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USA basketball women expand pre-Olympic training plans

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 28 09:03 AM

Reigning world and Olympic champion United States unveiled an expanded training program Saturday ahead of next year's Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

WNBA suspends Sparks' Williams over domestic violence incident

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jul 17 08:13 AM

NEW YORK - Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams was suspended 10 games by the WNBA on Tuesday in connection with a domestic violence incident in April. Read more »

NBA: Pelicans name Swin Cash to key front-office role

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 11 09:58 AM

Former WNBA star Swin Cash will assume a prominent role in the front office of the New Orleans Pelicans. Read more »

WATCH: Former WNBA star Penicheiro shares tips for success

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 05:46 PM

Retired WNBA star Ticha Penicheiro recently visited the Philippines to participate in the Jr. NBA camp.  Read more »

WNBA icon Penicheiro hopes to see Pinoys in big leagues

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 05:31 PM

WNBA legend Ticha Penicheiro believes that she is living proof that anyone can make it to the biggest basketball leagues in the world – as long as the player is ready to put in "a lot of hard work, dedication, commitment, and sacrifice."  Read more »

GameTime: WNBA champ Alana Beard hopes PH nurtures women’s basketball

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 12:25 AM

The Los Angeles Sparks defensive specialist said she enjoyed her time teaching young Pinoys the basics of the sport. Read more »

Mga bata, tinuruang mag-basketball ng mga taga-NBA, WNBA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 04 10:52 PM

Nabuhayan ng loob ang ilang kabataang Pinoy na nangangarap na maging magaling na manlalaro ng basketball. Read more »

WNBA champion Storm not interested in Trump visit

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 17 09:15 AM

WNBA champion Seattle Storm has no interest in making a White House visit if US President Donald Trump does invite them, veteran point guard Sue Bird said. Read more »

USA women's hoop dynasty names 16 finalists for World Cup

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 12 08:55 AM

Four-time Olympic champion guards Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi were among 16 roster finalists named Tuesday for two-time defending champion United States ahead of this month's Women's Basketball World Cup. Read more »

NBA: Kings name former WNBA player Boucek assistant coach

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 21 09:31 AM

LOS ANGELES - The Sacramento Kings named former WNBA player and coach Jenny Boucek as an assistant coach for player development on Friday. Read more »

WATCH: Diana Taurasi breaks WNBA scoring record

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 19 09:11 AM

Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury became the new leading scorer in WNBA history on Sunday (Monday in Manila) after scoring 19 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. Read more »

NU Lady Bulldogs star Bernardino targets WNBA

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 08 05:39 PM

National University guard Afril Bernardino wrapped up one of the most dominant UAAP careers in recent memory in fitting fashion on Wednesday, as she helped the Lady Bulldogs claim their third straight women's basketball title.  Read more »

Young Pinoy hoopers relish NBA experience in Shanghai

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 06:08 PM

The 2016 batch of Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Philippines All-Stars had an unforgettable experience in Shanghai, China, last October 7-10 together with fellow Jr. NBA standouts from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Read more »

Lynx down Sparks to stay alive in WNBA Finals

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 17 01:54 PM

LOS ANGELES -- Maya Moore poured in 31 points to lift the Minnesota Lynx to an 85-79 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday that pushed the WNBA Finals to a decisive fifth game. Read more »