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Charles looks to flex more serious side

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Tina Charles' "lighter side" didn't lend itself right away to being all-business at the required times. But the center's breakthrough moment last season helped UConn cap a 39-0 mark, something she looks to build on in her senior season.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

It's school first for Ogwumike

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Academic-oriented sophomore Nnemkadi Ogwumike is a student-athlete -- in that order -- at Stanford.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Phoenix, Finals even better in 2009

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Phoenix will be remembered as the 2009 champion, but two great teams wrapped up one great WNBA Finals on Friday.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Catchings' hoop dream put on hold

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The WNBA Finals have come and gone, and Tamika Catchings still hasn't won the one thing she still wants most in basketball: a WNBA championship.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Pondexter drives Finals back to Phoenix

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The WNBA Finals will be decided Friday in Phoenix, and the Mercury know they have Cappie Pondexter -- who played terrific in both games in Indiana -- to thank for extending the series.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Taurasi adds title, Finals MVP honor

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

It hasn't been a perfect summer for Diana Taurasi. But the postseason couldn't have been better, as the WNBA Finals MVP added a second league title to her jam-packed trophy case.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

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

Taurasi, Merc look to tie WNBA Finals

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Diana 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, 2009

Time on Fever's side in Game 3

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

With 3.4 seconds left, the Fever had a one-point lead but the Mercury had the ball. Yes, once again, the WNBA Finals came down to the final few seconds.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009

For Douglas, you can go home again

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

What 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, 2009

Moore gives Fever boost off bench (and UConn tie)

Mechelle Voepel

...the Connecticut family is going to win the Finals. Meanwhile, Geno [Auriemma] is the coach of the Olympic team, and there are a lot of UConn players who have a chance to make that team...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Taurasi finds healing in hoops

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

After the biggest stumble of her life, Diana Taurasi turned to the one thing she couldn't live without. And now, the most tumultuous hoops season of her career could end with another title.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009

Depth, cohesion carry Mercury, Fever

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Dynamic 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, 2009

Sparks' Leslie retires with no regrets

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2009

Taylor's spark helps down Sparks

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Diana Taurasi and Candace Parker each had 28 points Wednesday. But even Taurasi probably knows Penny Taylor's presence off the Phoenix bench was bigger than both.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009