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Former Chicago Sky Star Sends Strong Message to WNBA in Retirement Announcement
Former Chicago Sky Star Sends Strong Message to WNBA in Retirement Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former Chicago Sky star Allie Quigley has called it quits from the WNBA. On Tuesday, Quigley shared her goodbyes, announcing her retirement from basketball in a lengthy message with The Players Tribune. The 5-foot-10 guard closed with this: Advertisement "Alright, guys……… that's it for me. I guess I didn't pull an Irish goodbye on you after all." Quigley played 14 seasons in the WNBA after being selected No. 22 overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2008 draft. However, she was waived by the Storm on May 8 and started her career with the Phoenix Mercury three days later. She spent a short period with the Indiana Fever and San Antonio Stars (now known as the Las Vegas Aces) in 2010 and then played one season with the Storm in 2011. But Quigley is best known for being a Chicago Sky player, having played 10 seasons with the team and winning a WNBA title in 2021. In her retirement announcement, the three-time All-Star delivered a strong message to the WNBA. Advertisement "And lastly … Thank you to the WNBA...," Quigley added. "There's 'after,; when I was a kid who dreamed of making it to the WNBA. And in that sense, I kind of feel like I'm part of this unique generation of players. Where we're the last generation who can remember a time when there wasn't a W. Or to put it another (better) way: We're the last generation who will ever have to remember a time when there wasn't a W. I'm so proud of that." Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) celebrates with guard Allie Quigley (14).© Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images "And I think there's a pretty cool perspective that comes with it — especially when I look back on how far our league has come since then. I see all these great players like Stewie and Sabrina and A'ja now starting to have signature shoes, and I just think back on how exciting it felt when my mom first bought me a pair of Cynthia Coopers in the late '90s. Or I see kids wearing #14 Quigley jerseys at Sky games, and I just think back on how much wearing a WNBA jersey meant to me when I was a kid (one year my friends and I actually all dressed as W players for Halloween — I wore a bright yellow Lisa Leslie #9 Sparks jersey and thought it was so cool). Or I'll watch the Draft now, and see what a huge deal it's turned into, with the Orange Carpet and prime time on ESPN and everything else" "And then maybe the biggest thing, when I think about how much the W has evolved... I love knowing that these next generations of players are just going to get to play in better and better and better versions of the W." Advertisement Quigley hasn't played in the WNBA since 2022 but continues to have a personal connection to the Sky. She got married to Vandersloot in 2018, who, unfortunately, suffered a torn ACL on Saturday against the Fever. She has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. In Quigley's career, she averaged 10.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists. She won the WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year twice and won four WNBA Three-Point Shootout competitions. Related: Chicago Sky Make Unfortunate Announcement After Loss to Indiana Fever Related: WNBA Reacts to Angel Reese's Pregame Outfit for Sky-Fever This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
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Tapestry Tops Q3 Estimates and Raises Outlook Despite Difficult Backdrop
Tapestry Inc. — having turned the page after its Capri Holdings acquisition fell through — isn't letting any trade war or economic worries trip it up now. The Coach and Kate Spade parent beat fiscal third-quarter earnings and sales estimates and raised its outlook for the rest of its year, which ends in two months. More from WWD Coach Spotlights Soho Sneaker in Newest Campaign EXCLUSIVE: Storm Reid Joins Coach as the Brand's New Ambassador for Women's Fragrances 2025 WNBA Draft Orange Carpet Earns Coach $1.6 Million in Media Exposure; Paige Bueckers' Outfit Leads the Conversation Investors liked what they saw and sent shares of the company up 7.7 percent to $80.50 in premarket trading on Thursday. Tapestry's third-quarter net income increased 45.8 percent to $203.3 million, or 95 cents a share, from $139.4 million, or 60 cents, a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share tallied $1.03 — 15 cents ahead of the 88 cents analysts forecast, according to Yahoo Finance. Sales for the quarter ended March 29 grew by 7 percent to $1.58 billion, better than the $1.53 billion analysts projected. Coach drove that gain, rising 13 percent to $1.29 billion, while Kate Spade fell 13 percent to $244.9 million and the soon to be divested Stuart Weitzman sank 18 percent to $46.2 million. 'Our third quarter outperformance reinforces our position of strength,' said Joanne Crevoiserat, chief executive officer of Tapestry, in a statement. 'We accelerated top and bottom-line growth and raised our outlook for the fiscal year, demonstrating the power of brand building and our connections with consumers around the world. Importantly, while the external backdrop is complex, our vision remains clear. We maintain a bias for action and will harness our competitive advantages, including our global scale, compelling value, and strong fundamentals, to adapt and win in any environment. We are confident in our future and the meaningful opportunity to deliver durable growth and shareholder value.' Tapestry now expects adjusted earnings per share of $5 this fiscal year, up from the $4.85 to $4.90 previously projected. Sales are set to increase 4 percent to about $6.95 billion, better than the 3 percent step up the company previously forecast. Best of WWD Harvey Nichols Sees Sales Dip, Losses Widen in Year Marred by Closures Nike Logs $1.3 Billion Profit, But Supply Chain Issues Persist Zegna Shares Start Trading on New York Stock Exchange Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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20-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Flau'jae Johnson's Reaction To Paige Bueckers' Stunning WNBA Draft Outfit Shows She's Impressed
The 2025 WNBA draft took place Monday night in New York City, and with the No. 1 overall pick, the Dallas Wings selected former UConn star Paige Bueckers. Bueckers had been the projected top pick for quite some time, and on draft night, that expectation finally became reality. Like every player, the 6-foot guard showed up to The Shed in style for her big moment. Advertisement She hit the Orange Carpet in a fully custom Coach look, rocking a black suit paired with loafers. To complete the look, Bueckers carried a large black kiss-lock frame purse, also from Coach. As the 23-year-old arrived, the WNBA posted a clip of her posing on the Orange Carpet. "Paige Bueckers has entered the chat 🤩," the league captioned its post. LSU star Flau'jae Johnson was quick to share her reaction to Bueckers' outfit. Johnson took to the comment section, adding just one word. "omg," she wrote. Flau'jae Johnson's comment on the WNBA's post.@wnba/Instagram Johnson and Bueckers never faced off in college, but they have a great relationship. As a result, it's no surprise to see Johnson showing love for Bueckers' draft-night look. The two discussed their bond on the "Best of Both Worlds with Flau'jae" podcast. Advertisement "I really think we hit it off at All-Star," Johnson said. "We got closer at All-Star," Bueckers stated. "We was vibing at All-Star," Johnson added. "Everybody wants to know, I was telling them we was at All-Star, we was kicking it. When we went live at the WNBA game, they called us Tupac and Eminem." Related: Dallas Wings Send Four-Word Message to Paige Bueckers After Drafting Her First Overall Related: Paige Bueckers' Behavior Before WNBA Draft Leaves Fans Worried
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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WNBA draft: What time does it start and what to expect?
WNBA draft: What time does it start and what to expect? UConn guard Paige Bueckers is expected to be selected by the Dallas Wings with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft on Monday night in New York. (Jessica Hill / Associated Press) The Dallas Wings' decision with the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft — a.k.a. the 'Paige Bueckers Sweepstakes' — on Monday night in New York essentially was sealed in November when luck handed them the top pick in the draft lottery. Now all but a formality, the consensus top prospect and newly crowned national champion is expected to don a Wings jersey next season. Advertisement Aside from that clear-cut selection, the rest of the first round remains anyone's guess. Once considered a deep class, this field is thinner as several of the nation's top college stars opted to return to campus for lucrative name, image and likeness deals — setting the stage for an intriguing opening round. Despite finishing with the league's worst record (8-32), the Sparks narrowly missed out on Bueckers, saddled with the second pick. In turn they traded it to acquire All-Star Kelsey Plum, moving down to ninth overall. They also are slotted for the 21st and 28th picks in the three-round draft. Likewise, the Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury all traded their top picks in exchange for upgrades elsewhere. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Aces forfeited their selection because of unauthorized player benefits and workplace policy violations. For the first time, the WNBA's newest franchise, the Golden State Valkyries, set its sights on adding a cornerstone piece with the fifth pick ahead of its inaugural season. How to watch The draft will be televised on ESPN and streaming on ESPN+ from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The WNBA also will have digital and social media coverage on and the WNBA app. The evening will open with the Orange Carpet runway as draft prospects display their fashion styles, available on ESPN+, while a draft countdown show will begin at 4 on ESPN. What to expect USC forward Kiki Iriafen, celebrating a three-pointer, is expected to be a top-five pick in the WNBA draft on Monday night. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) After Bueckers goes No. 1, the Seattle Storm are expected to select French native Dominique Malonga at No. 2. The 6-foot-6 forward has played in France's top league since she was 15 and averaged 15.4 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists this past season. The Washington Mystics hold back-to-back picks at Nos. 3 and 4 and are positioned to take Notre Dame guard Sonia Citron and USC forward Kiki Iriafen. They also have the No. 6 choice. The expansion Valkyries will make their inaugural selection, expected to be social media sensation and Texas Christian standout Hailey Van Lith, at No. 5. What the Sparks might do L.A.'s frontcourt is already set, anchored by veteran All-Star Dearica Hamby and last year's first-round investments Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink — who still is recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Advertisement That shifts the focus to the backcourt, where the Sparks likely will aim to find a guard to pair with Plum. While Plum has spent most of her career at shooting guard because of her shooting and off-ball movement, first-year coach Lynne Roberts' positionless system signals a change. At her introductory press conference, Plum said she expects to have the ball in her hands more — a return to the point guard role that earned her a spot on the 2024 Olympic team. That move hints at L.A.'s priorities in the draft: either a scoring two-guard who complements Plum or a young point guard who can learn behind her, add depth and take over when she slides to shooting guard. By the time L.A. is on the clock at No. 9, a solid pool of options should remain, with the latter half of the first round filled with promising point and shooting guards capable of fitting either role. Among the names to watch: Kentucky's Georgia Amoore, an All-Southeastern Conference selection known for her elite IQ and playmaking skills, fits the mold of a true point guard; South Carolina's Te-Hina Paopao, a confident scorer fresh off a standout Final Four performance, leans more toward a scoring-focused shooting guard; Kansas State's Serena Sundell, the nation's leader in assists (7.3 per game) and Maryland's Shyanne Sellers, a three-time All-Big Ten first-team selection, who are versatile combo guards. 2025 WNBA draft order First round 1. Dallas 2. Seattle (from Sparks) 3. Washington (from Chicago) 4. Washington 5. Golden State 6. Washington (from Atlanta) 7. Connecticut (from Phoenix) 8. Connecticut (from Indiana) 9. SPARKS (from Seattle) 10. Chicago (from Connecticut) 11. Minnesota 12. Dallas (from New York) [Las Vegas pick forfeited] Advertisement Second round 13. Las Vegas (from Sparks) 14. Dallas 15. Minnesota (from Chicago) 16. Chicago (from Washington) 17. Golden State 18. Atlanta 19. Indiana (from Phoenix) 20. Indiana 21. SPARKS (from Seattle) 22. Chicago (from Las Vegas) 23. Washington (from Connecticut) 24. Minnesota 25. Connecticut (from New York) Third round 26. Seattle (from Sparks) 27. Dallas 28. Sparks (from Chicago) 29. Seattle (from Washington) 30. Golden State 31. Dallas (from Atlanta) 32. Washington (from Phoenix) 33. Indiana 34. Seattle 35. Las Vegas 36. Atlanta (from Connecticut) 37. Minnesota 38. New York This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
WNBA draft: What time does it start and what to expect?
The Dallas Wings' decision with the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft — a.k.a. the 'Paige Bueckers Sweepstakes' — on Monday night in New York essentially was sealed in November when luck handed them the top pick in the draft lottery. Now all but a formality, the consensus top prospect and newly crowned national champion is expected to don a Wings jersey next season. Aside from that clear-cut selection, the rest of the first round remains anyone's guess. Once considered a deep class, this field is thinner as several of the nation's top college stars opted to return to campus for lucrative name, image and likeness deals — setting the stage for an intriguing opening round. Despite finishing with the league's worst record (8-32), the Sparks narrowly missed out on Bueckers, saddled with the second pick. In turn they traded it to acquire All-Star Kelsey Plum, moving down to ninth overall. They also are slotted for the 21st and 28th picks in the three-round draft. Likewise, the Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury all traded their top picks in exchange for upgrades elsewhere. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Aces forfeited their selection because of unauthorized player benefits and workplace policy violations. For the first time, the WNBA's newest franchise, the Golden State Valkyries, set its sights on adding a cornerstone piece with the fifth pick ahead of its inaugural season. The draft will be televised on ESPN and streaming on ESPN+ from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The WNBA also will have digital and social media coverage on and the WNBA app. The evening will open with the Orange Carpet runway as draft prospects display their fashion styles, available on ESPN+, while a draft countdown show will begin at 4 on ESPN. After Bueckers goes No. 1, the Seattle Storm are expected to select French native Dominique Malonga at No. 2. The 6-foot-6 forward has played in France's top league since she was 15 and averaged 15.4 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists this past season. The Washington Mystics hold back-to-back picks at Nos. 3 and 4 and are positioned to take Notre Dame guard Sonia Citron and USC forward Kiki Iriafen. They also have the No. 6 choice. The expansion Valkyries will make their inaugural selection, expected to be social media sensation and Texas Christian standout Hailey Van Lith, at No. 5. L.A.'s frontcourt is already set, anchored by veteran All-Star Dearica Hamby and last year's first-round investments Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink — who still is recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. That shifts the focus to the backcourt, where the Sparks likely will aim to find a guard to pair with Plum. While Plum has spent most of her career at shooting guard because of her shooting and off-ball movement, first-year coach Lynne Roberts' positionless system signals a change. At her introductory press conference, Plum said she expects to have the ball in her hands more — a return to the point guard role that earned her a spot on the 2024 Olympic team. That move hints at L.A.'s priorities in the draft: either a scoring two-guard who complements Plum or a young point guard who can learn behind her, add depth and take over when she slides to shooting guard. By the time L.A. is on the clock at No. 9, a solid pool of options should remain, with the latter half of the first round filled with promising point and shooting guards capable of fitting either role. Among the names to watch: Kentucky's Georgia Amoore, an All-Southeastern Conference selection known for her elite IQ and playmaking skills, fits the mold of a true point guard; South Carolina's Te-Hina Paopao, a confident scorer fresh off a standout Final Four performance, leans more toward a scoring-focused shooting guard; Kansas State's Serena Sundell, the nation's leader in assists (7.3 per game) and Maryland's Shyanne Sellers, a three-time All-Big Ten first-team selection, who are versatile combo guards. First round1. Dallas 2. Seattle (from Sparks) 3. Washington (from Chicago)4. Washington5. Golden State6. Washington (from Atlanta)7. Connecticut (from Phoenix)8. Connecticut (from Indiana)9. SPARKS (from Seattle)10. Chicago (from Connecticut)11. Minnesota12. Dallas (from New York) [Las Vegas pick forfeited] Second round13. Las Vegas (from Sparks) 14. Dallas15. Minnesota (from Chicago) 16. Chicago (from Washington)17. Golden State18. Atlanta19. Indiana (from Phoenix)20. Indiana21. SPARKS (from Seattle)22. Chicago (from Las Vegas)23. Washington (from Connecticut)24. Minnesota25. Connecticut (from New York) Third round26. Seattle (from Sparks)27. Dallas28. Sparks (from Chicago)29. Seattle (from Washington)30. Golden State31. Dallas (from Atlanta)32. Washington (from Phoenix)33. Indiana34. Seattle35. Las Vegas36. Atlanta (from Connecticut)37. Minnesota38. New York
