Katie Douglas hits career-high 6 3-pointers, scores 26 points in Fever’s win over Mercury
Chamique Holdsclaw scores 21 points, leads Dream past Silver StarsSAN ANTONIO — Chamique Holdsclaw scored 10 of her 21 points in the fourth quarter to help the Atlanta Dream win their franchise-best fourth consecutive game, 92-84 over the San Antonio Silver Stars on Thursday night. Taylor scores 7 of her 18 points in OT to lead Mercury past Storm, 101-90SEATTLE — Penny Taylor scored seven points of her 18 points in overtime, including a key 3-pointer with 1:03 remaining, to lift the Phoenix Mercury to a 101-90 over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night. Nolan’s 26 points, 14 rebounds leads Shock past struggling Liberty, 76-64AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Deanna Nolan had 26 points and a career-high 14 rebounds as the Detroit Shock beat the New York Liberty 76-64 Tuesday night. Indiana Fever F Yolanda Griffith ends WNBA playing career, says she plans to begin coachingINDIANAPOLIS — Two-time Olympic gold medalist Yolanda Griffith is ending her playing career after 11 seasons in the WNBA. Whalen scores 22 points, Jones adds 20 as Sun snap three-game skid with 83-65 win over ShockAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Lindsay Whalen scored 22 points, Asjha Jones had 20 and the Connecticut Sun snapped a three-game losing streak with a 83-65 win over the Detroit Shock on Sunday. Douglas scores 24 points, Catchings adds 19 to help Fever beat Mystics 87-79WASHINGTON — Katie Douglas scored 11 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter to lead Indiana to an 87-79 victory over Washington on Sunday for the Fever’s third victory in 12 days against the Mystics. Lauren Jackson has 23 points, 13 rebounds to lead Storm in 85-82 OT win over Silver StarsSEATTLE — Lauren Jackson had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Seattle Storm beat the San Antonio Silver Stars 85-82 in overtime on Saturday night. Candace Parker has 13 points, 12 rebounds to lead Sparks past Monarchs, 59-56SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Candace Parker had 13 points and 12 rebounds, and DeLisha Milton-Jones also scored 13 points in the Los Angeles Sparks’ 59-56 victory over the Sacramento Monarchs on Saturday night. Taurasi scores 20 points, Pondexter adds 17 to lead Mercury past Lynx, 84-74MINNEAPOLIS — Coming off their worst loss of the season, the Phoenix Mercury weren’t feeling much better after a 13-point win. Dupree scores 20 of her 23 points in first half to lead Sky past Sun, 84-72CHICAGO — Candice Dupree scored 20 of her 23 points in the first half to lead the Chicago Sky to an 84-72 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Saturday night. Holdsclaw scores 18 points to rally Dream to 89-83 victory over struggling LibertyATLANTA — Chamique Holdsclaw scored 12 of her 18 points in the second half as the Atlanta Dream spoiled Anne Donovan NEW YORK — One day after taking over as interim coach of the New York Liberty, Anne Donovan pointed to the team’s inconsistent play as the biggest reason for its struggles. New York Liberty coach Pat Coyle fired; Anne Donovan hired as interim coachNEW YORK — The New York Liberty nearly reached the WNBA finals last year. Halfway through this season they’re not even close to .500. Douglas tops 30 points again, WNBA-leading Fever outlast Sun 94-85 in OTINDIANAPOLIS — Katie Douglas scored four of her 32 points in overtime and Indiana limited Connecticut to one point in the extra period as the Fever beat the Sun 94-85 on Thursday night. Beard scores 28 points, Sanford adds 16 to help Mystics hold off Liberty 78-75NEW YORK — Alana Beard scored 28 points, Nakia Sanford had 16, and the Washington Mystics held on for a 78-75 victory over the New York Liberty on Thursday night. Rookie Angel McCoughtry scores 17 in Dream’s 106-76 win over MercuryATLANTA — Angel McCoughtry scored 17 points and the Atlanta Dream dominated the Western-Conference leading Phoenix Mercury in a 106-76 win on Thursday night. Penicheiro posts 12 points, 9 assists in Monarchs’ 101-93 OT win over Silver StarsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ticha Penicheiro had 12 points, nine assists, and six rebounds to help the Sacramento Monarchs beat the San Antonio Silver Stars 101-93 in overtime on Thursday. Perkins scores 18 points as slumping Sky send Sparks to 4th loss in 5 gamesCHICAGO — Jia Perkins scored 18 points and the slumping Chicago Sky beat the Los Angeles Sparks 75-63 on Wednesday night. Tina Thompson’s 30 points lead Sparks over Lynx for 2nd road win this seasonMINNEAPOLIS — Tina Thompson took a page from Boston Celtics star Ray Allen’s playbook and helped the Los Angeles Sparks snap a three-game losing streak. Young’s last-second shot lifts Silver Stars to 74-71 win over StormSAN ANTONIO — Sophia Young hit a 3-pointer from 21 feet as the buzzer sounded to give the San Antonio Silver Stars a 74-71 victory over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night. Tina Thompson’s season-high 30 points lead Sparks over Lynx for second road win this yearMINNEAPOLIS — Tina Thompson scored a season-high 30 points and the Los Angeles Sparks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 76-70 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night. Douglas scores career-high 34 points, leads Fever over Mystics 85-81INDIANAPOLIS — Katie Douglas scored a career high 34 points and the Indiana Fever rallied for an 85-81 win over the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night. Mercury continue dominance of East, beat Sun 95-80 behind 29 from PondexterUNCASVILLE, Conn. — Cappie Pondexter scored 29 points and led the Phoenix Mercury to a 95-80 rout of the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night. As he said 3 months ago, Obama uses similar language in speeches to women’s basketball champsWASHINGTON — President Obama is using a bit of a replay when lauding the WNBA champion Detroit Shock. Obama praises WNBA, says women’s pro basketball helps daughters view themselves as champsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the WNBA serves as an inspiration for his two young daughters. Langhorne, Harding help Mystics win 2nd straight, 87-73 over MonarchsWASHINGTON — Crystal Langhorne scored 19 points and Lindsey Harding added 16 to lead the Washington Mystics to an 87-73 victory over the Sacramento Monarchs on Sunday. Taurasi has 34 points, Willingham scores 4 in final minute to lead Mercury past Liberty 94-98NEW YORK — Diana Taurasi had 34 points and 13 rebounds in her first game back for the Phoenix Mercury since being suspended and Le’Coe Willingham had four late points to lift the Mercury to a 94-88 victory over the New York Liberty on Sunday. Cash scores 22 points, earns MVP honors in West’s 130-118 victory in WNBA All-Star gameUNCASVILLE, Conn. — Swin Cash and Nicole Powell helped the Western Conference get back on the winning track at the WNBA All-Star game. Rebecca Lobo headlines 2010 women’s basketball Hall of Fame classUNCASVILLE, Conn. — Rebecca Lobo became the first Connecticut player inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, leading a class of six inductees Saturday. Taurasi set to return to court in WNBA All-Star game after suspension for DUI arrestUNCASVILLE, Conn. — Diana Taurasi is ready to get back to basketball after being suspended following a drunk-driving arrest. Powell scores career-high 32 points to help Monarchs beat Liberty 88-73, ending 6-game skidNEW YORK — Nicole Powell scored a career-high 32 points and had nine rebounds to lead Sacramento to an 88-73 win over the New York Liberty on Thursday night, snapping the Monarchs’ six-game losing streak. Langhorne’s 16 points, 10 rebounds, pace Mystics for 75-64 win over SkyWASHINGTON — Crystal Langhorne had 16 points and 10 rebounds, Lindsey Harding scored 15 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, and the Washington Mystics earned a 75-64 win over the Chicago Sky on Thursday night. 2 WNBA players Alana Beard and Swin Cash to update Twitter accounts during All-Star gameNEW YORK — Two WNBA players will update their Twitter accounts during Saturday’s All-Star game. Young scores 24 points, Silver Stars shut down Catchings in 84-65 rout of FeverSAN ANTONIO — Sophia Young scored 22 of her 24 points in the first half, reviving the struggling San Antonio Silver Stars in a 84-65 victory over the Indiana Fever on Thursday. |