209 Results for tulsa

Liberty draft Powell first overall

Associated Press

Nicole Powell was the first player chosen in the WNBA's dispersal draft of Sacramento Monarchs players Monday, going to the last-place New York Liberty.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Smith won't follow Shock to Tulsa

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Katie Smith doesn't know yet whether her ailing back will allow her to continue playing in the WNBA. But the free agent says if she comes back, she won't suit up for Tulsa.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

James scores 17 as Bulldogs cruise to win

Associated Press

Freshman Jasmine James scored 17 points to lead Georgia (No. 19 ESPN/USA Today, No. 14 AP) to a 75-48 victory against overmatched Alabama State on Wednesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Will Monarchs move nearby or fold?

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

With the Monarchs out of Sacramento, the WNBA hopes to find a new home for the franchise in the Bay Area.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Sky to pick fifth in WNBA draft

Associated Press

The Chicago Sky will pick fifth in the WNBA draft.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Lynx get top pick in lottery

Associated Press

The Minnesota Lynx got two picks in the top five in the WNBA draft lottery, including the top pick in the 2010 WNBA draft, the league announced Thursday.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Relocation has reason to succeed

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

With an established base of women's college fans, a proven coach in Nolan Richardson and the fan-friendly ways of the WNBA, Detroit's move to Tulsa has every reason to succeed.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Shock makes move official

Associated Press

The three-time WNBA champion Detroit Shock are moving to Tulsa, Okla.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Disappointment meets pragmatism

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

It'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, 2009

Shock reportedly moving to Tulsa

Associated Press

The WNBA's Detroit Shock are moving to Tulsa, Okla., a team official told The Associated Press.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Tulsa group applies for WNBA team

Associated Press

With new supporters on board, a group of investors in Tulsa plans to formally apply to the WNBA to purchase a franchise.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

President Orender to remain with WNBA

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

It's no secret Donna Orender has been considering going back to her golf roots as a candidate to become commissioner of the LPGA Tour. But on Sunday, the WNBA president of nearly five years has decided to stay put.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009

Richardson, potential WNBA coach

Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale reacts to the news of Nolan Richardson's potential return to the hardwood as head coach for a new WNBA franchise in Tulsa, OK.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009

Tulsa hires Richardson as coach

ESPN.com news services

Investors trying to bring a WNBA franchise to Tulsa have hired Nolan Richardson to be the coach -- if the city is able to secure a team.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Richardson to be Tulsa coach, GM

ESPN.com news services

Nolan Richardson will be named coach and general manager of the proposed WNBA franchise in Tulsa, Okla.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009