Whether in WNBA or for Team USA, Taurasi stars
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWith her efficient, versatile and productive style, Diana Taurasi is putting on a show for Team USA at the World Championship.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2006Will 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, 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, 2009Phoenix, Finals even better in 2009
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comPhoenix will be remembered as the 2009 champion, but two great teams wrapped up one great WNBA Finals on Friday.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009For Douglas, you can go home again
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWhat 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, 2009Mercury dominate from start to finish
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIn 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.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2009Taurasi edges peers in tight MVP race
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comA half dozen players could make a solid argument for WNBA regular-season MVP honors. But if we have to stick with one vote, it's Phoenix's Diana Taurasi.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 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, 2009Duo leads Phoenix to top of West
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comDiana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter want this season to be more like 2007 -- when they won the WNBA title -- than 2008, when they didn't even make the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009UConn steals spotlight at All-Star Game
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comSaturday's WNBA All-Star Game turned into a celebration of all things UConn.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 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's best to meet at Mohegan Sun
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe WNBA All-Star Game will be showcase of the league's best players -- who aren't hobbled, still getting back in form after giving birth, or out for the season with something torn or ruptured.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009Roster cuts on mind as season nears
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAs the 13 WNBA rosters are trimmed to 11 spots, some very good, skilled and hardworking players are going to get the ax.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009Despite odds, injuries, Shock win third WNBA title
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comThe Shock's sweep of San Antonio might imply this year's title run was their easiest. But Detroit overcame injuries, suspensions, midseason trades and the regular-season's top team to capture the crown.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2008And the winner is ...
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comBefore the WNBA playoffs get under way Thursday, Mechelle Voepel checks in with her regular-season awards picks and some playoff predictions.
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