2013 WNBA preview primer
Over the past few years I've laid out a framework of statistics that I plan to use for team-by-team previews of the WNBA season. There will be a few tweaks in how I've conceptualized things this year so here's a primer for your reference.
Augustus is grateful to people of Minnesota
In a phone interview on Monday, Seimone Augustus was quick to thank the people of Minnesota for embracing her and helping the fight for gay marriage.
Are new pieces enough to make Mystics competitive?
Washington had a rough 2012 and is trying to turn things around in 2013 despite not drafting one of the "Three to See."
2013 WNBA preview primer
Over the past few years I've laid out a framework of statistics that I plan to use for team-by-team previews of the WNBA season. There will be a few tweaks in how I've conceptualized things this year so here's a primer for your reference.
Augustus is grateful to people of Minnesota
In a phone interview on Monday, Seimone Augustus was quick to thank the people of Minnesota for embracing her and helping the fight for gay marriage.
Are new pieces enough to make Mystics competitive?
Washington had a rough 2012 and is trying to turn things around in 2013 despite not drafting one of the "Three to See."
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4Video: Durant on supporting Monica Wright, WNBA
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Kevin Durant spoke with reporters in Minneapolis about the devastating storm in Moore, Oklahoma and his support of the WNBA after attending today's Minnesota Lynx game at the Target Center.
New WNBA promo spot to be aired tonight
And the season is beginning on Friday!
Analyzing the stigma lesbian athletes face
Brittney Griner, age 22, wasted no time in publicly coming out as gay, and therefore National Center for Lesbian Rights sports project director Helen Carroll believes she has shown us "who the present day gay or lesbian athlete can be."
Ex-Baylor players respond to Griner controversy
In response to ESPN’s latest feature, ex-Baylor players were adamant about sharing another perspective to this story -- and since it was not represented in the original piece. So here’s their perspective in their own words.
Zirin on making sports 'an anti-sexist safe space'
This past week, Dave Zirin of The Nation visited the Bay Area and discussed mixing sports and politics, homophia in sports, and the role of women's sports in helping sports culture evolve into an "anti-sexist safe space".
Tornado decimates OKC; you can help (Update12)
A devastating tornado ripped through Moore and south Oklahoma City on Monday, killing at least 24. Be safe if you are local, and if you want to help then consider donating to the American Red Cross.
Toledo lands Big Ten transfer Brenae Harris
The Toledo Rockets have landed Michigan transfer Brenae Harris.
Swish Appeal
"Anything you can put your mind to, no matter what obstacles may stand in your way, is attainable through hard work and dedication." - Tamika Catchings
Interview: Jessica Jenkins on life overseas
Former St. Bonaventure guard Jessica Jenkins is now playing in top league in Iceland. Swish Appeal had a chance to catch up with her and learn a little bit more about what life is like for a women's basketball player overseas.
Tulsa/LA; Phoenix/Japan; NBA Western Finals
Plenty of basketball going on today.
USA Women's World Univeristy Games team roster set
A multitude of players gathered in Colorado Springs with the hopes of making the roster for the USA Women’s World University Games Team. Out of the 33 players that tried out, here’s the list of the 12 players who made the team.
Sunday links: Mystics/Lynx, Sun/Liberty & Griner
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the the Washington Mystics, 74-57, Saturday night in Bismarck, N.D., the Liberty bested the Sun and some unsettling news was revealed about Baylor's handling of Brittney Griner's homosexuality.
Liberty get revenge on Sun
Cappie's baaaaaaaaaaack...
Meet and Greet with Diggins postgame! In Atlanta!
And that is unacceptable. Read more on why.
CT goes to NY; DC plays Minny in North Dakota
We get to see which teams show what they're made of.
Vox Media network is back up and running!!!!!!!!!!
Celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday Nate!
Also, network issues still aren't completely resolved yet but the sites are a LOT better!
What is the jump from preps to NCAA DII ball like?
During the recent Hunterdon AAU Tournament Tara Flynn took time out from score table duties to discuss the move.
