A WNBA star already, Parker begins career

                   
tennessean.com     May 17, 2008            

Since she was the top pick in the WNBA Draft, Candace Parker has become one of the league's top stars without having played a single game. The former Lady Vol is popular with the fans, as jersey and ticket sales can attest to. Today, Parker gets to prove she will be as much of a force on the court. [read full story]                    

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Parker scores 34, the most ever in a WNBA debut

examiner.com     May 18, 2008          

May 17, 2008 6:26 PM (12 mins ago) By ANDREW BAGNATO, AP » 12 mins ago: Parker scores 34, the most ever in a WNBA debut « scored 34 points, the most ever in a WNBA debut, and added 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the defending champion Phoenix Mercury 99-94 on Saturday. The...                    

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Parker scores 34, the most ever in a WNBA debut

sacbee.com     May 18, 2008          

Candace Parker had some jitters in her WNBA debut. It sure didn't show. Parker scored 34 points, the most in a WNBA debut, and added 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the defending champion Phoenix Mercury 99-94 on Saturday. Los Angeles Sparks center Lisa Leslie, left, shoots while...                    

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Parker leads Sparks to 99-94 victory over Mercury

chicagotribune.com     May 18, 2008          

By ANDREW BAGNATO | AP Sports Writer PHOENIX - Parker scored 34 points, the most in a WNBA debut, and added 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the defending champion Phoenix Mercury 99-94 on Saturday. The previous high in a WNBA debut was 25 points by Cynthia Cooper in 1997. The game...                    

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Parker's 34-point debut spurs Sparks past Mercury

usatoday.com     May 18, 2008          

PHOENIX (AP) — Candace Parker scored 34 points, the most ever in a WNBA debut, and added 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the defending champion Phoenix Mercury 99-94 on Saturday. The previous high in a WNBA debut was 25 points by Cynthia Cooper in 1997. The game was tied at 79...                    

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Parker scores 34, the most ever in a WNBA debut

charlotte.com     May 18, 2008          

Candace Parker had some jitters in her WNBA debut. It sure didn't show. Parker scored 34 points, the most in a WNBA debut, and added 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the defending champion Phoenix Mercury 99-94 on Saturday.The previous high in a WNBA debut was 25 points by Cynthia...                    

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Parker scores 34, the most ever in a WNBA debut

nwsource.com     May 18, 2008          

By ANDREW BAGNATO AP SPORTS WRITER Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker, right, grabs a rebound over Phoenix Mercury forward Le'Coe Willingham, front left, and guard Kelly Mazzante, rear left, in the first quarter of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Phoenix. Parker scored 34...                    

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Record-breaking debut for Parker, Sparks

msn.com     May 18, 2008          

Rookie has 34 points, 12 rebounds as L.A. tops Phoenix in WNBA opener Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker grabs a rebound over Phoenix Mercury forward Le'Coe Willingham on Saturday. PHOENIX - Candace Parker had some jitters in her WNBA debut. It sure didn’t show. Parker scored 34 points,...                    

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Parker scores 34, the most ever in a WNBA debut (AP)

yahoo.com     May 18, 2008          

By ANDREW BAGNATO, AP Sports Writer 42 minutes ago PHOENIX - Candace Parker scored 34 points, the most ever in a WNBA debut, and added 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the defending champion Phoenix Mercury 99-94 on Saturday. The previous high in a WNBA debut was 25 points by...                    

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Parker leads Sparks to 99-94 victory over Mercury

iht.com     May 18, 2008          

Candace Parker had some jitters in her WNBA debut. Parker scored 34 points, the most in a WNBA debut, and added 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the defending champion Phoenix Mercury 99-94 on Saturday. The previous high in a WNBA debut was 25 points by Cynthia Cooper in 1997. The...                    

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Parker impressive in debut; Sparks sink Mercury

espn.go.com     May 18, 2008          

PHOENIX (AP) -- Parker scored 34 points, the most in a WNBA debut, and added 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the defending champion Phoenix Mercury 99-94 on Saturday. Only the Beginning... Candace Parker, who narrowly missed a triple-double with 12 rebounds and eight assists,...                    

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