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Voepel: Tulsa again dealing with staph infections

Kayla Pedersen and Temeka Johnson are both back on the court, but it's the third consecutive season that at least one Tulsa player has been diagnosed with staph infection.

Sep 9 | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Mallon embracing role as Solheim captain

As the Ryder Cup looms, Meg Mallon is shoulder deep in preparations for the 2013 Solheim Cup and loving every minute of it. A former Solheim player and assistant captain, she knows what she's into.

Sep 5 4:03 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel

Lynx look unstoppable in beating Sparks

Sep 4 | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Our weekly women's volleyball power rankings debut!

We debut our weekly NCAA women's volleyball power rankings with a few familiar powerhouses at the top of the list.

Sep 4 10:16 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Beard perseveres, finds right fit with Sparks

After battling back from a chronically injured left ankle that forced her to miss two seasons, Alana Beard's WNBA journey isn't over yet.

Sep 3 | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Latta leads Shock past Sparks

It was supposed to be the night Tulsa welcomed back its 6-foot-8 center. Instead, 5-6 Ivory Latta was the star of the night, helping the Shock win back-to-back games for the first time this season and snap L.A.'s nine-game win streak.

Aug 30 | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Leadership lacking for Dream

It's hard to be sure what is passing for leadership with the Dream franchise -- and hard to wonder how things could have been handled any worse than they have been in Atlanta.

Aug 29 | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Cambage focused on rest, pro stint in China

While some peers say she is full of potential and on the road to greatness, Liz Cambage is focused on her next stop. Right now, that's an extended rest, and then a pro stint in China reportedly worth $400,000.

Aug 29 | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Cambage decision shocks Tulsa brass

Former No. 2 overall draft pick Liz Cambage shocked the Tulsa brass when she announced she needs rest and wouldn't be returning for the rest of the 2012 season.

Aug 28 | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Thrilling start to volleyball season

Nebraska's fifth-set rally over No. 1 UCLA began the volleyball season -- and the Huskers' farewell to their Coliseum -- in dramatic style.

Aug 27 5:55 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Now we know who's really in charge in Atlanta

Despite leading the Dream to back-to-back WNBA Finals the past two seasons, Marynell Meadors was fired Monday. And now we know who's really in charge in Atlanta: star player Angel McCoughtry.

Aug 27 | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Trying to make sense of the surprising WNBA

Two weeks after the London Olympics ended, the WNBA is back in full swing. The first full week of play was just full of surprises.

Aug 27 | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Atlanta's McCoughtry out indefinitely

Saturday's Lynx-Dream contest is a WNBA Finals rematch that was supposed to pit the league's top scorer against the league's top team. But right now, Angel McCoughtry's puzzling absence is taking center stage.

Aug 24 | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Rachael Kidder, UCLA aim to repeat

With her dad John, a former UCLA football player, cheering her on, Rachael Kidder leads the No. 1 Bruins in their quest for another title.

Aug 25 1:11 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Five burning questions for women's volleyball season

With the NCAA women's college volleyball season beginning, here is all you need to know about the teams and players chasing the title.

Aug 23 9:22 AM ET | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Pieces fit perfectly for Silver Stars

Whether it's stars Becky Hammon and Sophia Young leading the way, or a bench making big contributions, everything is clicking for San Antonio, winner of 11 consecutive games.

Aug 21 | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Dreaming of LPGA at Augusta

Now that two women have been invited to be members, it's time to dream about someday seeing an LPGA tournament at Augusta National.

Aug 20 6:52 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Mercury falling while lottery looms

The Mercury's 4-17 record might just be the result of some injury misfortune. But Diana Taurasi's continued absence has some wondering if it's part of an orchestrated plan by Phoenix to maximize its draft-lottery potential.

Aug 20 | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Playoff push begins now for WNBA teams

The WNBA just had a month-long break, but the playoff push will be intense from the get-go when games resume Thursday.

Aug 15 | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: Ten things to take away from London

Plenty of WNBA players had big performances in London. What does it mean as the league resumes play Thursday?

Aug 13 | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: U.S. women dominate from start to finish

The U.S. women got control early and went on to rout France 86-50 to win their fifth consecutive gold medal and 41st straight Olympic contest.

Aug 11 9:12 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel

Schedule will test Baylor's win streak

Aug 9 | By Mechelle Voepel