Basketball

Lisa Leslie: Former LA Sparks Player Makes Crossover to Co-Owner

September 7, 2011 by S. Renee Leave a Comment

In case you missed the memo, Lisa Leslie is a bad woman. She’s been a trailblazer in woman’s basketball since her arrival in the game and it continues. The former LA Sparks player and first woman to dunk in a WNBA game has recently become the first former WNBA basketball player to invest in [...]

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WNBA:15 Years In and Still Going Through the Change

June 3, 2011 by S. Renee Leave a Comment

Despite a history of franchise foldings, team relocations and ownership changes, the WNBA tips off its 15th season tonight. And while the offseason was one of the most stable in a while, it wasn’t without change. In April, the WNBA named L

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Maya Moore Becomes First Woman Signed to Jordan Brand!

May 18, 2011 by S. Renee Leave a Comment

Congrats to Maya Moore for becoming the first woman to be signed to the Jordan Brand, a roster that includes Derek Jeter Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and many others. In a press release, Michael Jordan had this to say about the new a

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The Sports Week Ahead: Monday 4/11

April 11, 2011 by S. Renee Leave a Comment

Here’s a peek at the sports week ahead, which kicks off with the WNBA Draft today at 3PM/ET on ESPN. MONDAY, 4/11: WNBA Draft, ESPN @ 3PM/ET Liverpool vs. Manchester United, ESPN2 @ 3PM/ET Rays vs Red Sox, ESPN @ 7PM/ET Magic

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UCONN Lady Huskies Capture No. 89. Clap For Them!

December 21, 2010 by S. Renee Leave a Comment

Major congratulations to Coach Geno Auriemma, Maya Moore (setting a career high 41 pts., 10 rebounds), Tiffany Hayes, and the rest of the University of Connecticut’s Women’s Basketball team and program. Unsurprisingly, they have officially made h

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Congrats, UCONN!

April 6, 2010 by S. Renee Leave a Comment

My girls did it! The Lady Huskies are the 2010 NCAA Women’s Basketball Champions. Back-to-back undefeated seasons. Unbelievable. They are 11 wins away from overtaking UCLA’s record for most consecutive wins. And, Coach Geno Auriemma is on

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Lady Huskies Rewrite HERstory!

March 8, 2010 by S. Renee Leave a Comment

In honor of Women’s History Month, I felt compelled to write about Women’s sports. It’s only right. I didn’t really put any thought behind what the focus would be, but then the University of Connecticut’s Lady Huskies won 71 consecutive games b

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