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Post by sportspagemike on May 15, 2008 18:25:42 GMT -5
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Post by sportspagemike on May 18, 2008 9:45:33 GMT -5
'Perfect' Storm Wins Season Opener By Brady Martin: SPM WA Writer: May 18, 2008 SEATTLE – It was far from perfect -- and at times just plain ugly -- but a brief glimpse of what the 2008 Seattle Storm are capable of thrilled the 12,079 fans at KeyArena on Saturday night as the Storm won its season opener -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/perfect-storm-wins-season.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on May 18, 2008 15:56:57 GMT -5
Mercury Ring Ceremony Dimmed By Loss To Sparks By Janet Webster SPM Sports Arizona: May 18, 2008 PHOENIX – For the Phoenix Mercury fans who watched their home team receive their championship rings Saturday afternoon, the only real disappointment was the day's final result, a 99-94 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/mercury-ring-ceremony-dim.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on May 19, 2008 16:50:06 GMT -5
Monarchs Go "Strong" To Beat Silver Stars By Kecia Bailey: SPM CA Writer: May 18, 2008 SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Opening night -- a night when all hope springs eternal for players and fans alike. The Sacramento Monarchs opened their 12th WNBA season in front of an announced crowd of 16,225 on Saturday night. -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/pro/monarchs-go-strong-to-bea.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on May 19, 2008 16:55:38 GMT -5
Liberty Starts Season Flat With Loss To Sun By Tara Polen: SPM Women's Basketball Editor: May 19, 2008 NEW YORK - The New York Liberty played its season-opener at home for the fourth time in the franchise’s 12-year history Sunday afternoon, and lost to nearby conference rival the Connecticut Sun 77-63. -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/liberty-starts-season-fla.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on May 21, 2008 20:52:39 GMT -5
Storm Rally Again, Defeat Monarchs By Brady Martin: SPM WA Writer: May 21, 2008 SEATTLE – It was the virtually the same script, just a different night. Three nights after waiting until late in the game to rally in their season opener, the Seattle Storm did it again, coming from behind to defeat the Sacramento Monarchs 74-62 -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/storm-rally-again-defeat-.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on May 22, 2008 5:27:39 GMT -5
Silver Stars Hold Off Mercury Offense To Win Home Opener By Christy Leary: SPM Contributing Writer: May 21, 2008 SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The San Antonio Silver Stars held their home opener in front of an eager crowd of 9,103 fans on Tuesday. The Stars’ concerted effort to focus on rebounds and defense enabled them to disrupt the Mercury’s fast-break offensive game, resulting in an 81-76 win. -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/silver-stars-hold-off-mer.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on May 24, 2008 7:32:04 GMT -5
Turnovers Plague Indiana In Loss To Detroit By Tom Valenti: SPM MI Writer: May 22, 2008 Auburn Hills, MI - In Wednesday night’s game against the Indiana Fever at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Detroit wanted to get the ball down low and win the rebounding battle, and they did, dominating inside throughout the game. At the conclusion of the game, it was Detroit on top -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/turnovers-plague-indiana-.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on May 24, 2008 7:47:34 GMT -5
Dupree and Price Lead Sky Over Monarchs By Jim Niendorff: SPM IL Writer: May 23, 2008 Chicago - The newest reality show, The D&P Show, debuted in explosive fashion Thursday night in front of 4,188 fans at the UIC Pavilion. The Chicago Sky’s Candice Dupree and Armintie Price each scored 22 points to lead the Sky -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/dupree-and-price-lead-sky.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on May 24, 2008 7:58:52 GMT -5
Phoenix Can't Weather the Storm By Janet Webster: AZ Writer: May 23, 2008 PHOENIX – Having swept the Seattle Storm in the first round of the 2007 playoffs, the Phoenix Mercury were hoping for a similar outcome in their contest Thursday night. The revamped Storm, however, overcame a 21-point first-half deficit to defeat the Mercury -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/phoenix-cant-weather-the-.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on May 24, 2008 8:25:41 GMT -5
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Post by sportspagemike on May 25, 2008 23:07:52 GMT -5
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Post by sportspagemike on May 26, 2008 18:37:04 GMT -5
Liberty Cannot Overcome 25-Point Deficit In Loss To Shock By Tom Valenti: SPM MI Writer: May 26, 2008 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Sunday night at the Palace of Auburn Hills the Detroit Shock hosted the New York Liberty and the Shock got ahead, jumping on the Liberty early and never letting up for a 72-62 win. -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/liberty-cannot-overcome-2.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on May 26, 2008 18:44:44 GMT -5
Silver Stars Calm The Storm By Peggy Walton: SPM TX Writer: May 26, 2008 SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Seattle Storm blew into town on a three-game winning streak, hoping to make it four in a row. But the San Antonio Silver Stars foiled that plan, defeated the Storm 87-72 in front of 9,767 fans. -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/silver-stars-calm-the-sto.shtml
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Post by sportspagemike on May 26, 2008 18:51:32 GMT -5
Thrilling Finish Gives Mystics First Win By Amy Koler: SPM DC Writer: May 26, 2008 WASHINGTON - The Mystics started slowly but finished strong, defeating the Houston Comets 69-66 Sunday. Early on, the excitement of the team’s home opener translated into more fouls than points and during the first four minutes of the game the Comets held the Mystics scoreless. -- READ MORE -- www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/thrilling-finish-gives-my.shtml
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