Disappointment meets pragmatism
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIt's sad and disappointing to say goodbye to a WNBA city that has produced a three-time champion. But the Shock's relocation to Tulsa reminds us that the WNBA is a business.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009Taurasi, Merc look to tie WNBA Finals
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comDiana Taurasi faces one more "back-against-the-wall" moment when the Mercury face Indiana in Game 4 on Wednesday. But she has had plenty of those in her career -- and most have gone her way.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009For Douglas, you can go home again
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWhat made Indiana embracing the Fever in the WNBA Finals inevitable? The team's skills, personalities and community service. And perhaps the simple presence of Katie Douglas, who is Indiana.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009Rookies make big impacts at Finals
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comMost rookies just hope for playing time in their first season as a pro. But Indiana and Phoenix each have a rookie who is a key player, and one will win a title to start off her WNBA career.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Game 1 by the numbers
ESPN.com news servicesWith 19 lead changes, the highest-scoring WNBA game in history and an extra period, we break down some of the more noteworthy facts and figures of Game 1.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009Depth, cohesion carry Mercury, Fever
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comDynamic duos are the faces of both the Fever and Mercury. But the teams' overall depth and cohesion are what led each into the WNBA Finals.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2009Fever finally reach first WNBA Finals
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe future might be uncertain for the Fever franchise. But now, they're headed to their first WNBA Finals after finally solving the Shock roadblock and winning the East finals on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2009Sun prevail as playoff-bound Fever rest starters
Associated PressKerri Gardin had 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Indiana Fever 95-85 Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 13, 2009Momentum, injuries to impact playoffs
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comPhoenix and Indiana won their regular-season titles with relative room to breathe. But even the conference champs have to take a deep breath before going into these playoffs.
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2009Toliver scores 19 as Sky get closer to postseason bid
Associated PressKristi Toliver scored 19 points, Candice Dupree and Mistie Bass had 15 each and the Chicago Sky beat the Indiana Fever 86-79 Thursday night to close in on the franchise's first playoff berth.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 10, 2009Fever use late 10-4 run to hold off Liberty
Associated PressTamika Catchings had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Katie Douglas also scored 17 and the Indiana Fever beat the New York Liberty 69-63 Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 08, 2009January sparks Fever's fourth-quarter rally
Associated PressTamika Catchings scored 20 points and reserve rookie Briann January added 16 and fueled a fourth-quarter surge as the Indiana Fever beat the Washington Mystics 72-61 Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 06, 2009Mercury overtake Fever for first place
It took the whole season, but there's finally a new No. 1 (Phoenix!) in our WNBA power rankings.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009Sparks break into top three behind Fever, Mercury
Phoenix is the only team to have secured a postseason berth so far, but nobody is hotter than Los Angeles, which finally breaks into the top three.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009East's Dream, Sky make biggest jump in standings, rankings
Atlanta improved one spot to third while Chicago jumped two spots to No. 6 in ESPN.com's latest WNBA Power Rankings.
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