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U.S. seeks to regain world title

Associated Press

Geno Auriemma and the United States women's basketball national team were placed in Group B at the world championships that begin next September.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Stanford dominates on boards in putting damper on Stringer's day

Associated Press

Kayla Pedersen scored 22 points and Nnemkadi Ogwumike added 21 to help No. 2 Stanford power past Rutgers (No. 25 AP) 81-66 on Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Spartak owner's death is big loss for game

Mechelle Voepel

...its way economically and politically. Well, that's perhaps too nice a way to put it. In Russia, there is an enormous amount of organized crime but not as organized (or as powerful) a means...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Pondexter's surgery successful

Associated Press

The Phoenix Mercury say All-Star guard Cappie Pondexter underwent successful surgery on her right eye, which she injured in last week's WNBA championship game against the Indiana Fever.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009

McCoughtry one of five in double figures

Associated Press

Angel McCoughtry scored 17 points to lead five players in double figures and the U.S. women's basketball national team beat ZVVC UKA Prague 100-81 in the opening game of the Ekaterinburg tournament Friday night.

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

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

Seven of 23 campers have UConn ties

Associated Press

Coach Geno Auriemma was at ease on the first day of the U.S. women's basketball training camp. It wasn't too surprising since the Wednesday practice resembled a UConn alumni game.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 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

Auriemma adds 14 players to camp

Associated Press

U.S. women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma should feel right at home with the addition of four current or former UConn players to the national team training camp next week at American University in Washington, D.C.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009

Bruno, Gillom to assist Auriemma

Associated Press

DePaul's Doug Bruno and the Lynx's Jennifer Gillom will assist Geno Auriemma with the U.S. women's national basketball team through the 2010 World Championships.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009

Leslie looks forward to retirement

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

After 12 seasons in the WNBA, Lisa Leslie will retire when the Sparks' playoff run is over. What's next? The possibilities are endless.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009

Almost time to bid farewell to L.A. legend Leslie

Mechelle Voepel

...from the World Championship. Combined, they are my quintessential Lisa Leslie memory. The United States was playing Russia for the gold medal in the 1998 World Championship, which was held in Germany. The Americans had...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Summer of Mailbag revisited

Bill Simmons, Page 2

While the Summer of Mailbag may have been derailed, Bill Simmons still delivers the latest and greatest the readers have to offer.

Story | August 27, 2009

Milton-Jones not done with Team USA

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Two-time Olympian DeLisha Milton-Jones wasn't among the core eight named to the U.S. women's senior national team. But the 35-year-old hopes she's not done suiting up for USA Basketball.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009