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Video: Lisa Leslie and Dawn Staley Address the Media After Being Named to the WNBA's All-Time Top 15
The All-Star game was complete with a full cast of all-stars and then some. Along with the players on the court, the all-time greats in the league were back to earn accolades for their accomplishments in the WNBA. After the glass plaques were handed out and the on-court photo op was seen with...
Top 15 WNBA Players Of All Time: The Hall Of Fame Probability Calculator List
The tough thing about reducing the entire history of a sports league to the 15 top players is that so many deserving people have to be left out. And yet, it's those impossible debates comparing players across eras to determine which are among the best ever that add a little fun to being a sports...
Lisa Leslie Interview: What is the impact of the Capital One Cup on women's college sports?
Although there might be reason for die-hard WNBA fans to hold a grudge against former Los Angeles Sparks legend Lisa Leslie, she has also been the face of the league to mainstream sports fans for most of its existence. It might not even be a stretch to say that for mainstream sports fans that...
Photo Gallery: Lisa Leslie Retirement Ceremony - 8/10/10
<!--[if !IE]><!-->"<!--<![endif]--><!--[if !IE]><!--> [2010 WNBA Basketball] Lisa Leslie Jersey Retirement Ceremony - August 10, 2010 - Images by Craig Bennett/112575 Media
Chiney Ogwumike Personifies "Exceptional Character" At Gatorade Athlete Of The Year Luncheon
Within a few minutes of chatting with 2010 Gatorade Girls High School Athlete of the Year Chiney Ogwumike after the Gatorade Athlete of the Year Luncheon in Los Angeles on the afternoon before the ESPY awards, the differences between her and her sister Nneka -- whom she will join this fall at...
Looking Past Olympic Prelims, Team USA Needs To Improve Rebounding
It can be difficult to critique U.S. women's basketball team given that they have blown out their opponents by an average of 47 points in three preliminary games. Yet despite their dominance, a number of players have pointed out that rebounding – particularly preventing their opponents from getting...
The Cultural Significance of Lisa Leslie's Olympic Success
I was watching Around the Horn yesterday and the first question was about the significance of the "Redeem Team’s" gold medal. The brief conversation pretty much went as one would expect, including Kevin Blackistone commenting that they should be called the "Self-Esteem Team". But I would have liked...
My All-WNBA Teams
Well the season is almost complete and now it's time to hand out those post season awards before the playoffs. I'll start with All-WNBA teams because I haven't done those before...and they will get me a step closer to figuring out my MVP candidates.When I look back at the past All-WNBA teams I...
Michelle Obama, Lisa Leslie...and Clair Huxtable.
How cool is it that Lisa Leslie was invited to stand with Michelle Obama in inspiring black girls in DC's predominately black Anacostia High School to reach their potential as leaders?This is not necessarily important in terms of pure basketball news, but I think once again highlights the...
Why Noelle Quinn is a great pick up for the Sparks
Much was made of the LA Sparks point guard play last year and they probably hope that Tuesday’s trade for Noelle Quinn will help bolster an otherwise thin point guard rotation for the 2009 season.Is Quinn the ideal point guard for the Sparks? Probably not.But is Quinn a good fit for the 2009...
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