Archive - Jun 19, 2012

Pondexter powers Liberty to win over Dream

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Cappie Pondexter recorded a double-double of 14 points and 13 assists, powering the New York Liberty to a 73-60 win over the Atlanta Dream.

Lawson, Sun prevail in overtime

Uncasville, CT (Sports Network) - Kara Lawson scored 22 points and made all eight of her free throw attempts to help the Sun defeat the Fever, 88-85, in overtime.

Talent is not enough, WNBA in search of star power

Purists believe in the game. They believe in “Hoosiers,” in team ball, in tenacious D, in taking the charge.

Owners believe in the bottom line. They believe in full arenas, high ratings, in jersey sales.

Somewhere in between is the reality of professional sports, the reality of the WNBA. The game of basketball is not only being played to win, it’s a product that’s being sold, and in a perfect world, both goals are equally honored.

Shock's Lacy, Dorrell out with knee injuries

Tulsa, OK (Sports Network) - Tulsa Shock forward Jennifer Lacy and guard Scholanda Dorrell will each miss 4-to-6 weeks with meniscus tears in their right knees.

Sparks beat Mystics by 31

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Nneka Ogwumike's 24 points led six Sparks in double figures, as Los Angeles rolled to a 101-70 victory over the Washington Mystics.