Mulitauaopele had practiced only a few times because of various ailments, including an inflamed knee, pulled hamstring and sore back. She had three knee surgeries between January 1997 and January 1998. She is a cousin of Marques Tuiasosopo, former Husky quarterback. The Starzz also waived Stacy Frese and free agent Erica Routt. Sparks play the Houston Comets today as the WNBA begins its fifth season.
Swoopes is out for the season with a knee injury.
Cooper, who retired, is coach of the Phoenix Mercury. It is unclear whether the WNBA would still exist without the NBA's funding and influence in such areas as marketing and advertising. WNBA President Val Ackerman said the league has not reached profitability. We have a myriad of costs that have to be paid out of the league pot. We don't receive a rights fee for our games, like you see in other sports.