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Post by sportspagemike on Jun 27, 2009 23:16:23 GMT -5
Jackson’s Record Night Squeaks Storm Past Sparks By Patrick Sheehy: SPM WA Writer: June 27, 2009 SEATTLE – A packed house of 9,686 fans were biting their nails down to the final seconds as the Los Angeles Sparks tried to upset the Seattle Storm in Key Arena Friday night. A defensive play by forward Swin Cash managed to keep -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/jacksons-record-night-squ.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on Jun 28, 2009 16:37:39 GMT -5
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Post by sportspagemike on Jun 28, 2009 16:48:24 GMT -5
Lynx Attain Revenge, Beat Mercury By 29 By Jeffrey S. Williams: SPM MN Writer: Jun. 28, 2009 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury played a thriller of a first half at the Target Center Friday night, but the home team chilled the Mercury in the second half to come away with a 109-80 victory -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/lynx-attain-revenge-beat--2.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on Jun 29, 2009 5:42:08 GMT -5
Defense Sparks LA Rout of Storm By Donald Barnat: SPM Associate Women's Basketball Editor LOS ANGELES - Combining an opportunistic wing defense with a tenacious and physical effort down low to contain Seattle’s two-time league MVP Lauren Jackson, the LA Sparks once again looked invincible at home, this time blowing out the Storm by 27 points, 82-55. www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/defense-sparks-la-rout-of.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on Jul 1, 2009 5:45:33 GMT -5
Perkins Powers Sky Past Monarchs By Jim Niendorff: SPM IL Writer: July 1, 2009 CHICAGO - If you were to guess Jia Perkins' favorite number, you could do worse than to guess the number eight. After setting a team record with eight steals in the Sky's win last Saturday, Perkins had eight assists and scored the last eight points in Chicago's 74-72 win over the Sacramento Monarchs Tuesday night at the UIC Pavilion. -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/perkins-powers-sky-past-m.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on Jul 7, 2009 5:52:22 GMT -5
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Post by sportspagemike on Jul 8, 2009 6:01:48 GMT -5
Swin Cash Carries Storm On Her Back By Patrick Sheehy: SPM WA Writer: Jul. 7, 2009 SEATTLE - It is a good thing that forward Swin Cash had back surgery in the offseason, because she needed to carry the Storm’s offense for much of the early afternoon game against the struggling San Antonio Silver Stars. -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/swin-cash-carries-storm-o.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on Jul 9, 2009 19:46:09 GMT -5
Lynx Squeak By Mystics In Overtime By Jeffrey S. Williams: SPM MN Writer: Jul. 8, 2009 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - After falling behind by 10 points early in the contest, the Minnesota Lynx overcame elementary mistakes to squeak a 96-94 overtime victory past the Washington Mystics Tuesday night in front of 7,171 at Target Center. -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/lynx-squeak-by-mystics-in.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on Jul 9, 2009 20:07:51 GMT -5
Home Is Where The Win Is For the Monarchs By Kecia Bailey: SPM CA Writer: Jul. 8, 2009 SACRAMENTO, Calif. - After three weeks on the road, the Sacramento Monarchs finally returned to the friendly confines of ARCO Arena. They had a little payback in mind as they faced the Chicago Sky who handed them a 74-72 loss during their forgettable 1-4 recent road trip. -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/home-is-where-the-win-is-.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on Jul 10, 2009 5:23:27 GMT -5
Storm Defense Comes Out On Top By Patrick Sheehy: SPM WA Writer: Jul. 10, 2009 SEATTLE - In a game that was expected to be determined by defense and rebounding, the Seattle Storm managed to defend a little better than the Sacramento Monarchs and claim a draw on the rebounding contest to win the game -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/storm-defense-comes-out-o.shtmlSPM is looking for students or fans that like to write to cover sporting events in the Seattle and Sacramento areas. To take advantage of this opportunity email contactus@spmsportsinc.com for more information.
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Post by sportspagemike on Jul 10, 2009 5:38:52 GMT -5
Liberty Unable To Extinguish Sparks By Tracy Jusay: SPM NY Writer: Jul. 10, 2009 NEW YORK - The quest to escape the Eastern Conference cellar continues for the New York Liberty. -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/liberty-unable-to-extingu.shtmlSPM is looking for students or fans that like to write to cover sporting events in NY and in LA. To take advantage of this opportunity email contactus@spmsportsinc.com for more information.
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Post by sportspagemike on Jul 12, 2009 7:23:10 GMT -5
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Post by sportspagemike on Jul 12, 2009 7:29:31 GMT -5
Experienced Silver Stars Hand Youthful Lynx Fifth Loss By Jeffrey S. Williams: SPM MN Writer: Jul. 11, 2009 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - For the first six minutes of Friday’s game against the San Antonio Silver Stars, it looked like the Minnesota Lynx picked up where they left off after Tuesday’s overtime win versus Washington. -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/experienced-silver-stars-.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on Jul 18, 2009 13:06:59 GMT -5
Mercury Get Fifth Win In A Row By Janet Webster: SPM AZ Writer: Jul. 16, 2009 PHOENIX - At times the screams were almost deafening, with shouts of 'Defense!' continuing long after the home team started on offense, and squeals of laughter crescendoing through the air. What could cause such commotion? -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/mercury-get-fifth-win-in-.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on Jul 20, 2009 5:26:45 GMT -5
Mercury Battle Shock to Overtime Win By Janet Webster: SPM AZ Writer: Jul. 19, 2009 PHOENIX - The Saturday night contest between the Phoenix Mercury (12-4) and the Detroit Shock (4-8) was reminiscent of their 2007 Championship series. Like that series, the contest was hard fought with the Mercury victorious in overtime, 97-90. -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/mercury-battles-shock-to--2.shtml
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