Monarchs F Kim Smith undergoes ankle surgery
Sacramento Monarchs forward Kim Smith underwent surgery on her right ankle on Wednesday to repair damaged cartilage and remove a bone spur.
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Shock honored after third title in 6 years
The Detroit Shock won the WNBA title Sunday at the end of the most chaotic season in franchise history. A day later, they were honored by a mayor and City Council that understood exactly how they felt. After all, while the Shock were overcoming injuries, fights and suspensions to win their third title in six years, the city was dealing with the Kwame Kilpatrick scandals and an economy in turmoil.
Silver Stars 60, Shock 76
Winning a gold medal in Beijing, a WNBA championship and the league finals MVP award. How does it feel, Katie Smith? “I mean, it’s been OK,” she said to laughter in the interview room Sunday after the forward led the Detroit Shock to their third WNBA crown in six seasons. The 76-60 win completed a three-game sweep of the San Antonio Silver Stars and came less than two months after the 34-year-old…
Shock rout Silver Stars, win third WNBA title
Katie Smith scored 18 points as the Detroit Shock completed a sweep of the San Antonio Silver Stars to win their third championship in six seasons with a 76-60 victory in Game Three of the WNBA Finals on Sunday afternoon.
Silver Stars-Shock Preview
The San Antonio Silver Stars entered their first WNBA finals hoping to contain Detroit Shock guard Deanna Nolan. Though they’ve done an admirable job on that front, they haven’t had any answers for Katie Smith. After leading Detroit to back-to-back road wins, Smith looks to help the Shock complete the sweep and win their third championship in six years as they host the Silver Stars in Game 3 of…
Shock 69, Silver Stars 61
Katie Smith is taking charge on the court, and her energetic effort has helped move the Detroit Shock within a win of their second WNBA championship in three years. Smith scored 22 points and the Shock built a big lead in the first quarter, then hung on to beat the San Antonio Silver Stars 69-61 Friday night and go up 2-0 in the WNBA finals.
Leslie, Parker headline WNBA first team
Los Angeles Sparks center Lisa Leslie and forward Candace Parker highlight the WNBA’s All-First Team which was named Friday.
Parker headlines All-Rookie Team
Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker headlined the WNBA’s All-Rookie Team which was announced Friday.
Sparks F Parker wins MVP award
Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker added to her extensive trophy case on Friday.
Shock-Silver Stars Preview
The San Antonio Silver Stars entered their first WNBA finals with home-court advantage and an unblemished record against the Eastern Conference. A loss in the series opener left them with neither. After handing the Silver Stars their first loss against a team from the East in more than a year, the Detroit Shock look to move one step closer to their third championship in six seasons as they visit…
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