Lisa Leslie

Mailbag: Are we hating on Nancy Lieberman?

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

OK, so this is really coming from the Twitter file, but I'm not alone in pondering the question: Is Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman taking too many hits?

Indiana beats Phoenix 86-85 in Game 3

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 05/10/2009

Tamika Catchings had 14 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists as the Indiana Fever moved within one victory of the WNBA title Sunday with an 86-85 win over the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the finals.

The Future Is Now How lucky are...

DC BasketCases (Free subscription) | 05/10/2009

The Future Is Now How lucky are we?!! The USA Basketball Women's National Team convened its first training camp this week (since the last Olympics) right here in Washington, D.C., at -- appropriately enough -- American University. Today the team held an open practice, and those of us who passed up the glorious fall day outside to spend several hours indoors at Bender Arena made an excellent choice....

Phillies Clinch NL East-Look to Repeat as World Series Champs

Sports Chatter (Free subscription) | 01/10/2009

The Philadelphia Phillies beat Houston 10-3 last night and won their third straight NL East Title. Pedro Martinez started and gave up 3 runs in 4 innings and Kyle Kendrick game on and pitched three scoreless innings for the win. The defending world champs are trying to become the first NL team to repeat since the [...]

Pondexter gives Mercury 1-0 lead in WNBA finals

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 30/09/2009

The WNBA finals was supposed to be Phoenix's offense against Indiana's defense.

Sports Briefs

Charlotte Observer: Sports (Free subscription) | 28/09/2009

WNBA Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury are heading to the WNBA finals, and Lisa Leslie is heading off to retirement.

Daily Links 9/27

CelticsBlog (Free subscription) | 27/09/2009

Herald Michael Beasley apologizes Fever top Shock, reach first WNBA finals Cavaliers have two kings on the court Globe Rebirth in Twin Cities? Pierce espouses healthy outlook Enterprise Ten questions to ponder as Celtics get ready for training camp MetroWest Daily Courtside View: Pierce wants title back home Celtics Blog Antonio Daniels, Raja Bell Available Camp Questions: How Will Sheed Fit In? LOY's...

Weekend Wake Up: Tiger's Tail Tugged, A NASCAR Scuffle, Goodbye to Lisa Leslie

The Sporting Blog (Free subscription) | 27/09/2009

Quick hits on fringe sports? Why not? It's better than chasing Tebow's ambulance. Neither Predator Nor Prey. Kenny Perry fired a 64 to take a two-shot edge over Tiger Woods on Saturday at the Tour Championship, but it's Woods who controls his fate. For Perry to win the FedEx Cup and its $10 million prize, he must win and hope Tiger falls into a tie for third or worse. Given that Tiger's Saturday 69...

Fever tops shock to advance to first WNBA Finals

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 27/09/2009

The Indiana Fever advanced to the WNBA Finals for the first time, beating the defending champion Detroit Shock 72-67 on Saturday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Mercury reach finals by beating Leslie, Sparks

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 27/09/2009

Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury are heading to the WNBA finals, and Lisa Leslie is heading off to retirement.

Parker Leads L.A. to Win Over Phoenix 87-76 in WNBA Playoffs

Sports Chatter (Free subscription) | 26/09/2009

I said before the playoffs started that Candace Parker could carry her team. Parker had 24 points and 18 rebounds, Lisa Leslie scored 20 points, and the Los Angeles Sparks forced a deciding third game of the Western Conference finals with an 87-76 victory over the Phoenix Mercury. Tamika Catchings had 22 points and the Indiana [...]

Woods' 68 good for halfway lead in FedEx Cup finale

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 26/09/2009

Tiger Woods had a chance to pull away from the field. He had to settle for a one-shot lead Friday in the Tour Championship.

Phoenix beats LA 103-94 in Game 1

WNBA.com (Free subscription) | 24/09/2009

p>LOS ANGELES(AP) Diana Taurasi made herself at home on the road, burying shot after shot against the Los Angeles Sparks and even shaking hands with Magic Johnson in the fourth quarter.<p>Taurasi scored 28 points before fouling out and the Phoenix Mercury hit 14 3-pointers to win 103-94 Wednesday night in Game 1 of the WNBA Western Conference finals.<p>Playing the fourth quarter with...

• Phoenix beats L.A. 103-94 in Game 1 - USA Today
• Sparks fall to Mercury in Game 1 of conference finals - L. A. Times Dodgers Blog
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Leslie Leads Sparks Into Conference Finals

New York Times (Free subscription) | 22/09/2009

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lisa Leslie got her wish when it comes to the Los Angeles Sparks' opponent in the Western Conference finals.

• Leslie leads Sparks into conference finals - Miami Herald
• Parker leads Sparks over Storm in decisive Game 3 - WNBA.com
• See the 5 articles on the same subject

At last, Seattle has a sports weekend to savor

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 17/09/2009

After the darkness of 2008, sports fans in Seattle can enjoy a week with big games and interesting matchups. We deserve it.