SPM's 2009 WNBA Articles & Photo Galleries (merged)

#32
Sparks vs. Shock Article and Phopo Gallery

New Sparks Light Up Shock In Season Opener

By Donald Barnat: SPM Associate Women's Basketball Editor: Jun. 6, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The WNBA champion Detroit Shock found themselves treated to a rude awakening in their season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Sparks at the Staples Center on Saturday afternoon. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/new-sparks-light-up-shock.shtml

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Los Angeles Sparks vs. Detroit Shock WNBA Photo Gallery

By Eric Wade: SPM CA Photographer: Jun. 6, 2009

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/WNBA/2009/Los-Angeles-Sparks-78-Detroit-Shock-58-WNBA-06-06-2009/019.html
 
#34
Sun Drops Home Opener To Mystics

Sun Drops Home Opener To Mystics

By Erin Semagin Damio: SPM CT Writer: Jun. 7, 2009

UNCASVILLE, Conn. - The Connecticut Sun’s players still need to work out some kinks, after losing their season opener 82-70 to the Washington Mystics Saturday afternoon. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/sun-drops-home-opener-to-.shtml

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#35
Dream Begin 2009 With Double OT Win Over Fever

Dream Begin 2009 With Double OT Win Over Fever

By James Bowman: SPM GA Writer: Jun. 7, 2009

ATLANTA, GA - On the opening day of the 2009 season, the fans of the Atlanta Dream hoped to see a game unlike those from the horrid previous season. Seeing three such games was beyond their expectations, but it happened - the Dream defeated the visiting Indiana Fever 87-86 in a double overtime game in front of an announced crowd of 8,709 fans at Philips Arena. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/dream-start-new-season-wi.shtml
 
#36
Mercury Opens Season With Storybook Win

Mercury Opens Season With Storybook Win

By Janet Webster: SPM AZ Writer: Jun. 7, 2009

PHOENIX - The Phoenix Mercury won their season and home opener on Saturday, June 6 over the San Antonio Silver Stars, 90-79, but the eleven-point victory was only part of the story. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/mercury-opens-season-with.shtml
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#38
Lynx Young Guns Shoot Down Sky In Opener

Lynx Young Guns Shoot Down Sky In Opener

By Jeffrey S. Williams: SPM MN Writer: June 7, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Minnesota Lynx opened the Jennifer Gillom era Saturday night by poking holes in the Chicago Sky defense in a 102-85 rout in front of a crowd of 8,708 at Target Center. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/lynx-young-guns-shoot-dow.shtml

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#40
Shock vs Sparks article and photo gallery

Detroit Shock vs. Los Angeles Sparks Photo Gallery

By Lynn Gregg: SPM MI Photographer: Jun. 9, 2009

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/WNBA/2009/Detroit-Shock-81-Los-Angeles-Sparks-52-WNBA-06-08-2009/01.html

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Shock Celebrate Championship With 29-Point Rout Over Sparks

By David Nows: SPM MI Writer: June 9, 2009

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Defending their 2008 WNBA championship, the Detroit Shock played the second game of a two-game home stand against a 2008 Western Conference Finalist, the Los Angeles Sparks -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/shock-celebrate-champions.shtml
 
#41
Fever Weather Storm For First Season Win

Fever Weather Storm For First Season Win

By Michael O'Neill: SPM IN Writer: Jun. 10, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS - It might have come a little later than they would have liked, but the Fever notched their first win of the season by beating the Seattle Storm Tuesday night, 73-66. In front of their home crowd, the Fever took a 12-point second-quarter lead and fought through Storm run after Storm run to take the win. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/fever-weather-storm-for-f.shtml
 
#42
Sparks Fizzle Against Undefeated Lynx

Sparks Fizzle Against Undefeated Lynx

By Jeffrey S. Williams: SPM MN Writer: Jun. 11, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – When the WNBA General Managers made their pre-season pick for the Los Angeles Sparks to win the 2009 WNBA championship, they motivated the Minnesota Lynx. The Sparks entered Wednesday’s contest at the Target Center with a target on their backs -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/sparks-fizzle-against-und.shtml
 
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Storm Hand Lynx First Loss Of Season

Storm Hand Lynx First Loss Of Season

By Jeffrey S. Williams: SPM MN Writer: June 13, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Seattle Storm center Lauren Jackson’s 22 points and 11 rebounds broke the backs of the Minnesota Lynx in a tough defensive struggle at Target Center Friday night. The Storm handed the Lynx their first loss of the season -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/storm-hand-lynx-first-los.shtml
 
#54
Storm Clouds Finally Part: Chicago Beats Seattle

Storm Clouds Finally Part: Chicago Beats Seattle

By Jim Niendorff: SPM IL Writer: Jun. 15, 2009

CHICAGO - After last Friday's win against the Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky center Sylvia Fowles talked about her experience this past offseason in Russia playing with the Seattle Storm's Lauren Jackson and Sue Bird -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/storm-clouds-finally-part.shtml
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#56
Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream WNBA Photo Gallery

Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream WNBA Photo Gallery

By Larry Morgenweck: SPM Asst. Photo Editor/CT Photographer: June 15, 2009

Sancho Lyttle posted a double-double scoring 20 points and grabbing 15 rebounds to lead the Atlanta Dream to a 67-62 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. Chamique Holdsclaw added 12 points and Erika DeSouza added 10 for the Dream.

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/WNBA/2009/Connecticut-Sun-62-Atlanta-Dream-67-2009-06-14/IMG_4956.html

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#57
The 2009 Atlanta Dream: Young, But Growing

The 2009 Atlanta Dream: Young, But Growing

By Jim Niendorff: SPM IL Writer:

SportsPageMagazine.com had the opportunity to talk with Atlanta Dream head coach Marynell Meadors before her team's recent game against the Chicago Sky. Atlanta, 4-30 as an expansion team in 2008, came into Chicago last Friday night at 1-1 so far in 2009. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmfeatures/the-2009-atlanta-dream-yo.shtml
 
#59
Road Losses Sharpen Sparks’ Defensive Focus

Road Losses Sharpen Sparks’ Defensive Focus

By Donald Barnat: SPM Associate Women's Basketball Editor
Posted Wednesday, June 17, 2009

LOS ANGELES - After opening the 2009 WNBA season with a convincing win over the defending league champion Detroit Shock, the Los Angeles Sparks took their newly revamped star-fortified roster and set out confidently on a four-game road trip.

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmfeatures/road-losses-sharpen-spark.shtml