Tag: basketball
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Napheesa Collier Speaks Out
Following game three of the WNBA finals against the Phoenix Mercury, Minnesota Lynx Napheesa Collier made a statement that changed the course of leadership within the WNBA. Lynx star called out Cathy Engelbert, the commissioner of the league, and other high-ranking officials regarding their lack of accountability. During this season’s all-star weekend, players wore shirts…
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WNBA Awards Season
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been gaining more traction now than ever. With a talented rookie class, impact-making players, and expansion success, the fans were eager to see who would take home this season’s awards. Across the league, the WNBA had the most influential class of newcomers, ultimately increasing viewership and intensity on…
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2024-25 WNBA Off-Season Recap
The phenomenon that is Women’s sports is taking the world by storm, and recently, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been in the spotlight. The league has gained major traction thanks to a field of new-generation players, such as Female Athlete of The Year Caitlin Clark, Golden State Valkyries Kate Martin, and Seattle Storm’s…
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An Injury Pandemic: How ACL Tears are Affecting Women’s Sports
Recently, across women’s athletics, female athletes have been experiencing ACL tears, or more formally known as, a tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. This is an injury that can take at least one year to heal and creating higher injury risk for years to come. If you follow the WNBA, you’ll notice the increasing number…
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Aaliyah Edwards is Raising the Sun
On August 7th, the Connecticut Sun announced an influential trade late in the season. University of Connecticut Alumni Aaliyah Edwards would be joining the Sun, on the account of Jacy Sheldon joining the Mystics. This was a huge deal for sun fans, as most people were UConn fans themselves and recognize her powerful playing style…
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What’s Going on in the W?
From the green monster, and no, not the Fenway Park green monster, to DiJonai Carrington being traded to the Lynx, and a possible sun move, the WNBA has been headlining the sports industry. A serial green monster thrower is on the loose. First making their mark at the Dream vs. Valkyries game, they have now…
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