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Finals feature Aussie influence

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Tully Bevilaqua and Penny Taylor are making sure the WNBA Finals feature an Australian influence.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

January has been the postseason's top rookie

Mechelle Voepel

...Indiana teammates Katie Douglas and Tammy Sutton-Brown were competing in the NCAA tournament, Fever rookie Briann January was experiencing March Madness in a different way. She was a 14-year-old in the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Unlikely stars help lift Liberty, Silver Stars to conference finals

Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.com

The playoffs are the time when players can unexpectedly become MVPs for a game when it really matters most. And Essence Carson and Edwige Lawson-Wade did that Monday to help New York and San Antonio move on in the postseason.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2008

Parker hits pivotal shot, but freshmen come through in win

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Yes, Candace Parker hit the game-winning shot. But freshmen Angie Bjorklund and Vicki Baugh carried Tennessee when its upperclassmen faltered, especially in the first half.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008

Decision, and honesty behind it, are step in right direction

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Going back to 16 pre-determined sites for the NCAA Tournament isn't a perfect solution. But it's a smart decision -- good for the game, the fans and, really, all parties involved.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2007

LSU bungles Chatman saga

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

It's not possible to earn a more resounding "F" than LSU has on dealing with Pokey Chatman's resignation. But amid all the rumors, it's hard not to feel for the LSU players, who are caught in the middle of the debacle.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2007

While we've got some time on our hands …

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

We have an extra day to debate the bracket, but what's there to debate?

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2006

Plenty to cheer in Libertyland

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Despite losing Ann Wauters, New York is heating up as the playoffs arrive, winning five straight and going 7-3 over its last 10 games.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2005

Every minute on court is precious

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

March is what you play for -- unless you can't play. Then, it's about more: pure basketball, in all its forms.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2005

Griffin grows into star at Nebraska

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Finally healthy after multiple injuries marred her early college years, Kelsey Griffin has helped Nebraska to an 11-0 start and could be on her way to an All-American season.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009

Rivals ready for the next chapter

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Stanford trails Tennessee 21-5 in their all-time series, but Saturday's clash between the country's second- and third-ranked teams -- both of which are unbeaten -- promises to add a great chapter to the rivalry.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Tough schedule pays off: TCU upsets Aggies

Mechelle Voepel

...about what a program like his must do to make sure it gets a spot in the NCAA tournament. "We have to win games in November and December," Mittie said. "That's the bottom line...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2009

T-spoon takes on mentors at Baylor

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

In 1988, Teresa Weatherspoon, Leon Barmore and Kim Mulkey all won an NCAA title together at Louisiana Tech. Saturday, they'll be on opposite sides when Baylor hosts the Lady Techsters.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Big 12 holds no big surprises

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The good and the bad of the Big 12 holds few surprises for Mechelle Voepel after all these years.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Baylor's Griner never grows tired of dunking

Mechelle Voepel

If you didn't already know Baylor's Brittney Griner was from a military/law enforcement family, you'd guess it right away from hearing her talk. Good ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009