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Sparks co-owner Kathy Goodman talks about the season and the team’s future

Sparks owners Carla Christofferson (left) and Kathy Goodman (right) By the Fourth of July, the Los Angeles Sparks’ season had been declared a wash. With Candace Parker and Betty Lennox out for the season and…

Tina Charles named the 2010 WNBA Rookie of the Year, headlines All-Rookie Team

After sweeping Rookie of Month awards during her first season as a professional player in the WNBA, it is no surprise that the league announced Tina Charles as  the 2010 Rookie of the Year. A…

Seattle avoids three games with sweep of Los Angeles

Game Thread || Box Score LOS ANGELES — The Seattle Storm overcame a slow start and withstood a run by a scrappy Los Angeles Sparks team in the third quarter to sweep them in the…

2010 WNBA Conference Semifinals Schedule

WESTERN CONFERENCE Seattle vs. Los Angeles Local EDT TV Wed. Aug. 25 Los Angeles at Seattle 8:00pm 11:00pm ESPN2/ESPN3.com Sat. Aug. 28 Seattle at Los Angeles 12:00pm 3:00pm ESPN2/ESPN3.com Tue. Aug. 31* Los Angeles at…

WNBA president talks about expansion, sponsorships, the 11-player team limit and more

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…

San Antonio’s lack of defense key to New York road victory

Box score The veteran stars of San Antonio (2-2) failed to help the team secure a victory for the struggling franchise Friday night. The New York Liberty (2-2) beat the Silver Stars 77-71 in front…

Video: Marion Jones chats with Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America”

Monday, May 17, 2009 – Marion visits the set of “Good Morning America” to chat with co-anchor Robin Roberts.

Everyone and their mother WNBA season preview roundup

The season tips off on Saturday, May 15 and there are previews a plenty. Compare, contrast and debate: Overall || Atlanta Dream || Chicago Sky || Connecticut Sun || Indiana Fever || Los Angeles Sparks…

Final WNBA team rosters for the 2010 season

WNBA teams finished trimming rosters Friday after three weeks of training camp as coaches watched rookies and integrated veterans returning from overseas into practice rotations. The defending champion Phoenix Mercury hosts the Los Angeles Sparks…

Phoenix Mercury guards Temeka Johnson and Ketia Swanier to host charity gala

Temeka Johnson and Ketia Swanier, guards for the reigning WNBA champion Phoenix Mercury, begin their 2010 season with a fundraising gala to benefit their respective foundations. The first annual Straight to the Point Gala takes…

Preseason triple OT? Liberty tops Sun 89-84

Tuesday’s New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun preseason game tied for the longest pre-season contest in WNBA history. The previous game was on May 27, 2000 when Phoenix faced Detroit. Afterwards Liberty guard Cappie Pondexter…

The Nolan Richardson refrain: “Basketball is basketball”

September 29, 2009 – Nolan Richardson speaks to the crowd after being introduced as coach and general manager. The answer to the inevitable question is always the same: “basketball is basketball.” Since he was announced…

Training camp updates: Veterans still abroad, retirements, releases and no-shows

A few days into training camp and roster roulette begins, players from overseas begin trickling back stateside and media days commence. Scary travel delay Minnesota Lynx forward Charde Houston is on her way to Atlanta…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Day 3 of NBA All-Star Week: Snow? What snow? Dallasites ignore the weather

DALLAS—Day three of NBA All-Star Week looked like a vision of New England winter splendor, except it was North Texas. As the weather began to sink into the mindsets of out-of-towners and residents alike, the…

The winter wonderland of NBA All-Star Week

DALLAS – As the temperatures drop in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex after a rare snowstorm, events for NBA All-Star Week continue as planned while league officials keep an eye on the weather. Schools and business…

Day 2 of NBA All-Star Week: Snow, snow, snow and more WNBA players

The east coast snowmageddon touched Dallas and hindered the travel plans of many athletes and league employees on their way to the DFW Metroplex. With temperatures dipping into the 30s and 40s early in the…

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