http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. With Penny Taylor sidelined, Diana Taurasi will shoulder more than ever in Phoenix. But the Mercury also expect bigger contributions from Candice Dupree and DeWanna Bonner.]]> May 25, 2012 05:38:02 PDT Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, women's basketball writer Mechelle Voepel will stop by to chat some hoops.Voepel has covered women's college and...]]> May 23, 2012 10:01:00 PDT On the same day the Lynx received their 2011 championship rings, Minnesota looked just as good -- if not better -- than last season, with six players in double figures in a 105-83 season-opening victory against Phoenix.]]> May 20, 2012 13:38:48 PDT Rebecca Lobo, Mechelle Voepel and Michelle Smith make their preseason predictions for how the 2012 season might unfold.]]> May 18, 2012 04:51:53 PDT With all the key players back -- including last year's WNBA Finals MVP, Seimone Augustus -- Minnesota is trying to become the first team to repeat as WNBA champion since 2001-02.]]> May 17, 2012 20:44:55 PDT Mechelle Voepel and Michelle Smith break down three big questions before the WNBA season tips off.]]> May 17, 2012 11:36:20 PDT Every team in the WNBA's Eastern Conference has some definite positives. But it's unclear who really might be the best.]]> May 17, 2012 18:43:01 PDT For 35 years, including all eight of Tennessee's NCAA titles, Debby Jennings was the one behind the scenes, setting up interviews and writing up game notes. Wednesday, the associate athletic director retired.]]> May 17, 2012 06:34:10 PDT Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, women's basketball writer Mechelle Voepel will stop by to chat some hoops.Voepel has covered women's college and...]]> May 16, 2012 04:52:00 PDT Defending WNBA champion Minnesota is expected to rule again. But where do the rest of the West teams fall behind the Lynx?]]> May 16, 2012 16:07:33 PDT The start of any WNBA season hinges on how quickly teams jell with new combinations and how players perform after their overseas experiences. But which teams deal best after the monthlong break for the Olympics might have the biggest impact this season.]]> May 14, 2012 05:09:49 PDT With a revamped roster that'll be missing Lauren Jackson early on, everyone on the Storm needs to step up. An offseason spent as a go-to player might have Camille Little ready to deliver.]]> May 10, 2012 11:57:04 PDT Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, women's basketball writer Mechelle Voepel will stop by to chat some hoops.Voepel has covered women's college and...]]> May 08, 2012 08:05:00 PDT Four years ago, Sasha Goodlett left her tiny hometown to head to Georgia Tech, where she redefined her body and helped lead the Yellow Jackets to their first Sweet 16. Now she's looking to land on Indiana's roster.]]> May 07, 2012 11:00:06 PDT With WNBA training camp underway Mechelle Voepel and Michelle Smith preview the upcoming season.]]> May 04, 2012 04:35:45 PDT