Jackie Powell
@classicjpow.bsky.social
I have covered Women's basketball for Yahoo Sports, MSNBC,
Bleacher Report, and more. I cover the New York Liberty & host @lockedonwbb.bsky.social for @theixbasketball.bsky.social. Obsessed with pop culture and Lady Gaga too.
Bleacher Report, and more. I cover the New York Liberty & host @lockedonwbb.bsky.social for @theixbasketball.bsky.social. Obsessed with pop culture and Lady Gaga too.
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New @tempobasketball.bsky.social head coach Sandy Brondello discusses why her ouster from the Liberty didn’t come as a surprise, approaching team building during a very uncertain offseason & the barriers keeping women and former players out of the coaching ranks.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
New @tempobasketball.bsky.social head coach Sandy Brondello discusses why her ouster from the Liberty didn’t come as a surprise, approaching team building during a very uncertain offseason & the barriers keeping women and former players out of the coaching ranks.
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Chicago Public Media and the Sun-Times have filed a motion to intervene in order to get access to the walk-through video of the ICE facility yesterday:
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Intervene – #70 in Moreno Gonzalez v. Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (N.D. Ill., 1:25-cv-13323) – CourtListener.com
MOTION by Intervenor Parties Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc., Chicago Public Media, Inc. to intervene CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA, INC.S, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES MEDIA, INC.S, EMERGENCY MOTION TO INTERVENE FOR THE L...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Chicago Public Media and the Sun-Times have filed a motion to intervene in order to get access to the walk-through video of the ICE facility yesterday:
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71832...
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On @sarahspain.com's Good Game Podcast, Sandy Brondello confirmed that her husband, and current head coach of the Women's German National team, Olaf Lange will be joining her as an assistant with the Toronto Tempo.
November 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
On @sarahspain.com's Good Game Podcast, Sandy Brondello confirmed that her husband, and current head coach of the Women's German National team, Olaf Lange will be joining her as an assistant with the Toronto Tempo.
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Hitting free agency soon.
DM’s are open.
DM’s are open.
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Hitting free agency soon.
DM’s are open.
DM’s are open.
A lot is worth reading in @theixsports.bsky.social Daily today. But uhhh this STANDS out.
"...multiple sources tell @theixbasketball.bsky.social the overall salary cap increase on the table would not keep pace [for the middle class] with proposed jumps in rookie and max salaries."
"...multiple sources tell @theixbasketball.bsky.social the overall salary cap increase on the table would not keep pace [for the middle class] with proposed jumps in rookie and max salaries."
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A lot is worth reading in @theixsports.bsky.social Daily today. But uhhh this STANDS out.
"...multiple sources tell @theixbasketball.bsky.social the overall salary cap increase on the table would not keep pace [for the middle class] with proposed jumps in rookie and max salaries."
"...multiple sources tell @theixbasketball.bsky.social the overall salary cap increase on the table would not keep pace [for the middle class] with proposed jumps in rookie and max salaries."
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In Basketball Wednesday, our @howardmegdal.bsky.social breaks down the huge, unanswered questions about Project B, along with why they matter so much. #WNBA #NCAAW www.theixsports.com/features/the...
The crucial unanswered questions about Project B - The IX Sports
There are plenty of unanswered questions about Project B that will tell us about both the league's upside and what it will mean overall.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
In Basketball Wednesday, our @howardmegdal.bsky.social breaks down the huge, unanswered questions about Project B, along with why they matter so much. #WNBA #NCAAW www.theixsports.com/features/the...
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The Sky were the only team to bid for the 2026 WNBA All-Star game, sources told me. The WNBA recruited Indiana to host in 2025. The Aces hosted 3 of the 4 All-Star games before 2024.
Why has there been such a disinterest in playing host? And is that changing?
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Why has there been such a disinterest in playing host? And is that changing?
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Why Do So Few Teams Want to Host the WNBA All-Star Game?
Despite the league's broader success, only one team bid for 2026, and the league asked a team to host in 2025.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The Sky were the only team to bid for the 2026 WNBA All-Star game, sources told me. The WNBA recruited Indiana to host in 2025. The Aces hosted 3 of the 4 All-Star games before 2024.
Why has there been such a disinterest in playing host? And is that changing?
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Why has there been such a disinterest in playing host? And is that changing?
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@kpelton.bsky.social, @michaelvoepelespn.bsky.social, @kendra-andrews.bsky.social & I tried to make sense of what's at stake for the various sets of interests among WNBA players in this labor battle, and how might those differences manifest in CBA negotiations:
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What's at stake for every player in the WNBA labor battle
From stars with millions in off-court endorsements to those making the minimum, every WNBA player stands to gain in the new CBA.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
@kpelton.bsky.social, @michaelvoepelespn.bsky.social, @kendra-andrews.bsky.social & I tried to make sense of what's at stake for the various sets of interests among WNBA players in this labor battle, and how might those differences manifest in CBA negotiations:
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Is the WNBA on a path to a future without centers? As our @emilyadler.bsky.social writes, the stream of true center prospects may be drying up, or at least taking new form as the game evolves.
The 2026 WNBA Draft may be the last great class for centers - The IX Basketball
Fewer centers are being drafted highly anymore, but the next few WNBA draft classes are even more extreme. Why?
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November 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Is the WNBA on a path to a future without centers? As our @emilyadler.bsky.social writes, the stream of true center prospects may be drying up, or at least taking new form as the game evolves.
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Following Project B's announced signing of Nneka Ogwumike questions were raised regarding funding.
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
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While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
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Project B Basketball League Says It Has No Saudi Funding
The startup’s cofounder tells FOS that its fundraising “doesn’t include any dollars from Saudi Arabia.” The league has a Saudi event partner.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Following Project B's announced signing of Nneka Ogwumike questions were raised regarding funding.
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
frontofficesports.com/project-b-wo...
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
frontofficesports.com/project-b-wo...
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Even after retiring from basketball, Blake Dietrick-Seifert’s impact reverberates everywhere she’s been. Our @jennhatfield.bsky.social features the Princeton alum's post-basketball journey.
Blake Dietrick-Seifert always created her own path to success - The IX Basketball
Blake Dietrick-Seifert retired from basketball and is in business school at Virginia, with the goal of working in sports business.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Even after retiring from basketball, Blake Dietrick-Seifert’s impact reverberates everywhere she’s been. Our @jennhatfield.bsky.social features the Princeton alum's post-basketball journey.
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For those who want more detail on lottery odds than just the chances at the #1 pick, don't forget the table below. #WNBA
With the 2026 WNBA lottery combinations announced — @kareemcopeland.bsky.social I believe had it first — here are the odds for each pick in the top five (assuming the process does not change from 2025)
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November 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
For those who want more detail on lottery odds than just the chances at the #1 pick, don't forget the table below. #WNBA
I’m really hoping the Disney and YouTubeTV dispute resolves soon. Not just bc I’m missing #NCAAW, but bc the #WNBA just announced that their draft lottery will be on November 23 at 6:30 PM on ESPN.
The Wings have the best odds to land the No. 1 pick followed by the Lynx, Storm, Mystics and Sky.
The Wings have the best odds to land the No. 1 pick followed by the Lynx, Storm, Mystics and Sky.
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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BREAKING: Federal judge orders the Trump administration to make full food stamp payments in November. More to come.
November 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
BREAKING: Federal judge orders the Trump administration to make full food stamp payments in November. More to come.
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Get past the ideological and ethical issues of working with the Saudis...
They legitimately suck at sports. F1 is in decline. LIV just punted on their entire competitive format to look more like a traditional golf tournament and Newcastle can't sniff Man City's used shorts.
They are bad at this!
They legitimately suck at sports. F1 is in decline. LIV just punted on their entire competitive format to look more like a traditional golf tournament and Newcastle can't sniff Man City's used shorts.
They are bad at this!
November 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Project B is offering WNBA stars multi-million dollar salaries to play in the startup league, multiple sources told me.
So, what threat does the global league pose? And to whom?
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So, what threat does the global league pose? And to whom?
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Project B is Offering WNBA Stars Multi-Million Dollar Salaries
The global basketball startup has the potential to shake up the women’s basketball landscape.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Project B is offering WNBA stars multi-million dollar salaries to play in the startup league, multiple sources told me.
So, what threat does the global league pose? And to whom?
frontofficesports.com/wnba-project...
So, what threat does the global league pose? And to whom?
frontofficesports.com/wnba-project...
Lindsey Harding has been a candidate for the LA Sparks, Washington Mystics and reportedly was initially one for the New York Liberty. This explains her hesitancy to return to the #WNBA right now.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Lindsey Harding has been a candidate for the LA Sparks, Washington Mystics and reportedly was initially one for the New York Liberty. This explains her hesitancy to return to the #WNBA right now.
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Liberty star and Bay FC investor Sabrina Ionescu has joined NWSL's new Advisory Board.
Sue Bird, Eli Manning, Lindsey Vonn, Alex Morgan, Aly Raisman and Magic Johnson are also among the inaugural members.
Sue Bird, Eli Manning, Lindsey Vonn, Alex Morgan, Aly Raisman and Magic Johnson are also among the inaugural members.
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Liberty star and Bay FC investor Sabrina Ionescu has joined NWSL's new Advisory Board.
Sue Bird, Eli Manning, Lindsey Vonn, Alex Morgan, Aly Raisman and Magic Johnson are also among the inaugural members.
Sue Bird, Eli Manning, Lindsey Vonn, Alex Morgan, Aly Raisman and Magic Johnson are also among the inaugural members.
Curt Miller opens up the introductory press conference for Jose Fernandez by giving his thoughts and prayers to the Dallas Cowboys following the news that defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died by suicide.
November 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Curt Miller opens up the introductory press conference for Jose Fernandez by giving his thoughts and prayers to the Dallas Cowboys following the news that defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died by suicide.
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In her intro press conference, new Storm head coach Sonia Raman thanks Sandy Brondello, Jonathan Kolb and the entire Liberty organization.
"Thank you for being the group that welcomed me to the WNBA and allowed me to continue to grow as a coach."
"Thank you for being the group that welcomed me to the WNBA and allowed me to continue to grow as a coach."
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
In her intro press conference, new Storm head coach Sonia Raman thanks Sandy Brondello, Jonathan Kolb and the entire Liberty organization.
"Thank you for being the group that welcomed me to the WNBA and allowed me to continue to grow as a coach."
"Thank you for being the group that welcomed me to the WNBA and allowed me to continue to grow as a coach."
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Our @howardmegdal.bsky.social wonders: will this be the last, best women's college basketball season? #NCAAW www.theixsports.com/features/is-...
Is this the last, best season of women's college basketball? - The IX Sports
Is this the last, best season of women's college basketball? Howard Megdal explains why the rules make that very possible.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Our @howardmegdal.bsky.social wonders: will this be the last, best women's college basketball season? #NCAAW www.theixsports.com/features/is-...
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BREAKING: Democrat Corey O’Connor is elected Pittsburgh mayor, defeating Republican Tony Moreno.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Corey O’Connor is elected Pittsburgh mayor, defeating Republican Tony Moreno.
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Follow AP for live updates.
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Mikie Sherrill will be the next governor of New Jersey, reports Decision Desk.
November 5, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Mikie Sherrill will be the next governor of New Jersey, reports Decision Desk.
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MSNBC calls Virginia for Spanberger
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 AM
MSNBC calls Virginia for Spanberger
Funny moment on the @glamour.com women of the year red carpet. Jonquel Jones, Nyara Sabally and Lexie Hull walked the carpet with Satou Sabally and Napheesa Collier not available to attend.
"Satou, I'm disappointed that you're not here," Nyara said with a smile when she was asked about her sister.
"Satou, I'm disappointed that you're not here," Nyara said with a smile when she was asked about her sister.
November 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Funny moment on the @glamour.com women of the year red carpet. Jonquel Jones, Nyara Sabally and Lexie Hull walked the carpet with Satou Sabally and Napheesa Collier not available to attend.
"Satou, I'm disappointed that you're not here," Nyara said with a smile when she was asked about her sister.
"Satou, I'm disappointed that you're not here," Nyara said with a smile when she was asked about her sister.