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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: 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
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
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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
Voepel: WNBA draft hinges on Mystics' No. 4 pick
Sure, we all know which three players will be drafted first Monday. But it's actually Washington's No. 4 pick that will dictate how the rest of the draft plays out.
Apr 12 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: UConn wins NCAA-tying eighth championship
In New Orleans back in 1991, Connecticut played in its first Final Four. The Huskies walked away without a title, but the die had been cast. And UConn has never really been out of the mix since, winning its eighth NCAA championship Tuesday to match Tennessee and Pat Summitt.
Apr 9 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Hatchell, Staley elected to Naismith Hall of Fame
Sylvia Hatchell, the second-winningest women's coach, and Dawn Staley, who played in three Final Fours, will be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in September.
Apr 9 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Auriemma has Huskies on brink of eighth NCAA title
Figuring out Geno Auriemma is as tough as trying to beat his Huskies. But the enigmatic coach has once again gotten UConn to rise to the occasion at the most important time of the year and on the brink of an eighth NCAA title.
Apr 8 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: UConn's Hartley fights back from injury
Bria Hartley's confidence is returning after an ankle injury hampered her for much of the season.
Apr 8 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Lack of title doesn't diminish Diggins' career
Like many great players before her, Skylar Diggins joins a long list of women's basketball's best who didn't win an NCAA title -- but did some great things just the same.
Apr 7 | By Mechelle Voepel
Griner headlines WBCA All-America squad
Brittney Griner and Odyssey Sims were joined on the WBCA Coaches' All-America team by Elena Delle Donne, Skylar Diggins, Kayla McBride, Stefanie Dolson, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Chiney Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas and Chelsea Gray.
Apr 6 7:50 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Final Four offers something for everyone
Newcomer Cal and giant-killer Louisville offer a new storylines next to old favorites UConn and Notre Dame.
Apr 6 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Diggins ready for final shot at title
Since watching Notre Dame win the 2001 title, South Bend native Skylar Diggins has been focused on leading the Fighting Irish to another. The senior's last shot has arrived.
Apr 6 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Schimmels lead Louisville to the Final Four
With Shoni and Jude Schimmel leading the way, Louisville pulled off its second upset in three days to reach its second Final Four.
Apr 2 | By Mechelle Voepel
Instant Analysis: Louisville 86, Tennessee 78
Louisville scored its second upset in three days, toppling second-seeded Tennessee to reach its second Final Four.
Apr 2 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: The good and bad side of upsets
We're all supposed to love upsets, and hats off to Louisville for pulling one of the biggest. But when Baylor's Brittney Griner, the best women's college player this season isn't playing in the Final Four, won't it feel like something important is missing?
Apr 1 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Louisville looks for more of the same against Tennessee
Jeff Walz and Shoni Schimmel aren't apologizing for Louisville's ferocity against Baylor. After all, once again labeled the underdog, they know the Cardinals just need more of the same against Tennessee.
Apr 1 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Louisville stuns Baylor in game's greatest upset
In the greatest win in Louisville women's history, in the greatest upset the women's NCAA tournament has ever seen, fifth-seeded Louisville executed a perfect game plan to knock off defending NCAA champion Baylor.
Mar 31 | By Mechelle Voepel
Instant Analysis: Louisville 82, Baylor 81
In perhaps the biggest upset in women's NCAA tournament history, Louisville knocked off the defending NCAA champ.
Mar 31 | By Mechelle Voepel
Instant Analysis: Tennessee 74, Oklahoma 59
Tennessee advanced to the Elite Eight after beating Oklahoma in the Oklahoma City Regional semifinals Sunday.
Mar 31 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Hometown Sooners steal spotlight from Lady Bears
The four teams in the Oklahoma City regional know what it takes to go beyond the Sweet 16, starting with hometown hero Oklahoma.
Mar 29 | By Mechelle Voepel
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Mechelle Voepel
- Voepel: For Jiyai Shin, Kingsmill win a turning point
(05/01/2013) - 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' has always existed in sports media
(05/01/2013)
Michelle Smith
- Smith: UConn freshman Breanna Stewart is next big thing
(04/09/2013) - Smith: Cardinals' Slaughter finds confidence at right time
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Sarah Spain
- TWSS: Hey Skylar, dig this list of demands
(05/01/2013) - W Debate: What's next for free agent Tim Tebow
(04/29/2013)
Jane McManus
- McManus: Mary Cain finds her stride with a coach
(04/29/2013) - McManus: Patterson took unlikely path to NFL
(04/26/2013)
Graham Hays
- Hays: Sooners continue to rule power rankings
(04/30/2013) - Hays: Wisconsin's Massei finds motivation in softball
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