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John Whisenant Named New York Liberty's GM, Coach

The New York Liberty of the WNBA announced Tuesday that they've hired former Sacramento Monarchs coach and general manager John Whisenant to fill both slots. The team was expected to formally announce the hiring at a late afternoon press conference. Whisenant was general manager in Sacramento for seven seasons until the...

Thompson's WNBA Legacy Unparalleled

Tina Thompson's name has never blazed at the top of the women's basketball marquee. She should blame the company she keeps. In Houston, it was Cynthia Cooper and Sheryl Swoopes. On the U.S. Olympic team it was Lisa Leslie, a pecking order that carried over to the Los Angeles Sparks last year. Even this season, the 14th...

For Liberty's Pondexter, Career Choices Extend Beyond the Game

WASHINGTON -- Had enough of players who master the art of passive-aggressiveness, saying in one breath that they love playing where they are, then grumbling under the next breath that they wouldn't mind being dealt, if it helps the organization? Meet Cappie Pondexter, whose DNA is apparently devoid of the...

Anne Donovan Named Seton Hall Coach

Seton Hall is remaking both of its basketball programs, hiring new coaches for its men's and women's programs. And the Pirates did pretty well for the women, landing a Hall of Famer, convincing Anne Donovan to leave the WNBA. Donovan was named the head coach at Seton Hall Monday, a little less than three months after she...

Monarchs' Days Look to Be Numbered

The Sacramento Monarchs have been in limbo since Nov. 20 as the WNBA frantically looked for a new owner.The WNBA owners are meeting Thursday in New York and the Monarchs' fate will likely be the No. 1 topic of discussion.It does not appear the league has been able to broker a deal with a Bay Area ownership group to take...

Background on Anne Donovan

Anne Donovan (born November 1, 1961) is an American retired basketball player and the current head coach of the women's basketball team at Seton Hall University.

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