at the jerseys of the Tulsa Shock on Wednesday at noon when the team holds a unveiling ceremony featuring players Alexis Hornbuckle, Marion Jones and Plenette Pierson. A partnership…

Anne Donovan leaving New York Liberty to coach Seton Hall

Hall of Famer Anne Donovan, coach of the WNBA New York Liberty, is set to take over at Seton Hall. The hiring was first reported by  The Record of Hackensack on its website Sunday night.…

Candace Parker’s PETA ad

WNBA star and Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker is featured in an anti-fur ad for PETA with her dog Fendi. [Video]

San Antonio Silver Stars acquire Michelle Snow for Dalma Ivanyi

The San Antonio Silver Stars acquired eight-year WNBA veteran center Michelle Snow in exchange for Dalma Ivanyi and the right to swap second round picks with San Antonio in the 2011 WNBA Draft to Atlanta.…

Tulsa Shock signs embattled former Olympian Marion Jones

The WNBA Tulsa Shock signed former track star Marion Jones. Although drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2003, she never suited up for the team and will be considered a rookie free agent in the…

Tulsa Shock to sign former track star Marion Jones

Late Tuesday evening the Tulsa Shock hinted via Twitter.com that the team had a big announcement for Wednesday. Big news from coach Richardson tomorrow at 10 am! Watch the news! Nearly an hour later, WNBA…

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