The Phoenix Mercury were honored for their 2007 championship season by President George W. Bush at the White House Monday, but the president also went out of his way to point out the community work the Mercury participate in as well.
The thing I love about this team and a lot of champions that I get to recognize here at the White House is the fact that they understand you’re a champ on the courts, and you’re a champ off the courts. The — this team spent weekends on a Habitat for Humanity program called, “Women Build.” They …read more

Came across this from the people over at SilverStarsNation. The WNBA is hosting community events this week as part of WNBA Cares Week before they officially tip-off.  Some of the highlights (I’m a sucker for parent-child stuff.)
Houston: The Comets will host a special Mothers and Daughters Shooting Clinic with the Monica Lamb Foundation on May 10. Participants will have a chance to interact with players and learn important lessons about health and wellness.
San Antonio: The Silver Stars squad will visit wounded soldiers at the Center for the Intrepid at Fort Sam …read more