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China’s Yu Jing was the 11th women’s world sprint speedskating champ in as many years. A decade after it hosted the Winter Games, Salt Lake City is looking for a reprise a decade from now. “We’ve proved to the world we can do it and do it better than any
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Feb. 6, 2012 SEATTLE - Veteran starters Sue Bird and Tanisha Wright have re-signed multi-year contracts with the team, Seattle Storm Head Coach and General Manager Brian Agler announced today. The prolific guards have both spent the duration of their WNB
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 15: Basketball player Sue Bird poses for a portrait during the USOC Portrait Shoot at Smashbox West Hollywood on November 15, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. View Photo »
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I'm proud of what we have built in Seattle and excited to continue ... The Storm is a remarkable franchise with committed owners, strong leadership, incredibly loyal fans and, in Sue Bird and Lauren Jackson, two of the best ever to play the game at their positions. I'm privileged to be part of this team...
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When the Seattle Storm gathers for training camp in April, Head Coach Brian Agler will have many questions to answer about a revamped roster. One spot he won't have to spend any time worrying about is his starting backcourt. Health permitting, Agler can
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By declaring during exit interviews at the conclusion of the 2011 season that they intended to re-sign, Seattle Storm guards Sue Bird and Tanisha Wright took a lot of the drama out of their free agency. Still, both players expressed happiness about makin
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Highlighted by a trio of two-time Olympic gold medalists and featuring a total of nine players who have won Olympic gold, 21 USA Women’s National Team members were today named as finalists for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team. The player sel
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird reacts to a call on her against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of the decisive Game 3 in a first-round WNBA playoff basketball series, Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in Seattle. The Mercury won 77-75. View Photo »
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I grew up watching Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, and back then it was really intense competition. It was just fun, so I just stick with it.
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Taurasi, of course, starred for Auriemma at Connecticut, winning NCAA titles from 2002-04. She is one of three two-time Olympic gold medalists among 21 players announced Monday as finalists for this year's Olympic team and seven-time All-WNBA first team.
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Highlighted by a trio of two-time Olympic gold medalists and featuring a total of nine players who have won Olympic gold, 21 USA Women's National Team members were today named as finalists for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Women's Basketball Team. The player sel
About Sue Bird
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Suzanne Brigit Bird (born October 16, 1980) is a professional women's basketball player. A high school star from Christ The King RHS, she went on to become a key part of two national champion University of Connecticut teams, the first player to be picked in the 2002 WNBA Draft and an Olympic gold medalist. She currently plays for the WNBA's... Full Article
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird reacts to a call on her against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of the decisive Game 3 in a first-round WNBA playoff basketball series, Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in Seattle. The Mercury won 77-75.
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird (10) passes past Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner during the first half of the decisive Game 3 in a first-round WNBA playoff basketball series, Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in Seattle.
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird grimaces as she claps her hands after missing a shot against the Phoenix Mercury during the third quarter in a first-round WNBA playoff basketball game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Phoenix. The Mercury defeated the Storm 92-83.
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The Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, front, gets fouled by Phoenix Mercury's Candice Dupree, back right, as the Mercury's DeWanna Bonner (24) looks on during the first quarter in a first round WNBA playoff basketball game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Phoenix.
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, right, talks with official Cameron Inouye after a call in favor of the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of Game 1 of a first-round WNBA playoff basketball series Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in Seattle.
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird (10) dribbles past Phoenix Mercury's Temeka Johnson during the first half of Game 1 of a first-round WNBA playoff basketball series Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in Seattle. The Storm won 80-61.
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, right, looks to pass as she is pressured by Los Angeles Sparks' Tina Thompson during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011. The Sparks won 68-62.
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, front left, finds it tough to get past Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner (24) and Ketia Swanier in the fourth quarter of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, in Phoenix. The Mercury defeated the Storm 81-79.
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, left, gets fouled as she goes up for a shot against Phoenix Mercury's Temeka Johnson in the first quarter of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, in Phoenix.
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird smiles after the team beat the Connecticut Sun in a WNBA basketball game Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, in Seattle. The Storm won 81-79, on a last-second 3-point shot by Bird.
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, right, is mobbed by teammates Swin Cash, left, Camille Little, Tanisha Wright, center front, and Ashley Robinson after Bird's game winning shot and the final buzzer against the Connecticut Sun in a WNBA basketball game Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, in Seattle. The...
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird reacts after nailing a 3-point shot with less than a second left against the Connecticut Sun in the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, in Seattle. The Storm won 81-79.
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird follows-through on a winning 3-point shot with less than a second left against the Connecticut Sun in the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, in Seattle. The Storm won 81-79.
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, right, is grabbed by Tanisha Wright as Ashley Robinson joins in cheering after Bird nailed a game-winning 3-point shot to beat the Connecticut Sun in a WNBA basketball game Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, in Seattle. The Storm won 81-79.
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, right, tries to get past San Antonio Silver Stars' Tully Bevilaqua in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, in Seattle.
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Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird, right, gets a high five from teammate Swin Cash, left, after drawing a foul in the fourth quarter of a WNBA basketball game against the Tulsa Shock, Saturday, July 30, 2011, in Tulsa, Okla. Seattle won 89-72.
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Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird, center, looks for a shot between Tulsa Shock center Abi Olajuwon, left, and guard Andrea Riley in the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 30, 2011, in Tulsa, Okla.
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PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 26: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm awaits a free throw shot from the Phoenix Mercury during the WNBA game at US Airways Center on July 26, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Storm defeated the Mercury 83-77.
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PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 26: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm puts up a shot over Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury during the WNBA game at US Airways Center on July 26, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Storm defeated the Mercury 83-77.
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PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 26: (L-R) Swin Cash #2, Camille Little #20, Tanisha Wright #30, Katie Smith #14 and Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm celebrate after defeating the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA game at US Airways Center on July 26, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Storm defeated the...
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PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 26: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm drives the ball against Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury during the WNBA game at US Airways Center on July 26, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird shoots over Phoenix Mercury guard Ketia Swanier, middle, and forward DeWanna Bonner during the first quarter of a WNBA basketball game on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, in Phoenix. Bird had 18 points, seven assists, five rebounds and three steals as the Storm won...
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West's Sue Bird, left, drives around East's CappieP ondexter during the second half of the WNBA All-Star basketball game, Saturday, July 23, 2011, in San Antonio. East won 118-113.
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San Antonio Silver Stars' Tully Bevilaqua, center, defends Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, right, as Storm's Camille Little sets a pick during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, July 21, 2011, in Seattle.
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Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird drives past Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen in the first half of an WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 16, 2011, in Minneapolis.
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird reacts to a call on her against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of the decisive Game 3 in a first-round WNBA playoff basketball series, Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in Seattle. The Mercury won 77-75.
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