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Sue Favor (sassesue)

http://hoopism.blogspot.com

@hoopism

Los Angeles

About sassesue:

I'm a lifelong athlete and have been a women's basketball fan since 1979, when my father began taking me to college games. I fell in love with the sport and became a rabid fan - particularly of this young coach named Pat Summitt - around the 1984 Olympics. I still follow the Lady Vols like a cult member, and I love the college game. I am a fan of the SEC and Pac-10 in particular. I also like the WNBA. I was a founding fan of the Seattle Storm, but now I am a Sparks season ticket holder, and I appreciate many players throughout the league. Basketball is a year-round commitment for me. I check out club teams in the summer and in the winter, I go to as many high school and college games as possible. I've been a strength and conditioning coach for several high school basketball teams. I've lived in Oregon, Seattle and Los Angeles, and have a Bachelor's Degree in English and a Master's Degree in Physical Education. I have been a newspaper reporter and personal trainer. Currently I teach high school in the Los Angeles area, and I blog and write non-fiction and poetry. Email: hoopism@yahoo.com

sassesue's Favorite Sports:

USA Basketball, W College Hoops, WNBA, Tackle Football, Running, Track & Field, Hike/Backpack, Weightlifting, Yoga

sassesue's blog is a member of the Women Talk Sports Network:

They're Playing Basketball

News, opinions and game reports on girl's and women's basketball of all levels.

WNBA GMs weigh in
The WNBA's general managers seem to have a better grasp of things than ESPN. Their preseason picks:Who will win conference and the title?Best players.Best off-season moves.Best rookies and international players.Best defense.Best coaches.Miscellaneous cate...[Read on]
Former Baylor players respond to Brittney Griner statement about Kim Mulkey
Well here's a loaded piece: reactions from three former Baylor Bears to Brittney Griner's comments that coach Kim Mulkey told her to be quiet about the fact that she's gay.This comment from Stasha Richards is intriguing, if true:“When I woke up, about 4...[Read on]
Excerpts from "Sum It Up," by Pat Summitt
I've been reading Pat Summitt's autobiography "Sum It Up" slowly, in bits every day while I'm on the stair climber at the gym. This is due to my lack of time recently, but I think I like it this way, because it allows me to savor the book.Often I find mys...[Read on]
Shock top the Sparks; Griner makes her preseason debut
Glory Johnson unloaded 22 points on the Sparks, and Candice Wiggins added 20, to help the Shock win 82-67.Brittney Griner lead the Mercury over Japan, 87-64, with 18 points and eight rebounds.The next preseason game isn't until Tuesday.Other WNBA news:The...[Read on]
U19 USA Women's basketball team team chosen
USA's U19 team is:Alexis JonesBreanna StewartMorgan TuckCandice AgeeBashaara GravesLinnae HarperMoriah JeffersonBrianna TurnerNia CoffeyGabby GreenKelsey PlumA'ja Wilson ...[Read on]
Women's Basketball links: A plateful
Preseason action:Last night, Tina Thompson lead the Storm to a 63-59 win over the Shock.Today, New York notched at 78-67 win over Connecticut, and the Lynx opened preseason with a 74-57 romp over the Mystics.Other WNBA news:Dream....CEO Ashley Preisinger ...[Read on]
USA Women's Basketball trials continue
The trials continue in Colorado Springs for the World University Games Team and the U19 team.WUG:Amber Orrange is hoping the second time is the charm.U19:How basketball found Lia Galdeira.Tough competition is ahead for the 33 trying out.U16:The four court...[Read on]
WNBA news and so much more
WNBA:Ten potential break out players for 2013.A change of plans is always difficult for the waived.Making the cut is tough - but not impossible - for second-rounders like Chelsea Poppens.Transactions page is finally up to date, including today's Sparks cu...[Read on]
WNBA: More transactions
From the rosters, it's apparent there have been more cuts today (though the wnba.com transactions page hasn't been updated as of right now).The Sparks have waived Nicky Anosike, Tiffany Clark and Paola Ferrari.The Mystics have waived Natalie Novosel and D...[Read on]
Women's basketball news: Three more games, lots more news
Today's preseason action:Sky 85, Liberty 67Rookie Elena Delle Donne put up 17 for Chicago in her debut, wasting no time in impressing.Mystics 71, Brazil National Team 56Silver Stars 64, Fever 58Other WNBA news:Fever....The Fever will be short-handed going...[Read on]