Here's to hoping Parker stays put for the long haul
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comTen years ago, Pat Summitt helped Peyton Manning decide whether to return to Tennessee for his final year of eligibility. With rumors flying that Candace Parker might leave early, this expert hopes Summitt can be as convincing again.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2007Time to laugh with (but not at) Sparks coach Bryant
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWith the league's history, it's easy to question if Joe Bryant is the right person to lead the Sparks. But the coach needed one phone conversation to convince Mechelle Voepel to give him a chance.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2006What a difference a decade makes
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWomen's hoops has come a long way since '92. Dawn Staley, Lisa Leslie and Sheryl Swoopes have been there from the start.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2004East feels a Fever coming on
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAs the season winds down, Indiana hopes to break free of the East logjam behind Detroit.
Story | Conversation | August 02, 2003Team USA gets infusion of new blood
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comShannon Johnson is "geeked" to represent her country in the World Championships. And that's good to hear after the men's recent medal-less effort.
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2002Draft carries cloud of uncertainty
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comOne fascinating thing about the WNBA Draft is how uncertain players are about where they're going.
Story | Conversation | April 18, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "big 12" make the list?