Storm wins seventh straight Jul 19, 2008
Advertisements Sheryl Swoopes scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds in the Seattle Storm's 65-59 WNBA win over the Indiana Fever on Friday night. Point guard Sue Bird sparked the Storm's comeback from a 17-point, first-half deficit and helped Seattle extend its winning streak to seven. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Double amputee's quest comes to end Jul 19, 2008
Sheryl Swoopes scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds in visiting Seattle's 65-59 win over Indiana. Deanna Nolan scored 26 points as Detroit cruised past host Washington, 99-62. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Nina MandellINSIDE THE WNBA Jul 16, 2008
Nina Mandell: Catchings recovers to make her second Olympic team - 2008 Olympics - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday July 15, 2008 1:38PM; Updated: Tuesday July 15, 2008 1:38PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Seattle Storms Past Los Angeles Jul 14, 2008
Sheryl Swoopes chipped in 13 points and eight boards, while Yolanda Griffith pulled down a game-high 12 boards. Candace Parker poured in a team-high 14 points and grabbed six boards for the Sparks, who have lost two straight and five of seven overall. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Olympic women's team considers self underdog Jul 13, 2008
The U.S. team is in a transition period with longtime stars Dawn Staley and Sheryl Swoopes gone. Staley will still be on the sidelines, but now as an assistant coach. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Sue Bird scores 18, lifts Storm over Sparks Jul 13, 2008
Sheryl Swoopes had 13 points, and Swin Cash added 12. Yolanda Griffith was the only Storm starter not to reach double figures, but she pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds as the Seattle dominated the boards, 47-29. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Storm Blow By Mystics Jun 30, 2008
Lauren Jackson added 13 points, while Sheryl Swoopes had 11 and Swin Cash 10 for the Storm, who have won two of their last three games. Alana Beard had 16 points, but accounted for six of the 20 turnovers for the Mystics, losers in two of three thus far on a four-game western swing. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bird scores 14 as Storm beat Mystics 64-49 Jun 30, 2008
Lauren Jackson scored 13 points, Sheryl Swoopes 11, Swin Cash 10 and Yolanda Griffith nine to help Seattle (9-7) move into third place in the Western Conference, one-half game behind second-place San Antonio (9-6). "That's our offense _ equal opportunity," Bird said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sun defeats Storm 74-67 Jun 17, 2008
The Sun led 57-50 early in the fourth quarter before the Storm rallied to go ahead 65-63 on a basket by Sheryl Swoopes with 2:20 left. Turner responded with a 3-pointer just before the shot clock expired to give the Sun a 66-65 lead with 1:15 remaining. (Anchorage Daily News)
Jackson Leads Storm Over Mercury Jun 13, 2008
Swin Cash and Sheryl Swoopes each added 17 points for the Storm, who won their second in a row. Yolanda Griffith had 11 points and nine rebounds, but also accounted for half of Seattle's 14 turnovers. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Powell erupts for 28 as Monarchs prevail Jun 12, 2008
OTHER GAMES -- Lauren Jackson had 20 points and 14 rebounds in helping host Seattle beat Phoenix 83-77, and Sheryl Swoopes hit a 3-pointer with 30. 9 seconds remaining to give the Storm an 81-75 lead. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Jackson scores 24 points to lead Storm past Shock Jun 8, 2008
Sheryl Swoopes had 15 points and Sue Bird added 14 points and eight assists for the Storm, who have won nine straight at home dating back to last season _ just ... "It was a vintage Sheryl Swoopes 3-point shot late in the game, which was a big shot for us," Agler said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Rejuvenated Cash thriving with WNBA's Storm Jun 7, 2008
" Seattle, which already had Bird and reigning MVP Lauren Jackson, also signed Sheryl Swoopes away from Houston and Yolanda Griffith from Sacramento to form a starting lineup that combines for nine WNBA championships. "Just a good situation," Cash said. "I have a lot of great players surrounding me, a lot of veteran leadership. Any given night anyone can have an opportunity to go off on offense. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
New York Defeats Seattle Jun 4, 2008
Guard Sheryl Swoopes finished with 15 points and a game-high 9 rebounds. Fellow guard Sue Bird, hoping for a victorious trip home, contributed 10 points and 4 assists. (Suite101.com)
Christon Helps Liberty Weather Storm Jun 4, 2008
Sheryl Swoopes scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Sue Bird scored 10. The Liberty pulled away immediately, outscoring Seattle 22-6 in the opening quarter. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Christon scores 25 points in Liberty's 77-63 win Jun 4, 2008
Lauren Jackson scored 19 points, Sheryl Swoopes had 15 points and nine rebounds, and Sue Bird added 10 points for Seattle (5-2). After scoring just six points in the first quarter, the Storm had 30 in the second and pulled within two on Bird's jumper with 1. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson will return gold medal Jun 3, 2008
Complicating the choice is the iffy status of Tamika Catchings, who tore her right Achilles' tendon last September, and three-time Olympian Sheryl Swoopes, who is recovering from a back injury. So far, the squad is split between Olympic veterans (three-timer Lisa Leslie, two-timer Katie Smith, and Athens gold medalists Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, and Tina Thompson) and newcomers (Candace Parker, Seimone Augustus, Sylvia Fowles, and Cappie Pondexter). (Boston Globe)
Leslie, Parker to lead U.S. women hoops squad Jun 1, 2008
Another possibility is three-time Olympic star Sheryl Swoopes, who is still recovering from a back injury. "I'm sure if she's 100 percent we wouldn't leave her at home," Leslie said of her former Olympic teammate. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Basketball: Former Tech star continues to give back to West Texas May 25, 2008
She was an important cog along with Sheryl Swoopes on the 1993 team that beat Ohio State for the NCAA title that season. Gerlich's role was obvious when she had her number retired by the school just months after winning the title. (Odessa American, TX)
Young scores 25 points in Silver Stars' 81-76 victory over defending champion Mercury May 21, 2008
Sheryl Swoopes started the second-half rally and finished with 10 points for her first substantial contribution for the Storm. Yolanda Griffith scored two points and had five rebounds in 23 minutes of her first game against the Monarchs after nine seasons in Sacramento. (International Herald Tribune)
Monarchs fall to Storm May 21, 2008
SEATTLE -- Sheryl Swoopes isn't going to dominate entire games as she often did for the Houston Comets while becoming the first player to win three WNBA MVP awards. But the 37-year-old Swoopes sparked a second-half surge for her new team while Lauren Jackson, Sue Bird and Swin Cash each scored 17 points to rally the Seattle Storm to 74-62 victory over the Sacramento Monarchs on Tuesday night. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Parker nearly has triple-double in WNBA debut May 18, 2008
The Storm, playing their first game under a new ownership group and new coach Brian Agler, featured a significantly revamped lineup that includes reigning league MVP Jackson and past MVPs Sheryl Swoopes and Yolanda Griffith. Swoopes finished with eight points, four rebounds and two assists. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
WNBA team-by-team capsules May 17, 2008
KEY LOSSES: G-F Barbara Turner (trade, Connecticut); F Sheryl Swoopes (free agent, Seattle) ... KEY ADDITIONS: F Sheryl Swoopes (free agent, Houston); F Yolanda Griffith (Sacramento); F Swin Cash (trade, Detroit). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Leslie, Parker make L.A. favorite in WNBA May 17, 2008
The Storm also have a new coach Brian Agler after Anne Donovan stepped down, and they improved their lineup by acquiring Swin Cash from Detroit and signing veterans Sheryl Swoopes and Yolanda Griffith to complement Bird and Lauren Jackson. Seattle can start a lineup full of past champions, including two with multiple titles Swoopes won four with Houston, Cash two with Detroit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
2008 WNBA Season Ready To Tip-off May 17, 2008
Cheryl Ford and the defending Eastern Conference champion Detroit Shock open their season at home against the Houston Comets, who will definitely be affected by the loss of Sheryl Swoopes. The six-foot Swoopes now plays for Seattle. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Storm cut Doma May 9, 2008
Coach Brian Agler and veteran Sheryl Swoopes both complimented Doma on her ability to shoot from the outside and her tenacity down low. Agler said the decision to release Doma and Quigley came down to numbers. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Former OPHS star hoping for another shot at the WNBA May 3, 2008
"I got to talk with veterans like Sheryl Swoopes and Michelle Snow. I'm just so happy that I got to experience a camp after not getting picked to go to the pre-draft camp. At the time, I didn't see this as an open door to somewhere else, but now I see it opens the door to multiple overseas teams and possibly getting another tryout with another team, knowing that I've been to a camp before.". Gladden said her career at FSU will always be special to her. (Florida Times-Union)
Storm re-sign center Burse, adding more depth Apr 15, 2008
Seattle also added Swin Cash and Sheryl Swoopes during the offseason. "We are very excited to have Janell return," Seattle coach Brian Agler said in a statement. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Tennessee captures second straight title Apr 11, 2008
Sheryl Swoopes holds the record with 177 points, when she led Texas Tech to the championship in 1993. Wiggins is the first player to have two 40-point games in the tournament. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Amber Holt picked 9th in WNBA draft Apr 11, 2008
Only Jackie Stiles of Missouri State (1,062 points, 2001), Cindy Brown of Long Beach State (974, 1987), Genia Miller of Cal State-Fullerton (969, 1991) and Sheryl Swoopes of Texas Tech (955, 1993) amassed more points in a season. That's some pretty select company. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Parker helps Tennessee grab consecutive titles (04/09/2008) Apr 10, 2008
Sheryl Swoopes holds the record with 177 points, when she led Texas Tech to the championship in 1993. Wiggins ended her stellar career by taking the Cardinal (35-4) further than it been since 1992, when the program won it all. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Natalie Doma Signs Free Agent Deal with WNBA's Seattle Storm Apr 10, 2008
She will join a roster that included former WNBA MVP's Lauren Jackson, Sheryl Swoopes, and Yolanda Griffeth. The Storm begin their pre-season schedule on April 30th and will open the 2008 regular season on May 17th at home against the Chicago Sky. (Isubengals.com)
With high regard, Ajavon, Carson head to the pros Apr 10, 2008
Ajavon joins a franchise that won the first four WNBA titles, but needs to fill the scoring void left by the departure of perennial all-star Sheryl Swoopes to free agency. The league's season tips off May 17. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Parker leads Tennessee to second straight title with win over Stanford Apr 9, 2008
Sheryl Swoopes holds the record with 177, when she led Texas Tech to the championship. in 1993. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Tennessee Beats Stanford In NCAA Final Apr 9, 2008
Tennessee coach Pat Summitt could only come up with one player who was similarly able to carry her team -- Sheryl Swoopes. SLIDESHOW. (NBC 11, CA)
Lady Vols make it two consecutive titles Apr 9, 2008
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Storm add another former MVP to roster in Griffith Apr 9, 2008
But just as 37-year-old WNBA great Sheryl Swoopes did last month, Griffith decided to come to Seattle and join new coach Brian Agler. Agler arrived after former coach and player personnel director Anne Donovan resigned Nov. 30. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Past State Farm All-America teams (1975-2008) Apr 6, 2008
1993 Sheryl Swoopes, Texas Tech Milica Vukadonivich, Cal Heidi Gillingham, Vanderbilt Val Whiting, Stanford Lisa Harrison, Tennessee Lauretta Freeman, Auburn Karen Jennings, Nebraska Toni Foster, Iowa Katie Smith, Ohio State Andrea Congreaves, Mercer. 1992 Shannon Cate, Montana Dawn Staley, Virginia Rosemary Kosiorek, West Virginia Dena Head, Tennessee Sheryl Swoopes, Texas Tech Tammi Reiss, Virginia Val Whiting, Stanford Frances Savage, Miami Machelle Joseph, Purdue Susan Robinson, Penn State. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
A Performance for the Ages Mar 30, 2008
Included on the list were the undefeated campaigns turned in by Texas (1986), Tennessee (1998), and Connecticut (2002); Sheryl Swoopes leading Texas Tech to the 1993 NCAA title; and No. 1 on the list, North Carolina's 1994 national championship coming by the way of Charlotte Smith's 3-pointer as time expired in the national title game. At No. 15 was a performance by a student-athlete that left an indelible mark to those who witnessed her feats at the 2001 NCAA Women's Basketball West Regional in... (Wsucougars.com)
Stopping Wiggins big test for Pitt Mar 29, 2008
It was the third-most points scored in an NCAA game and the most since Sheryl Swoopes scored 47 for Texas Tech in the 1993 NCAA title game. One Pitt player, senior guard Mallorie Winn, played against Wiggins in high school. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
This Week in Pac-10 Women's Basketball Mar 27, 2008
The 44 points were the third most points scored in women's tournament history and the most since Sheryl Swoopes had 47 in the 1993 championship game for Texas Tech. Wiggins, who took over the top spot on the Pac-10's all-time scoring chart, currently has 2,535 career points. (Pac-10.org)
Women's roundup Mar 25, 2008
It was the third-most points scored in women's tournament history and the most since Sheryl Swoopes had 47 in the 1993 championship game for Texas Tech. Lorri Bauman of Drake has the all-time record of 50, set in 1982 against Maryland. (Boston Globe)
Pitt makes it to the round of 16 Mar 25, 2008
AT STANFORD, CALIF.STANFORD 88, UTEP 54: Candice Wiggins scored a school record-tying 44 points in her final game at Maples Pavilion to lead second-seeded Stanford past UTEP.It was the third most points scored in women's tournament history and the most since Sheryl Swoopes had 47 in the 1993 championship game for Texas Tech. Lorri Bauman of Drake has the all-time record of 50, set in 1982 against Maryland. (News & Observer -- Sports)
WNIT Second Round Awaits Lady Raiders Mar 21, 2008
South Plains College has been a pipeline for the Lady Raiders over the years as several standouts have played at SPC prior to being a Lady Raider, including Sheryl Swoopes, Angie Braziel and , just to name a few. Degree in Hand Senior graduated cum laude in May 2007 with a degree in broadcast journalism with minors in English and Spanish. (Texastech.com)
Opinion: UConn the team to beat Mar 18, 2008
She owns that rare, fluid motion and quick release reminiscent of Sheryl Swoopes. Meanwhile, Tina Charles is a handful down low. (MSNBC -- Sports)
New-look Storm re-sign Bird to multiyear contract Mar 15, 2008
Bird will join league MVP Lauren Jackson and newly signed stars Sheryl Swoopes and Swin Cash on the Storm ... "With re-signing Sue, and the addition of Swin Cash and Sheryl Swoopes to the incredibly talented players we already have, I couldn't be more pleased with how our roster has come together," said new coach Brian Agler, who is also the director of personnel. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
TRANSACTIONS Mar 5, 2008
SEATTLE STORM Signed F Sheryl Swoopes to a multiyear contract. WASHINGTON MYSTICS Re-signed G Laurie Koehn. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Bibby, Marion get OK to play in replay Mar 4, 2008
The Seattle Storm signed three-time WNBA MVP Sheryl Swoopes to a one-year contract. Tennis Federer bounced by Murray at Dubai Roger Federer is on a losing streak for the second time in four months. (Boston Globe)
Swoopes leaves Comets, signs with Storm for '08 Mar 4, 2008
SEATTLE -- Sheryl Swoopes is bringing her MVP awards and gold medals to the Seattle Storm. Swoopes, who helped the Houston Comets win the first four WNBA championships and is one of seven players to have been part of all 11 WNBA seasons, signed with the Storm as a free agent on Monday. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Sports briefs Mar 4, 2008
The Seattle Storm signed former WNBA MVP Sheryl Swoopes, 37, to a contract for the 2008 season. College baseball. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Swoopes leaving Comets for Seattle Mar 4, 2008
SEATTLE (AP) -- The Seattle Storm have signed WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes to a contract for the 2008 season ... "Sheryl Swoopes is a trailblazer and an incomparable contributor to the legacies of the Houston Comets, the WNBA and the game of women's basketball. There is no question that her absence will be felt by the Comets franchise and all the Houston fans who continue to support her career. Swoopes, a three-time league MVP and six-time All-Star, joins Lauren Jackson, another former MVP, on a... (KHOU.com, TX)
Basketball champ speaks about coming out, success Feb 26, 2008
comSheryl Swoopes came out during an ESPN The Magazine interview. At 34, WNBA superstar Sheryl Swoopes tasted success more often during her athletic career than most of her peers in basketball, or any other sport for that matter. (University News, MO)
Save the Date Feb 5, 2008
LGBT/APC/Greek Life Presents Sheryl Swoopes: This renowned athlete will be speaking from 6 to 9 p.m. in Pierson Auditorium. Diversity Series: HIV 101: This diversity seminar is from noon until 1 p.m. in the University Center, room 161. (University News, MO)
Brister - As In Blister Jan 12, 2008
Gerlich was a member of Texas Tech's 1993 NCAA Division I championship team, the team made famous by Sheryl Swoopes. And it's not as if Gerlich was a bystander; she was an All-Southwest Conference choice three times and eventually saw her number (21) retired by the institution, one of only three players in the women's basketball program to have received that particular honor. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Golfer Lorena Ochoa keeps climbing, selected AP female athlete of year Dec 22, 2007
1993 Sheryl Swoopes, basketball. 1992 Monica Seles, tennis. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Tennessee and UConn sit on top of the first power rankings of the season. Nov 13, 2007
Head coach Van Chancellor won a few with the Comets of the WNBA. While he may not have Sheryl Swoopes, Tina Thompson and Cynthia Cooper, Chancellor's team isn't hurting for top-notch talent. Sylvia Fowles is about as good as they get in college hoops. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Lady Raiders Take on the Houston Jaguars in Exhibition Game Nov 1, 2007
South Plains College has been a pipeline for the Lady Raiders over the years as several standouts have played at SPC prior to being a Lady Raider, including Sheryl Swoopes, Angie Braziel and , just to name a few. Seeing Double Two players on this year's roster have twin sisters. (Texastech.com)
MLB suspends Brewers' McClung, Yost Sep 28, 2007
Houston Comets star Sheryl Swoopes underwent back surgery and is expected to be able to play next season. Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer could miss the start of training camp next week while his son recovers from a bone marrow transplant in Miami. (Boston Globe)
U.S. routs Jamaica to clinch berth in semifinals Sep 28, 2007
" One player the USA will depend on going forward is Augustus, who has had to wait her turn to significantly contribute to the USA senior national team. With injuries to several players, including forwards Sheryl Swoopes (back) and Tamika Catchings (Achilles), Augustus' time is now and she is making the most of it. The Minnesota Lynx All-Star is averaging 16.0 points in the first two games of the qualifying tournament. But her ability to score has never been a question she has averaged 22.3... (USA Today -- Sports)
Swoopes has back surgery to alleviate leg pain Sep 28, 2007
HOUSTON -- Houston Comets star Sheryl Swoopes has undergone back surgery. The team's trainer told Houston television station KRIV that the surgery Wednesday in Dallas was successful and Swoopes will be able to play next season. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
U.S. women under pressure to make Olympic dreams a reality Sep 26, 2007
They are without several top players, including Leslie (healing from a difficult pregnancy), Sheryl Swoopes (back), Tamika Catchings (Achilles') and LSU's 6-5 center Sylvia Fowles (college commitments). The U.S. men's team needed only to reach the title game in Las Vegas to earn an Olympic berth; the women have to win gold to qualify. (USA Today -- Sports)
US women play transition Sep 23, 2007
Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins Revolution Colleges High school Others NESN Dirt Dogs Calendar Shop. Basketball team blends old, new. (Boston Globe)
U.S. womens basketball in transition period Sep 23, 2007
U.S. womens basketball in transition period - Other Sports - MSNBC.com. U.S. womens basketball in transition period. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Olympic qualifier is rare territory for US women's basketball team Sep 19, 2007
"The US team isn't quite sending its A team to South America, but perhaps it's the A-minus team. Lisa Leslie, coming off a pregnancy, is expected to rejoin the team in the fall, when it plays exhibitions against eight of the top NCAA teams. Tamika Catchings is coming off surgery. Sheryl Swoopes isn't here.But coach Anne Donovan, who took over the program last year, still has plenty of firepower at her disposal, ranging from the cagy Thompson to the University of Connecticut trio of Diana... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Stanford's Candice Wiggins Among Five Players Added To USA Senior Women's Basketball Team Sep 8, 2007
Stanford women's hoops standout Candice Wiggins was named to the USA Senior Women's Basketball team Friday. Senior from San Diego continues her international career following gold medals at the Under-21 World Championships and Pan-American Games this past summer. (Gostanford.com)
