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Thomas takes control at Duke
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comInstead of playing with USA Basketball this past summer, Jasmine Thomas opted to stay at Duke and build her strength. The move has paid off for the point guard, who is averaging 17.8 points and has been one of the nation's top players so far this season.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009When a battle turns into a blessing
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWith five months of chemotherapy and an incredibly strong mindset, Jessica Breland beat Hodgkin's lymphoma earlier this fall. And now, the North Carolina senior says the worst thing she has dealt with is also, astonishingly, a blessing.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Smith won't follow Shock to Tulsa
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comKatie 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, 2009Charles looks to flex more serious side
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comTina 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, 2009It's time to talk 'Melo'
Scoop Jackson, Page 2Can't avoid it any longer. Carmelo Anthony is in "the" conversation now with Kobe, LeBron and D-Wade.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Verbal battle: Isiah takes on Magic
J.A. Adande, ESPN.comNBA legends Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson are having a verbal beef over the past.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009Coach K wants national and world title
Andy Katz, ESPN.comMike Krzyzewski isn't far away from collecting a Social Security check, but good luck getting him to slow down. The Team USA coach enters his 30th season at Duke with the same high expectations.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 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, 2009Nolan is the key in the East finals
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comFew play bigger in the postseason than Deanna Nolan. Will the Detroit star lead the Shock back to the WNBA Finals, or can Indiana hold her in check enough for its first appearance in the championship series?
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009Leslie looks forward to retirement
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAfter 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, 2009Who votes on Hall of Famers and why?
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineRic Bucher wants to know who is doing the voting for the James Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009Next generation full of talent, promise
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWith players such as Lisa Leslie retiring, it's time to look at the upcoming generation of women's basketball players.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009Milton-Jones not done with Team USA
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comTwo-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, 2009U.S. women name eight core players
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIn naming eight core players for the next three years, the U.S. women's senior national team answered some questions. But the jigsaw puzzle is only beginning to be pieced together.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009The 20 things that make you a doofus
Patrick Hruby, Page 2Page 2 lists the 20 things that turn us from sports fanatics into sports geeks.
Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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