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Pat Summitt Steps Aside as Head Coach
Legendary Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Pat Summitt will no longer be roaming the sidelines down in Knoxville. Summitt, who was diagnosed with early onset dementia last year, will still be involved with the team as “head coach emeritus.” Lo...[Read on]
Baylor Wins National Title, Completes a Perfect Season
Brittney Griner and the Baylor Lady Bears completed their pitching of a perfect 40-0 season last night, as they defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 80-61 in the women’s national championship game. Griner, only a junior and already arguably the...[Read on]
Game Notes: Women’s NCAA Finals
FIRST HALF: -For a team that already was a major mismatch in terms of size, Notre Dame is quickly hampered by the second foul to Devereaux Peters, less then three minutes into the game.  Brittney Griner’s size was partially stifled on Sunday...[Read on]
Seattle Storm Head Coach Brian Agler on Traveling Overseas
Brian Agler, head coach and Director of Player Personnel of the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, is widely considered to be one of the hardest working coaches in the women’s game. During the WNBA’s offseason from October through March, Agler makes ...[Read on]
A ‘Fresh Start’ for Alana Beard
By Ben York / @bjyork “When they say I can’t…I will.” - Alana Beard Alana Beard first introduced us to her trademark phrase while penning a blog for SLAMonline during, arguably, the most difficult time in her life. After ankle t...[Read on]
The WNBA’s Immeasurable Impact
By Ben York / @bjyork In spite of her best efforts to suppress it, a tear slowly began streaming down her face. “Shit,” I thought, feeling like an ass. “I didn’t mean to make her cry…” Sensing my feeling of despair,...[Read on]
Swin Cash on Being Traded
by Swin Cash / @swincash “The Storm has moved on and the Sky is bright.” The new year rang in with lots of fireworks, to say the least. On January 1, I received a call that most athletes dread – the one where my agents inform me I...[Read on]
Pat Summitt's Definite Dozen
It makes sense that great basketball coaches become icons; after all, Dr. James A. Naismith, the inventor of the game, was a coach, first and foremost. Through distinct contributions, but most importantly through the accumulation of wins, a handful of t...[Read on]
Ben York On Sexism and Women’s Basketball
by Ben York / @bjyork As you know, when someone bashes the WNBA and/or women’s basketball I typically remain silent and dignified. *dramatic pause* (laughs) If you’re wondering if I typed the above sentence with a straight face, the answer ...[Read on]
2013 WNBA Draft Watch: Junior Class, Stand Up!
WNBA Prospect Watch provides readers with a heads up on the nation’s top collegiate players. This installment focuses on the three juniors who we project as the first three picks in the 2013 WNBA Draft. by Brandon Clay / @peachstatehoops Skylar Di...[Read on]

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