May 21, 2013

WNBA: Phoenix Mercury make Brittney Griner No. 1 pick in WNBA draft

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(After winning a second AP Player of the Year award, Brittney Griner was picked No. 1 in the WNBA draft. Gerald Herbert/AP) BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Brittney Griner left an indelible mark on women’s college basketball. Now she’s ready to take on the pros. The Phoenix Mercury took Baylor’s star center with the top pick [...]

Soccer: U.S. women dominate China 4-1 after shaky start

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Hope Solo #1 of the USA catches the ball during the game against China at PPL Park on May 27, 2012 in Chester, Pennsylvania. USA won 4-1. (May 26, 2012 – Source: Drew Hallowell/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — CHESTER, Pa. – After surrendering a goal on one of several defensive breakdowns [...]