Ayabella
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film room on Lauren Betts' screening, jump shot, and passing against double teams!
Lauren Betts is no doubt a star, and is widely projected to be the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. But, as @emilyadler.bsky.social explains, she has a few limiting flaws:
www.thenexthoops.com/features/lau...
www.thenexthoops.com/features/lau...
Lauren Betts’ development — the good, the bad and the ugly - The IX Basketball
Emily Adler evaluates what's going right for Lauren Betts this season, as well as the areas where she needs lots of improvement.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
film room on Lauren Betts' screening, jump shot, and passing against double teams!
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COACH ROBERTS: "Rickea's been tremendous closing games out. Tremendous. And we just have so much confidence in her."
DEARICA HAMBY: "Nobody can guard her."
DEARICA HAMBY: "Nobody can guard her."
The Sparks (19-20) somehow stay alive in the postseason chase as they came back from 17 down in the second half to defeat the Storm (22-20) in Seattle. Impressive back-to-back wins by the Sparks. Check out the recap at the Sporting Tribune.
Sparks close out with 11-0 run to defeat Storm in Seattle
SEATTLE -- Somehow, the Sparks are staying alive.The Sparks (19-20) were tired from their game against the Mystics in Los Angeles on Sunday. They were down 17 points in the third q
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September 2, 2025 at 5:59 AM
COACH ROBERTS: "Rickea's been tremendous closing games out. Tremendous. And we just have so much confidence in her."
DEARICA HAMBY: "Nobody can guard her."
DEARICA HAMBY: "Nobody can guard her."
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The Sparks (19-20) somehow stay alive in the postseason chase as they came back from 17 down in the second half to defeat the Storm (22-20) in Seattle. Impressive back-to-back wins by the Sparks. Check out the recap at the Sporting Tribune.
Sparks close out with 11-0 run to defeat Storm in Seattle
SEATTLE -- Somehow, the Sparks are staying alive.The Sparks (19-20) were tired from their game against the Mystics in Los Angeles on Sunday. They were down 17 points in the third q
www.thesportingtribune.com
September 2, 2025 at 4:58 AM
The Sparks (19-20) somehow stay alive in the postseason chase as they came back from 17 down in the second half to defeat the Storm (22-20) in Seattle. Impressive back-to-back wins by the Sparks. Check out the recap at the Sporting Tribune.
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I wrote about the Los Angeles Sparks' sudden rise into the playoff picture after their rocky start to the season.
From a win-loss record of 6-14 to playoff contention 🔥
The Sparks’ turnaround, fueled by their mix of vets and young players, has them looking dangerous..
@jamauribowles.bsky.social breaks down what makes LA a playoff disruptor ⤵️
The Sparks’ turnaround, fueled by their mix of vets and young players, has them looking dangerous..
@jamauribowles.bsky.social breaks down what makes LA a playoff disruptor ⤵️
The Los Angeles Sparks’ Surge into the Playoff Picture » Winsidr
Playoffs or no playoffs, and with a blend of veterans and youth, the Los Angeles Sparks have shown that they have a bright future ahead.
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August 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I wrote about the Los Angeles Sparks' sudden rise into the playoff picture after their rocky start to the season.
What a snowflake
Sean Hannity says he left New York City because he got too many mean looks from people at restaurants
Sean Hannity says he left NYC because of mean looks from people at restaurants
www.independent.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
What a snowflake
Great signing. I wish the Sparks drafted her.
The Dallas Wings have signed guard Serena Sundell to a seven-day hardship contract. Sundell will be available for Wednesday’s game against the Connecticut Sun.
#wingsUP #wnba #welcometothew
#wingsUP #wnba #welcometothew
August 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Great signing. I wish the Sparks drafted her.
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A NEW RECORD 👑
Sofia Huerta now holds the @nwslsoccer.com assist record with 32 regular season assists. ✨
Congratulations Sofia!
Sofia Huerta now holds the @nwslsoccer.com assist record with 32 regular season assists. ✨
Congratulations Sofia!
August 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
A NEW RECORD 👑
Sofia Huerta now holds the @nwslsoccer.com assist record with 32 regular season assists. ✨
Congratulations Sofia!
Sofia Huerta now holds the @nwslsoccer.com assist record with 32 regular season assists. ✨
Congratulations Sofia!
The Sparks won
August 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The Sparks won
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Paige Bueckers scored a ridiculous 44 points but the Sparks (17-18) came away with the win against the Wings (9-27) after a Kelsey Plum floater that beat the buzzer. Recap at the Sporting Tribune.
Sparks escape with Plum buzzer beater, survive 44 from Bueckers
LOS ANGELES -- The Sparks continue to survive.Paige Bueckers left an indelible mark in Crypto.Com Arena when she scored a ridiculous 44 points, which was the most scored by a WNBA
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August 21, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Paige Bueckers scored a ridiculous 44 points but the Sparks (17-18) came away with the win against the Wings (9-27) after a Kelsey Plum floater that beat the buzzer. Recap at the Sporting Tribune.
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KELSEY PLUM FOR THE WIN
August 21, 2025 at 4:04 AM
KELSEY PLUM FOR THE WIN
Wow, just wow Kelsey. 💜💛💚
August 21, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Wow, just wow Kelsey. 💜💛💚
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I think what I love most about this is: the increased risk of death for Black mothers isn't just during labor and delivery, it lasts the entire first year postpartum. There are many theories as to why, and one of them is STRESS. This type of love and support could literally save her life 🫶🏾🥰
This is how you show up in the birthing room for your lady
August 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I think what I love most about this is: the increased risk of death for Black mothers isn't just during labor and delivery, it lasts the entire first year postpartum. There are many theories as to why, and one of them is STRESS. This type of love and support could literally save her life 🫶🏾🥰
So much deserved. I miss watching her play. What a legend 💚💛
Sue Bird’s statue looks great! I’ve seen so many terrible ones I was worried, but it actually looks like her. 😆
#WNBA
#WNBA
August 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
So much deserved. I miss watching her play. What a legend 💚💛
Lmao I cannot 💀
Reminder that Riley Gaines TIED FOR FIFTH PLACE
August 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Lmao I cannot 💀
The W posted again after 14 days. It took Sue Bird's statue unveiling for them to pay attention to W fans using Bluesky 😅
Big day energy 💐
The legend herself, Sue Bird, has arrived for her statue unveiling in Seattle.
#ForeverSue
The legend herself, Sue Bird, has arrived for her statue unveiling in Seattle.
#ForeverSue
August 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The W posted again after 14 days. It took Sue Bird's statue unveiling for them to pay attention to W fans using Bluesky 😅
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Sparks interview archive for the Sporting Tribune this season 2/2:
Sarah Ashlee Barker: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/05/31/c...
Sania Feagin: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/07/31/s...
Cameron Brink: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/08/06/t...
Thank you and good night!
Sarah Ashlee Barker: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/05/31/c...
Sania Feagin: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/07/31/s...
Cameron Brink: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/08/06/t...
Thank you and good night!
TST Exclusive: Conversation with Sparks forward Cameron Brink
LOS ANGELES -- Cameron Brink is back playing basketball.After getting her rookie year cut short on June 18th, 2024 due to a torn ACL and meniscus, Brink rehabbed and recovered for
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August 16, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Sparks interview archive for the Sporting Tribune this season 2/2:
Sarah Ashlee Barker: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/05/31/c...
Sania Feagin: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/07/31/s...
Cameron Brink: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/08/06/t...
Thank you and good night!
Sarah Ashlee Barker: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/05/31/c...
Sania Feagin: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/07/31/s...
Cameron Brink: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/08/06/t...
Thank you and good night!
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Anti-trans laws don’t only affect trans people and their families. In Vermillion, South Dakota, a bathroom ban nearly cost a town its only bookstore. Then a young trans couple stepped up. My latest for @washingtonpost.com — wapo.st/4m3PuFP
A family opened a town’s first bookstore. A bathroom bill is driving them away.
The Phelans ran the only bookstore in Vermillion, South Dakota. They sold it and moved after a new law would’ve required their daughter to use a boy’s bathroom.
wapo.st
August 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Anti-trans laws don’t only affect trans people and their families. In Vermillion, South Dakota, a bathroom ban nearly cost a town its only bookstore. Then a young trans couple stepped up. My latest for @washingtonpost.com — wapo.st/4m3PuFP
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Kelsey Plum is one of the WNBA’s top assisters. But that’s on the court. Off it, Plum is giving back in ways that go largely unseen. It speaks to the type of person she is. In a wide-ranging interview, Plum opened up on a variety of topics.
NEW: justinrusso.substack.com/p/kelsey-plu...
NEW: justinrusso.substack.com/p/kelsey-plu...
'Evolving Every Day': Kelsey Plum assisting on and off the court
The guard talked exclusively with Russo Writes.
justinrusso.substack.com
August 13, 2025 at 10:49 PM
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Kelsey Plum is one of the WNBA’s top assisters. But that’s on the court. Off it, Plum is giving back in ways that go largely unseen. It speaks to the type of person she is. In a wide-ranging interview, Plum opened up on a variety of topics.
NEW: justinrusso.substack.com/p/kelsey-plu...
NEW: justinrusso.substack.com/p/kelsey-plu...
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Even if you don’t understand trans issues, you have to understand why it’s important not to cede ground when it comes to one group deciding who has the right to exist as they are.
August 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Even if you don’t understand trans issues, you have to understand why it’s important not to cede ground when it comes to one group deciding who has the right to exist as they are.
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For Power Plays I talked with Christen Press about many things, including the beauty of trauma and the gift of failing and the podcasting evolution of Preath. open.substack.com/pub/powerpla...
August 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
For Power Plays I talked with Christen Press about many things, including the beauty of trauma and the gift of failing and the podcasting evolution of Preath. open.substack.com/pub/powerpla...
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My partner, Holland, talked to Cameron Brink pre-game about fashion and how it gave way to fierce production against the Storm. More on the Sporting Tribune.
Cameron Brink: Style, Substance, and a Season High
Cameron Brink made her presence known before the ball even tipped Sunday night. The Sparks center strolled through the tunnel in a sharp, confident fit, the kind of style she says
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August 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
My partner, Holland, talked to Cameron Brink pre-game about fashion and how it gave way to fierce production against the Storm. More on the Sporting Tribune.
A'ja you're so awesome
Another night where A'ja is absolutely brilliant. But she ends up talking about her teammates anyway.
Listen to how she talks about Jackie Young ❤️❤️
Listen to how she talks about Jackie Young ❤️❤️
August 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A'ja you're so awesome