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1. 1. seattletimes.nwsource.com

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   Published on: 8/14/2008   Last Visited: 8/15/2008

   Swin Cash is working in NBC's New York studios. Swin Cash is working in NBC's New York studios.
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   Swin Cash, looking stylish as part of NBC's Olympic women's basketball in-studio crew, is taking advantage of an opportunity she hopes will lead to a full-time broadcasting career.
   
   But for now, the Storm star is being fined for every practice she misses, and she could be demoted to a reserve role once the WNBA resumes play after the Olympic break.
   
   Cash, 28, is part of NBC's broadcast team in New York, and is calling non-USA games.Cash has previous TV experience, working as an NBA analyst for ESPN.
   
   Storm coach Brian Agler met with Cash before she left for New York, and explained the pros and cons of leaving.On Tuesday, Agler said Cash would be fined for every practice she misses.He also said she would not be in the starting lineup when the Storm resumes play Aug. 28 against Houston at KeyArena.
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   Cash will not return to Seattle until Aug. 24, a day before Olympians Sue Bird (USA), Kelly Santos (Brazil) and Lauren Jackson (Australia) are expected to return.
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   Cash says she wouldn't be practicing now, anyway.She has been suffering from a herniated disk since last season and was told to rest during the monthlong hiatus.In New York, Cash is working with trainers and says she does not have a doctor's clearance to be on the court.
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   Cash, a 6-foot-1 forward, is the team's third-leading scorer, averaging 11.3 points and 5.7 rebounds.
   
   Fans are debating on Internet message boards about her decision to join the media instead of practice with her team.But Cash said she first approached her teammates about the opportunity and accepted the NBC job only after receiving their consent.Center Yolanda Griffith, a vocal veteran, even told Cash she'd take the job if offered.
   
   "I'd call it a control issue, like he [Agler] needs to have everybody around," said Cash's agent, Mike Cound.
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   Cash said she has been in daily contact with teammates and hasn't experienced any backlash.
   
   Cash said she resisted the urge to turn into an investigative reporter and ask co-host Teresa Edwards, who is part of the eight-member USA Basketball selection committee, why she wasn't chosen to play for Team USA.
   
   "Why harp on the negative?"said Cash, an Olympian in 2004.
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   Cash said her focus is still winning a championship with the Storm as she soaks up the broadcast opportunity before a worldwide audience.
   
   "Swin looks amazing," Robinson said.

2. 2. SHOCK: Swin Cash Joins ESPN as NBA Studio Analyst

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   Published on: 11/3/2006   Last Visited: 11/22/2006

   Swin Cash joins ESPN as an NBA studio analyst, beginning Friday night with the KIA NBA Shootaround.
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   Swin Cash Joins ESPN as NBA Studio AnalystCurrent WNBA player Swin Cash has joined ESPN as an NBA studio analyst, making her debut Friday night on the Kia NBA Shootaround pre-game show at 7:30 p.m. ET.Cash becomes the first active WNBA player to serve as an NBA analyst.As part of her role, she will contribute to studio programming across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNEWS throughout the season.
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   Cash, as a member of the Detroit Shock, is a two-time WNBA champion (2003 and 2006) and two-time All-Star (2003 and 2005).She was drafted with the second overall pick in the 2002 WNBA Draft out of the University of Connecticut.As a collegiate standout, Cash helped lead the Huskies to national titles in 2000 and 2002.She also won a gold medal playing for the U.S. women's basketball team at the 2004 Olympic Games.
   
   Cash joins several WNBA players currently making contributions to ESPN's coverage of the NBA.

3. 3. Eva Longoria Fan - eva-longoria.org & evalongoriafan.com

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   Published on: 5/14/2008   Last Visited: 8/30/2008

   Swin Cash, WNBA's Detroit Shock