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Monarchs Tip-Off Season Tonight!
May 17 , 2008
The Monarchs welcome the San Antonio Silver Stars to ARCO Arena, where the Western Conference foes will tip-off for the first time this season.
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Monarchs Light Up Arden
May 16 , 2008
Much like last year's annual Meet the Monarchs event at Arden Fair, the weather outside felt very much like the warmth that radiated inside the mall as fans and passersby had the opportunity to get to know this year's team.
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FOUR ALL-STARS ON 2008 ROSTER
May 16 , 2008
The 2008 Sacramento Monarchs roster features nine returning players and four new additions.
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FIX I-5
May 9 , 2008
Monarchs Fans: Upcoming road work to the "Boat Section" of I-5 will affect traffic heading to and from ARCO Arena beginning May 30.
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A Coaching Methodology
May 15 , 2008
Assistant Coach Monique Ambers dishes on final roster cuts, the team's offense and defense and what has impressed her most about the team in training camp.
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Ticha Eager for Home Opener
May 14 , 2008
The Monarchs had just a short media session after practice Tuesday due to a WNBA Cares event, but SacramentoMonarchs.com caught up with Ticha Penicheiro for three questions.
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Monarchs Request Waivers on DeMya Walker
May 15 , 2008
The Sacramento Monarchs have requested waivers on forward DeMya Walker.
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Getting to Know A'Quonesia Franklin
May 12 , 2008
2008 third-round draft pick, A'Quonesia Franklin is aiming to earn a spot on a Monarchs roster full of proven veterans. WNBA.com recently spoke with Franklin about the challenges she will likely face.
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Training with Confidence
May 9 , 2008
Monarchs forward Kim Smith entered this year's training camp with renewed confidence. Now she is looking to contribute more in her third season.
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Hayniac Back in Sac
May 13 , 2008
Kristin Haynie enjoyed three seasons in Sacramento, including the Monarchs Championship run in 2005. After being selected by the Dream in the Expansion Draft, she now looks to guide Atlanta in its first season.
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Monarchs Waive Dionne Marsh
May 12 , 2008
The Sacramento Monarchs today announced that the organization has waived Dionne Marsh.
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Monarchs Training Camp Quotes
May 8 , 2008
The Monarchs have just 10 days until they tip-off the 2008 season against the Silver Stars! Check out what Coach Boucek and Rebekkah Brunson had to say after the Monarchs practice Wednesday.
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Opening Night
April 16 , 2008
Expect Great Basketball. Opening Night is on Saturday, May 17 at 7 p.m. Watch the Monarchs take on the San Antonio Silver Stars. Click here to buy tickets.
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Bekky's Back!
May 1 , 2008
Rebekkah Brunson is back in Sacramento. Get the scoop on her off-season Italian adventures and her outlook on the season.
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DeMya Walker Injury Update
May 1 , 2008
The Sacramento Monarchs announced forward DeMya Walker suffered a right knee patella fracture. She will undergo surgery tomorrow and is expected to be out six months.
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Harper is Here
April 30 , 2008
The Monarchs 10th pick, Laura Harper, is in Sacramento for training camp and she recently sat down with SacramentoMonarchs.com for a quick Q&A.
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Izabela Piekarska Q and A
April 29 , 2008
With the 40th pick in the WNBA Draft, the Monarchs selected UTEP center Izabela Piekarska. Get to know more about the 6-foot-5 Piekarska in this exclusive Q&A.
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Charel's Rookie Report
April 25 , 2008
With the 43rd pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft, the Monarchs selected guard Charel Allen. Get the rookie's scoop on the first week of training camp now!
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Monarchs Waive Janie Mitchell
May 1 , 2008
The Sacramento Monarchs today announced that the organization has waived forward Janie Mitchell.
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Monarchs Waive Amy Sanders
April 29 , 2008
The Sacramento Monarchs today announced that the organization has waived guard Amy Sanders. The Monarchs signed the free agent on April 18.
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It's Always Entertaining...
April 23 , 2008
In her latest blog post, Adrian Williams-Strong gives us the scoop on painful wedding dress fittings and the first day of Monarchs training camp.
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Flowing Like Water with A'Quonesia
April 22 , 2008
Get to know more about Monarchs rookie A'Quonesia Franklin in this exclusive SacramentoMonarchs.com Question and Answer.
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Monarchs Training Camp Quotes
April 22 , 2008
Check out what Coach Jenny Boucek, Ticha Penicheiro and Chelsea Newton had to say following the Monarchs first day of training camp Monday.
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Scho Robinson Undergoes Successful Surgery
April 16 , 2008
The Sacramento Monarchs today announced that guard, Scholanda Robinson underwent a successful minor arthroscopic surgery to her right knee, due to normal wear and tear.
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Individual Tickets On Sale Now!
April 2 , 2008
Join us for another exciting and intense summer of Monarchs basketball at ARCO Arena!
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Monarchs TV Schedule Announced
April 16 , 2008
Monarchs TV Schedule will feature every WNBA Champion team.
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2008 WNBA Draft
April 7 , 2008
With the 10th Draft Pick, the Sacramento Monarchs chose Laura Harper from the University of Maryland.
Harper Video: Pick | Highlights | Shout Out
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Statement on Yolanda Griffith
April 8 , 2008
Today, the Seattle Storm announced the signing of former Monarchs center Yolanda Griffith.
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We Need You!
December 3 , 2007
Monarchs Fans! We need your help to find more passionate fans like you. Refer friends and earn fabulous prizes.
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Working Out with Rebekkah
March 24 , 2008
Rebekkah Brunson seemingly burst onto the WNBA scene out of nowhere last season, but success didn't happen overnight. WNBA.com's Mark Bodenrader talked with Brunson about the fitness regimen that has helped make her a cornerstone of the Monarchs new regime.
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DeMya's Foreign Adventures
March 21 , 2008
When Monarchs players take their game overseas, playing and practicing are the easy part. Trying to communicate and get by border patrol, however, have proven difficult for Monarchs forward DeMya Walker.
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Connect With The Monarchs
February 21 , 2008
In Russian League action on Thursday DeMya Walker and her team, Nadezhda, defeated Dynamo Kursk, 92-77. Walker totaled 11 points, three rebounds, two assists and one block in the win.
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Adrian's Hall of Fame Induction
March 17 , 2008
Just because it's the off-season doesn't mean that Adrian Williams Strong isn't working. During her time away from the court, the Monarchs forward has been an intern for Habitat for Humanity in Phoenix. Aside from getting married, the Monarchs forward also had more big news recently.
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Connect with the Monarchs
March 11 , 2008
Catch up with the Monarchs during the busy off-season.
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Powell, Brunson Signed To Four-Year Deal
March 2 , 2008
The Sacramento Monarchs have announced the signing of 2005 WNBA Most Improved Player, forward Nicole Powell and 2007 WNBA All-Star forward Rebekkah Brunson, each to four-year contracts with the franchise.
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Monarchs Announce Preseason Schedule
February 20 , 2008
The Sacramento Monarchs have announced that the team will play two preseason games prior to the start of the 2008 WNBA regular season.
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Monarchs Bring Excitement
February 7 , 2008
In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) Wednesday, Monarchs forward DeMya Walker, Head Coach Jenny Boucek, Assistant Coach Monique Ambers and Monarchs legend Ruthie Bolton hosted a basketball clinic at St. Francis High School.
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Haynie Selected By Atlanta Dream
February 6 , 2008
Monarchs guard, Kristin Haynie, has been selected by the WNBA's newest franchise, the Atlanta Dream, in today's Expansion Draft. The Sacramento Monarchs wish Kristin all the best and look forward to seeing her when the Monarchs host the Dream on Friday, July 18, as Sacramento celebrates Breast Health Awareness Night!
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Kara Says Goodbye to 2007
January 2 , 2008
Kara Lawson spent her New Year in a very familiar place, Sacramento! Start off your 2008 with the Monarchs guard in her latest blog entry!
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The 2008 Monarchs Schedule is here!
December 13 , 2007
Your Sacramento Monarchs will play more home weekend games than ever, making the 2008 season the perfect time to enjoy Sacramento Monarchs basketball. Take advantage of the schedule release during the holidays. Click here to give the gift of the Monarchs with the purchase of a Monarchs gift certificate.
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Linda Blogs
November 16 , 2007
Throughout the busy off-season, our own Linda Frohlich will be blogging from Italy. Linda, who is playing in Taranto, Italy for team Cras Basket Taranto along with Rebekkah Brunson, will fill us in on her weekly adventures.
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Ciao from Italy!
November 13 , 2007
Linda Frohlich checks in with SacramentoMonarchs.com today all the way from Italy. Among other things, Linda discusses her love for Italy, her team chemistry with Rebekkah and what she misses most about the United States.
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Hello from Belgium!
November 6 , 2007
SacramentoMonarchs.com caught up with Kim Smith today to ask her some very important questions. Kim, who is currently playing for Dexia Namur in Belgium, fills us in on her goals for the off-season and her thoughts on her team.
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Lawson's FAN VOICE Q & A
October 31 , 2007
The USA Basketball squad played well through their first three games and three wins in the U.S. College Tour. Topping Maryland, Connecticut and Tennesee. WNBA.com's Adam Hirshfield caught up with Kara Lawson before for Sunday's exhibition game against Pat Summitt, Candace Parker and the top-ranked Lady Vols.
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Lawson Joins USA Basketball College Tour
October 19 , 2007
Monarchs guard Kara Lawson will join the 2007-08 USA National Team and will participate in the team's Oct. 31 - Nov. 15 college tour.
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Monarchs Select 10th in 2008 Draft
October 23 , 2007
The WNBA Lottery is complete. The Monarchs made the 2007 Playoffs so their selection at 10 was determined by their record at the end of the season.
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Monarchs Off-Season Road Trip
October 8 , 2007
Join fellow Monarchs MVPs and Plan Holders for a road trip to watch the USA Basketball Women's Senior National Team take on Stanford University at Maples Pavilion.
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USA Basketball Women's Select Team
October 11 , 2007
USA Basketball Women's Select Team set to compete in FIBA World League Tournament in Russia.
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Become a Member of Our Team
August 22 , 2007
Become a Member of Our Team.
Being a Monarchs MVP means you're a member of the team, and part of the family. Become a member of our team today!
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Team USA Takes Gold in Chile
September 26 , 2007
The USA Basketball Women's Senior National Team (5-0) completed its mission of qualifying for the 2008 Beijing Olympics by defeating Cuba (3-2) 101-71 Sunday afternoon in Valdivia, Chile.
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Brunson Fills Void For Team USA
September 13 , 2007
USA Today's Oscar Dixon talks about one of Team USA's newcomers, Sacramento Monarchs forward Rebekkah Brunson.
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Lawson and Brunson Named To USA Basketball
September 7 , 2007
2007 WNBA All-Star guard Kara Lawson and All-Star forward Rebekkah Brunson have both been added to the 2007-08 USA Basketball Women's Senior National Team.
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BRUNSON AND NEWTON HONORED
August 24 , 2007
The Sacramento Monarchs have announced Monarchs forward Rebekkah Brunson and guard Chelsea Newton were named to the 2007 WNBA All-Defensive Second Team.
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Rotary, Kiwanis and the Sacramento Monarchs Win Third Court of Dreams
July 25 , 2007
The WNBA and the Sacramento Monarchs turned another dream into reality today as they announced the winner of the league-wide 2007 "Court of Dreams" contest.
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Nicole Powell Chat
July 23 , 2007
Nicole Powell took some time on Tuesday to chat online with fans.
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More! Monarchs Tune up For Second Half
July 18 , 2007
With just 14 games to play in the 2007 regular season the Monarchs know that every game means a little more. SacramentoMonarchs.com caught up with Adrian Williams and Ticha Penicheiro, to check out what they have to say about the second half mindset.
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Tom Abatemarco Q & A
July 19 , 2007
WNBA.com's Mark Bodenrader talked with Monarchs Assistant Coach Tom Abatemarco about his wealth of basketball knowledge, what he's learned since joining the Monarchs coaching staff during the 2003 season and his role in shaping the Monarchs into a perennial WNBA power.
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Going Above and Beyond to Send Monarchs to All-Star Game
July 18 , 2007
Congratulations to Rebecca Allen who won the Monarchs 2007 All-Star balloting contest by single handedly filling out more than 5,000 WNBA All-Star Ballots.
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Women's Basketball at Its Best
July 16 , 2007
Kara Lawson and Rebekkah Brunson returned home to Washington this past weekend to participate in the 2007 All-Star Game. The Washington Post featured both Monarchs players last week.
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Griffith and Lawson Represent Monarchs
July 13 , 2007
Yolanda Griffith notched two points and three rebounds and Kara Lawson grabbed one board for the Jenny Boucek-coached West All-Stars on Sunday, but their squad came up short in a 103-99 loss to the East.
AUDIO: Jenny Boucek Checks in from D.C.
Sacramento Monarchs Blog - Danette checks in: Day Three
Brunson Sidelined With Injury || Brunson Q & A
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Kara Heads to All-Star Game!
July 10 , 2007
It was announced today by WNBA President Donna Ordender that Kara Lawson would be the replacement player for the 2007 WNBA All-Star Game. Lawson will fill the spot on the Western Conference roster vacated by injured guard Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm.
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All-Star Q&A: Jenny Boucek
July 10 , 2007
Along with her staff, Monarchs Head Coach Jenny Boucek will be heading to the All-Star game in Washington D.C. WNBA.com's Mark Bodenrader talked with Boucek about being named the Western Conference All-Star head coach and how she plans to approach the mid-season affair.
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Brunson Earns First Trip to All-Star Game
July 9 , 2007
Monarchs forward Rebekkah Brunson was named as a Reserve for the 2007 WNBA All-Star Game, to be played on Sunday, July 15, at the Verizon Center in Brunson's hometown of Washington, DC. Rebekkah Brunson will be joining Coach Jenny Boucek and Yolanda Griffith at the 2007 WNBA All-Stars as a Reserve for the Western Conference.
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Sacramento's Boucek Succeeds in Style
July 5 , 2007
Sacramento Monarchs first-year Head Coach, Jenny Boucek, was featured in Thursday's USA TODAY's sports section. The article focuses on Boucek being the first woman to be a player, assistant coach and head coach in the WNBA.
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Griffith Heads to the 2007 All-Star Game
July 5 , 2007
The Sacramento Monarchs have announced WNBA fans worldwide voted former WNBA MVP and 2005 WNBA Finals MVP Yolanda Griffith as a starting center for the 2007 WNBA All-Star Game, to be played on Sunday, July 15, at Verizon Center in Washington D.C. Griffith, representing the Western Conference, will make her fourth appearance as a starter; she was also honored as a starter for the 2001, 2005 and 2006 All-Star Games.
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Coach Boucek to Lead Western Conference All-Star Team
July 2 , 2007
The WNBA announced tonight that the league's Western Conference All-Star team will be led by Sacramento Monarchs first-year head coach, Jenny Boucek.
Official Release
Coach Boucek's All-Star Announcement
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Scholanda Checks In
June 18 , 2007
Before the Monarchs achieved WNBA stardom, they were young women looking for inspiration. Now that they are professionals they know that they are an inspiration to younger generations. In her most recent blog entry, Monarchs guard, Scholanda Robinson, talks about her team being on top of the Western Conference and who inspired her while she was growing up.
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Brunson Named WNBA Player Of The Week!
June 11 , 2007
Sacramento Monarchs foward, Rebekkah Brunson, has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, June 4 through Sunday, June 10. This is Brunson's first time receiving the honor in her four-year career.
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DeMya Undergoes Successful Surgery
June 8 , 2007
DeMya Walker underwent successful surgery this morning to repair a torn patellar tendon in her right knee. Monarchs Team Doctor Kirk Lewis preformed the surgery. A complete recovery is expected.
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DeMya Sidelined for Season
June 6 , 2007
Monarchs forward DeMya Walker underwent a MRI today which confirmed a patellar tendon tear to her right knee. Walker injured her knee in the first quarter of the Monarchs home opener, Saturday versus the Sparks. The injury is expected to hold Walker out for the remainder of the season.
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Sacramento Monarchs Host Reading Time Out
June 6 , 2007
The Sacramento Monarchs hosted a Reading Time Out for more than 400 kids Monday at the Oak Ridge Elementary School in Oak Park.
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Monarchs Unveil Court of Dreams
June 6 , 2007
Laughter, smiles, loud yells and high fives dominated the afternoon at the Greater Sacramento YMCA this week, as the Sacramento Monarchs unveiled the brand new "Court of Dreams." The new court is a result of a contest won by the Sacramento area Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis Clubs and YMCA, after teaming up to win the official WNBA court for the YMCA by taking first place in last season's WNBA Court of Dreams ticket sales contest.
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Jenny Boucek Is Ready for New Monarchs Challenge
June 11 , 2007
Maloof Sports and Entertainment recently welcomed a new member to the team, Jenny Boucek. She recently took over as head coach of the Monarchs, leading a team that has made it to the WNBA Finals in each of the last two seasons and won the Championship in 2005.
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Monarchs Unveil New Uniforms
June 11 , 2007
The Monarchs were styling in their new gear last night for a mob of Monarchs fans as they unveiled their new 2007 WNBA uniforms by adidas. Complete with a red carpet runway set up in front of the Monarchs Team Store at ARCO Arena, Kristin Haynie, Kara Lawson and Yolanda Griffith strutted out one-by-one to the cheers of adoring fans and the pop of photographers' flash bulbs.
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Monarchs Acquire Third Round Draft Pick In Trade
June 6 , 2007
The Sacramento Monarchs today announced the organization acquired the Indiana Fever's 2008 third round draft pick in exchange Forward Jessica Dickson.
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Chelsea Newton Returns
June 6 , 2007
The Sacramento Monarchs today announced Chelsea Newton would return to the organization for the upcoming 2007 season. The Monarchs also acquired Chicago's 2007 second round draft pick, all in exchange for Sacramento's 2007 first round draft pick.
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Monarchs Acquire La'Tangela Atkinson
June 6 , 2007
The Sacramento Monarchs today announced the organization acquired La'Tangela Atkinson from the Indiana Fever in exchange for the Monarchs 2008 second round draft pick.
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Monarchs Announce 2007 Television Schedule
June 6 , 2007
The 2006 WNBA Western Conference Champion Sacramento Monarchs today announced the organization's complete television schedule. The franchise will locally produce and televise eight games in 2007, which includes more than half of their Western Conference road games. The local television package includes three games on News10 (ABC) and five games on Comcast SportsNet (CSN).
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Monarchs Acquire Adrian Williams
June 4 , 2007
The Sacramento Monarchs today announced that the organization acquired Adrian Williams from the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for the Monarchs 2007 second round draft pick.
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Monarchs Select LaToya Bond in Dispersal Draft
June 4 , 2007
The Sacramento Monarchs today announced that the organization has selected LaToya Bond as the 10th pick in the WNBA Dispersal Draft.
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Get to Know Coach Boucek
June 11 , 2007
We are thrilled to have Jenny aboard. We have a lot of confidence in Coach Whiz and what he's done with our organization and with the Monarchs. She'll continue the winning tradition that Coach Whisenant has established here. We are just excited to have you aboard.
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Powell's High School Jersey Retired
June 4 , 2007
A big football game, student royalty presiding over dances, bonfires and visiting alumni make homecoming a special event at any high school.
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2006 A Season in Review
June 11 , 2007
In 2005, the Monarchs were the Cinderella story of the WNBA, as they defeated the Connecticut Sun three games to one and became the 2005 WNBA Champions. The Monarchs hard work, determination, team chemistry and renowned "white line" defense made history in the city of Sacramento, as they became first basketball team to bring home a professional title. However, as the 2006 season began, all of that meant nothing.
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Monarchs Select Haynie Ninth Overall
June 8 , 2007
Monarchs Select Kristin Haynie.
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Griffith Voted To All-WNBA First Team
June 8 , 2007
It's Nolan's first appearance on the First Team. Rounding out the first team is the Sacramento Monarchs center Yolanda Griffith, a two-time First Team performer.
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Monarchs Wear WNBA Crown
June 8 , 2007
It took nine years, but the Sacramento Monarchs can finally call themselves WNBA royalty.
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Monarchs Acquire Stanford Standout Nicole Powell
June 8 , 2007
The Sacramento Monarchs today announce that the franchise acquired guard/forward Nicole Powell, center Olympia Scott-Richardson and forward/guard Erin Buescher in a trade with the Charlotte Sting. In exchange, Charlotte will acquire Sacramento's Tangela Smith and the Monarchs second round pick in the 2006 WNBA Draft.
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2005 WNBA Champion Sacramento Monarchs Featured On Wheaties Box
June 8 , 2007
Wheaties will issue a special-edition commemorative package honoring the WNBA Champion Sacramento Monarchs following their victory over the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA Finals.
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