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Sue Favor (sassesue)

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

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They're Playing Basketball

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

Lynx, Sun win

The Lynx offense explosion cooled off the Mercury, and they won 105-83. Diana Taurasi had sat out the game for Phoenix with a hip injury. Seimone Augustus bruised her ribs flying out of bounds, but she's OK.The Sun defeated the Liberty 92-77, behind Tina ...[Read on]

2012 WNBA season, day two

Today's games:The Sun squeaked out the 78-73 victory over the Liberty. Tina Charles lead Connecticut with 19 points and 13 rebounds.The Fever fought off the Dream, 92-84. Katie Douglas put up 21 points for Indiana, and Tamika Catchings added 16.The Sky be...[Read on]

Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky set rosters

May 17The Phoenix Mercury waived Chastity Reed, Dymond Simon and Amanda JohnsonThe New York Liberty waived Katelan Redmon and Raffaella MasciadriMay 16The Atlanta Dream waived Coco MillerThe Minnesota Lynx waived Julie Wojta and Queralt CasasThe Phoenix M...[Read on]

News on every basketball channel May 15

WNBA:In the last exhibition today, the Lynx bench lead the way in beating Chicago, 82-61.Sparks media day photos.Today's transactions.......May 15The Washington Mystics signed Jessica BrelandThe San Antonio Silver Stars waived Kalisha KeaneThe Connecticut...[Read on]

Pre-season action: Storm 61, Sparks 60

Rookie Shekinna Stricklen lead the Seattle Storm to a one-point victory today over the Sparks, with 15 points. The Storm were missing Sue Bird, and the Sparks Candace Parker, because both were at USA Basketball practice. Game box score.Just after the game...[Read on]

Baylor star Brittney Griner breaks wrist

Baylor center Brittney Griner broke her right wrist skateboarding. Picture. Guess it all worked out that she opted out of the Olympics.......Other NCAA news:The NCAA has established a new position - the vice president of women's basketball championships. ...[Read on]

WNBA: Stop complaining and do your part

Last month, NBA Commissioner David Stern and WNBA President Laurel Richie made these comments in a piece, ironically called "Shining a Light on the WNBA":One of the things Stern, and the other representatives of the league, spoke most passionately about w...[Read on]

The NCAA basketball coaching hires that just won't stop

Georgetown assistant Keith Brown will be elevated to head coach.Former Wisconsin coach Lisa Stone is expected to be named St. Louis coach.Tasha McDowell joins Cincinnati as an assistant, coming from Western Michigan.Beth Cunningham returns to Notre Dame a...[Read on]

More and More College Hoops Coaching Shifts

St. John's associate head coach Joe Tartamella is now the head coach.Longtime Oral Roberts assistant Misti Cussen takes the reins as head coach.Two North Dakota State assistants have resigned.WNBA:The New York Liberty have hired Norm Ellenberger as assist...[Read on]

WNBA training camp opens this Sunday; Pat Summitt receives Wooden Award

WNBA:Good news for LA Sparks fans - Candace Parker has signed a multi-year contract extension.The Seattle Storm's training camp roster is complete, with the addition of five signees. Two are from Washington state: Ashley Corral, who just graduated from US...[Read on]

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NCAA Tennis Championships May 17 - 28: Dan Magill Tennis Complex	NCAA Golf Championships May 22 - 25: Vanderbilt Legends Club
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