WNBA Recap: Detroit loses fourth straight entering Olympic break

San Antonio Silver Stars 76 - Detroit Shock 64- The Shock have now lost four straight games and have finished the month of July 4-6. The Shock are now in second place in the Eastern Conference. They're hurting and they don't have an answer to this problem. This break could not have come at a better time for the Shock. Meanwhile, the Silver Stars maintain their lead in the Western Conference.

Connecticut Sun 82 - Washington Mystics 60- The Sun now own full possession of first place in the Eastern Conference. Asjha Jones' 27 points helped give the Sun their third straight win. The Sun now go into this Olympic break with the lead over the Shock.

Seattle Storm 77 - Sacramento Monarchs 71- The Storm remain a half game back in the West with their win last night. Sue Bird's 24 points made the difference for the Storm in the game.

Los Angeles Sparks 92 - Minnesota Lynx 84- The game went to overtime, but it was the Sparks who came out in the end. The Sparks outscored the Lynx 8-0 in OT. Candace Parker and Lisa Leslie combined for 46 points and 22 rebounds in the Sparks' win. Seimone Augustus scored 29 points for the Lynx. Charde Houston added 15 points for the Lynx. The Sparks needed that win and are back in fourth place in the West.

There are no games again until next month. I hope to have a US Basketball preview either this week or next week.

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WNBA Recap: Lieberman returns to game, Shock still lose

Houston Comets 79 - Detroit Shock 61- How many 50-year-olds do you know that play pro basketball? You can count one if you know Nancy Lieberman. The basketball hall of famer signed a week long contract to fill the void for the Shock as they head into the Olympic break. In nine minutes of action, Lieberman scored zero points, but had two assists. Deanna Nolan scored 23 points for the Shock in the loss.

In other news, the WNBA handed down suspensions for the scuffle in Detroit the other night. Plenette Pierson received the stiffest punishment when she was suspended for four games. Assistant coach Rich Mahorn was suspended two games, as was Shannon Bobbitt and Murriel Page from the Sparks. Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker each received one game.

Connecticut Sun 87 - Los Angeles Sparks 61- Without Candace Parker, Lisa Leslie and DeLisha Milton Jones, the Sparks weren't able to score against the Sun. Lindsay Whalen of the Sun led all scorers with 22 points. With the Shock's loss and the Sun's win, the Shock's lead in the East is now down to a half game. A win in D.C. could give the Sun the lead in the Eastern Conference, if the Shock lose to San Antonio. Add in a win against Indiana and the Sun will be in good shape going into the Olympic break.

San Antonio Silver Stars 78 - Chicago Sky 67- Sophia Young's 19 points were enough to give the Silver Stars their 17th win of the season. Candice Dupree of the Sky scored 20 points.

Minnesota Lynx 84 - Indiana Fever 80- Seimone Augustus' 25 points were enough to give the Lynx the victory. Ebony Hoffman and Tamika Catchings each scored 17 points for the Fever.

WNBA Recap: Scuffle ends night for Sparks, Shock coach

Los Angeles Sparks 84 - Detroit Shock 81- The Sparks stopped the Shock from coming back to win. However, the big story happened in the final seconds of the game. After Shock star Cheryl Ford fouled Sparks star Candace Parker, Parker got tangled with Shock forward Plenette Pierson, which started a scuffle for both sides. In the scuffle, Shock assistant coach Rick Mahorn reportedly knocked down Sparks center Lisa Leslie.

Mahorn left the bench to play peacemaker and the contact with Leslie appeared to be accidental, I can't say with certainty. Mahorn, Parker, Pierson and Delisha Milton-Jones were all ejected from the game. This is without a doubt a serious matter that will be dealt with. Suspensions will be handed down and from the sounds of it, a few of the players in last nights game will most likely be done until after the Olympics.

Here's the video for you to judge for yourself.



Houston Comets 94 - Phoenix Mercury 92- Believe it or not, there were other games going on last night. Diana Taurasi's 31 points weren't enough for the Mercury to get past the Comets. Tina Thompson led the Comets with 19 points.

Seattle Storm 76 - Minnesota Lynx 73- Sue Bird scored 22 points for the Storm, who have won their fourth game on the road this season. Charde Houston scored 16 points off the bench for the Lynx. The Storm are now tied with the San Antonio Silver Stars for first place in the Western Conference.

WNBA Recap: Phoenix knocks of LA

Phoenix Mercury 99 - Los Angeles Sparks 92- DeLisha Milton's 38 points for the Sparks was not enough to overcome the Mercury. Cappie Pondexter scored 27 points for the Mercury, with Diana Taurasi adding 23 of her own. Candace Parker scored 23 points and added 13 rebounds for the Sparks. The Mercury snapped a 3-game losing streak.

Houston Comets 96 - Minnesota Lynx 88- The bench players for both teams came up big on the night. Tina Thompson scored 25 points off the bench for the Comets, while Candice Wiggins scored 27 for the Lynx. Tamecka Dixon added 22 for the Comets. The Comets ended a 3-game losing streak.

New York Liberty 77 - Washington Mystics 56- Ashley Battle scored 15 points off the bench for the Liberty as they won their third straight game going into the outdoor game on Saturday night. The Liberty will play the first ever outdoor game in WNBA history when they face the Indiana Fever at Arthur Ashe Stadium. It should be an exciting time! If you live in the New York area, definitely check it out.

WNBA Recap: Sparks snap losing streak

Los Angeles Sparks 75 - San Antonio Silver Stars 62- Two streaks were snapped last night. The Sparks snapped a two game losing streak and the Silver Stars snapped a seven game losing streak. Candace Parker led the way for the Sparks with 24 points. Parker also grabbed 10 rebounds. Becky Hammon led the Silver Stars with 21 points.

WNBA Recap: Storm blow out Sparks

Gee, I wonder how many times newspaper editors have put in a headline like that, eh!

Seattle Storm 70 - Los Angeles Sparks 52- The Storm now have six straight victories and remain in second place in the Western Conference. Sue Bird scored 18 points in the Storm's victory over the Sparks. Four of the five starters on the Storm had at least 10 points. Yolanda Griffith fell short of reaching 10 points. Candace Parker led the Sparks with 14 points.

Sacramento Monarchs 105 - Phoenix Mercury 97- First the Monarchs defeat the Sparks and now they knock off the Mercury. Kara Lawson and Nicole Powell each put up 15 points for the Monarchs. Rebekkah Brunson scored 13 points and added 11 rebounds. Cara Pondexter led the Mercury with 33 points. Diana Taurasi added 20 points for the Mercury.

New York Liberty 74 - Detroit Shock 64- A 23-7 fourth quarter made the difference in the game. Shameka Christon scored 19 points for the Liberty in the win. Katie Smith scored 13 for the Shock. The Liberty remain in good shape as the season continues on. They remain in fourth place in the Eastern Conference.

Indiana Fever 66 - Chicago Sky 57- The Fever's Katie Douglas scored 25 points in a game that featured sloppy offenses. Both teams shit under 39% for the game. Candace Dupree of the Sky scored 19 points.

WNBA Recap: Monarchs stop Sparks to end losing streak

Sacramento Monarchs 87 - Los Angeles Sparks 69- The Monarchs snapped a three game losing streak last night. Nicole Powell stepped it up big for the Monarchs, scoring 24 points. One night after scoring her career high in points, Candace Parker had a quiet night for the Sparks. Parker only scored 14 points. Sidney Spencer added 14 points off the bench. The Sparks are now 1 1/2 games behind the San Antonio Silver Stars.

San Antonio Silver Stars 75 - Chicago Sky 67- It was an off night for Silver Stars player Becky Hammon, who scored only 12 points. It was up to center Ann Wauters and she stepped it up big time for the Silver Stars, scoring 23 points. Jia Perkins scored 19 for the Sky. The Silver Stars have won six straight games.

Seattle Storm 89 - Phoenix Mercury 78- The Storm have now won five straight games and have taken over second place in the Western Conference. The Storm had a terrific night from the foul line, shooting 26-of-28 from the charity stripe. Lauren Jackson led the Storm with 25 points. Cappie Pondexter of the Mercury scored 20 points.

WNBA Recap: Parker drops 40 on Comets

Los Angeles Sparks 82 - Houston Comets 74 - Candace Parker had a huge night against the Comets. The rookie from Tennessee scored a whopping 40 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in the process. In four games this month, Parker has averaged 20+ per game. Tina Thompson of the Comets scored 21 and added seven rebounds.


Atlanta Dream 73 - Minnesota Lynx 67- It's a miracle, the Dream have won two straight games. I knew if they won things would get rolling in their favor! Betty Lennox of the Dream led all scorers with 24 points. Seimoine Augustus of the Lynx scored 17 points

WNBA Recap: The Mercury keep rising

You're probably wondering when I'll be stopping all of these Mercury-related jokes. I don't have too many, so work with me.

Phoenix Mercury 97 - Atlanta Dream 79- I bet the Dream wished those numbers could be switched around. A 33-9 second quarter score made the ultimate difference in the game. Diana Taurasi scored 28 points for the Mercury. Taurasi had a big night from three-point-land, making 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. The Dream meanwhile, remain winless. They'll win! Fear not Atlanta!

Chicago Sky 73 - Minnesota Lynx 71- The Sky held off the Lynx to win their second straight game. Candice Dupree had a big night for the Sky, scoring 26 points. Candice Wiggins led the Lynx by scoring 17 points off the bench.

New York Liberty 89 - Los Angeles Sparks 78- Shameka Christon scored 28 points for the Liberty, as they moved back to .500 for the season and continue to hold down third place in the Eastern Conference. Candace Parker led the Sparks in scoring with 18 points in the loss. She also added 10 rebounds. The Sparks hold a one game lead over the San Antonio Silver Stars.

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WNBA Recap: Texas shootout in OT, Parker dunks again

What an exciting finish it was in San Antonio! It took five quarters to determine who would be the winner between Houston and San Antonio. In the end though, it took a baseline game-winner by Tina Thompson, with 1.2 seconds left in overtime, for the Comets to defeat the Silver Stars, 82-81.

Thompson scored 16 points, despite fracturing her finger in the first quarter. Center Michelle Snow was the leading scorer for the Comets, putting up 17 points for the night, with 11 rebounds.

Becky Hammon came up strong for the Silver Stars, scoring 25 points on 9-of-18 shooting, including 5-of-8 from beyond the arc.

Minnesota Lynx 91 - New York Liberty 69- Seimone Augustus had a big night for the Lynx, scoring 21 points and falling one rebound shy of a double-double.

Shameka Christon scored 20 points for the Liberty. Ashley Battle scored 17 points off the bench for the Liberty.

The win ends a five game losing streak for the Lynx. Meanwhile, the Lynx now have sole possession of fourth place in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Sparks 76 - Seattle Storm 62- Well it happened again! For the second straight game, Candace Parker dunked in a WNBA game. Parker is already the all-time dunk leader. Lisa Leslie has one career dunk.

Parker had a great night for the Sparks, scoring 22 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. DeLisha Milton-Jones scored 19 points for the Sparks. Sue Bird scored 11 points and Lauren Jackson scored 10 for the Storm.

Indiana Fever 78 - Sacramento Monarchs 73- With Tamika Catchings having a quiet night on the floor, center Ebony Hoffman came up big for the Fever, scoring 23 points and grabbing 13 rebounds off the glass. Guard Ticha Penicheiro led the Monarchs with 15 points.

The win for the Fever snaps a two game losing streak.

More good news came for Catchings as she was named the first recipient of the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award.

Phoenix Mercury 98 - Washington Mystics 90- Diana Taurasi had a huge night for the Mercury, scoring 31 points, including 4-of-5 from beyond the three point line. Cappie Pondexter also put 28 points for the Mercury. Taj McWilliams-Franklin scored 31 points for the Mystics.


That's all I have for now.

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WNBA Report: Big night for Leslie

Yes, we do cover the WNBA. I cover it because the NBA is over and the WNBA is still in action. So it makes sense that I cover some notable games from the previous night.

Los Angeles Sparks 80, Chicago Sky 67- Lisa Leslie had a big night for the Sparks, putting up 21 points on 10-of-15 shooting. Leslie also put up seven rebounds for the effort. Sparks rookie Candace Parker scored 14 points with six rebounds. Jia Perkins scored 18 points for the Sky in a losing effort.

Indiana Fever 83, New York Liberty 69- The Fever are in good shape thus far. Katie Douglas scored 16 points and eight rebounds for the Fever. Janel McCarville scored 23 for the Liberty.

Phoenix Mercury 102, Connecticut Sun 81- Diana Taurasi came up huge for the Mercury, scoring 32 points on 11-of-15 shooting. Taurasi was three-of-six from beyond the three point line. Cappie Pondexter had a great night for the Mercury as well, scoring 22 points and picking up nine rebounds.

Washington Mystics 67, Houston Comets 63- Alana Beard put up 23 points for the Mystics in the win.

That's all I have for now. See you later

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