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Michael Voepel

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Michael Voepel

@MAVoepel

Writer for ESPN.com: women's college basketball, WNBA, volleyball. Began covering sports in 1984; grateful to still be doing this.

Kansas City

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Joined March 2009

Michael Voepel
@MAVoepel
Apr 2, 2023
Kim Mulkey has walked all over the court and all over the officials and hasn't managed to get a technical fouls. This has been wild.
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Michael Voepel
@MAVoepel
May 20, 2023
Wow, a MAJOR figure in the house for Brittney Griner’s first game back: the @VP!!!! *The* Kamala Harris waves to crowd here in LA.
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Michael Voepel
@MAVoepel
Jun 18, 2025
I'm stunned the officials did not eject Marina Mabrey.
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Michael Voepel
@MAVoepel
Aug 9, 2022
In sports media, we're lucky to tell stories of others’ journeys. We have our own, too. Part of mine is being transgender, and I'm transitioning to male. Byline now M.A. Voepel, pronouns he/him. Please feel free to call me Voepel, MV, Michael, Mike; I’m good with them all. 😊…
Michael Voepel
@MAVoepel
Apr 2, 2023
Both @MCzinano and @CaitlinClark22 could have complained about officiating but are not. They are talking about their pride in the team and what they have accomplished for @IowaWBB and the success of women’s basketball in general.
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Michael Voepel
@MAVoepel
Sep 21, 2016
Indiana Fever team kneeling during National Anthem tonight at WNBA playoff game in Indianapolis.
Michael Voepel
@MAVoepel
Jul 5, 2023
The group following ⁦@CaitlinClark22⁩ at John Deere Classic Pro-Am; that is ⁦⁦@IowaWBB⁩ assistant coach Jan Jensen leading the pack. By my count, Clark is 4 over through 6 holes, has not missed a fairway, and I have lost count how many autographs she has signed.
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Michael Voepel
@MAVoepel
Nov 8, 2016
"Oh, if I could but live another century and see the fruition of all the work for women! There is so much yet to be done." -Susan B. Anthony
Michael Voepel
@MAVoepel
Feb 27, 2021
The sweetest dog I've known went to Heaven today. Those who cherish animal friends understand this love, and this grief. Thanks for getting me through my deepest sorrow, Mom's death, & bringing so much joy in your 12 precious years on Earth. Love you eternally, my darling Fiona.
Michael Voepel
@MAVoepel
Jun 15, 2020
Big news: The @WNBA officially announces plans for 22-game regular season starting in July with standard playoffs ending in October - with all games at IMG Academy in Florida - after players vote to approve proposal.
Michael Voepel
@MAVoepel
Feb 24, 2020
That Diana Taurasi, Sabrina Ionescu and Geno Auriemma spoke at Kobe and Gianna Bryant's memorial today really speaks to how sincere his interest in and commitment to women's basketball was. We can hope that truly does inspire and motivate others.
Michael Voepel
@MAVoepel
Apr 3, 2017
Asked if Vic Schaefer explained why she was out all 4th quarter, Morgan William showed total respect: "He doesn't have to, he's the coach."
Michael Voepel
@MAVoepel
Aug 8, 2021
What a moment for @usavolleyball women: For the first time since volleyball became an Olympic sport in 1964, the U.S. women have won gold. USA has had some real heartbreakers over decades, including 3 losses in final. That's why you see all these tears. This is a very big deal!
Michael Voepel
@MAVoepel
Dec 16, 2018
I think "Sport Center" needs to do a commercial with Stanford libero Morgan Hentz where she's walking around the office, and every time someone drops something or it falls off a desk, she keeps it from hitting the floor. :)