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Healthy Boilermakers back on track for 2008-09
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe injury-depleted Boilers bounced up and down in 2007-08, losing 15 games. But now, with Jodi Howell and Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton healthy, Purdue is 5-1 and ready to move on from last season.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Smith, Shock take 2-0 lead over Silver Stars
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comIn a game in which the Silver Stars kept trying to climb back after falling behind big, Katie Smith was the one to keep slamming the door in their faces. And if Detroit wins the title, Smith might just be the WNBA Finals MVP.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008U.S. women chase fourth consecutive gold medal
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comLisa Leslie and the U.S. women are feeling right at home in Beijing -- and are hoping to win the fourth consecutive U.S. gold medal in women's basketball.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008Hammon has right to play for Russia, but will it change Games?
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comBecky Hammon has a right to experience the Olympics in whatever way she can. But the fact her decision brings the idea of "free agency" to the Olympics just doesn't seem right.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2008Parker a safe bet for the No. 1 overall pick
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe Sparks have the No. 1 overall pick in Wednesday's WNBA draft. L.A. coach Michael Cooper hasn't said Candace Parker is a lock. But the Tennessee star sure is a good bet to go first.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008LSU's defense takes out Tar Heels en route to Tampa
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comLSU's always-stingy defense held No. 1 seed North Carolina nearly 40 points below its average Monday to clinch a fifth straight trip to the Final Four and first-year coach Van Chancellor's first spot in the national semifinals.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008WNBA stars gearing up for busy '08
Mechelle Voepel...of that team," Leslie said Wednesday during a USA Basketball teleconference. Leslie and Katie Smith, longtime national team...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 05, 2008
Syl power has helped carry LSU to 8-0 start in SEC
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAt 6-foot-6 and roughly 200 pounds, "Big Syl" just seems like the perfect nickname for LSU senior Sylvia Fowles. But don't be fooled by her dominating on-court presence.
Story | Conversation | February 08, 2008Things coming together right now for Duke
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThree weeks into the season, Duke was riding a three-game losing streak. Eight straight wins later, there's a building feeling that everything is starting to come together for the Blue Devils.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2008Terps, Frese playing for two this season
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThink trying to win two titles in three years is hard? Try doing it while carrying twins. But coach Brenda Frese and her Maryland Terps don't seem to mind bearing the extra weight of expectations.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007Angel at heart of Louisville's success
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comFive years ago, neither Angel McCoughtry nor Jeff Walz dreamed they'd end up at Louisville. But the new coach's new system seems to suit the junior All-American just fine.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2007CP3 Jamboree a must-see for women's hoops fans
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comTwo vital parts of women's basketball's present and future will collide in the "CP3 Jamboree" on Thursday when Tennessee's Candace Parker and Oklahoma's Courtney Paris share the same court.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2007Ever-persistent Summitt, Tennessee ready for title defense
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe Lady Vols looked down and out at the Final Four last April. But then, rising to Pat Summitt's challenge, the Tennessee players added a little persistence to their game -- the same stuff they'll need to take home another title this season.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2007Late arrivals, scheduling conflicts still a problem for WNBA
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comA month into the WNBA season, teams are just now taking their true form as a unit. That's because so many of the league's players were late arrivals to their preseason camps because of overseas commitments.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2007Coach G: Time to leave 'nest' for 'new experience'
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comLeaving Duke behind wasn't easy. But new Texas coach Gail Goestenkors says it was "time for me to step outside that nest, and have a new experience."
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2007EDITOR'S PICKS
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