Marion Jones signs with WNBA’s Shock (AP)

Former sprinter Marion Jones has signed with the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock, hoping to launch a new career after losing five Olympic medals for using performance-enhancing drugs, Jones was a star at the 2000 Sydney Olympics but admitted two years ago that she had taken the “clear.” She was stripped of her medals, including three golds.
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Sun get 1st pick in WNBA draft on April 8 (AP)

The Connecticut Sun will have the first pick of the WNBA draft on April 8. The league announced Tuesday that the draft will be held at the NBA Entertainment studios in Secaucus, N.J. The Sun gained the first pick after completing an earlier trade with the Minnesota Lynx. Top draft picks include Tina Charles of [...]

Mercury ink Ashley Paris to training camp contract (AP)

The Phoenix Mercury have signed free-agent power forward Ashley Paris to a training camp contract. The defending WNBA champions announced the deal on Friday without disclosing terms. The 6-foot-3 Paris was released by the Los Angeles Sparks last June. They had selected her in the second round of the draft last April.
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Hughes steps aside as Silver Stars head coach (AP)

San Antonio Silver Stars coach Dan Hughes is stepping down to become general manager full-time and promoting assistant Sandy Brondello to replace him. Hughes said Thursday the move is designed to keep the Silver Stars staff together, noting that Brondello has attracted interest from other WNBA teams.
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Lynx add veteran perimeter player Maiga-Ba (AP)

The Minnesota Lynx have signed veteran forward Hamchetou Maiga-Ba (HAHM’-shah-too MY’-gah-bah). Maiga-Ba’s addition was announced Wednesday. She was an unrestricted free agent, after a total of six years with the Sacramento Monarchs sandwiched around two seasons with the Houston Comets. Maiga-Ba is a native of Mali.
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Lynx star Augustus says she’ll be ready for season (AP)

Minnesota Lynx star Seimone Augustus is on track to start the WNBA season. Augustus said Tuesday she has a week and a half left on her rehabilitation program, following surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee last summer. The two-time All-Star was at a news conference to discuss the four-year [...]

Shock may make move without 2 All-Stars (PA SportsTicker)

By JEFF LATZKE AP Sports Writer
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WNBA veteran Penicheiro signs with Sparks (PA SportsTicker)

The Sparks have signed WNBA veteran Ticha Penicheiro, who helped lead the Sacramento Monarchs to the championship in 2005.
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Shock may make move without 2 All-Stars (AP)

Two of the top scorers for the Detroit Shock may not be making the move to Oklahoma next season. Coach and general manager Nolan Richardson says leading scorer Deanna Nolan has indicated she intends to skip the upcoming season instead of relocating with the team to Tulsa. Her agent says she's not under contract and [...]

Lynx re-sign star Seimone Augustus for long term (AP)

The Minnesota Lynx have signed two-time WNBA All-Star Seimone Augustus to a multi-year contract. The Lynx disclosed the signing Monday without releasing terms. Augustus is currently the WNBA's all-time leader at 21.2 points per game. The 6-foot forward was a restricted free agent, coming off a major injury.
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