Bigger than ball: Mulkey’s deafening silence
Bigger than ball: Mulkey’s deafening silence
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In a press conference on Monday, LSU head coach (HC) Kim Mulkey cut off a reporter, who said he hadn’t “seen anything” from her on WNBA star Brittney Griner’s wrongful detention in Russia, with a curt “and you won’t.”
September 28, 2022
End of an era
End of an era
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It’s the last Sunday of September, a month that saw not one, not two, but three sports greats retire, with Serena Williams, Sue Bird and Roger Federer all hanging ’em up. And those retirements came after another legend, Allyson Felix, crossed her final finish line in August.
September 26, 2022
WNBA and NBA teams are helping youth score investment buckets
WNBA and NBA teams are helping youth score investment buckets
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On Wednesday, investment app Stackwell enlisted at least six teams to encourage Black millennials and Gen Zers to grow their wealth. Count it.
September 23, 2022
Phoenix Mercury and Suns franchises for sale
Phoenix Mercury and Suns franchises for sale
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After a truckload of public pressure, the Phoenix Mercury and Suns franchises are officially on the market. Majority owner Robert Sarver said Wednesday that he’s started the selling process, tipping off the search for a new owner — and a guessing game about how high the price will be.
September 23, 2022
Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka has been suspended for the entire 2022–23 NBA season
Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka has been suspended for the entire 2022–23 NBA season
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The Boston Celtics suspended second-year head coach Ime Udoka for the entire 2022–23 NBA season yesterday amid reports that he had an intimate, consensual relationship with a woman on the Celtics’ staff.
September 23, 2022
Bigger than sports: When the sun shines, we’ll shine together
Bigger than sports: When the sun shines, we’ll shine together
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On-field cellies tend to get the most air-time, but sometimes it’s off-field moments that deserve the spotlight. So, amidst the often-negative news cycle, we’re shining light on a few deserving stories that will have you in your feels.
September 21, 2022
FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup preview
FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup preview
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Post–WNBA Finals blues hitting hard? Have no fear because the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup tips off today from Sydney, Australia, with one coveted spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics on the line.
September 21, 2022
WNBA: Top stakeholders are mapping out a bright future after record breaking season
WNBA: Top stakeholders are mapping out a bright future after record breaking season
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It was a WNBA season for the record books, showcasing the strengths of the league’s current structure.
September 21, 2022
Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions
Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions
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So nice, we had to say it thrice: the Las Vegas Aces are your WNBA champions after grinding out a 78–71 victory in Game 4 against the Connecticut Sun yesterday.
September 19, 2022
Phoenix Mercury: Pressure’s on
Phoenix Mercury: Pressure’s on
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The outcry following the NBA’s one-year suspension of Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver for racist and sexist comments is growing.
September 19, 2022
Financial services company Citi partners with Notre Dame
Financial services company Citi partners with Notre Dame
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Financial services company Citi partnered with Notre Dame yesterday, providing a major assist to the Fighting Irish women’s basketball (WBB) team.
September 16, 2022
WNBA Finals: the No. 3 Connecticut Sun avoid elimination
WNBA Finals: the No. 3 Connecticut Sun avoid elimination
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Put away those brooms. Facing elimination, the No. 3 Connecticut Sun (now down 1-2) bested the No. 1 Las Vegas Aces 105–76 in last night’s thrilling Game 3. It ain’t over 'til it’s over.
September 16, 2022