Are Taurasi and Beard like Magic and Bird? Well, the WNBA is very excited about the junior Class of Titans, according to the LA Times. The article notes the growth in the game, and says the amazing junior class could push it further. The Boston Globe is talking about the increased TV coverage.

Speaking of TV coverage: contrary to our report yesterday, it now sounds like ESPN won't move the women's games if it takes the men's games due to war in Iraq. "At this time, our (women's) coverage will not be lessened in any way," said an ESPN spokesman. (What's the "at this time" mean?) This report is somewhat more ambiguous. I guess we should have more news announced today; maybe they'll clarify.

LSU star and freshman of the year Simeone Augustus was carjacked last night. Luckily, she's ok.