Dream rally for 83-72 victory over Sparks Sep 12, 2008
DeLisha Milton-Jones added 21 points and Lisa Leslie had 16 points and nine rebounds. "We knew that this team had nothing to lose," Parker said of the Dream. (AL.com)
Between the Lines Sep 4, 2008
The list includes Michael Phelps, Nastia Luikin, Shawn Johnson, Dara Torres, Dwyane Wade, Lisa Leslie, Misty May-Treanor, Kerri Walsh, Jennie Finch and Kobe Bryant, who s really a mega-star anyway. It s the kind of thing Oprah does best, and I can t wait to see the results next Monday. (Fox News)
Going for Gold Sep 3, 2008
Kara Lawson led USA with 15 points; Lisa Leslie and Parker had 14, and Sylvia Fowles had 13. Lauren Jackson had 20 points before fouling out for Australia. (USA Today -- Sports)
Schumacher sets NHRA records vith victory Sep 2, 2008
Candace Parker had 24 points and 16 rebounds, and Lisa Leslie added 20 points, eight rebounds and seven blocks as the host Los Angeles Sparks routed the Minnesota Lynx 82-58. DeLisha Milton-Jones added a season-best 10 rebounds for the Sparks (18-12), who won their fourth consecutive game and moved within 1 games of first-place San Antonio in the Western Conference. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Parker, Leslie Lead Sparks In Rout Of Lynx Sep 2, 2008
Lisa Leslie totaled 20 points and eight boards for the Sparks, who have won four straight games. Delisha Milton chipped in seven points and 10 boards for the victors. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Mick Jagger, Michael Phelps, Coldplay Sep 2, 2008
Other athletes scheduled to appear include the basketball players Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Lisa Leslie ; the swimmer Dara Torres ; and the beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh. The show is scheduled to be broadcast in the United States on Monday. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
UCLA stuns Tenn. in Neuheisel's debut Sep 2, 2008
Candace Parker had 24 points and 16 rebounds, and Lisa Leslie added 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 blocks as the Sparks routed the Minnesota Lynx, 82-58, in a WNBA game in Los Angeles. The Globe's Bud Collins was presented with the ATP Tour's Ron Bookman Award for media excellence. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Parker, Leslie lead Sparks past Lynx 82-58 Sep 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Candace Parker had 24 points and 16 rebounds, and Lisa Leslie added 20 points, eight rebounds and seven blocks as the Los Angeles Sparks routed the Minnesota Lynx 82-58 on Monday night. (321). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dodgers' Kent needs surgery on knee Sep 1, 2008
Smith (5,022 points) trails only Lisa Leslie (5,853) and Tina Thompson (5,281). Miscellany Sluman posts second Champions win Jeff Sluman won the First Tee Open for his second Champions Tour victory, closing with a 5-under-par 67 at Pebble Beach for a five-stroke victory over Fuzzy Zoeller and Craig Stadler. (Boston Globe)
Oprah opens season with Phelps, 150 Olympians Aug 30, 2008
Other athletes expected to attend include the beach volleyball gold medal team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh, gold medal basketball players Carmelo Anthony, Lisa Leslie and Dwyane Wade and silver medal swimmer Dara Torres. You May Also Like. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Parker, Sparks Top Monarchs Aug 29, 2008
Lisa Leslie contributed 14 points and six rebounds in the victory, while Delisha Milton had 11 points and eight rebounds for Los Angeles. In defeat, Nicole Powell led Sacramento in scoring with 12 points to go along with five rebounds. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Olympians return to the court as WNBA season resumes Aug 28, 2008
"Los Angeles will probably feel it the most," with Parker, center Lisa Leslie, 36, and forward DeLisha Milton-Jones, 33, back from Beijing. Although the Olympic staff "spread out the minutes and didn't kill them with practice time," Thibault says, "it will definitely affect them the first week.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Americans sweep titles in basketball Aug 26, 2008
Lisa Leslie and the U.S. women s basketball team were once again too good for Australia at the Olympics. Leslie capped off her illustrious Olympic career with a fourth straight gold medal scoring 14 points in a 92-65 victory against Australia on Saturday night. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Leslie, U.S. roll to another gold Aug 26, 2008
Lisa Leslie became the second player to win four Olympic golds -- American Teresa Edwards won five -- and the first to win four in a row. Kara Lawson scored 15 points to lead four players in double figures, but the defense and depth overwhelmed the Australian team bent on beating the Americans for the first time in 14 tries in a major international competition. (NJ.com -- Times)
Now that Olympic Games are over, the answer still is . . . Aug 25, 2008
Because women like Sheila Taormina, Dara Torres and Lisa Leslie proved you're never too old. Because 14 year-old divers and who-knows-what-age gymnasts proved you're never too young. (Anchorage Daily News)
Many memories Aug 25, 2008
Lisa Leslie, perhaps the greatest woman ever to play the game, was on that team. She would be back in Beijing for an unprecedented fourth straight gold medal. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A golden moment Aug 25, 2008
"To win another one. Lisa [Leslie] got four, and she wore all four to the game tonight. I want to catch Lisa. I want to catch Michael Phelps."U.S. star Lisa Leslie became the second woman to win four basketball gold medals when the women's team won its fourth gold in a row Saturday. James, 23, and Wade, 26, led this U.S. team the entire tournament with energy, points and will. (News & Observer -- Sports)
ANDERSON: The best team ever Aug 25, 2008
With all due respect to the American's formidable starting five of Lisa Leslie, Tina Thompson, Diana Taurasi, Katie Smith and Bird, the USA's bench was the hero of this tournament. When Taurasi, Smith and, eventually, Lisa Leslie, got into foul trouble, the U.S. didn't miss a beat ... " Ironwoman Award In anticipation of winning her fourth consecutive gold medal, Lisa Leslie traveled to China with her three golds from Atlanta, Sydney and Athens -- packed in a Chinese silk bag and somehow hustled... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
U.S. men take hoops gold Aug 25, 2008
Fitting finish: Team USA outlasts Spain for gold. Fitting finish: Team USA outlasts Spain for gold. (The Palm Beach Post)
All 4 you, Lisa Aug 24, 2008
BEIJING -- Lisa Leslie capped off her illustrious Olympic career with a fourth straight gold medal, scoring 14 points in a 92-65 victory over Australia on Saturday. Lisa Leslie center and teammates enjoy life atop the medal stand. (CBS News)
U.S. women golden again Aug 24, 2008
BEIJING Lisa Leslie stood on the medal stand one last time, smiling ear to ear and swaying while belting out the national anthem with her four gold medals hanging around her neck. The fitting ending to the perfect Olympic career. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Women show the way Aug 24, 2008
BEIJING Lisa Leslie and the U.S. womens. basketball team were once again too good for Australia at the Olympics. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Four-time gold medalist Leslie says U.S. women have earned name, too Aug 24, 2008
Lisa Leslie shows off her four gold medals while attending the gold medal men's basketball game between USA and Spain ... "I don't know how (the men) got tagged that name and we are not the Dream Team also," Lisa Leslie said, "or some other name the Dream-ettes.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Leslie, USA women capture fourth consecutive gold, third straight against Australia Aug 24, 2008
Lisa Leslie, center, and Team USA sing the national anthem from the top of the podium after capping a gold-medal Olympics performance with a 27-point romp in the tournament final ... Lisa Leslie, right, and teammate Candace Parker embrace as the final seconds expire on Leslie's Olympic playing days ... By Erik Brady, USA TODAY BEIJING Lisa Leslie didn't just sing the national anthem on the medal stand. (USA Today -- Sports)
U.S. women's basketball wins fourth straight gold Aug 24, 2008
BEIJING Lisa Leslie and the U.S. women's basketball team were once again too good for Australia at the Olympics. Associated Press USA palyers from left, Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird and Katie Smith react during the women's gold medal basketball game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Leslie still living Olympic dream Aug 24, 2008
Lisa Leslie moved about the Olympic Basketball Gymnasium with four gold medals jangling gently around her neck ... Associated Press Are four Olympic gold medals enough for Lisa Leslie ... You just don't find that many 6-foot-5 women with Lisa Leslie's skills and her savvy. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
U.S. women bask in golden glow Aug 24, 2008
Then she found Lisa Leslie, the grand dame of the sport, and embraced her for several long seconds as the 6-5 veteran whispered words of advice and encouragement in her ear. "A lot of emotions were flowing through that part," said Fowles, who scored 13 points and grabbed five rebounds. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Florida fourth in Olympic athletes Aug 24, 2008
Lisa Leslie, the WNBA player who starred at USC in the early 1990s, also could take gold. The U.S. women's basketball team beat South Korea on Tuesday to advance to the semifinals. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
OLYMPIC UPDATE: Gold For USA Women's Basketball Coached By Anne Donovan ('83) Aug 24, 2008
First-time Olympian Kara Lawson (Sacramento Monarchs) led the way with 15 points off the bench on a flawless 5-of-5 shooting from the field and 4-of-4 accuracy from the foul line, followed by 14 points and seven rebounds from the USA's only consecutive four-time gold medalist in history, 36-year-old Lisa Leslie (Los Angeles Sparks). Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks) also tallied 14 points and hit 4-of-4 from the floor, while Sylvia Fowles (Chicago Sky) added 13 points and five rebounds. (Odusports.com)
US women grab fourth straight crown Aug 24, 2008
Veteran Lisa Leslie, playing in her last Olympics added 14, as did Candace Parker. It has been a blessing for me to be out on this court, Leslie said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Donovan 'riding high' Aug 24, 2008
U.S. women's players Tina Thompson, left, Cappie Pondexter, front, and Lisa Leslie celebrate gold. AP Photo by Eric Gay. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Leslie bows out with her fourth gold medal Aug 24, 2008
Lisa Leslie, left, who scored 14 points, blocks a shot by Australia's Suzy Batkovic during the gold-medal game ... Advertisements Michelle Kaufman, McClatchy Newspapers BEIJING - Among the many things Lisa Leslie packed in her suitcase for her fourth trip to the Olympics were her three gold medals ... "I always liked her because she was tall and had good moves. When I first played with her I thought, 'Wow, that's Lisa Leslie.' I was like a fan. Like, 'Can I take a picture and get an autograph?'... (News & Observer -- Sports)
U.S. women's hoops golden again Aug 24, 2008
Lisa Leslie became second U.S. basketball player to win four golds. Lisa Leslie and the U.S. throttled Lauren Jackson and Australia on Saturday to win its third straight gold medal over the country ... BEIJING (AP) -- Lisa Leslie capped off her illustrious Olympic career with a fourth straight gold medal, scoring 14 points in a 92-65 victory over Australia on Saturday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
U.S. women rout Aussies for gold Aug 24, 2008
"I think we sent a message, tonight and throughout the tournament," said Diana Taurasi, a Phoenix Mercury star, after adding a second Olympic gold medal to a collection that one day might equal the four that U.S. center Lisa Leslie wore during the awards ceremony. For the Aussies, the message was a kick in the Down Under. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Commentary: Lisa Leslie lifts the women to basketball title in her final Olympics Aug 24, 2008
Lisa Leslie, left, and Katie Smith celebrate winning basketball gold on Saturday, August 23, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China ... BEIJING -- The next time some fool argues that Title IX should be rewritten, just show them the highlights of the U.S. women's basketball team at this Olympics, and of Lisa Leslie in particular. (Modesto Bee, CA)
U.S. women basketball team reclaims the gold Aug 24, 2008
The better news for this team is they can take the bronze medal off the locker room wall, the one center Lisa Leslie put there before each game of this tournament to remind the team what happened two years ago when the U.S. was upset by Russia in the semifinals of the World Championships. "Obviously finishing third in the World Championship and then the last two years all of the talk has been about how the rest of the world has caught up," guard Sue Bird said, "how this is the Olympics to get... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Lisa Leslie, 36, caps her perfect run with stellar performance Aug 24, 2008
Dusan Vranic/Associated Press USA player from left, Candace Parker, Lisa Leslie and DeLisha Milton-Jones pose with their medal after winning Olympic gold. BEIJING -- The first time center Lisa Leslie came off the court following the game yesterday, she was wearing three Olympic gold medals. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Gold, again: Lisa Leslie gets 4th medal in rout of Australia Aug 24, 2008
BEIJING -- Among the things Lisa Leslie packed in her suitcase for her fourth trip to the Olympics were her three gold medals ... Lisa Leslie, left, who got her fourth straight basketball gold medal, and the Shock's Katie Smith celebrate Saturday's 92-65 victory over Australia. (Detroit Free Press)
Day 15: Mitcham ruins China's clean sweep in diving, Games hit by controversies, scandals Aug 24, 2008
Lisa Leslie scored 14 points to steer the U.S. team to a 92-65 win over Australia for their fourth consecutive women's basketball title. Elsewhere, South Korea stunned baseball powerhouse Cuba 3-2 for the gold, Norway grabbed the women's handball gold with a 34-26 win over Russia, and a defensive Germany edged Spain 1-0 to win its first Olympic title in men's hockey since 1992. (Xinhuanet, China)
US Women Win Fourth-Straight Basketball Gold Aug 24, 2008
BEIJING -- Lisa Leslie scored 14 points to cap off her illustrious Olympic career with a fourth-straight gold medal and the U.S. women's basketball team beats Australia 92-65 on Saturday night. Leslie joined former teammate Teresa Edwards as the only basketball players ever to win four gold medals. (Click2Houston, TX)
Hoops history for Leslie? Aug 23, 2008
FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / AFP/Getty ImagesU.S. centersLisa Leslie and Sylvia Fowles celebrate at the end of the Americans' semifinal victory over Russia ... BEIJING - Before the U.S. women's basketball team played Russia in the Olympic semifinals, Lisa Leslie was thinking about what it was going to take to move another step closer to becoming the first basketball player to win four consecutive gold medals ... "When I first played with her I thought, 'Wow, that's Lisa Leslie.' I was like a fan.... (MSNBC -- Sports)
USA basketball teams bond while reaching for gold Aug 23, 2008
USA's Lisa Leslie, right, and Diana Taurasi celebate after defeating Russia in the semifinal game, Thursday ... Lisa Leslie got out her video camera and took footage of Howard's toes as he prepared to put on his basketball shoes. (USA Today -- Sports)
US women's basketball advances to gold medal game Aug 23, 2008
A 3-pointer by Katie Smith and another by Taurasi, layups by Thompson and Lisa Leslie gave the U.S. a 45-38 cushion ... Lisa Leslie had half of them herself as the U.S. found itself down 16-13 after the first. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
* BASKETBALL: US women reach fourth straight gold medal game Aug 22, 2008
A three-pointer by Katie Smith and Taurasi and two layups by Thompson and Lisa Leslie gave the US a 45-38 cushion. Stepanova finally ended Russias drought with a foul line jumper with 3 minutes, 25 seconds left in the period. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
OLYMPIC UPDATE: Women's Basketball To Go For Gold On Saturday Aug 22, 2008
"We're excited, and we're looking forward to facing Australia," said three-time Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie (Los Angeles Sparks). "This is exactly where I've been before, and I'm excited to be here with a new group and just hoping to get our ultimate goal and that's a gold medal.". (Odusports.com)
U.S. women's basketball advances to gold medal game Aug 22, 2008
A 3-pointer by Katie Smith and Taurasi and two layups by Thompson and Lisa Leslie gave the U.S. a 45-38 cushion. Stepanova finally ended Russia's drought with a foul line jumper with 3:25 left in the period it was the last points they'd score in the period as the U.S. led 48-40 after three quarters. (News & Observer -- Sports)
What's the deal with competing for foreign countries? Aug 22, 2008
"We had a debate," said Lisa Leslie. And. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Oliver, Robles go for gold Aug 21, 2008
"We can't let one American girl's dream take down the 12 of our dreams," said U.S. center Lisa Leslie, who has been quoted as calling Hammon's decision to play for Russia "un-American.". Tonight's game in the semifinals also will feature a rematch of the 2006 world championship final, which Russia won without Hammon. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Queen and her court: Leslie shooting for fourth gold Aug 21, 2008
Shooting for a fourth gold, ageless Lisa Leslie belongs among the game's royalty ... BEIJING - Lisa Leslie has one goal in Beijng that is hers alone ... Team USA is now a game away from the finals and if it is victorious in Saturday's championship game, Lisa Leslie will become the first four-time gold medalist in basketball history, male or female. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Celizic: U.S. women's hoops seeking redemption, too Aug 20, 2008
I glanced at the scoreboard to see how many points Milton-Jones had, but what grabbed my attention was that the Americans had gotten to 94 points with just two players in double figures Lisa Leslie with 10 and Sylvia Fowles with 24. Its not easy to score 94 points with just two players in double digits and nobody even close to 30. (MSNBC -- Sports)
OLYMPIC UPDATE: USA Women's Basketball Cruises To 104-60 Quarterfinal Win Over South Korea Aug 20, 2008
Everybody scored for the USA in the win over South Korea, including 12 points from Diana Taurasi (Phoenix Mercury); 11 points from both Kara Lawson (Sacramento Monarchs) and Cappie Pondexter (Phoenix Mercury); and 10 points from Lisa Leslie (Los Angeles Sparks). "(South Korea) showed in the first quarter what they are capable of, and I thought we responded. (In the) second and third quarter defensively, in particular, I thought we did a great job," said USA head coach ('83). (Odusports.com)
Terps' all-time time leading sco... Aug 19, 2008
Obviously, Lisa Leslie is great because she s a veteran. I d probably have to go with her. (Umterps.com)
RESULTS: USA 96, New Zealand 60 Aug 18, 2008
Basketball Results - 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics - USATODAY.com. Women's Preliminary Round, New Zealand vs. United States. (USA Today -- Sports)
U.S. women's basketball blowouts continue Aug 18, 2008
"That's ancient Chinese secrets," center Lisa Leslie said, laughing. "We can't just give out everything.". (USA Today -- Sports)
U.S. women's hoops finishes pool play unbeaten Aug 18, 2008
Lisa Leslie started the run with a layup and then Thompson hit three layups and two jumpers over the next 5 minutes as the U.S. stretched out its lead ... I think I was 10-years-old when Lisa Leslie played in her first Olympics. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Blogging big in Athletes' Village Aug 17, 2008
U.S. women's basketball player Lisa Leslie is doing a video blog for the Associated Press, regularly talking into a camera on her computer. She wonders what technology will lead athletes to be doing down the road. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
U.S. women shake off slow start to rout Spain Aug 16, 2008
Tina Thompson scored nine of her 17 points during the decisive third quarter run and Lisa Leslie added 14 points and 11 rebounds to help the U.S. top Spain 93-55 on Friday night. "Spain came out and played really hard. You have to give them credit," Thompson said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
U.S. swimmers continue their success Aug 16, 2008
Tina Thompson scored nine of her 17 points during a game-breaking 20-5 run in the third quarter and Lisa Leslie added 14 points and 11 rebounds. TENNIS: James Blake, the last U.S. hope left, lost to Chile's Fernando Gonzalez, who blew four match points before winning 6-4, 5-7, 11-9 in the semifinals. (The Augusta Chronicle)
OLYMPIC UPDATE: USA Women's Basketball Secures Quarterfinal Berth In 93-55 Victory Over Spain Aug 16, 2008
Tina Thompson (Houston Comets) led five U.S. players in double figures with 17 points and seven rebounds; Lisa Leslie (Los Angeles Sparks) recorded a 14-point, 11-rebound double-double; Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks) tallied 13 points and five rebounds; Diana Taurasi (Phoenix Mercury) contributed 12 points and six rebounds; and Sylvia Fowles (Chicago Sky) scored 10 points. "Great game, just what we were expecting from Spain," said USA head coach. (Odusports.com)
Liukin all-around best Aug 16, 2008
Tina Thompson scored nine of her 17 points during a game-breaking 20-5 run in the third quarter, and Lisa Leslie added 14 points and 11 rebounds. With the win, the U.S. has 29 straight victories in Olympic contests. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Friday's Olympic highlights Aug 16, 2008
Tina Thompson scored nine of her 17 points during the decisive third quarter run and Lisa Leslie added 14 points and 11 rebounds. The Americans had won their first three games by an average of 47 points, putting the game away by halftime in all the victories. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Staley and USA Top Spain 93-55 Aug 16, 2008
Tina Thompson scored nine of her 17 points during the decisive run and Lisa Leslie added 14 points and 11 rebounds. "It was good that we got tested and things didn't go our way," U.S. guard Kara Lawson said. (Uscsports.com)
Wei golden at last Aug 15, 2008
Lisa Leslie set a U.S. Olympic record going 7-for-7 from the field as the women's team continued its unblemished run through the Beijing Games with a 97-41 victory against Mali. The Americans won their 28th straight Olympic contest; the last loss was against the Unified Team in the semifinals of the 1992 Barcelona Games. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Thompson keys third quarter run as US beats Spain Aug 15, 2008
Tina Thompson scored nine of her 17 points during the decisive third quarter run and Lisa Leslie added 14 points and 11 rebounds to help the U.S. top Spain 93-55 on Friday night. The Americans had won their first three games by an average of 47 points, putting the game away by the half in all the victories. (Florida Times-Union)
U.S. women roll to 28th straight Olympic victory Aug 14, 2008
Lisa Leslie was 7-of-7 from the field in the U.S. team's 56-point victory ... BEIJING (AP) -- Lisa Leslie set a U.S. Olympic record going 7-for-7 from the field as the women's team continued its unblemished run through the Beijing Games with a 97-41 victory against Mali. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
