http://www.newsvine.com/wnbaNewsvine - wnbaen-usCopyright 2013Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:48:13 +0000Sat, 18 May 2013 06:54:38 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17767302-griner-no-1-pick-by-phoenix-mercury-in-wnba-drafthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17767302-griner-no-1-pick-by-phoenix-mercury-in-wnba-draftsportswnbawnba-draftdraftphoenix-mercurybrittney-grinerTue, 16 Apr 2013 00:11:48 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Brittney Griner, left, shakes hands with WNBA President Laurel J. Richie after the Phoenix Mercury selected Griner as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA basketball draft, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Bristol, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)</p><p>Brittney Griner, left, shakes hands with WNBA President Laurel J. Richie after the Phoenix Mercury selected Griner as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA basketball draft, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Bristol, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)</p><p>Delaware's Elena Delle Donne holds up a Chicago Sky jersey with WNBA president Laurel J. Richie after Chicago selected Delle Donne as the No. 2 pick in the WNBA basketball draft in Bristol, Conn., Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)</p><p>Skylar Diggins holds up a Tulsa Shock jersey with WNBA President Laurel J. Richie after Tulsa selected Diggins as the No. 3 pick in the WNBA basketball draft in Bristol, Conn., Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17756813-griner-delle-donne-diggins-lead-wnba-draft-classhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17756813-griner-delle-donne-diggins-lead-wnba-draft-classsportswnbapreviewwnba-draftdraftelena-delle-donneskylar-digginsMon, 15 Apr 2013 07:55:02 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17506682-wnba-espn-extend-tv-contract-through-2022http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17506682-wnba-espn-extend-tv-contract-through-2022entertainmentwnbaespnThu, 28 Mar 2013 22:48:17 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This undated photo provided by NBA Entertainment/Getty Images shows an official game basketball bearing a rebranded WNBA logo that features a silhouette of a player in the act of shooting a layup. Previously, the silhouette was of a player dribbling, similar to the logo used by the NBA. In addition to the revamped logo, the league and network announced Thursday, March 28, 2013, they had extended their contract with ESPN through the 2022 season. (AP Photo/NBA Entertainment/Getty Images, Jesse D. Garrabrant) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17334861-sue-bird-upbeat-despite-needing-another-surgeryhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17334861-sue-bird-upbeat-despite-needing-another-surgerysportswnbasurgerybirdsue-birdSat, 16 Mar 2013 07:47:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2011 file photo, The Phoenix Mercurys' Temeka Johnson, left, tries to defend the Seattle Storms' Sue Bird during a first round WNBA playoff basketball game in Phoenix. Bird will have her fourth in six years in early May to remove a cyst from her right knee. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17200947-liberty-re-sign-f-c-kara-braxtonhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17200947-liberty-re-sign-f-c-kara-braxtonsportswnbalibertybraxtonnew-york-libertykara-braxtonWed, 6 Mar 2013 03:15:52 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/27/17120431-holdsclaw-indicted-on-aggravated-assault-chargehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/27/17120431-holdsclaw-indicted-on-aggravated-assault-chargewnbaus-newswarrantformer-wnbaholdsclawchamique-holdsclawWed, 27 Feb 2013 21:31:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/13/15879297-maya-moore-leaving-mark-on-chinese-basketballhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/13/15879297-maya-moore-leaving-mark-on-chinese-basketballsportschinawnbamooremaya-mooreThu, 13 Dec 2012 09:07:12 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Nov. 24, 2012, photo, Shanxi Flame's Maya Moore greets fans as she prepares to take the court for a WCBA basketball game against the Jiangsu Dragons in Taiyuan, China. While her Minnesota Lynx team awaits the return of WNBA training camp in May, Moore is averaging 45 points a game and earning mid-six figures for the Flame, helping bring new fans to the women's game in a baseball crazed nation. (AP Photo/CHINATOPIX) CHINA OUT</p><p>In this Nov. 24, 2012, photo, Shanxi Flame's Maya Moore shoots against the Jiangsu Dragons during a WCBA basketball game in Taiyuan, China. While her Minnesota Lynx team awaits the return of WNBA training camp in May, Moore is averaging 45 points a game and earning mid-six figures for the Flame, helping bring new fans to the women's game in a baseball crazed nation. (AP Photo/CHINATOPIX) CHINA OUT</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/30/15574795-holdsclaws-lawyer-investigating-alleged-assaulthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/30/15574795-holdsclaws-lawyer-investigating-alleged-assaultsportswnbawarrantholdsclawchamique-holdsclawFri, 30 Nov 2012 18:09:07 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/20/15307031-connecticut-sun-fire-coach-mike-thibaulthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/20/15307031-connecticut-sun-fire-coach-mike-thibaultsportswnbasunthibaultconnecticut-sunTue, 20 Nov 2012 14:47:09 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/15/15199059-bond-set-for-ex-wnba-star-chamique-holdsclawhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/15/15199059-bond-set-for-ex-wnba-star-chamique-holdsclawwnbaus-newswarrantformer-wnbaholdsclawchamique-holdsclawFri, 16 Nov 2012 01:16:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>File-This May 15, 2009 file photo shows former Atlanta Dream forward Chamique Holdsclaw posing for a portrait after a basketball workout in Jonesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)</p><p>File- This July 17, 2011 file photo shows Tulsa Shock forward Jennifer Lacy reacting after being called for a foul against the New York Liberty during the first quarter of a WNBA basketball game, Sunday, in Newark, N.J. Atlanta police say a warrant has been issued for former WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist Chamique Holdsclaw who is accused of shooting into a woman's car after using a bat to break its windows. Police said Thursday that Holdsclaw followed the woman, Lacy, to her car on Tuesday Nov. 13, 2012. WNBA spokesman Ron Howard says the 29-year-old Lacy plays for the Tulsa Shock. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez,File)</p><p>This undated photo provided by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office shows Olympic gold medalist and former WNBA star Chamique Holdsclaw. Holdsclaw was in custody Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, after being accused of shooting into the car of Jennifer Lacy, a player for the Tulsa Shock, after using a bat to break its windows, according to Atlanta police. No one was injured, according to police. (AP Photo/Fulton County Sheriff's Office)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/24/14669653-indiana-fever-fans-celebrate-wnba-titlehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/24/14669653-indiana-fever-fans-celebrate-wnba-titlesportswnbafevercelebrationindiana-feverWed, 24 Oct 2012 15:23:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Indiana Fever's Tamika Catchings, MVP of the WNBA Finals, celebrates with fans during a celebration event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in Indianapolis. The team and several thousand fans moved their party indoors to the fieldhouse as morning rain scrapped plans for a parade. The Fever wrapped up the title Sunday night, beating the Minnesota Lynx three games to one. (AP Photo/The Indianapolis Star, Robert Scheer) NO SALES</p><p>Fans cheer and watch during a celebration for the WNBA-champion Indiana Fever at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in Indianapolis. The team and several thousand fans moved their party indoors as morning rain scrapped plans for a parade. The Fever wrapped up the title Sunday night, beating the Minnesota Lynx three games to one. (AP Photo/The Indianapolis Star, Robert Scheer) NO SALES</p><p>Indiana Fever coach Lin Dunn smiles during a celebration for the WNBA basketball champions, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in Indianapolis. The team and several thousand fans moved their party indoors as morning rain scrapped plans for a parade. The Fever wrapped up the title Sunday night, beating the Minnesota Lynx three games to one. (AP Photo/The Indianapolis Star, Robert Scheer) NO SALES</p><p>Fans cheer for and photograph Indiana Fever players for the WNBA basketball champions, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in Indianapolis. The team and several thousand fans moved their party indoors to the Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday as morning rain scrapped plans for a parade. The Fever wrapped up the title Sunday night, beating the Minnesota Lynx three games to one. (AP Photo/The Indianapolis Star, Robert Scheer) NO SALES</p><p>IDENTIFIES PLAYER HOLDING TROPHY - Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings, center, holds the trophy atop a float with other members of the team during a celebration for their WNBA basketball championship, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The team and several thousand fans moved their party indoors as morning rain scrapped plans for a parade. The Fever wrapped up the title Sunday night, defeating the Minnesota Lynx three games to one. (AP Photo/The Indianapolis Star, Robert Scheer) NO SALES</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/19/14559318-wnba-fines-lynx-coach-after-outbursthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/19/14559318-wnba-fines-lynx-coach-after-outburstsportswnbafinedminnesota-lynxreevewnba-finalscheryl-reeveFri, 19 Oct 2012 15:57:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Indiana Fever guard Briann January (20) is fouled by Minnesota Lynx forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin (8) in the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 83-71. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve calls out a play next to guard Monica Wright (22) prior to a play against the Indiana Fever in the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Indiana Fever head coach Lin Dunn talks to forward Erlana Larkins (2) during a timeout against the Minnesota Lynx in the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 83-71. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings (24) takes a shot against Minnesota Lynx forward Devereaux Peters (14) in the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 83-71. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) steals the ball from Indiana Fever guard Shavonte Zellous (1) in the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/17/14521602-catchings-and-fever-beat-lynx-for-first-wnba-titlehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/17/14521602-catchings-and-fever-beat-lynx-for-first-wnba-titlesportswnbaminnesota-lynxseimone-augustusfinalsindiana-fevertamika-catchingswnba-finalsshavonte-zellouscheryl-reevethese-wnba-finalslin-dunnThu, 18 Oct 2012 03:45:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen (13) tries to steal a pass from Indiana Fever forward Erlana Larkins (2) in the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 83-71. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Indiana Fever guard Briann January (20) is fouled by Minnesota Lynx forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin (8) in the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 83-71. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) and guard Lindsay Whalen (13) celebrate after a scoring play against the Indiana Fever in the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 83-71. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve calls out a play next to guard Monica Wright (22) prior to a play against the Indiana Fever in the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Indiana Fever head coach Lin Dunn talks to forward Erlana Larkins (2) during a timeout against the Minnesota Lynx in the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 83-71. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Indiana Fever guard Briann January (20) drives the ball past Minnesota Lynx guard Candice Wiggins (11) in the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 83-71. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings (24) pushes the ball around Minnesota Lynx forward Devereaux Peters (14) in the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 83-71. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings (24) fights for a rebound with Minnesota Lynx forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin (8) in the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball Finals, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen, left, goes around Indiana Fever guard Erin Phillips in the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball Finals, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Indiana Fever guard Briann January, right, goes to the basket in front of Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) in the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball Finals, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Indiana Fever guard Shavonte Zellous (1) shoots between Minnesota Lynx defenders Maya Moore (23) and Taj McWilliams-Franklin, right, in the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball Finals, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings, left, looks to pass around Minnesota Lynx guard Monica Wright in the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball Finals, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Fever won 76-59. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Indiana Fever guard Shavonte Zellous celebrates after making a basket against the Minnesota Lynx in the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball Finals, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Fever won 76-59. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus, right, drives around Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings in the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball Finals, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Fever won 76-59. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Indiana Fever head coach Lin Dunn holds the ball after a stop in action while playing the Minnesota Lynx in the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball Finals, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Fever won 76-59. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>innesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve watches as her team plays the Indiana Fever in the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball Finals, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Fever won 76-59. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings, left, tries to make room as she is defended by Minnesota Lynx guard Monica Wright in the third quarter of Game 4 of the WNBA basketball Finals in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)</p><p>Indiana Fever guard Shavonte Zellous, left, congratulates Erlana Larkins on being fouled in the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA basketball Finals against the Minnesota Lynx, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus, center, shoots between Indiana Fever forward Erlana Larkins, left, and guard Erin Phillips in the third quarter of Game 4 of the WNBA basketball Finals in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)</p><p>Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings, left, tries to make room as she is defended by Minnesota Lynx guard Monica Wright in the third quarter of Game 4 of the WNBA basketball Finals in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)</p><p>Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings celebrates with the trophy and the MVP award after winning the WNBA basketball Finals against the Minnesota Lynx in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. The Fever won 87-78 to clinch their first WNBA championship. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)</p><p>Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings hold up the trophy after defeating the Minesotta Lynx 87-78 in Game 4 of the WNBA basketball Finals, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Fever clinched their first WNBA championship. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Minnesota Lynx forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin reacts late in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the WNBA basketball Finals against the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. The Fever won 87-78 to clinch their first WNBA championship. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/15/14459545-lynx-star-speaks-out-against-mn-marriage-amendmenthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/15/14459545-lynx-star-speaks-out-against-mn-marriage-amendmentwnbaoutseimone-augustusus-newsaugustusspeaksMon, 15 Oct 2012 21:39:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this photo made Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, Minnesota Lynx WNBA basketball star and Olympic gold medalist Seimone Augustus, right, looks at the engagement right she gave LaTaya Varner, left, during an interview with The Associated Press in Minneapolis. With a wedding scheduled for May and a crucial vote in November that threatens to ban gay marriage in Minnesota, the intensely private Augustus is speaking out. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>In this photo made Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, Minnesota Lynx WNBA basketball star and Olympic gold medalist Seimone Augustus jokes around with LaTaya Varner, right, in between interviews the two had with The Associated Press about their relationship and engagement. With a wedding scheduled for May and a crucial vote in November that threatens to ban gay marriage in Minnesota, the intensely private Augustus is speaking out. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>In this photo made Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, Minnesota Lynx WNBA basketball star and Olympic gold medalist Seimone Augustus talks about her relationship and engagement to LaTaya Varner, left, during an interview with The Associated Press in Minneapolis. With a wedding scheduled for May and a crucial vote in November that threatens to ban gay marriage in Minnesota, the intensely private Augustus is speaking out. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/09/14316605-fever-even-series-with-sun-on-zellous-jumperhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/09/14316605-fever-even-series-with-sun-on-zellous-jumpersportswnbafeversunindiana-fevershavonte-zellous'Tue, 9 Oct 2012 13:26:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Indiana Fever's Shavonte Zellous (1) puts up the game winning shot against Connecticut Sun's Allison Hightower as time expired in Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in Indianapolis. Indiana defeated Connecticut 78-76. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)</p><p>Indiana Fever head coach Lin Dunn argues a call during the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals against the Connecticut Sun, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) </p><p>Connecticut Sun's Kalana Greene is fouled by Indiana Fever's Erin Phillips (13) as she goes up for a shot during the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/06/14262161-sun-beat-fever-76-64-in-eastern-finals-openerhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/06/14262161-sun-beat-fever-76-64-in-eastern-finals-openersportswnbaeastern-conferencefeversunconnecticut-sunSat, 6 Oct 2012 16:27:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Connecticut Sun's Renee Montgomery, right, is pressured by Indiana Fever's Tammy Sutton-Brown during the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals in Uncasville, Conn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)</p><p>Indiana Fever's Erin Phillips (13) goes up for a basket while pursued by Connecticut Sun's Renee Montgomery during the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals in Uncasville, Conn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)</p><p>Indiana Fever's Katie Douglas, left, is pressured by Connecticut Sun's Danielle McCray during the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals in Uncasville, Conn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)</p><p>Connecticut Sun's Renee Montgomery, right, has the ball knocked away from her by Indiana Fever's Tammy Sutton-Brown during the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals in Uncasville, Conn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)</p><p>Connecticut Sun's Kara Lawson reacts in the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Fever in Uncasville, Conn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/05/14241710-lynx-beat-sparks-94-77-in-western-finals-openerhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/05/14241710-lynx-beat-sparks-94-77-in-western-finals-openersportswnbalynxminnesota-lynxsparksFri, 5 Oct 2012 13:17:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) fights for rebound against Los Angeles Sparks forward DeLisha Milton-Jones (8) in the second half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball Western Conference Finals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in Minneapolis. Moore lead the Lynx with 20 as the Lynx won 94-77. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson (32) points to forward Maya Moore (23) as they celebrate with teammates after a play against the Los Angeles Sparks in the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball Western Conference Finals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx 94-77. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Los Angeles Sparks forward Candance Parker (3) protects the ball against Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson (32) and guard Monica Wright (22) in the second half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball Western Conference Finals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 94-77. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve talks to her team during a timeout against the Los Angeles Sparks in the second half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball Western Conference Finals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 94-77. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Los Angeles Sparks forward Nicky Anosike (55) pushes up to the basket against Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) in the second half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball Western Conference Finals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 94-77. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/03/14200137-douglas-larkins-help-fever-advance-to-east-finalshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/03/14200137-douglas-larkins-help-fever-advance-to-east-finalssportswnbafeverdreamindiana-feverWed, 3 Oct 2012 14:22:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Indiana Fever guard Katie Douglas, right, goes around Atlanta Dream guard Tiffany Hayes during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings, right, shoots in front of Atlanta Dream's Angel McCoughtry during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. The Fever won 75-64. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Indiana Fever guard Katie Douglas (23) shoots over Atlanta Dream defender Angel McCoughtry during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. The Fever won 75-64. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings, center, fights for a rebound with Atlanta Dream forward Sancho Lyttle during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. The Fever won 75-64. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Atlanta Dream forward Sancho Lyttle (20) shoots over Indiana Fever center Tammy Sutton-Brown during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. The Fever won 75-64. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Atlanta Dream guard Angel McCoughtry, right, dribbles around Indiana Fever guard Erin Phillips during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings, right, battles for a rebound with Atlanta Dream forward Erika de Souza during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Atlanta Dream guard Angel McCoughtry (35) goes to the basket in front of Indiana Fever forward Erlana Larkins during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Indiana Fever head coach Lin Dunn watches her team play the Atlanta Dream during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. The Fever won 75-64. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Atlanta Dream head coach Fred Williams watches during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/29/14151863-whalen-scores-20-to-lead-lynx-past-storm-78-70http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/29/14151863-whalen-scores-20-to-lead-lynx-past-storm-78-70sportswnbastormlynxlindsay-whalenmaya-moorewith-seimone-augustusSat, 29 Sep 2012 17:00:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Seattle Storm forward Lauren Jackson (15) goes up for a shot against Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson (32) and guard Lindsay Whalen (13) during the second half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 78-70. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Seattle Storm guard Shekinna Stricklen (40) takes a shot against Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson (32) and guard Candice Wiggins during the second half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 78-70. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Seattle Storm center Ann Wauters (12) protects the ball from Minnesota Lynx forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin during in the second half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 78-70. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Seattle Storm guard Katie Smith (14) goes up to the basket against Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson (32) during the second half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 78-70. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Seattle Storm guard Tanisha Wright (30) goes up to the basket against Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson (32) during the second half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 78-70. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Minnesota Lynx forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin (8) looks to the basket against Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird (10) in the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus (33) goes up to the basket against Seattle Storm forward Lauren Jackson, left rear, and guard Tanisha Wright (30) during the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/27/14127332-catchings-would-love-to-add-title-to-resumehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/27/14127332-catchings-would-love-to-add-title-to-resumesportswnbafeverquesttamika-catchingsThu, 27 Sep 2012 20:32:48 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This Sept. 19, 2012 file photo shows Indiana Fever's Tamika Catchings (24) going up for a basket while guarded by Connecticut Sun's Tina Charles in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Uncasville, Conn. Catchings' next quest begins Friday night, Sept. 28, 2012, when the Indiana Fever host the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/27/14124311-mercury-eye-griner-after-winning-wnbas-no-1-pickhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/27/14124311-mercury-eye-griner-after-winning-wnbas-no-1-picksportswnbalotterydraft-lotteryphoenix-mercuryamber-coxwnba-draft-lotteryThu, 27 Sep 2012 14:10:54 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this April 3, 2012, file photo, Baylor center Brittney Griner (42) reacts to her shot during the second half in the NCAA Women's Final Four college basketball championship game against the Notre Dame in Denver. The Phoenix Mercury won the WNBA draft lottery Wednesday night, Sept. 26, 2012, and earned the right to choose the Baylor senior with the top pick next year. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/21/14011746-sparks-beat-lynx-92-76-in-playoff-tuneuphttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/21/14011746-sparks-beat-lynx-92-76-in-playoff-tuneupsportswnbalynxcandace-parkersparkslos-angeles-sparksFri, 21 Sep 2012 14:26:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/05/13685093-wnba-receives-top-marks-for-diversity-hireshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/05/13685093-wnba-receives-top-marks-for-diversity-hiressportswnbastudydiversityWed, 5 Sep 2012 18:56:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Sparks head coach Carol Ross talks with her team during a timeout in the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Minnesota Lynx, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker (3) drives past Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 88-77. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve talks with her team during a timeout in the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 88-77. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p><p>Los Angeles Sparks guard Kristi Toliver (20) tries to steal the ball from Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen (13) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 88-77. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/13/13263784-phoenix-mayor-breaks-nose-at-mercury-practicehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/13/13263784-phoenix-mayor-breaks-nose-at-mercury-practicewnbamayorinjuredus-newsphoenix-mayorphoenix-mayor-greg-stantonMon, 13 Aug 2012 21:52:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/27/12442171-zellous-leads-fever-to-81-72-win-over-skyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/27/12442171-zellous-leads-fever-to-81-72-win-over-skysportswnbafeverskychicago-skyshavonte-zellousWed, 27 Jun 2012 19:10:20 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post