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Lynx score in lottery -- at Lib's expense

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

With a little help from the Liberty, the Lynx scored the No. 1 pick Thursday in the WNBA's draft lottery.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

New ownership right fit for Dream

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

A bottom-line business person with a passion for the product, Kathy Betty sounds exactly like the type of owner the WNBA needs.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 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

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

Hopes high across land as season nears

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

It's a given that UConn and Stanford will be 1-2 when the polls come out. But as evident in the wide-open Big 12, there is still a sense of shifting terrain as the talent pool expands.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

A nod to 2009, a look to 2010

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Before looking ahead to the college or 2010 WNBA seasons, we can't help but take one last look back at one of the most entertaining summers and WNBA Finals in league history.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 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

Finals feature Aussie influence

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Tully Bevilaqua and Penny Taylor are making sure the WNBA Finals feature an Australian influence.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Hard work pays off for Hoffman

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

A year ago, Ebony Hoffman was the WNBA's most improved player. Now, after helping Indiana to a 2-1 series lead, the six-year veteran has played well enough to earn WNBA Finals MVP honors.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 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

For Douglas, you can go home again

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

What 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, 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

Sparks' Leslie retires with no regrets

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Lisa Leslie's final season fell short of adding a third WNBA championship, and the Sparks legend is content with her decision to retire. Those around her know she'll still impact the game for years to come.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2009