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WNBA 2010 – Fixing the Sparks

I was going to post this along with my early season thoughts, but I held off until after the outdoor game between Los Angeles and Seattle, which Seattle controlled the entire game for the win. With the Sparks now sitting in the cellar, the question isn’t so much can they make the playoffs but more with how they can right the ship.

On NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Expansion

There has been a lot of talk about expanding the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament on the men’s side from 65 to 96 teams. As a result, there is also talk of altering the women’s side of the tournament as well. Some suggestions make more sense than others.

Geno Auriemma On What Makes His Team So Much Better Than Their Competition

A lot of/most players should pay attention to Geno: bring the honest effort & attitude and you’ll have success. In the end, …

2009-10 Maryland Women’s Basketball Early Review

Yesterday, Maryland suffered its first loss in the season’s first four games. Given that the Terps are playing nine underclassmen on their active 10-player roster, it’s probably best to think of it as a learning exercise.

Will Monarchs move nearby or fold?

Will Monarchs move nearby or fold? (ESPN/M.Voepel) Opinion on the recent announcement of WNBA Sacramento Monarchs folding.

Sky’s the Limit For KT, Or Is It Coach Key?

I wasn’t planning on posting another blog about how I felt Chicago Sky Head Coach Steve Key utilized (or failed to utilize) rookie Kristi Toliver during the2009 WNBA season. But two things happened:

2009 WNBA – The Superlative Awards

It’s that time of year again, when the wheat is separated from the chaff and arbitrary picks need to be made from those golden grains. That’s right, time for the WNBA individual award picks.

2009 WNBA – As We Enter the Postseason

With the 2009 WNBA regular season now concluded, it’s a good time to pause, reflect, and anticipate.

Former Maryland Head Coach Chris Weller Into Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

During the 2009 WNBA All-Star game, the 2010 class of inductees into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame was announced. Among the list of six honorees was a woman it was my pleasure to get to know in the ’80s: Former University of Maryland Head Coach Chris Weller.

2009 WNBA Mid-season Thoughts

Now that the All-Star break is at hand, a few quick thoughts about the season so far.

13 Teams, One Tully

Alex C is on a mission to watch games in all 13 WNBA cities. He has gotten some notice as well as some cool interviews. Being that I’m bit of a Tully Bevilaqua fan, I had to embed his ‘view with her.

Time For a New Paradigm For Women’s Sports?

I’ve been a women’s sports fan since the 70s. I’ve also been annoyed by the misogyny of media, politicians, and even religions toward these sports. If the playing field is never going to be level, then maybe the ladies should change the rules of the game.