Monday, July 18, 2011

WNBA Is Still Going YALL!

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/mercury/articles/2011/07/16/20110716wnba-female-athletes.html


Fifteen years ago, when the NBA Board of Governors approved the creation of a women's basketball league, reaction was mixed. The excitement of another professional league available for female athletes was tempered by the small-mindedness that has often dogged the group.

Guess what? A WNBA whose motto has morphed from "We Got Next" to "We Got Game" should try on "We Got Longevity" for size. Women's basketball is alive and well, thank you very much, and those who think that NBA owners should cut ties with the league to help ease financial woes during the lockout can take a long crossover dribble down a short plank.

For all the WNBA taketh - and make no mistake, the league has had its struggles - it giveth so much more. Young female athletes need to know their hard work can translate to career opportunities. They also need to know there are ways to land on a sports magazine cover without sporting a bikini.


Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/sports/mercury/articles/2011/07/16/20110716wnba-female-athletes.html#ixzz1SUXo4QjW

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