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Where does Natasha Cloud rank in the Mystics' record books?

Natasha Cloud excels in assists, steals, and defensive win shares, ranking top in multiple categories within the Mystics franchise history.

Cloud's career shows improvement in free throw percentages over time, with notable progress in 2023 shooting 90%. [ more ]

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Natasha Cloud signs with the Phoenix Mercury in free agency

Natasha Cloud is expected to sign with the Phoenix Mercury after playing her entire career with the Washington Mystics

Cloud had a standout season in 2022 and was a vocal advocate for social justice and gun violence awareness [ more ]

Bullets Forever

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Cloud gives cryptic update on her free agency plans

Natasha Cloud, the longest-tenured player for the Washington Mystics, announced on Instagram Live that she will sign a contract with a different team for the 2024 WNBA season.

The Mystics have hinted at saying goodbye to key veterans, suggesting that Cloud may be one of the players leaving the team. [ more ]

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New York Post

3 weeks ago

Left-wing politics

Biden displays his economic illiteracy with his comments on Caitlin Clark's salary

President Biden criticized for ignorance on economic principles regarding salary disparities in sports. [ more ]

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Bay Area-centric Steph vs. Sabrina All-Star shootout finally comes to fruition

Sabrina Ionescu and Stephen Curry, two of the greatest shooters in basketball, will compete in a 3-point contest at All-Star weekend.

The relationship between Ionescu and Curry is built on mutual respect and admiration, with Curry even taking his daughters to watch Ionescu play in college.

Both players acknowledge the significance of this competition in breaking gender barriers and changing the narrative of what basketball looks like. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Depot After Dark: Pittsburgh Exploring Basketball, Kiya Tomlin Cooks, Cam Talks To Lil Dicky

Pittsburgh is exploring the possibility of supporting a pro basketball team through a feasibility study.

Kiya Tomlin, wife of Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, was featured on Talk Pittsburgh cooking show. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Curry-Ionescu to face off in NBA 3-point contest

Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will compete in a 3-point contest at the NBA All-Star Weekend.

This is the first time an NBA and WNBA player will go head to head in this competition. [ more ]

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Curry: Contest vs. Ionescu can 'reshape' views

Sabrina Ionescu will compete against Stephen Curry in a 3-point shooting contest at the NBA All-Star weekend.

Ionescu and Curry view this event as a way to show the connection between the NBA and WNBA and change the narrative about the WNBA. [ more ]

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Steph Curry, Sabrina Ionescu to face off in All-Star 3-point contest

Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will face off in a 3-point shooting contest during NBA All-Star weekend.

Ionescu broke Curry's 3-point contest record in the 2023 WNBA All-Star game, sparking the challenge.

Curry and Ionescu will shoot from different 3-point lines, but Ionescu wants to step back and shoot from the NBA line. [ more ]

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1 day ago

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Fans of WNBA star hit back after she's targeted by 'transvestigating' TikTok troll

Gender-critical social media users falsely accusing WNBA player Teaira McCowan of being transgender, sparking backlash from fans and highlighting the harmful impact of transphobic conspiracy theories. [ more ]

Variety

1 month ago

Marketing

GroupM Aims to Boost Ad Spend on Women's Sports in TV Upfront

GroupM aims to double spending on women's sports by 2024, creating a dedicated marketplace.

Increased attention on women's sports like the WNBA and March Madness leads to predicted $1.28 billion revenue in 2024. [ more ]

ESPN.com

3 days ago

Writing

Brittney Griner's account of Russian detainment: I wanted to tell it on my terms

The WNBA star Brittney Griner's harrowing experience being held captive in Russia, her eventual release, and the challenges she faced post-release are detailed in her memoir. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

1 week ago

Writing

I Will Never Forget Any of It': Brittney Griner Is Ready to Talk

Brittney Griner's journey from adversity to basketball success. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

2 days ago

Brooklyn

Liberty assistant GM to lead new franchise

Ohemaa Nyanin transitions to overseeing operations for WNBA Golden State after success with New York Liberty under Jonathan Kolb. [ more ]

Poynter

1 day ago

Media industry

Sports columnist suspended over Caitlin Clark exchange - Poynter

A sports columnist is suspended for two weeks after a creepy exchange with WNBA star Caitlin Clark, and will not cover any of her games in person. [ more ]

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6 days ago

Canada news

WNBA Canada Game: LA Sparks vs Seattle Storm - Preview, How to Watch, and more

Canada hosts 2nd WNBA game in Edmonton; Canadian Kia Nurse plays for LA Sparks, highlighting the growth of women's basketball in the country. [ more ]

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Toronto sports mogul Larry Tanenbaum pursuing WNBA expansion team | CBC Sports

Larry Tanenbaum pursuing WNBA expansion team for Toronto through Kilmer Group.

Toronto considered a potential location for a new WNBA team by league commissioner. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Canada news

Sources: Canada eyes sign-and-trade from Sparks

Jordin Canada, a two-time WNBA champion, is likely to seek a sign-and-trade from the Los Angeles Sparks after being cored.

Canada is considered one of the best perimeter defenders in the league and has averaged 8.8 points, 4.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in her career. [ more ]

The Ringer

1 week ago

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Kristi the Dog Slayer, a Playbook Review, and WNBA Talks With Legendary Tamika Catchings

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay express disgust over Gov. Kristi Noem's dog hunting, discuss White House Correspondents Dinner, and delve into WNBA pay disparities with Tamika Catchings. [ more ]

ESPN.com

1 month ago

Sources: Hornets to interview Harding for HC job

Lindsey Harding to interview for Charlotte Hornets' head coaching job after successful G League season.

Harding's impressive background includes being a former WNBA player and experience as a development coach with NBA teams. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Jordan Jackson honors, his mother, Sheryl Swoopes in dunk contest win

Jordan Jackson won the G League dunk contest honoring his mother, Sheryl Swoopes.

Swoopes, a WNBA icon, was the first player to sign with the league and a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member. [ more ]

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Isabelle Harrison and Shakira Austin Takeover New York Fashion Week

WNBA stars Isabelle Harrison and Shakira Austin are making waves in the fashion world. [ more ]

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Business intelligence

WNBA to use optical tracking to enhance player analysis

WNBA partners with Second Spectrum for optical tracking technology

Enhanced analytics and player performance measurements with 3D tracking data [ more ]

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Brooklyn Nets

Liberty reload to run it back for 2024

New York Liberty's offseason moves, including re-signing Jonquel Jones and adding Kennedy Burke.

The Liberty's determination to secure their first-ever WNBA championship by keeping their core players intact. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Chicago

Mercury acquires Copper from Sky for picks, players

The Chicago Sky traded Kahleah Copper to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for four draft picks, two players, and one player from Phoenix. Copper expressed gratitude to Chicago and excitement for her new team.

The trade marks a new era for the Sky, who recently hired new leadership in Teresa Weatherspoon as head coach and Jeff Pagliocca as general manager. [ more ]

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