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Mechelle Voepel

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Mechelle Voepel joined ESPN.com in 1996 and covers women's college hoops, the WNBA and additional collegiate sports for espnW. Born in Los Angeles, she grew up 40 miles north of St. Louis and is a lifelong Cardinals fan still basking in amazement over their 2011 World Series title.

Voepel: 3 To See ready for WNBA debuts
The top four picks in the WNBA draft, including Brittney Griner, Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins, will be on display in Monday's ESPN2 doubleheader.
May 24 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Defending WNBA champion Fever back for more
After finally winning their first championship in 2012, all the key pieces are back as the Indiana Fever open their title defense.
May 23 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Thibault, players ready to resurrect Mystics
After 11 combined victories the past two seasons, new coach Mike Thibault and his players are out to turn around Washington.
May 21 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Breaking down the WNBA's Connecticut Sun
As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Mechelle Voepel takes a look at the Connecticut Sun.
May 21 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Breaking down the WNBA's Washington Mystics
As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Mechelle Voepel takes a look at the Washington Mystics.
May 21 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Breaking down the WNBA's Atlanta Dream
As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Mechelle Voepel takes a look at the Atlanta Dream.
May 21 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Breaking down the WNBA's New York Liberty
As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Mechelle Voepel takes a look at the New York Liberty.
May 21 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Breaking down the WNBA's Chicago Sky
As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Mechelle Voepel takes a look at the Chicago Sky.
May 21 | By Mechelle Voepel
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Voepel: Athletes appreciate, admire Sorenstam's feat
Annika Sorenstam didn't just put herself on the line at the Colonial, she was representing an entire tour -- and the players haven't forgotten.
May 22 9:48 AM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
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Voepel: At Colonial, support for Sorenstam genuine, unforgettable
The galleries at the Colonial seemed to relate to Annika Sorenstam on a deep level, as if her personal challenge was one of their own, and their support was unwavering.
May 22 9:35 AM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Plot thickens as 2013 WNBA season nears
With an infusion of talent, several teams are expected to step it up and some key coaching moves, the 2013 WNBA season promises to be a page-turner.
May 20 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Cambage's return to WNBA brings tempered expectations
Liz Cambage has reversed course, saying she will play in the WNBA this summer. But the Australian's history with the league has many on the edge of their seat to see if Cambage really returns and what sort of season she might have.
May 16 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Breaking down the WNBA's Indiana Fever
As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Mechelle Voepel takes a look at the Indiana Fever.
May 16 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Minnesota's Moore as motivated as ever
Maya Moore won a title in China and saw her alma mater win another crown. Now, is it time for Moore and Minnesota to capture another WNBA championship?
May 13 | By Mechelle Voepel
Women's panel recommends 10-second rule
The 10-second backcourt rule will go into effect in NCAA women's basketball for the first time next season if a recommendation from the sport's rules committee is approved.
May 9 10:09 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
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Voepel: For Stacy Lewis, 2013 could get even better
One-third of the way through the LPGA season, Stacy Lewis, Inbee Park and Suzann Pettersen have been the big stories.
May 8 2:58 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Fever's Douglas keeps things in perspective after injury
After being sidelined significantly for the first time in her career, Katie Douglas has fought back from a severe ankle injury to return to the defending WNBA champion Fever.
May 2 | By Mechelle Voepel
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Voepel: For Jiyai Shin, Kingsmill win a turning point
Jiyai Shin and Paula Creamer head the cast at Kingsmill, where they went a record nine extra holes last year before Shin prevailed in a playoff extended to Monday.
May 1 6:00 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
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'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' has always existed in sports media
Brittney Griner and Jason Collins recently acknowledged their sexuality in different ways, which begs the question of what role we the media should play in "outing" sports figures.
May 1 4:54 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Dream coaching jobs bring home McGuff, Cooper-Dyke
The two most high-profile hires this offseason brought home Ohio State's Kevin McGuff and Southern California's Cynthia Cooper-Dyke.
Apr 29 | By Mechelle Voepel
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Voepel: Texas event a homecoming for Angela Stanford
The LPGA Tour returns to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for the first time in 22 years with the North Texas LPGA Shootout starting Thursday.
Apr 24 3:38 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel's WNBA draft grades: Liberty lead the way
While many teams fared well in Monday's WNBA draft, no one did better than Bill Laimbeer and the New York Liberty.
Apr 15 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: The original three to see
Before Brittney Griner, Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins, there was Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes and Rebecca Lobo, who helped shape the WNBA into what it is today.
Apr 15 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: What awaits Griner, Delle Donne and Diggins?
As expected, Brittney Griner, Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins were the first three draft picks Monday. Now it's time for the trio to play well and help the WNBA continue to grow.
Apr 15 | By Mechelle Voepel
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Voepel: After hurry up and play, will NWSL stay?
Two other leagues, the WUSA and Women's Professional Soccer, both came and went. But the NWSL has a smarter business plan, with the backing of the national federations from the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Apr 14 2:05 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel

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