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Bird's focus, intensity keep her among the WNBA's best
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comSue Bird isn't the best athlete, quickest player or best shooter on the court. But Bird knows how to stay mentally focused and intense better than anybody -- which is why she has won at every level.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2008Plenty of mystery remains as WNBA's 12th season approaches
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comThe WNBA's 12th season tips off Saturday. But with plenty of roster movement and plenty of superstars arriving late to training camp as they wrap up their overseas commitments, it's hard to judge who the front-runners are just yet.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008Refreshed and confident again, Toliver shines at the point
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comBenched in last year's NCAA Tournament, Kristi Toliver is back this season with a refreshed attitude and an improved game after some summertime schooling. And now, the Maryland junior has been one of the nation's best point guards.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 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.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2007Sacramento happy to have 'old Kara' back
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWhen the season started, she was battling a mysterious fatigue-inducing illness. But Thursday, Kara Lawson was back in form, helping lead the Monarchs to a Game 1 victory.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2006Women coaches given many early opportunities
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWomen have gotten a good amount of head-coaching opportunities in the WNBA. But in recent years, the league has tilted strongly toward hiring NBA-affiliated men with little or no background in women's hoops.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2006Expectations, injury updates on coaches' minds
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWhat's going on in the coaches' minds as the WNBA starts its 10th season? Mechelle Voepel has the skinny on all 14 teams after listening in on the coaches' teleconference.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2006Time 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, 2006Teams need to improve hiring practices
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comEx-NBA players can make fine WNBA coaches -- so long as they're competent at their jobs, writes Mechelle Voepel.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2005Windy City good pick, but questions remain
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIn 2006, the WNBA will expand to Chicago, where the league's 14th team will be successful.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2005Everybody's talking playoffs
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWith the exception of one team, everybody's talking playoffs as the season resumes.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2004Griffith finds success on road less traveled
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comUnlike her Team USA teammates, Yolanda Griffith took the 'back road' to success.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2004Next two weeks pivotal for Mystics
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comOn paper, Washington looks like a winner. But the Mystics have been full of mistakes so far this season.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2004Let's get this thing started
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe ESPN.com columnist gets you primed with the all the need-to-know storylines heading into 2004.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2004EDITOR'S PICKS
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