sports.espn.go.com - 10/19/2009
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The WNBA's Detroit Shock are moving to Tulsa, Okla., a team official told The Associated Press. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity Monday because he was not authorized to make the announcement. Detroit made its debut in the league in 1998 and won titles in 2008, 2006 and 2003. The ...
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swishappeal.com - 10/19/2009
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swishappeal.com —
With word coming today that the Shock will
reportedly move to Tulsa, I am hard pressed to...
shed a tear. Obviously, it is better for the league to be expanding and not contracting. Obviously, this is horrible news for loyal Shock fans in the Motor ...
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Is the End of the Detroit Shock Really a Bad Thing?
freep.com - 10/20/2009
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freep.com —
No shock. The Detroit Shock is moving to
Tulsa, Okla. There has been no official announcement, but...
team members have been informed of the move, according to a person within the organization. Shock personnel -- including Cheryl Reeve, general manager; ...
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Shock to move to Tulsa
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Report: Detroit Shock moving to Tulsa
Daily Thunder.com —
Wow. I’m shocked (see what I did there?). Via an AP report:
A Detroit Shock official says the WNBA team is moving to Tulsa, Okla. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Monday because he was not authorized to make the announcement.
Detroit made its debut in the league in 1998 and won titles in 2008, 2006 and 2003. The Shock lost last month to the Indiana Fever in the Eastern Conference finals after rallying to earn a playoff spot.
Good for Tulsa I guess. I have absolutely no interest in ...
No Shock: WNBA team moving to Tulsa
Sports Media Watch —
... in '03, '06, and '08, are moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Shock join the now-defunct Seattle Supersonics as championship basketball teams to move to Oklahoma in the past two years. Since 2002, WNBA teams in Portland, Miami, Cleveland, Charlotte, Orlando, Utah, Houston and now Detroit have either folded or relocated. The Indiana Fever were thought to be in danger prior to the start of the WNBA Playoffs, but their run to the Finals has bought them at least another season. Sources: ESPN.com , ...
Report: Detroit Shock moving to Tulsa
Detroit Bad Boys —
In September I wondered aloud whether Mrs. Davidson would spend money, both in terms of subsidizing the WNBA and eventually paying the NBA luxury tax. Today, it seems half of the question was answered.
The WNBA’s Detroit Shock are moving to Tulsa, Okla., a team official told The Associated Press.
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity Monday because he was not authorized to make the announcement.
Did Bill Laimbeer see the writing on his wall with his abrupt departure in June? And will the Palace’s ...
To the State of Oklahoma: Thank you!
Not Qualified To Comment —
... Breaking news out of ESPN.com today has the Detroit Shock of the WNBA probably moving to Tulsa. This is just another example of the state of Oklahoma stealing a town’s beloved franchise for their own personal enjoyment. Just because your university’s starting quarterback reinjures his shoulder doesn’t mean you get to pilfer another town’s franchise regardless of the sport. ...
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Report: Detroit Shock moving to Tulsa
dailythunder.com 10/19/2009 — Wow. I’m shocked (see what I did there?). Via an AP report :
A Detroit Shock official says the WNBA team is moving to Tulsa, Okla. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Monday because he was not authorized to make the announcement.
Detroit made ...
Detroit Shock are moving to Tulsa
motownstringmusic.com 10/20/2009 — Detroit Shock are moving to Tulsa
It's Detroit, it's basketball, and they are owned by Karen Davidson -- only it's the WNBA. Three championships and the Shock are done in the city of Detroit (well, Auburn Hills).
Leave your thoughts in the comments.
Report: Detroit Shock moving to Tulsa
detroitbadboys.com 10/19/2009 — In September I wondered aloud whether Mrs. Davidson would spend money , both in terms of subsidizing the WNBA and eventually paying the NBA luxury tax. Today, it seems half of the question was answered.
The WNBA’s Detroit Shock are moving to Tulsa, Okla., a team official told The ...
Detroit Shock move to Tulsa
digitalsportsdaily.com 10/21/2009 — DSD Staff Report-
The Detroit Shock, winners of 3 WNBA championships, will be moving to Tulsa Oklahoma the WNBA said Tuesday.
The team will be owned by Oklahoma businessmen Bill Cameron and David Box. Former, Arkansas Men’s basketball coach Nolan Richardson will become the team’s ...
Tulsa Lightning?
detroitbadboys.com 10/21/2009 — From the comments of previous stories, I suspect that most readers of this site aren’t particularly concerned about the future of the Detroit Shock. But for those who are, Dave Hogg takes a look at what fans in Tulsa should expect in 2010 .
Detroit Shock to be sold, relocated
examiner.com 10/20/2009 — The Detroit region of Michigan is losing one of its professional sports teams. The AP is reporting that the Detroit Shock, of the WNBA, will be sold and relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Despite winning three championships the Shock become the late...
To the State of Oklahoma: Thank you!
notqualifiedtocomment.com 10/19/2009 — You re-signed Ben Wallace?! Give me a contract!
Breaking news out of ESPN.com today has the Detroit Shock of the WNBA probably moving to Tulsa. This is just another example of the state of Oklahoma stealing a town’s beloved franchise for their own personal enjoyment. Just because your ...
Press Clippings – Jonas’ moving up, Shock moving out
pistonsnationblog.com 10/19/2009 —
Ted Kuflan of the Detroit News says JONAS JEREBKO, who started on Saturday against the Grizzlies, has moved in front of CHRIS WILCOX and JASON MAXIELL in the rotation.
Speaking of JASON MAXIELL, where has he gone? He’s pretty much been M.I.A. this preseason.
After surrendering a ...
Detroit Shock top Indiana in WNBA Conference Final opener
examiner.com 9/24/2009 — The cliché says “play ‘em one at a time,” but when they meet the Detroit Shock, the Indiana Fever can’t help but think about the ones they’ve already played. The Fever, who've lost three consecutive conference finals to the Shock, dropped Game 1 of this year's final, 72-56. AP Photo/Jerry S. Mendoza
Just When You Thought It Couldn’t Get Worse…
rumorsandrants.com 10/20/2009 —
Nope, this post has nothing to do with Jim Zorn. Or Norv Turner. Or the St. Louis Rams.
We’re talking about Detroit.
Just when we thought things had bottomed-out in the D , we heard that the Detroit Shock will be moving to Tulsa .
Of course, this might actually be the light at ...
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