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The WNBA just launched it first ever social networking site. The new site, www.cafemerc.com  is the fan social networking site of the Phoenix WNBA team, the Mercury. The site will be presented by Verve Energy Drink which is the official drink of the Phoenix Mercury WNBA team.

Fans of the WNBA can create their own profiles, write blogs, join in on discussions, and upload pictures and artwork related to the Mercury.

The Phoenix Mercury signed a five year deal with Verve to be the official sponsor of the team. As part of the deal, Verve Energy drink is available to fans at all Mercury games at the US Airways Center. The Verve drink will also be available for purchase on the CafeMerc site.

“Mercury fans want more than just the latest news and information,” said Mercury and Suns Vice President of Interactive Services Jeramie McPeek. “They want to be able to interact with the site, voice their opinions and help us create exciting new content. CaféMerc.com will be a new hot spot for our fans to express their passion for Mercury basketball.”

Vemma/Verve CEO BK Boreyko is excited about his company’s participation in this exciting new venture, “Verve is thrilled to present CaféMerc.com, the new social networking site is a reflection of the momentum and energy which are represented in both Verve and the Mercury.”

I checked out the site today, and it is actually really well done. You definitely can’t miss the big Verve logo right there in the top corner, but other than the advertising, it’s a great site for fans. Not only can you check out the Verve Energy Drink, but fans can keep up with the team, view pics of players and games, buy tickets, and interact with other fans of the team.

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Mannatech announced that one of their own Team Mannatech members, Nancy Lieberman, has just signed a contract to play temporarily for the Detroit Shock. What makes this news even more unbelievable is that Lieberman is 50 years old.

The Shock asked Lieberman to play for a seven day stretch when Cheryl Ford was forced to sit out with an injury. Lieberman is officially the oldest woman to play professional basketball in the WNBA.

Lieberman has been using Mannatech products as part of her training regime for over 12 years. She was first introduced to the company and its supplements when she attempted a comeback at the age of 38. Former NBA all-star Otis Birdsong recommended the products when Lieberman came to him for advice. Lieberman was shocked at how well the products worked and how they made her feel. While that comeback attempt was not successful, Lieberman was convinced of the effectiveness of the Mannatech products and has been a spokesperson for the company ever since.

“In 1997, when I was trying to come back to basketball at the tender age of 38, no one thought I could do it,” Lieberman said. “Using Mannatech products, I was able to improve my performance and become a successful player in the WNBA. Today, I’m the only woman in the WNBA who is playing professional basketball at age 50 and I enjoy telling my players, friends and family about the success I’ve had with Mannatech products.”

Lieberman is an Olympic medalist, three time college All-American and a member of both the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. She was previously known as “Lady Magic” during her college career. Today Lieberman does commentary for ESPN and is also one of 163 athletes who make up the Team Mannatech Athletic squad. The Teams goal is to promote and spread the word on the benefits of adding the Mannatech products to a training program. All Mannatech products are free of harmful chemicals and all have been approved by the World Anti Doping Agency.

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