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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
WNBA 3-point contest participants ranked by most likely to win
The WNBA All-Star 3-point contest won't have nearly as much juice to it as previously expected with the announcement of Caitlin Clark withdrawing from the event due to her latest groin injury. Aside from the anticipation of simply seeing one of the game's best long-range snipers take part in her first contest, it's a big blow to the league and host city of Indianapolis, as Clark won't be able to perform for the home crowd. That said, the 3-point field was loaded to begin with, so once we get past the sting of missing Clark, Friday evening should still provide plenty of thrill. In fact, there was a good chance one of these other four players was going to win regardless of Clark's presence. Here's my ranking of the participants by their chances to win, with their pre-CC injury odds at BetMGM, which are likely to change soon: 4. Sabrina Ionescu (+190) Ionescu is built for this competition, as we saw in 2023 when she won it and 2024 when she had that epic shootout with Steph Curry at the NBA's All-Star Weekend. However, she's quietly having the worst shooting season of her career (30% 3-pt FG), so I'll pass on her at these odds. 3. Allisha Gray (+475) Gray is the reigning 3-point contest champion and she leads the league in 3-point percentage (38%) of players with at least 100 attempts, so she probably deserves a bit more respect here. But she's cooled off a bit recently, and I think the next player will be a little more motivated to have a good showing. 2. Kelsey Plum (+450) Plum's last time in the 3-point contest was a disaster, as she posted the lowest first-round score in 2022 for an early exit. So, I think she'll be motivated to give a better effort this time around, and she's had plenty of practice. Plum ranks second in threes made this season. 1. Sonia Citron (+600) That's right. I'm going with the rookie! I don't think a first-year player has ever won this thing, but Citron is as ice cold as they come -- with a flame-thrower jump shot and no pressure to perform. Besides, I can't pass on these kind of odds with a player who has the second-best 3-point percentage in the field.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Plum launches new campaign featuring Milind Soman
Plum, a leading Indian skincare and beauty brand, has launched a new campaign film for its 10% Niacinamide Face Serum with Rice Water, featuring Milind Soman, focusing on the idea that "right efforts = bright results." The company is offering insights into the campaign through an interaction with Shankar Prasad, Founder & CEO, Plum, to discuss the consumer insight behind the campaign, Plum's storytelling approach, platform-first thinking, and the brand's future direction. Plum has released a new campaign film for its best-selling 10% Niacinamide Face Serum with Rice Water. The campaign features fitness icon Milind Soman. The core message of the campaign is: right efforts = bright results. The company is making Shankar Prasad, founder and chief executive officer, Plum, available for interaction said, "Shankar would be happy to share further insights, with key discussion points including. The consumer insight that shaped the campaign and how it redefines beauty. How Plum is using storytelling to break formulaic tropes and build emotional connection. Platform-first thinking: reimagining how the campaign will live and breathe across content formats. The evolving narrative of Plum - what this campaign signals about where the brand is headed next." Watch the video here:
CBS News
4 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Penn Hills Shop 'n Save closing its doors after 34 years
The Shop 'n Save grocery store in Penn Hills is closing its doors after more than three decades in business. The Hartley family, which operates Shop 'n Save stores in Penn Hills and Plum, says the decision to close the store was not one they made lightly. "This store has been a part of so many family traditions, grocery trips, holiday meals, and neighborhood conversations," the family said. "We're thankful to our loyal customers and dedicated team members who have supported us over the past 34 years." The family says they'll start a clearance sale on Thursday and will be keeping their regular business hours for the time being. Anyone who has Shop 'n Save gift cards will be able to redeem them at other locations, including the Holiday Park store in Plum that the family operates and says will remain open. "Thank you for 34 incredible years," the family said. A final closing date hasn't been announced.
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Sparks just keep going and going in win over Mystics
Dearica Hamby lined up for one of those last-second launches as the first-half clock dipped toward zero. The ball clanged off the front rim, appearing short — until backspin carried it to the back iron for a second bounce. With Julie Allemand holding her knees and Kelsey Plum already prancing away, the ball kissed the rim twice more. And, finally, after a two-second pause that held the whole arena hostage, the ball dropped. Hamby fell with it, her teammates swarming to lift her as Arena erupted for what was perhaps the Sparks' finest half of basketball of the season in a 99-80 stomping of the Washington Mystics. Hamby's arena-triggering triple capped a solo 10-point scoring spree and a 20-minute performance where the ball zipped across the hardwood, the defense suffocated and every Spark had their fingerprints on a rout of the WNBA's seventh-best team. By the end of the first half alone, Hamby had piled up 18. Plum chipped in 14. Jackson poured in nine and Stevens poured in eight. Facilitating it all, Allemand dealt eight assists. And — in what didn't reflect itself on the box score the way it did on the hardwood — the Energizer Bunny chimed in with four. Energizer Bunny? Coach Lynne Roberts awarded that label to Rae Burrell before Tuesday night's showdown, adding that 'she brings life and energy' to the squad. When Burrell picked off her first pass of the night, she orchestrated a play that would lead to Julie Vanloo finding a wide-open Sania Feagin in the paint, capping off a clinic in ball movement. When Burrell stole her second pass of the night, she took matters in her own hand, going coast to coast for an and-1 layup in the paint. And each time, it seemed as though everyone profited off the Bunny. Her contagious energy seemed to leak on to each of her teammates, who sliced through gaps on offense and brought out the clamps on defense to limit the Mystics (11-11) to just 12 points in the second quarter. In the process, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen — the Mystics' rookie duo who will compete in the All-Star game this Saturday — were held to a combined two points. Meanwhile, Plum — the Sparks' All-Star — seemed to have a dress rehearsal Thursday night, tuning up her shot ahead of Friday's three-point contest and Saturday's All-Star Game. Plum opened the night on a tear — nine points on a perfect 4-for-4 start, including one from beyond the arc. With cutters carving up the defense and her bigs sealing space down low, she shifted gears into facilitator mode as well, racking up six assists by game's end. And this time, the Sparks (8-14) didn't let their scoring avalanche slip through, cruising into the All-Star break with a wire-to-wire double-digit buffer.
Entrepreneur
5 days ago
- Health
- Entrepreneur
Plum Commits INR 200 Cr to Healthcare, Launches Health Checkups as Part of Expansion
At the heart of this transformation is the launch of Plum Health Checkups, an at-home screening service designed to enable early detection of chronic illnesses. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Bengaluru-based employee health benefits platform Plum is making a significant shift from being an insurtech company to a healthcare-first platform. The company announced an investment of INR 200 crore (approx. USD 25 million) over the next five years to build comprehensive digital health services that go beyond traditional insurance. At the heart of this transformation is the launch of Plum Health Checkups, an at-home screening service designed to enable early detection of chronic illnesses. The service integrates over 200 biomarkers, artificial intelligence-driven reports, and follow-up consultations with medical professionals. It aims to provide a more proactive and preventive approach to employee health. "This is just the beginning of our investment period here in healthcare," said Saurabh Arora, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Plum. "We've been building this vertical for over a year and a half now, and last year, we grew 125 percent in healthcare alone with strong gross margins." The service is supported by Plum's existing telehealth infrastructure, which facilitates around 100,000 consultations annually across 20 specialities. The company's diagnostic coverage spans 4,000 pin codes, and the new checkup includes advanced tools for detecting heart disease, cancer markers, kidney issues, and stress-related biomarkers. "Today, chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, and early-onset heart disease are showing up as early as age 35," Arora noted. "From our health camps, we found that 71 percent of participants carried undiagnosed chronic risks." To lead the healthcare expansion, Plum has appointed Prayat Shah, former founder of Wellthy Therapeutics. Shah brings expertise in managing chronic conditions through digital platforms and care management programmes. "We're investing across the stack—doctors, labs, software, and care protocols," Arora added. "We're setting up a board of medical experts and building the product and engineering muscle to deliver a world-class digital health experience." The investment is being made entirely through Plum's internal funds, following the company's recent achievement of EBITDA profitability. It marks a clear departure from relying solely on insurance offerings, focusing instead on preventing medical crises. "Insurance is about financial well-being during a crisis," said Arora. "With healthcare, we want to ensure you never get to that crisis in the first place." According to Plum's internal data, only 20 percent of Indian employers currently offer annual health checkups, and participation among employees remains below 40 percent. Plum aims to change that by increasing both employer adoption and employee engagement in preventive care. "The Indian workforce deserves better than fragmented, reactive healthcare," said Abhishek Poddar, Plum's Co-founder and CEO. "This commitment allows us to deliver integrated, preventive, and personalised care at scale."
