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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.

A tale of four WNBA games
What a day.The Mystics squeezed by the Fever, 64-60. Washington is now 4-1 and Indiana, 1-5. Really.The Dream are still tops in the East, as they knocked off the Sky, 88-74.Another overtime for the Shock, but it was the Mercury, 108-103. Diana Taurasi had...[Read on]
Fever honored at the White House
The 2012 champions Indiana Fever were honored by President Barack Obama at the White House today. It is the Fever's first title.Tonight's results so far:Liberty 78, Sun 68.Dream 68, Storm 59.WNBA team news:Lynx....are learning to win on the road.Liberty.....[Read on]
Mercury's Candice Dupree suspended for one game
Candice Dupree won't play in the Mercury-Sparks game tonight because she's been suspended for a game. Dupree made contact with an official during last Saturday's game against Indiana. ...[Read on]
U.S. basketball team heads to China for Four Nations tournament
From Netscouts Basketball:A USA Women’s All-Star Basketball team is leaving for China to participate in an important international basketball tournament. The “Four Nations” tournament features the Chinese National “B” team, t...[Read on]
For the Fever, the struggle is real
Tonight's game:Tina Charles lead the Sun over the injury-plagued Fever, 73-61. She had 30 points and 10 rebounds.WNBA news:Shock....Riquna Williams was cleared to play Monday, so Courtney Paris was waived again.Sky....Epiphanny Prince's ankle sprain has h...[Read on]
'WNBA Life'
ESPN has compiled all the player blogs into one page, called WNBA Life.The latest entries are from Candace Parker and Tina Charles.Today's game:The Lynx beat the Silver Stars, 87-72.Other WNBA news:Dream....meet rookie Courtney Clements.Mystics....a minut...[Read on]
Essence Carson to miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL
It turns out that the injury Liberty forward Essence Carson suffered in Friday's game was a torn ACL, and she's out for the rest of the season.Especially considering she was having a break out year, it's beyond sad.Carson's injury has dealt a blow to her ...[Read on]
More parity in the WNBA
I watched all three games yesterday, and could have watched one more if there were additional hours in the day.Parity still rules: the Mercury grabbed their first win, the Mystics upended the Lynx, and the Shock could have beaten the Sparks.About last nig...[Read on]
Mercury get first season win, over Fever: 82-67
Just before game time in Indianapolis today, it was announced that Phoenix center Brittney Griner would be out for the game with a left knee sprain. It was the debut of the ref cam, but all eyes were on the game. In the end, Diana Taurasi lead the Mercury...[Read on]
WNBA News: Dream remain undefeated, Sky lose their first, and Shock finally win one
The Dream soared past the Liberty, 75-56, to remain unbeaten at 4-0.The Silver Stars took down an Epiphanny Prince-less Sky, 81-69. It was Chicago's first season loss.The Mystics made it memorable for coach Mike Thibaults return to Connecticut, beating th...[Read on]

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SOFTBALL

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Sat, Jun 15 at 7:30pm

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MMA

OpEd – Should Lightweight be the Next Division for Invicta?

Tue, Jun 18 at 10:03pm

Van Buren vs. Clark Added to XFC 25

Mon, Jun 17 at 9:52pm

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TRACK & FIELD

Wesley Frazier competes historic triple, winning mile, 2 mile & 5K at #NBNationals

Tue, Jun 18 at 6:11am

USA Track & Field Champs: Comeback kid Treniere Moser leaves retirement plans behind

Tue, Jun 18 at 5:44am

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BASKETBALL

Washington Mystics defeat the Indiana Fever, 64-60

Mon, Jun 17 at 10:29pm

Phoenix Mercury defeats Tulsa Shock in OT, 108-103

Mon, Jun 17 at 10:25pm

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SOCCER

Spirit doubleheader: amateurs win, pros lose

Mon, Jun 17 at 10:33pm

NWSL – Fantasy Preview – Round Ten

Sun, Jun 16 at 11:47am

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Mon at 10:33pm

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Mon at 10:25pm

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