Coop makes seamless transition
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comHe has won WNBA titles and coached in the NBA. Now, Michael Cooper is back in college, hoping to restore USC among the nation's elite programs.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009Will Monarchs move nearby or fold?
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWith the Monarchs out of Sacramento, the WNBA hopes to find a new home for the franchise in the Bay Area.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Relocation has reason to succeed
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWith an established base of women's college fans, a proven coach in Nolan Richardson and the fan-friendly ways of the WNBA, Detroit's move to Tulsa has every reason to succeed.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009Disappointment 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, 2009President Orender to remain with WNBA
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIt's no secret Donna Orender has been considering going back to her golf roots as a candidate to become commissioner of the LPGA Tour. But on Sunday, the WNBA president of nearly five years has decided to stay put.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009Nolan is the key in the East finals
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comFew play bigger in the postseason than Deanna Nolan. Will the Detroit star lead the Shock back to the WNBA Finals, or can Indiana hold her in check enough for its first appearance in the championship series?
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009Laimbeer ready to make jump to NBA
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIn seven seasons as a WNBA coach, Bill Laimbeer became so much more than a "Bad Boy." And everything he accomplished in Detroit helped prepare him to start a coaching career in the NBA.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009Economy tests already frugal WNBA
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comLike most businesses in these difficult economic times, the WNBA has been forced to cut costs and make changes. But, especially because extravagance has never been part of the WNBA, the league continues to grow despite the financial climate.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009League loses one of its best coaches
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comBill Laimbeer's stepping down as Detroit's coach three games into the season won't be a popular move for WNBA fans. But because of all he gave to the league, Laimbeer has earned the right to do whatever he wants.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009No. 1 overall pick still a mystery
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe college season has come to an end. And for seniors, it means shifting attention toward Thursday's WNBA draft and who might go first overall.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009Comets will be missed, but the WNBA will go on
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comSaying goodbye to a franchise that helped make the WNBA successful is painful. But there are enough positives about the league to keep it going even through the toughest times.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008"Bad Girls" mind-set, Pierson and Parker a volatile mix
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comThe fact that Detroit and Plenette Pierson were involved in Tuesday's WNBA scuffle came as anything but a shock. But the whole thing might not have happened if not for the personalities involved, from Bill Laimbeer's "Bad Girls" to, yes, even Candace Parker.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 2008RSS Feeds
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Story | Conversation | June 11, 2008Plenty of work to do, but new owner seems a good start
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe WNBA is going out on a limb with expansion. But J. Ronald Terwilliger, owner of Atlanta's new WNBA team for the 2008 season, seems to believe in the product -- a must for an independently owned franchise.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007Here'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.
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