http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:11:40 -0700 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:13:05 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d25-What-is-wrong-with-the-Indiana-Fevers-offense?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner The Indiana Fever lost game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Detroit Shock on Wednesday, 72-56. After watching the Fever this season, the loss should come as no surprise. Indiana does have the worst shooting percentage in the league and... WNBA Indiana Fever Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:13:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d25-What-is-wrong-with-the-Indiana-Fevers-offense?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Somebody-tell-Cappie-Mercury-lose-to-Silver-Stars?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner I thought something like this couldn’t happen at such a high level of athletics. You would think a professional athlete would know what the score is, especially in an elimination series. On Thursday, the last 30 seconds of the Phoenix/San Anton... WNBA San Antonio Silver Stars Phoenix Mercury Cappie Pondexter Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:34:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Somebody-tell-Cappie-Mercury-lose-to-Silver-Stars?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Atlanta-loses-game-1-to-Detroit-Coach-Meadors-unsure-how-percents-work?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner Detroit head coach Marynell Meadors may have squandered an opportunity for the Dream to have taken game 1 of the eastern conference semifinals against the Detroit Shock on Wednesday. After already giving up an 18-point lead, Atlanta was down by a sin... WNBA Detroit Shock Deanna Nolan Atlanta Dream Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:54:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Atlanta-loses-game-1-to-Detroit-Coach-Meadors-unsure-how-percents-work?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d16-ESPN2s-extensive-WNBA-coverage-equals-same-as-last-year-plus-HD?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner ESPN2 announced that it will provide extensive coverage of the WNBA Playoffs .  This means the broadcast of some of the semifinals and conference finals games, and all of the WNBA Finals games on ESPN... WNBA Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:17:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d16-ESPN2s-extensive-WNBA-coverage-equals-same-as-last-year-plus-HD?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d14-2009-WNBA-Playoff-predictions?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner The regular season wrapped up on Sunday and the 2009 WNBA Playoffs are set. On Wednesday, the Seattle Storm will play the Los Angeles Sparks and the Atlanta Dream will play the Detroit Shock. On Thursday, the Indiana Fever will face the Washingt... WNBA Detroit Shock Indiana Fever L.A. Sparks Seattle Storm San Antonio Silver Stars Lisa Leslie Candace Parker Becky Hammon Katie Smith Deanna Nolan Washington Mystics Atlanta Dream Phoenix Mercury Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:08:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d14-2009-WNBA-Playoff-predictions?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d12-In-second-year-Atlanta-Dream-clinches-first-playoff-berth?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner  The Atlanta Dream clinch its first WNBA Playoff berth as a second seed, defeating the Connecticut Sun at home 88-64. Angel McCoughtry led all scores with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Sandrine Gruda contributed 16 points and 6 rebo... WNBA Atlanta Dream Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:22:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d12-In-second-year-Atlanta-Dream-clinches-first-playoff-berth?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d9-The-playoffs-is-still-a-reality-for-a-number-of-WNBA-teams?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner The race for the playoffs is still going strong as five teams compete for the one of the four coveted spots in the eastern conference. New York is the only team eliminated from contention and Indiana is the lone team that has clinched a spo... WNBA Detroit Shock Indiana Fever L.A. Sparks New York Liberty Connecticut Sun San Antonio Silver Stars Katie Smith Washington Mystics Atlanta Dream Chicago Sky Phoenix Mercury Minnesota Lynx Sacramento Monarchs Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:57:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d9-The-playoffs-is-still-a-reality-for-a-number-of-WNBA-teams?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Liberty-lose-to-Connecticut-and-a-spot-in-the-playoffs?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner  The dream of a postseason birth is now dashed for the Liberty as New York lost to the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville on Friday 88-85. For New York, Shameka Christon led the team in scoring with 22 points. Essence Carson added in 16 points. Janel... WNBA New York Liberty Connecticut Sun Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:50:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Liberty-lose-to-Connecticut-and-a-spot-in-the-playoffs?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Fever-complacent-with-just-getting-into-playoffs?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner Indiana, sans Katie Douglas, looked lackluster as the Phoenix Mercury upended the Fever  106-90. The western conference leading Mercury are trying to find some separation from the Seattle Storm who are currently on a six-game win streak even wit... WNBA Indiana Fever Seattle Storm Phoenix Mercury Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:47:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Fever-complacent-with-just-getting-into-playoffs?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m8d24-WPS-playoff-format-proves-successful?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner  New Jersey/New York Sky Blue FC did the impossible, defeating three teams that they never defeated all season to win the inaugural WPS Championship with team captain Christie Rampone filling in as interim head coach.  Many considered Sky B... Women's Professional Soccer New Jersey/ New York Sky Blue FC St. Louis Athletica Los Angeles Sol Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:04:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m8d24-WPS-playoff-format-proves-successful?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Tape-Delay-puts-some-Sky-Blue-FC-fans-in-a-predicament?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner On its third head coach,New Jersey/New York Sky Blue FC edged by Washington and Saint Louis to advance to the WPS Finals.  The match will be played at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California on Saturday at 4 pm Eastern against the leagu... Women's Professional Soccer New Jersey/ New York Sky Blue FC Los Angeles Sol Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:03:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Tape-Delay-puts-some-Sky-Blue-FC-fans-in-a-predicament?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Despite-odds-Sky-Blue-FC-advances-to-WPS-Finals?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner Any doubts about how Sky Blue FC would play after losing their second coach of the season, Kelly Lindsey, were quickly dashed as the team is now one win away from a WPS Championship. With Christie Rampone promoted to player/coach, the franchise from ... Women's Professional Soccer New Jersey/ New York Sky Blue FC Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:33:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Despite-odds-Sky-Blue-FC-advances-to-WPS-Finals?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Coaches-are-overrated-for-Sky-Blue-FC?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner It’s almost like a sports version of Days of Our Lives. I’m just waiting for someone to return from the dead or the appearance of an illegitimate child to turn the present situation into a real soap opera. Sky Blue has some major off the ... Women's Professional Soccer New Jersey/ New York Sky Blue FC Christie Rampone St. Louis Athletica Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:37:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Coaches-are-overrated-for-Sky-Blue-FC?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Pat-Coyle-relieved-of-coaching-duties-Donovan-takes-over-Liberty?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner After recently beating out Detroit as the worst team in the eastern conference, it’s hard to say that you didn’t see this coming. Liberty general manager Carol Blazejowski announced Friday that Pat Coyle has been relieved of her head coac... WNBA New York Liberty Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:37:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Pat-Coyle-relieved-of-coaching-duties-Donovan-takes-over-Liberty?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d22-New-York-takes-one-from-Chicago-7770?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner Someone forgot to tell Chicago that even though it hasn’t been obvious for most of the season, New York has pretty descent three-point shooters. The Liberty defeated the Sky 77-70 as costly turnovers and bad defense, coupled with hot shooting b... WNBA New York Liberty Chicago Sky Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:15:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d22-New-York-takes-one-from-Chicago-7770?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d17-WNBAcom-working-really-really-hard-on-making-Candace-Parker-face-of-league?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner Enough already! I know Candace Parker is the golden child for the WNBA, but it is getting to the point of insanity. Every time this woman moves or breathes it is on the front page of the WNBA.com. Yes, she is the utmost perfect player. She is beautif... WNBA L.A. Sparks Candace Parker Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:19:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d17-WNBAcom-working-really-really-hard-on-making-Candace-Parker-face-of-league?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Diana-Taurasi-suspended-2-games?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner The Phoenix Mercury suspended Diana Taurasi for two games without pay for “conduct detrimental to the team” following her DUI citation on July 2. Taurasi will miss two road games against Detroit on Saturday and Minnesota on Wednesday.&nbs... WNBA Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:25:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Diana-Taurasi-suspended-2-games?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Diana-Taurasi-faces-extreme-DUI-charges?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner There is more trouble for Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi. She faces three drunk-driving related charges included extreme DUI. According to the Phoenix police Taurasi’s blood alcohol level was 0.17 which is more than twice the legal limit se... WNBA Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:43:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Diana-Taurasi-faces-extreme-DUI-charges?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Kristi-Kraayeveld-and-other-WNBA-weekend-wonders?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner This weekend the WNBA provided some phenomenal close games featuring a few players we haven’t heard much from this season. On Saturday, New York edged the Atlanta Dream 71-69 on free throws by a struggling Cathrine Kraayeveld. Kraayeveld o... WNBA Detroit Shock Seattle Storm New York Liberty Connecticut Sun San Antonio Silver Stars Katie Smith Atlanta Dream Chicago Sky Phoenix Mercury Minnesota Lynx Sacramento Monarchs Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:31:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Kristi-Kraayeveld-and-other-WNBA-weekend-wonders?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Liberty-team-still-less-than-adequate?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner After one decent game against an injury-prone Detroit team, the Liberty continue their horrendous play losing to the Lisa Leslie-less Los Angeles Sparks 69-60 on Thursday night. Despite the opening minutes of the first quarter, the 3-7 Liberty put up... WNBA New York Liberty Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:56:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-653-Womens-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Liberty-team-still-less-than-adequate?cid=exrss-Womens-Sports-Examiner