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Former Olympic sprinter Marion Jones cut by Shock

Topix - Sports News  Thu, 07/21/2011 - 15:35

Former Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Marion Jones has been cut by the WNBA's Tulsa Shock, bringing her future in basketball into question.


 

Seimone Augustus' WNBA Journey

Topix - Sports News  Tue, 02/16/2010 - 09:08

Seimone Augustus just signed on the line to a new 4-year deal with the Minnesota Lynx and she plans to come back from knee surgery on her ACL better and stronger than ever.


 

Detroit Shock to be sold, relocated

Topix - Sports News  Tue, 10/20/2009 - 03:58

The Detroit region of Michigan is losing one of its professional sports teams. The AP is reporting that the Detroit Shock, of the WNBA, will be sold and relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Despite winning three championships the Shock become the latest fringe sport victims of this region.


 

What is the WNBA?

Topix - Sports News  Fri, 07/24/2009 - 02:38

The WNBA is a professional women's basketball league, run by the NBA and most located with current NBA teams.

It currently features 13 teams, but may be ready to expand to 14 teams for the 2010 season. Since this league has been around for more than 12 years, ownership of WNBA franchises is starting to trickle outside of the NBA team owners whom they share markets with.


 

Pretty Tough | Atlanta Dream acquires rights to Chamique Holdscl...

Topix - Sports News  Wed, 12/17/2008 - 16:34

December 17, 2008 - Well the WNBA off-season's been anything but boring.A First news that the Houston Comets were shutting their doors.A Now news that legendary player Chamique Holdsclaw is coming back to the ...