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Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
YouTube Star IShowSpeed to Rep MLS in All-Star Skills Challenge
The stars will be out for the 2025 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, and that includes content creators. MLS announced on Thursday that YouTube star and media personality IShowSpeed will participate in the All-Star Skills Challenge, which is on Tuesday, July 22 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. IShowSpeed, whose official name is Darren Watkins Jr., rose to fame as a teenager, primarily producing soccer-related content and live-streaming. Watkins, 20, has 42.5 million YouTube subscribers. IShowSpeed won the Streamer of the Year and Best International Streamer awards at the 2024 Streamer Awards. As for the All-Star Game (Wednesday, July 23), Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano provided an honest answer on whether he wants his stars, Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, to compete in the spectacle. "The players are called up, I would like them to be able to rest, but that is not my decision," Mascherano said on Friday, according to ESPN. "I know how important the All Star [Game] is, and as far as I know there is no decision from the club, everything is as normal." Messi and Alba, who were previously teammates at Barcelona in La Liga, are each in their third seasons at Inter Miami. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience MLS recommended Item 1 of 1 Get more from the MLS Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Indianapolis Star
4 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge winner Natasha Cloud speaks to media
Natasha Cloud spoke to the media after her win in the WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge on Friday, July 18, 2025.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Natasha Cloud wins WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge — and promises her partner a house
We've got you covered on the Liberty beat Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA. tRY IT NOW INDIANAPOLIS — Natasha Cloud was crowned this year's WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge champion Friday and promised her Liberty teammate and partner a house. Cloud bested a field of five in the first round after clocking in at 34.1 seconds. In the finals, she beat Erica Wheeler by 1.1 seconds to win the $55,000 prize. Wheeler was the first player to congratulate Cloud. Sabrina Ionescu — who ran down the sideline — was the second as she engulfed her in a tight hug. 3 New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud receives her trophy from WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert during the 2025 WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Before the competition, Isabelle Harrison told Cloud she needed to win so they could put a down payment on a house. After being presented the glass pillar-like trophy, Cloud gushed about Harrison and how safe they feel playing in New York. She also told Harrison, 'You're gonna get that house.' Cloud also gave a shoutout to her parents, who couldn't make the trip to Indianapolis to watch her. 'Mom and dad, I love you all so much,' she said. 'This is for y'all. This award should've came a long time ago, but I got you 10 years in.' 3 New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud celebrates winning with girlfriend and teammate Isabelle Harrison during the 2025 WNBA All Star Skills Challenge at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images 3 New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud competes in the final round during the 2025 WNBA All Star Skills Challenge at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Cloud has never been named an All-Star, but she viewed participating in this year's skills challenge — which features an obstacle course that tests a player's passing precision and shooting — as a way to get her foot in the door. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Indianapolis Star
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Through the years: New Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham
FEVER Indiana Fever President of Basketball and Business Operations, Kelly Krauskopf, and Indiana Fever COO and General Manager, Amber Cox, introduced guard Sophie Cunningham to the media on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Clark Wade/IndyStar, Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK Via Imagn Images Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham meets with the media on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Clark Wade/IndyStar Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) rushes up the court against Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) on Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar, Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 03: Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury poses for a portrait during the WNBA media day at Footprint Center on May 03, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) Christian Petersen, Getty Images Getty Images Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK Sophie Cunningham speaks to members of the media at Player 15 HQ in Phoenix on Sept. 26, 2024. Diannie Chavez/The Republic, Diannie Chavez/The Republic PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 30: Guard Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury fouls guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second quarter at Footprint Center on June 30, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Chris Coduto, Getty Images Grace Hollars/IndyStar Sophie Cunningham speaks to members of the media at Player 15 HQ in Phoenix on Sept. 26, 2024. Diannie Chavez/The Republic Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) is introduced before the game against the Connecticut Sun on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix. Owen Ziliak/The Republic Owen Ziliak/The Republic Getty Images Hoops Hype INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 16: Natasha Cloud #0 and Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrate after a play during the second half against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by) Getty Images Lexie Hull #10 of the Indiana Fever passes the ball around Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Aug. 16, 2024 in 19, 2024; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (L-R), center Brittney Griner and guard Natasha Cloud pose for a picture during the WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham hugs one of her head coach Nate Tibbett's daughters during the WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix on July 20, 2024. Patrick Breen/The Republic PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 19: Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury competes in the Kia Skills Challenge ahead of the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center on July 19, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) ORG XMIT: 776176811 ORIG FILE ID: 2162734181 Getty Images Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) takes part in the WNBA All-Star Game Skills Challenge at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Friday, July 19, 2024. Joe Rondone/The Republic July 19: Phoenix Mercury star Sophie Cunningham is introduced before the WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Mark J. Rebilas, TODAY Sports Diannie Chavez/The Republic PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 09: Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury poses for a portrait during media day at Footprint Center on May 09, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by) Getty Images Getty Images Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) on the bench prior to a game against the Mystics at the Footprint Center in Phoenix on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK Getty Images Mercury Sophie Cunningham (9) shoots in warmups prior to the home opener at the Footprint Center on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Patrick Breen/The Republic Former Missouri women's basketball star Sophie Cunningham waves to the crowd during a college football game against South Carolina at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. Abigail Landwehr/Tribune Mar 8, 2019; Greenville, SC, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Sophie Cunningham (3) celebrates with teammates Lauren Aldridge (5) and Jordan Roundtree (22) during the first half of game eight against the Kentucky Wildcats in the women's SEC Conference Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports Joshua S. Kelly, Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
USA Today
16-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Warriors' Draymond Green, Moses Moody finish second in All-Star Skills Challenge
Warriors' Draymond Green, Moses Moody finish second in All-Star Skills Challenge After Trayce Jackson-Davis and Brandin Podziemski competed in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday, a group of Golden State Warriors were back on the court at Chase Center for Saturday night's All-Star weekend festivities. Starting with the Skills Competition, Draymond Green and Moses Moody represented the Warriors. While Green and Moody advanced to the finals after an impressive first run, it was the San Antonio Spurs duo of Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama who stole headlines early. Paul and Wembanyama manipulated the rules of the contest by purposely and quickly missing every jump shot in the competition to speed through the course. The Skills course has multiple stops with three balls at each spot for a jump shot. If you miss three shots in a row per spot, you can advance through the course. So instead of attempting a real jumper, both Wembanyama and Paul flipped their attempts to the side to cut down their times. Following the Spurs' attempt at a shortcut, the officials disqualified Wembanyama and Paul from the competition. The Cleveland Cavaliers team of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley met Green and Moody in the final round. In the finals, Mitchella and Mobley cruised through the course, finishing with a time of 1:00. While Moody blasted through his run, Green struggled with a few chest passes and jumpers, forcing the Warriors team to run out of time on the course, locking up the Skills Challenge for Mitchell and Mobley. Next up for the Warriors will be Buddy Hield in the 3-point contest. This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
