Followers of women's college basketball (and I consider myself one) know that often, superstar players swing titles. That's why Baylor's Brittney Griner is going to receive truckloads of speculation , why Candace Parker won her fame as the difference-maker for Tennessee two years ago, and why UConn's Geno Auriemma could utter "We have Diana (Taurasi) and you don't" and usher a phrase into...
Followers of women's college basketball (and I consider myself one) know that often, superstar players swing titles. That's why Baylor's Brittney Griner is going to receive truckloads of speculation , why Candace Parker won her fame as the difference-maker for Tennessee two years ago, and why UConn's Geno Auriemma could utter "We have Diana (Taurasi) and you don't" and usher a phrase into...
KNOXVILLE — Pat Summitt thinks her six sophomore Tennessee Lady Volunteers learned an important lesson last season after being a part of the program's worst finish last season. "I would say all of our sophomores understand that they can't just step out there, put on the big orange uniform and win. That's a good thing," the coach said. Now the team must prove that the lesson learned...
More photos » by Darron Cummings - AP Tennessee women's college basketball coach Pat Summitt will field one of the youngest teams in the NCAA this year, with zero seniors and three juniors. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Browse more photos » The second Tennessee Lady Vols exhibition game is tonight at 7 PM EST against Delta State , and the schedule begins in earnest on Sunday as the Ladies...
Seattle University reports NCAA infractions (seattletimes.com) http://j.mp/4dWi7U #ncaaw 09:00:37 UConn women need new leader to step up (Republican-American) http://j.mp/112kyz #ncaaw 09:00:37 Ohio Valley Conference: Morehead State gears up for season with 83-49 win over Kentucky State http://j.mp/2vU9T8 #ncaaw 09:00:38 Training Spartak (Taurasi, Fowles, Jackson, Bird): Todd Troxel's elite training...
Yikes! So much for breathing room.... Instead of looking back (though if you want to reflect , you're welcome to! 'cause it's been great, no?) we're looking forward to tonight: From the Indy Star's David Woods: Fever's season comes down to tonight: In past 12 Finals, 11 teams won it at home, but Fever have played well in Phoenix Mercury Rising All but a select few are witnessing the greatest team in...
by Michelle Smith Filed under: WNBA People came, they saw and they cheered. WNBA fans have filled the US Airways Center in Phoenix and Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. They have purchased jerseys and T-shirts and, most importantly, tickets. They have given the league a huge boost, a proper sendoff for a 13th season that has been marked by the retirement of a legend (Lisa Leslie), stories about...
And now, playing Power Forward for your Boston Celtics..... # 13, Shelden Williams !!! by DerrenMatts Once regarded as one of the premier big men in all of college basketball, Williams is now probably known more for being married to the uber talented and beautiful Candace Parker (I wonder who wins when they play 1 on 1 in their backyard'). His days of being a force in the paint at Duke seem so distant...
by Michelle Smith Filed under: WNBA , USA Basketball Camp Geno breaks today. The current incarnation of the U.S. women's national team, coached by Geno Auriemma, leaves today for Ekaterinburg, Russia to take on a group of club teams in an invitational tournament. Following six days of training camp in Washington, the 13-player roster was selected for Monday's flight. It includes 2008 Olympians Sue...
Ta Da!: USA Basketball Women's National Team Set To Travel To Russia For First Test After training for six days in Washington, D.C., 2009-12 USA Basketball Women's National Team members and Olympic gold medalists Sue Bird (Seattle Storm), Sylvia Fowles (Chicago Sky) and Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks) will lead a USA squad in Russia in the four-team 2009 Ekaterinburg International Invitational....
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From USA Basketball via the Hartford Courant and John Altavilla: "After training for six days in Washington, D.C., 2009-12 USA Basketball Women's National Team members and Olympic gold medalists Sue Bird (Seattle Storm), Sylvia Fowles (Chicago Sky) and Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks) will lead a USA squad in Russia in the four-team 2009 Ekaterinburg International Invitational. Also selected...
Coach, teammates lift Tierra Rogers' spirits (mercurynews.com) http://bit.ly/LrQus #ncaaw 07:00:06 Asjha Jones is enjoying her UConn reunion at USA camp (courant.com) http://j.mp/ikFEM #ncaaw 07:00:06 USA Basketball: Training camp update http://j.mp/1anklz #fiba 07:00:07 Moore gives Fever boost off bench (and UConn tie) (ESPN) http://j.mp/45t5C0 #wnba 07:00:08 Indiana Fever, fans share the love (Indianapolis...
Atlanta Dream forward Angel McCoughtry is the WNBA's rookie of the year. McCoughtry, the No. 1 overall draft pick this past season, received 27 votes from members of the media. Runner-up DeWanna Bonner, who has Phoenix in the WNBA finals, got nine votes. McCoughtry was instrumental in helping the Dream complete a remarkable turnaround in their second season, making the playoffs after winning only four...
NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2009 – Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker, the 2008 WNBA Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year, continues to have the No. 1 selling jersey based upon sales at the NBA Store in New York City and on WNBAStore.com during the 2009 WNBA regular season. Parker's No. 3 jersey appears for the second consecutive time at the top of the list. <p> Parker, who missed part...
ESPY Awards Night Live Online Best Male Athlete of the Year Kobe Bryant (NBA) LeBron James (NBA) Jimmie Johnson (Auto Racing) Michael Phelps (Swimming) Best Female Athlete of the Year Natalie Coughlin (Swimming) Nastia Liukin (Gymnastics) Maya Moore (NCAA Basketball) Candace Parker (WNBA) Serena Williams (Tennis) Best Game of the Year Federer vs. Nadal (2008 Wimbledon Final) Steelers vs. Cardinals...
Pregnant Candace Parker Looks Forward To First Child Soon Former Naperville Central High School and current Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker is a mom. Candace Parker gave birth to a baby girl today at 11:29am. It is the first child for the WNBA MVP/ROY and husband Shelden Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The baby girl weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and 20 inches in length. Read More
Sparks star Candace Parker has given birth to a baby girl. It is the first child. First child for the WNBA’s reining MVP and rookie of the year and husband Shelden Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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