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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Caitlin Clark nemesis addresses claims she plays 'dirty' in the WNBA
Caitlin Clark nemesis DiJonai Carrington has spoken out on social media bout claims she plays 'dirty', bashing those who feed into the WNBA narrative about her. The narrative about Carrington reached a fever pitch after Tuesday's game, where her Dallas Wings played the Seattle Storm. Carrington received a flagrant-1 foul after making excessive contact with Skylar Diggins. Last week, Carrington screamed in the face of a referee, who pulled a security guard in between the two, a move the guard said was a 'microaggression.' A hard foul against the Minnesota Lynx also took place last month. 'Yall fans swear I'm such a dirty player,' Carrington said on social media. 'I'm SO over this narrative bc if u really know bball, u know I jus play hard asf & never give up on a play. & yup, we challenged the last couple flagrants & got em rescinded bc I'm ALWAYS tryna make a play on the ball nun more, nun less.' The actions come several months after Carrington, then a member of the Connecticut Sun, poked Clark in the eye during a playoff series against the Indiana Fever. Carrington said the move was unintentional but later made fun of it on Instagram alongside former Clark teammate and girlfriend NaLyssa Smith, who now also plays for the Wings. Back in March, Carrington was a guest on Angel Reese's podcast where she talked about the level of criticism she receives. 'They be real loose at the mouth," Carrington said. I know they think it's trolls, but it's not just trolls. It be people that we see in real life.' Comments on social media for the Wings star go beyond her play on the court. 'I hate when people talk about that, like, "Why do you have blonde hair?" I got black eyebrows. I got black arm hair, black leg hair… and I don't care. I'm still a natural blonde.' Carrington will have her next chance to change the perception about herself on Friday night when the Wings play the Los Angeles Sparks.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Angel Reese Receives Punishment for Actions in Chicago Sky Game
Angel Reese Receives Punishment for Actions in Chicago Sky Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky started this season with four losses in their first five games after going 13-27 last season. On Saturday, they looked to improve their record a bit when they visited the Dallas Wings. Advertisement This matchup was billed days ago as one between Angel Reese, last year's runner-up in the Rookie of the Year balloting, and Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft. But Bueckers was placed in concussion protocol just days ago, which took plenty of the luster away from this game. Yet, there was still some spice to this contest. At one point, Reese got into some extracurriculars with Wings forward NaLyssa Smith, and both women were hit with technical fouls as a result. Reese ended up going just 4-of-13 from the field, although she did finish with nine rebounds and three steals. She has been struggling mightily with her shooting since coming into the league, although she has thus far been a dominant rebounder. Advertisement She has also earned a reputation as a chippy player. In Chicago's season opener two weeks ago versus the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark committed a somewhat hard foul on her, and she got up and charged at Clark while talking trash at the Fever star. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) fouls Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) in the second half at Gainbridge Ruszkowski-Imagn Images On Saturday, the Sky managed to get past the Wings by a final score of 94-83. Ariel Atkins led them with 26 points, while Smith logged 20 points and blocked three shots for the Wings, who are now 1-6 on the season. In a week, the Sky will take on the Fever, this time at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. However, Clark will likely be unable to play due to a strained quad. Advertisement Related: Fever Getting Praised For Decision Amid Caitlin Clark's Absence This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
01-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Ariel Atkins scores 26 and the Sky beat the Wings 94-83
Ariel Atkins scored 26 points, Angel Reese had 14 points and nine rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the short-handed Dallas Wings 94-83 on Saturday night for the second time in three days. Dallas rookie Paige Bueckers did not play after being placed in the WNBA's concussion protocol. The Wings said Friday that Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft out of UConn, was in concussion protocol after their 97-92 loss at Chicago on Thursday night. ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 31: Dallas Wings guard Aziaha James (10) dribbles past Chicago Sky guard Kia Nurse (11) during the game on May 31, 2025, at the College Park Center in Arlington, TX. Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Courtney Vandersloot had 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for Chicago (2-4). Kia Nurse added 11 points. NaLyssa Smith led Dallas (1-6) with 20 points. DiJonai Carrington scored 16 and Arike Ogunbowale added 15 points on 5-of-16 shooting. Atkins scored 14 points in the first half to help Chicago build a 46-43 lead. The Sky shot just 39% from the field, including 4 of 14 from 3-point range, but hit 10 of 11 free throws. Smith led the Wings with 13 points. The teams combined to go 51 of 65 at the free-throw line, with Chicago making 26. The Sky also made eight 3-pointers compared to just four for Dallas. Dallas lost for the 25th straight time in games scoring 84 points or fewer. Chicago has a week off before hosting the Indiana Fever on June 7. Dallas plays at Seattle on Tuesday for their second matchup of the season.
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wings vs. Sun odds, tips and betting trends - 5/27/2025
Wings vs. Sun odds, tips and betting trends - 5/27/2025 The Dallas Wings (0-4) will aim to break a four-game losing run when they visit the Connecticut Sun (0-4) at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The Sun have also lost four games straight. Dallas lost to Atlanta 83-75 on the road last time out, and were led by NaLyssa Smith (13 PTS, 2 STL, 40.0 FG%) and Maddy Siegrist (12 PTS, 9 REB, 50.0 FG%). Connecticut fell to Atlanta 79-55 on the road last time out, and were led by Marina Mabrey (12 PTS, 10 REB, 28.6 FG%, 2-7 from 3PT) and Tina Charles (11 PTS, 7 REB, 25.0 FG%). Read on for everything you need to get ready before Tuesday's game. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply) Dallas Wings vs. Connecticut Sun odds and betting lines WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 6:08 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Spread: Wings (-3.5) Wings (-3.5) Over/under: 160.5 160.5 Favorite: Wings (-165, bet $165 to win $100) Wings (-165, bet $165 to win $100) Underdog: Sun (+140, bet $100 to win $140) Wings moneyline insights (2024) The Wings were the moneyline favorite 10 total times last season. They went 3-7 in those games. Dallas had a 3-5 record last year (winning only 37.5% of its games) when it played as a moneyline favorite of -165 or shorter. The Wings have an implied moneyline win probability of 62.3% in this game. In 34 games last season, the Wings and their opponents scored more than 160.5 total points. The average number of points in Dallas' contests last season was 169.0, which is 8.5 more points than the over/under for this game. Sun moneyline insights (2024) The Sun won three, or 27.3%, of the 11 games they played as underdogs last season. The Sun had a record of 2-4 in games where oddsmakers had them as underdogs of at least +140 on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Sun have a 41.7% chance to win. The Wings and their opponents went over 160.5 combined points in 34 of 40 games last season. Connecticut's contests last year had a 157.4 average amount of points, 3.1 fewer points than this game's over/under. Wings vs. Sun: Live streaming info & game time Game day: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Game time: 7 p.m. ET 7 p.m. ET Stadium: Mohegan Sun Arena Mohegan Sun Arena TV channel: NBCS-BOS and KFAA NBCS-BOS and KFAA Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply)
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Dallas Wings Championship Odds
2025 Dallas Wings Championship Odds The Dallas Wings (0-0) currently have the 10th-best odds among all the WNBA teams to win the championship at the conclusion of the 2025 season, at +10000 on the moneyline. For more numbers and insights, read on. The Wings host the Minnesota Lynx on Friday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Dallas Wings 2025 championship odds To Win the WNBA Championship: +10000 WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 10:44 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Wings' upcoming schedule May 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET: vs. Lynx on ION (Watch on Fubo - Regional restrictions may apply ) vs. Lynx on ION (Watch on Fubo ) May 19 at 8 p.m. ET: vs. Storm on NBA TV (Watch on Fubo - Regional restrictions may apply ) vs. Storm on NBA TV (Watch on Fubo ) May 21 at 8 p.m. ET: at Lynx at Lynx May 24 at 3 p.m. ET: at Dream on CBS Sports Network, Peachtree Sports Network (Watch on Paramount+) at Dream on CBS Sports Network, Peachtree Sports Network (Watch on Paramount+) May 27 at 7 p.m. ET: at Sun at Sun May 29 at 8 p.m. ET: at Sky on Amazon Prime Video, The U (Watch on Amazon Prime Video) at Sky on Amazon Prime Video, The U (Watch on Amazon Prime Video) May 31 at 8 p.m. ET: vs. Sky on The U vs. Sky on The U June 3 at 9:30 p.m. ET: at Storm on ESPN (Watch on Fubo - Regional restrictions may apply ) at Storm on ESPN (Watch on Fubo ) June 6 at 9:30 p.m. ET: vs. Sparks on ION (Watch on Fubo - Regional restrictions may apply ) vs. Sparks on ION (Watch on Fubo ) June 8 at 4 p.m. ET: vs. Lynx Buy Wings tickets on StubHub Wings' 2024 insights The Wings were outscored by 7.9 points per game last season, with a -317 scoring differential overall. They put up 84.2 points per game (fourth in the WNBA), and gave up 92.1 per outing (12th in the WNBA). On the boards, Dallas was fifth-best in the WNBA in rebounds (34.8 per game) last season. It was third-best in rebounds conceded (33.0 per game). The Wings were fifth in the league at 34.8 rebounds per game. That was 1.8 more than the 33.0 their opponents averaged. Last season, Dallas was third-worst in the league in turnovers committed (14.8 per game) but fifth-best in turnovers forced (12.8). The Wings connected on 6.3 three-pointers per game (eighth-most in the WNBA), 2.3 fewer than their opponents. Last year, Dallas took 27.0% of its shots from behind the 3-point line, and 73.0% from inside it. In terms of made shots, 19.7% of Dallas' baskets were 3-pointers, and 80.3% were 2-pointers. Top Dallas Wings players (2024) Arike Ogunbowale averaged 22.2 points (second in WNBA), 4.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists (eighth in league) last year. Last year NaLyssa Smith averaged 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.0 assist, shooting 48.0% from the field. DiJonai Carrington's numbers a season ago were 12.7 points, 5.0 boards and 1.6 dimes per game. In 2024, Tyasha Harris averaged 10.5 points, 3.1 assists and 1.8 rebounds, shooting 42.5% from the field and knocking down 1.5 trifectas per game. Myisha Hines-Allen averaged 7.8 points, 2.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds. Buy Wings tickets on StubHub
