Saturday, July 04, 2009

WNBA star Diana Taurasi cited for drunk driving

WNBA star Diana Taurasi, leading scorer for the Phoenix Mercury, was cited for drunken driving early Thursday morning, police said. - 07/03/2009

Terry Foster: Terry's Town

Summer poses test for Shock

Moving games to the fall might work, but Saturday and Sunday games are out of the question because of college and NFL football. - 06/30/2009

Rookie helps Mahorn win first with Shock

Shock coach Rick Mahorn checks with Shavonte Zellous, who totaled 18 points.

Auburn Hills -- The big smile from rookie guard Shavonte Zellous told the entire story of the Shock's 86-72 victory over the Sacramento Monarchs on Sunday night at The Palace. - 06/29/2009

Fever 82, Shock 70

Rick Mahorn's team squanders 17-point advantage

Tamika Catchings of Indiana has position for a rebound going against Taj McWilliams. Catchings contributed 15 points and six assists.

It's hard to figure what was the best aspect of the Indiana Fever's comeback victory over the Shock on Sunday. - 06/22/2009

Terry Foster: WNBA: Shock

Mahorn upbeat despite setback

Rick Mahorn made his debut as Shock coach in a 66-54 loss to the Indiana Fever. His team shot 30 percent and committed 21 turnovers.

Mahorn hates losing, and his debut as the Shock coach Friday night was a stunner for him. The Shock did not protect their house, and they were drubbed, 66-54, by the Indiana Fever. Afterward, Mahorn tried to remain upbeat and give praise to the veteran Fever. - 06/20/2009

WNBA: Fever 66, Shock 54

Shock lose in Mahorn's coaching debut

Detroit's Katie Smith, right, drives to the basket as Indiana's Tully Bevilaqua defends.

Auburn Hills -- Tamika Catchings scored 15 points and the Indiana Fever beat Detroit, 66-54, in Rick Mahorn's debut as Shock coach on Friday night. - 06/19/2009

Laimbeer leaves Shock, eyes NBA

Bill Laimbeer, who won three WNBA titles in six seasons:

Bill Laimbeer will be best remembered as being a Bad Boy during the Pistons' glory days when they won consecutive NBA championships in 1989 and 1990. But, for his work in the WNBA, Laimbeer will be known as one of the best coaches in league history. - 06/16/2009

Bill Laimbeer resigns as Shock coach; Mahorn takes over

Bill Laimbeer

Auburn Hills -- Former Pistons Bad Boy and Shock head coach Bill Laimbeer resigned Monday after 6 ½ seasons at the helm. - 06/15/2009

Mystics 75, Shock 69

Mystics wear down depleted Shock

Alexis Hornbuckle of the Shock tries to keep a ball in-bounds by passing to teammate Taj McWilliams at The Palace on Wednesday.

But the biggest pain came when the Detroit Shock (1-2) dropped a 75-69 decision Wednesday to the Washington Mystics (3-0) at The Palace. - 06/11/2009

Shock 81, Sparks 52

Shock turn tables on Sparks

How can one team look so bad one night and then look so fantastic just two days later -- against the same team? - 06/09/2009

Quick hits

UNC reaches CWS again

Lisa Leslie of Los Angeles, right, could be making her final Palace appearance tonight.

 Dustin Ackley hit a three-run home run and Adam Warren took a shutout into the eighth inning to help host North Carolina beat East Carolina, 9-3, Sunday and clinch its fourth straight trip to the College World Series. - 06/08/2009

WNBA: Detroit Shock 81, Los Angeles Sparks 52

Shock roll past Sparks in home opener

Auburn Hills -- Deanna Nolan scored 27 as the Detroit Shock avenged an opening-night rout with a lopsided 81-52 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday night. - 06/08/2009

WNBA: Sparks 78, Shock 58

Shock crushed in season opener

Lisa Leslie tries to shoot over Detroit's Barbara Farris on Saturday.

Deanna Nolan and Taj McWilliams led Detroit in the loss, scoring 15 and 12 points, respectively, against the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday. - 06/06/2009

WNBA

Shock aiming for a record-tying fourth title

Shock guard Alexis Hornbuckle shows off the WNBA championship trophy during a May media day at the team's Auburn Hills practice facility.

Auburn Hills -- The Detroit Shock have reached dynasty status, winning three WNBA championships in six seasons, including two in the last three. - 06/06/2009

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