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Voepel: Annika Sorenstam: Preparation requires balance
Annika Sorenstam won her share of majors -- 10 -- and found that playing the week before kept her game sharp.
Jun 19 3:08 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Veterans, rookies give Mystics new life
Behind a roster that includes players like 11-year veteran Michelle Snow and rookie Tayler Hill, the Mystics have new life in 2013 under relocated coach Mike Thibault.
Jun 14 | By Mechelle Voepel
- News & Commentary
Voepel: Solheim improvement a consolation for Morgan Pressel
Standing 15th in Solheim points at the start of the LPGA Championship, Morgan Pressel jumped to 10th with her tie-for-third finish.
Jun 10 3:09 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
- News & Commentary
Voepel: A marathon major win for Inbee Park
It took 39 holes in one day, but Inbee Park won the LPGA Championship in a playoff for her second consecutive major title.
Jun 9 11:57 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
- News & Commentary
Voepel: World No. 1 Inbee Park makes her move
World No. 1 Inbee Park shoots a 4-under 68 to grab the lead heading into the final round of the LPGA Championship.
Jun 9 3:23 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
- News & Commentary
Voepel: Michelle Wie turns it around in second round
After opening with a 4-over 76 in the LPGA Championship, Michelle Wie comes back strong Saturday with a second-round 68.
Jun 8 7:56 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
- News & Commentary
Voepel: Pressel one long day away from title
Morgan Pressel, who last won in 2008, maintains a two-shot lead -- with No. 1 Inbee Park in the hunt -- as the LPGA Championship heads for a 36-hole final day.
Jun 8 9:10 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
- News & Commentary
Voepel: Another Korean leads; this time it's Chella Choi
Chella Choi, one of many "Seoul Sisters'' inspired by Se Ri Pak, takes the lead in the LPGA Championship with a 67.
Jun 7 9:35 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
- News & Commentary
Voepel: Morgan Pressel in the mix with opening 68
A 68 puts Morgan Pressel in the mix in the LPGA Championship, and if she continues to play well, could help bolster her Solheim standing.
Jun 7 7:05 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Wicks, five others to be inducted into Women's Basketball HOF
Sue Wicks is known as a no-nonsense, native New Yorker. But even she struggles to put her career in perspective as she prepares to be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Jun 7 | By Mechelle Voepel
- News & Commentary
Voepel: Young Americans eager to show they can win on tour
The landscape for American women's golf looks bright as a contingent of young golfers show they not only want to play with the best but to win.
Jun 6 6:32 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
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Voepel: Once again, Ko paired with Wie
The youngest player to win an LPGA event, Lydia Ko, is grouped with a former teen phenom, her idol Michelle Wie.
Jun 6 12:08 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
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Voepel: Karrie Webb is still a major contender
Karrie Webb has shown remarkable longevity in the sport she loves and, at 38, is still a major contender.
Jun 6 12:02 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
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Voepel: Shanshan Feng's game is cranking at right time
Defending champion Shanshan Feng comes into the LPGA Championship confident and ready after a runner-up finish in last week's event.
Jun 6 12:09 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
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Voepel: Lewis leads contenders at LPGA Championship
Stacy Lewis has been in the mix in most tournaments this year and plays the course at Locust Hill well. That puts her among our top contenders.
Jun 5 10:49 AM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
- Commentary
Voepel: Rutgers AD Julie Hermann faces tough road
It looks as if Rutgers is going to stand by its hire of Julie Hermann as athletic director. Hermann will tackle an already tough job made more difficult by missteps she's had even before officially taking over.
Jun 1 5:41 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
- Athletes Life Summer Of W
Hot Shots: Barrel racing
Mary Walker winning a barrel racing world title at the age of 53 is a feel-good story of its own, but the tragedy and trauma she conquered en route makes it more inspiring.
Jun 5 2:22 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Latta leads Mystics past Shock in overtime
Skylar Diggins had 11 assists in her home debut for Tulsa, but Ivory Latta, who left the Shock in the offseason, had the last laugh Monday, scoring 27 points to lead Washington to an overtime win.
May 24 | By Mechelle Voepel
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: 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 Chicago Sky
As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Mechelle Voepel takes a look at the Chicago Sky.
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 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: 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
