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Diana Taurasi Says Brittney Griner Isn’t Trying to Be a Rapper or Actress
WNBA shots fired at a certain client of Roc Nation.
“There’s something to be said about being comfortable in your own skin,” Mercury teammate and 10-year WNBA veteran Diana Taurasi says. “That’s an incredible trait to have. She’s not trying to be anyone she’s not. She’s not trying to be an actress, she’s not trying to be a rapper. She’s Brittney Griner, who plays...
Thompson, Little carry Storm past Sun
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) Tina Thompson scored 17 points, and Camille Little had 15 points, nine rebounds and five assists to lead the Seattle Storm past the Connecticut Sun 78-66 on Sunday.Tanisha Wright added 13 points and five rebounds for the Storm (2-3).Allison Hightower had 17 points and five rebounds for Connecticut (2-5). Tina Charles added 15 points and six rebounds, and Kara...
Taurasi helps Mercury beat Shock 108-103 in OT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) After struggling from the field in the first half, Diana Taurasi took over for the Phoenix Mercury.She scored 21 of her team-high 29 points in the second half and overtime to lead the Mercury to a 108-103 victory over the Tulsa Shock on Sunday.“When the game is on the line, hopefully you can make plays,'' Taurasi said. “We had so many people making...
NY's Smith 2nd on WNBA points list
Katie Smith got a walking cane from her New York Liberty
teammates last week as a birthday present. She's still many years
away from needing it.
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Mercury's Dupree gets 1-game suspension for ref contact
NEW YORK -- Phoenix forward Candice Dupree was suspended one game by the WNBA for making contact with an official during the Mercury's game against Indiana on Saturday.
Dupree will serve her suspension Friday night when Phoenix hosts the Los Angeles Sparks.
The contact with official Lamont Simpson occurred with 1:48 left in the second quarter, and Dupree was given a technical...
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Pondexter, Liberty hand Dream first loss of season
NEWARK, N.J. -- Just two days after losing by 19 points at Atlanta, the New York Liberty were determined to make up for their poor performance.
Cappie Pondexter and Plenette Pierson scored 17 points each to lead the Liberty past the Dream 76-67 on Sunday, handing Atlanta its first loss this season. Kara Braxton added 14 points to help New York (3-2) improve to 3-0 at home. Leilani...
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Maya Moore looks to guide Lynx to victory in Washington
The Minnesota Lynx haven't had much trouble with their first two opponents, mainly due to the stellar play of Maya Moore.
Ivory Latta has been a big reason for the Washington Mystics' solid start.
Moore looks to help guide visiting Minnesota to a fifth consecutive win over the Mystics on Saturday night.
The Lynx are widely considered to be the top team in the WNBA and...
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Lyttle, McCoughtry lead Dream past Liberty 75-56
Angel McCoughtry had 15 points and a career high-tying 10 assists, and the undefeated Atlanta Dream took control with 12 consecutive points in the third quarter to beat the New York Liberty 75-56 on Friday night.
Sancho Lyttle scored 18 points to lead the Dream (4-0), who are off to their best start since winning their first six games in 2010.
Kara Braxton led the Liberty (2-2...
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Lyttle, McCoughtry power Dream past Liberty
ATLANTA -- Angel McCoughtry had 15 points and a career high-tying 10 assists, and the undefeated Atlanta Dream took control with 12 consecutive points in the third quarter to beat the New York Liberty 75-56 on Friday night.
Sancho Lyttle scored 18 points to lead the Dream (4-0), who are off to their best start since winning their first six games in 2010.
Kara Braxton led the Liberty...
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THE NEW STYLE
Griner to model men's fashion
As part of her endorsement deal with Nike, Phoenix Mercury rookie Brittney Griner will be modeling fashion that is branded for men.
LEAGUE RECORD
Griner dunks twice in a WNBA game
Brittney Griner making her WNBA debut on Sunday against the Chicago Sky on Monday afternoon in a historical way; although, she played with her nerves most of the game in a 102-80 loss, Griner still made a splash. During the 4th quarter she had not one, but two dunks; the first time a WNBA player has had two dunks in [...]The post Brittney Griner First WNBA Player To Dunk Twice...
Kevin Durant Rumored To Be Dating WNBA Player Monica Wright
Kevin Durant is rumored to have taken his longtime friendship with WNBA player, Monica Wright of the Minnesota Lynx to the next level. According to Jocks And Stiletto Jill, Monica has been to Oklahoma City to see Durant in action this past season and on May 21 he returned the favor and traveled to Minneapolis and sat courtside at her pre-season game against the Connecticut Sun.
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Former Gophers Whalen, McCarville reunite as Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota's hometown tandem hankered for this kind of reunion over the course of a decade.
The reconvening of former University of Minnesota teammates Lindsay Whalen and Janel McCarville could've taken place in a European league. It could've happened in international play. The pair could've wound up together on any of the WNBA's other 11 franchises...
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May 16, 2013
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Brittney Griner’s WNBA contract has a skateboarding clause in it
Brittney Griner is arguably the best female basketball player in the world, but shooting hoops is not her only passion. What most people do not know about Griner is that she is also an avid skateboarder. As you might expect, this causes a bit of anxiety for the Phoenix Mercury, who took Griner with the top overall pick in the WNBA draft last month. According to TMZ, Griner’s contract...
'WASN'T TOO DIFFICULT'
Brittney Griner reveals she is gay
During a taped interview with Sports Illustrated on Wednesday, Brittney Griner, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2013 WNBA draft, publicly acknowledged that she is a lesbian.
WNBA Cappie Pondexter Styling With Tomboy Trend
One of the WNBA hottest talents and big fashion lover, Cappie Pondexter( NY Liberty) recently shared a photo of herself on Instagram rocking a dope, loud and funky outfit,consisting of an oversized “Love” printed crew neck sweater, tribal print tights, accessorizing with gold rope chain, and vintage spurs snapback. I always admired females with this sense of style, referred to...
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