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Sparks' Parker intent on staying healthy
Published 5/19/2012 at 11:40 p.m. 0 comments
LOS ANGELES — Scoring and rebounding come easily for Candace Parker, the Los Angeles Sparks' star who averaged 19.3 points and 9.1 boards a game in the last two seasons.
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Candace Parker signs extension with Los Angeles Sparks
Published 4/25/2012 at 8:08 p.m. 0 comments
LOS ANGELES — All-Star Candace Parker plans to stay with the new-look Los Angeles Sparks.
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Former players know they owe a lot to Summitt
Published 4/18/2012 at 7:04 p.m. 6 comments
That initial reaction and those welling emotions were hard to articulate Wednesday for Pat Summitt's former players, just minutes after they learned the legendary Lady Vols basketball coach resigned.
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Brittney Griner's dunks worth more than points to Baylor
Published 3/25/2012 at 7:04 p.m. 35 comments
DES MOINES, Iowa — Don't ignore the importance of the dunk when Tennessee plays Baylor in the Elite Eight of the NCAA women's basketball tournament tonight at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Florida no match for Baylor women in 76-57 loss
Published 3/20/2012 at 10:32 p.m. 0 comments
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — The Florida Gators were prepared for Brittney Griner's dunk — and they reacted reasonably well to it.
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Griner dunks in Baylor's 76-57 win over Florida
Updated 3/20/2012 at 11:04 p.m. 0 comments
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Brittney Griner took a pass from a teammate, stepped toward the basket, stretched out her right arm and slammed the ball through.
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Griner becomes 2nd woman to dunk in NCAA tourney
Updated 3/20/2012 at 9:05 p.m. 0 comments
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Brittney Griner has become the second woman to dunk in an NCAA tournament game, throwing one down with her right hand early in the second...
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Nicky Anosike traded to LA, will play with Candace Parker
Updated 2/23/2012 at 10:55 p.m. 6 comments
After a year with the Washington Mystics, center Nicky Anosike will be reunited with former Tennessee teammate Candace Parker.
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Three former Lady Vols picked as finalists for USA women's team
Published 2/13/2012 at 7:16 p.m. 3 comments
Former Lady Vols Tamika Catchings, Kara Lawson and Candace Parker are three of 21 finalists for the USA Women's National Basketball Team.
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Candace Parker returns but Sparks lose to Atlanta, 84-79
Published 8/17/2011 at 11:40 a.m. 1 comment
LOS ANGELES — As Candace Parker drove down the familiar streets near her home en route to Staples Center on Tuesday afternoon, she had a flashback.
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Wilt Chamberlain or Fred Lynn? Candace Parker's career will tell
Published 6/30/2011 at 12:45 p.m. 5 comments
UNCASVILLE, Conn. - At some point in her career, maybe in the not too distant future, Candace Parker will arrive at a fork in the road.
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John-Patrick Smith named SEC Male Athlete of the Year
Published 6/28/2011 at 3:43 p.m. 18 comments
John-Patrick Smith stamped a final exclamation point on his historic tennis career Tuesday when became the fourth Vol ever to be named the Roy F. Kramer SEC Male Athlete of the Year.
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Candace Parker to miss 6 weeks with L.A. Sparks due to knee injury
Published 6/28/2011 at 7:48 a.m. 4 comments
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Sparks star forward Candace Parker will miss approximately six weeks after suffering a torn lateral meniscus in her right knee in a game Sunday in New York.
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Sparks 'hoping for the best' after Candace Parker hurt
Published 6/26/2011 at 10:34 p.m. 4 comments
With 5:56 left in the third quarter, Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker crumpled to the floor, clutching her right knee in agony, shrieks filling a soon silent arena. Fans and players alike held their breath.
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Mike Strange: John-Patrick Smith, Rhyne Williams UT's best
Published 6/25/2011 at 9:50 p.m. 1 comment
J.P. Smith and Rhyne Williams aren't doubles partners on the tennis court. They are partners, though, in my annual Dandy Dozen column to wrap up Tennessee's 2010-11 school year.
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