SAN ANTONIO - SEPTEMBER 5 : Head coach Michael Cooper of the Los Angeles Sparks watches the action during the WNBA game against the San Antonio...

LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Michael Cooper of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on in Game One of the Western Conference Finals against...

Coop makes seamless transition

He 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.

Gillom named Sparks head coach

Women's Basketball Hall of Famer Jennifer Gillom on Monday was named the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks, a team for which she once played.

Duke is top team in Triangle right now

All the Triangle teams won Sunday, and each victory told us different things about the ACC rivals. But right now, Duke looks to be the top team among the trio.

USC coach gets first win over ranked opponent

Briana Gilbreath scored 13 points to lead four players in double figures and help Southern Cal upset Texas (No. 14 ESPN/USA Today, No. 13 AP) 61-54 on Friday night in the Paradise Jam.

No. 15 Xavier outlasts USC in OT behind Harris

Amber Harris had 19 points and 12 rebounds as Xavier (No. 15 ESPN/USA Today, No. 11 AP) defeated Southern California 81-71 in overtime Friday in both teams' season opener.

Los Angeles Sparks head coach Michael Cooper talks to players during the third quarter during Game 1 of the WNBA basketball Western Conference...

Slew of great games coming our way

From season openers on Nov. 13 all the way to Championship Week, the women's college basketball schedule packs a punch in 2009-10.

A nod to 2009, a look to 2010

Before looking ahead to the college or 2010 WNBA seasons, we can't help but take one last look back at one of the most entertaining summers and WNBA Finals in league history.

Taurasi leads Mercury back to Finals; Leslie's retirement begins

Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury are heading to the WNBA Finals, and Lisa Leslie is heading off to retirement.

Sparks' Leslie retires with no regrets

Lisa Leslie's final season fell short of adding a third WNBA championship, and the Sparks legend is content with her decision to retire. Those around her know she'll still impact the game for years to come.

Mercury dominate from start to finish

In Saturday's decisive Game 3, the Mercury's brisk pace and speed prevailed over the Sparks' pound-it-inside game. And now, Phoenix moves on to try to win the franchise's second WNBA title.

Parker, Leslie combine for 31 in first half as Sparks stay alive

Candace Parker had 24 points and 18 rebounds, Lisa Leslie scored 20 points, and the Los Angeles Sparks forced a deciding third game of the Western Conference finals with an 87-76 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night.

Taurasi, Mercury rise to early advantage in West over Sparks

Diana Taurasi scored 28 points and Phoenix hit 14 3-pointers to hold off the Los Angeles Sparks 103-94 Wednesday night in Game 1 of the WNBA Western Conference finals.