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Two Shock stars, fresh from signing contract extensions, have made it known they have no intention of joining the team in making the move to Tulsa. Apparently death was not an option. [AP] More »
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First, three runners die during yesterday's marathon. Now, the WNBA's Shock are leaving for Tulsa. How da' fuck we sposed to keep peace? [DetroitNews] More »
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In welcoming your WNBA world champions to his home, the First Bulls Fan lamented congratulating former-and-forever Piston Bill Laimbeer — controversy! scandal! developing! — so Laimbeer will probably be back next week to resolve the conflict over beers. [CBS] More »
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A Game 7 loss, a series dropped to the Pirates, now Bill Laimbeer—the greatest coach in WNBA history!—is stepping down. He will be replaced by Rick Mahorn, who will eventually be replaced by Chuck Nevitt. [Free Press] More »
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The fallout from the most exciting thing to happen in the WNBA's longer-than-expected history is complete. Players suspended for one game included Detroit's Kara Braxton, Tasha Humphrey, Elaine Powell and Sheri Samalong with Los Angeles' Lisa Leslie, Candace Parker and DeLisha Milton-Jones. Two game suspensions were handed down to Shannon Bobbitt and Murriel Page of the Sparks. Detroit Shock forward, Plenette Pierson, considered the instigator of the whole kitten scrum, was given four games. More »
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Sadly, last night's brawl between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Detroit Shock will probably be the only storyline that puts the WNBA above the fold for the rest of the regular season. As far as sports melees go, it was monumental; it involved two of the leagues major stars (Candace Parker, Lisa Leslie) and, fittingly, former Detroit Pistons Bad Boys Rick Mahorn and Bill Laimbeer, who are now coaches for the Shock. Awful Announcing has all the all the giraffe carnage spliced-up for your enjoyment. More »
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