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16-05-2025
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Former Mizzou Standout Sophie Cunningham Set to Open WNBA Season with Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark
For the first time in her seven-year career, former Mizzou Star Sophie Cunningham will be representing a new team when the WNBA season tips off this weekend. Cunningham, who was dealt from the Phoenix Mercury in February as part of a four-team trade, is expected to suit up alongside Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday afternoon when they host Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. "and just like that, training camp is complete. come on year 7!," Cunningham posted to her instagram account on Thursday. To which her new teammate Clark, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, replied "Let's get to ittttt." Advertisement Fever second-year head coach Stephanie White said during Thursday's shoot around that Cunningham is "day-to-day," after suffering an ankle injury in the preseason. But the 28-year-old guard was quick to dismiss, saying she's ready to play. Cunningham, and former Dallas Wings guard Jaelyn Brown - also acquired in the four-team trade - are among several new additions to the Fever roster this season. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) hugs Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark (22).Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The team added former WNBA All-Stars DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard, two-time WNBA champion Sydney Colson, and Brianna Turner all in free agency. Rookie Makayla Timpson, the 19th-overall pick out of Florida State, also made the 11-player opening day roster. Advertisement In their WNBA Season Preview released on Thursday, ESPN ranked the Fever as the fourth-best team in the league. Issuing a bold, yet realistic, prediction, André Snellings wrote: "The Fever, who were fifth in 3-pointers per game (9.2) last season, could be first this year with Cunningham and Bonner joining sharpshooters Clark and [Kelsey] Mitchell." Cunningham, who was announced as the first member of the 2025 Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame Class last month, is the school's all-time leading scorer with 2,187 career points. Across her first six seasons in the WNBA, she has totaled 1,409 career points. Saturday she'll look to score her first points for the Fever. Advertisement Related: Local Legend Named to Mizzou Athletics 2025 Hall of Fame Class Related: Kellie Harper Announced as Mizzou Women's Basketball Head Coach
Yahoo
05-04-2025
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Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Seattle Storm and WNBA great Sue Bird will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Bird, a retired point guard, will be inducted with the 2025 Hall of Fame Class in her first time on the ballot. 'This recognition goes beyond statistics and accolades—it honors those who have defined eras, inspired generations, and elevated basketball through their talent, leadership, and dedication. Whether as players, coaches, teams, or contributors, each Finalist has left an indelible mark on the sport, and we are proud to celebrate their extraordinary impact,' said Jerry Colangelo, Chairman of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Advertisement She is a four-time WNBA champion and the all-time WNBA assists leader, finishing her career with 3,234 total assists. On top of that, she is the most decorated International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup athlete in history, with four gold medals, and one bronze. She's also an Olympic career record holder for assists. Bird also broke records in college, playing for the UConn Huskies. She was the first pick of the first round in the 2002 WNBA Draft, and was with the Seattle Storm until her retirement in 2022. The new class will be announced in San Antonio on Saturday, April 5, at the NCAA Men's Final Four. North American Committee: 2008 USA Basketball Men's Olympic Team Advertisement Carmelo Anthony Danny Crawford Billy Donovan Dwight Howard Women's Committee: Sue Bird Sylvia Fowles Maya Moore Contributor's Committee: Micky Arison
Yahoo
09-03-2025
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RIVER VALLEY RECAP: Week of Mar. 3
FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Here's a quick roundup of the biggest stories from the River Valley this week. The Arkansas Department of Corrections announced the planned 3,000-bed Franklin County prison will cost $825 million. Lawmakers filed bills for $750 million in funding, adding to $75 million previously approved. The state has already allocated $405 million. The prison has faced local controversy. Fort Smith no longer offering monetary incentives to remote workers who move to city The city had allocated $250,000 for the program in 2024. Officials say funds are needed for essential projects like sewer work. MakeMyMove remains active, but Fort Smith no longer offers payments. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Residents can avoid fees by using ACH payments, cash or checks. Dropboxes are available at multiple city locations for check payments. Saline County man gets 50 years after high-speed chase, gun charges Lukas Yarberro is wanted on felony rape and attempted rape charges in Van Buren, with an active warrant for his arrest. Police suspect he may be in the Roland area and encourage tips through phone or Wisegarver, Tanner Wisegarver, Jason Mathis and Veeonta Vallien were sentenced for armed robberies at two Fort Smith tobacco stores. They received sentences ranging from 15 years with suspended terms to 25 years, and were ordered to pay over $4,600 in Romero, 23, was arrested on drug and firearm charges just after finalizing a plea deal for similar offenses. Romero now faces multiple charges that may violate his prior plea agreement, risking a 26-year prison McGuire, 24, from Muldrow, OK, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for arson. In May 2024, McGuire filled a milk jug with gasoline, poured it in a home's kitchen and set the house on fire. Former 112 drive-in site is back on the market Stan Flenor coached for 36 years in Alma, leading the men's basketball team to 457 wins, two state championships and a state runner-up. He will join five other coaches in the 2025 Hall of Fame Class. Flenor was honored during halftime of the Alma vs. Van Buren men's basketball game on Feb. 25. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
