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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rickea Jackson's savage admission after game-winner vs. Liberty
The post Rickea Jackson's savage admission after game-winner vs. Liberty appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Los Angeles Sparks' current win streak hit five games following their 101-99 win against the New York Liberty on Saturday. After giving up a double-digit lead, the Sparks hung on for the win following a game-winner from Rickea Jackson. With a little over five seconds left in the game. Dearica Hamby caught the ball on the wing and delivered a pass to Jackson who was flashing across the middle. Rickea Jackson, finding herself isolated against former teammate Stephanie Talbot, took one dribble and muscled her way to the basket where she flipped up the game-winner and the Sparks escaped with a victory. With the win, the Sparks improved to 11-14 on the season and finished their road trip at 3-0. Following the game, Jackson spoke about her mentality when going for the game-winning shot. 'I didn't personally want to go to overtime. I'm like, we can get this out the way and end this road trip right now,' Jackson said. I'm willing to do whatever that takes. So that's all I was thinking about, just trying to win for my team.' 'I feel like this is the ice on the cake for us. Going 3-0 on the road is big time. I feel like we're peaking at the right time,' Jackson continued. 'We're playing really well on both ends of the floor. So I was just like, we got to get this win. We deserved it. We played great basketball the whole game. So it's like, why not win it.' The Sparks are now 6-1 in their last seven games with this current streak beginning right before the All-Star break. The Sparks won three of four games right before the break and have gone 3-0 to start the second half of the season. A big part of the team's recent turnaround has been the stellar play of Jackson. In addition to the game-winner, she finished with a team-high 24 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal while shooting 9-of-15 from the field and 4-of-6 from the three-point line. During this seven-game stretch, Jackson has scored in double figures in all but one. She's been averaging 17.1 points and is shooting 46.8 percent from the field. After missing a couple of games earlier in the season due to league concussion protocol, Jackson has been settling into a comfortable rhythm, as is the team as a whole as they're finally close to full health. 'I feel like we've all just grown together as a team. It takes time to learn the system, it takes time to see what goes into it,' Jackson said. 'So I feel like just watching countless film and sticking together, I feel like that's why everyone is getting confident at this point.' Related: Kelsey Plum reflects on her growth during 2025 WNBA season Related: Sparks' tunnel fits turn heads before Liberty clash
Fibre2Fashion
12 hours ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
US brand Skechers debuts game-ready SKX full-court press sneaker
Skechers Basketball is empowering WNBA, NBA and aspiring players with the launch of the SKX Full-Court Press basketball shoe. Inspired by the relentless energy and intensity of a game's most demanding defensive strategy, this all-new style is built for athletes who thrive under pressure and dominate the court from end to end. Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson debuted the SKX Full-Court Press at the start of this season and is featured in the marketing campaign, which showcases how this responsive shoe helps players deliver the speed, stability and comfort needed to stay fresh through every hustle and quick-paced play. 'We designed the SKX Full-Court Press for players who work every inch of the court to change a game's momentum and earn that win at the final buzzer,' said Ben Stewart, Vice President, Skechers Technical Performance Division . 'Rickea is the perfect player to help us launch the SKX Full-Court Press. She's the first WNBA player on our team and exudes confidence under pressure both on and off the court as fans will see in her new Skechers Basketball campaign.' Skechers Basketball has launched the SKX Full-Court Press, a performance-driven low-top shoe designed for speed, stability, and comfort. Debuted by WNBA star Rickea Jackson, the shoe features Skechers Move Foam, a TPU Versa Wing for stability, and Goodyear rubber traction. It's available online, in select Skechers stores, and via global retailers. 'Skechers has the comfort and performance down, but I really love this shoe because it's tuned to my style of play—fast, fluid, and explosive,' said Rickea Jackson . 'And off the court they look good too, so you feel confident as soon as you lace up. So many players will appreciate that you just transform into a pressure machine with the SKX Full-Court Press. It's amazing.' The low-top SKX Full-Court Press is a fusion of style and function with an eye-catching wraparound TPU Versa Wing in the midsole that offers supreme stability when making hard cuts to create space. The outsole features grippy Goodyear rubber in a herringbone pattern for multi-directional traction ready for pace changes and action at both ends of the court. Resilient and ultra-lightweight Skechers Move Foam delivers long-lasting comfort to keep players feeling good through four intense quarters. The new SKX Full-Court Press style and the full Skechers Basketball collection is available at Skechers website, select Skechers stores, as well as specialty retailers around the world. Rickea Jackson is part of an elite Skechers Basketball roster that includes WNBA players Kiki Iriafen and Jackie Young, as well as NBA stars Julius Randle, Joel Embiid, OG Anunoby, Norman Powell, Terance Mann, Jabari Walker, and Josh Green. Beyond basketball, Skechers also offers performance footwear for elite and casual athletes in running, soccer, golf, pickleball/padel, and cricket. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
National Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Skechers Performance Introduces SKX Full-Court Press Basketball Shoes
The New Style Worn by WNBA Star Rickea Jackson is Built for Speed, Stability and Comfort on the Court Article content LOS ANGELES — Skechers Basketball is empowering WNBA, NBA and aspiring players with the launch of the SKX Full-Court Press™ basketball shoe. Inspired by the relentless energy and intensity of a game's most demanding defensive strategy, this all-new style is built for athletes who thrive under pressure and dominate the court from end to end. Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson debuted the SKX Full-Court Press at the start of this season and is featured in the marketing campaign, which showcases how this responsive shoe helps players deliver the speed, stability and comfort needed to stay fresh through every hustle and quick-paced play. Article content 'We designed the SKX Full-Court Press for players who work every inch of the court to change a game's momentum and earn that win at the final buzzer,' said Ben Stewart, Vice President, Skechers Technical Performance Division. 'Rickea is the perfect player to help us launch the SKX Full-Court Press. She's the first WNBA player on our team and exudes confidence under pressure both on and off the court as fans will see in her new Skechers Basketball campaign.' Article content 'Skechers has the comfort and performance down, but I really love this shoe because it's tuned to my style of play—fast, fluid, and explosive,' said Rickea Jackson. 'And off the court they look good too, so you feel confident as soon as you lace up. So many players will appreciate that you just transform into a pressure machine with the SKX Full-Court Press. It's amazing.' Article content The low-top SKX Full-Court Press is a fusion of style and function with an eye-catching wraparound TPU Versa Wing™ in the midsole that offers supreme stability when making hard cuts to create space. The outsole features grippy Goodyear® rubber in a herringbone pattern for multi-directional traction ready for pace changes and action at both ends of the court. Resilient and ultra-lightweight Skechers Move Foam™ delivers long-lasting comfort to keep players feeling good through four intense quarters. Article content The new SKX Full-Court Press style and the full Skechers Basketball collection is available at Skechers website, select Skechers stores, as well as specialty retailers around the world. Fans can get behind-the-scenes access to Skechers Basketball product launches and more by following @skechersbasketball on Instagram and TikTok. Article content Rickea Jackson is part of an elite Skechers Basketball roster that includes WNBA players Kiki Iriafen and Jackie Young, as well as NBA stars Julius Randle, Joel Embiid, OG Anunoby, Norman Powell, Terance Mann, Jabari Walker, and Josh Green. Article content Beyond basketball, Skechers also offers performance footwear for elite and casual athletes in running, soccer, golf, pickleball/padel, and cricket. Article content About SKECHERS U.S.A., Inc. Article content Skechers (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company ® based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company's collections are available in 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through and more than 5,300 Skechers retail stores. A Fortune 500 ® company, Skechers manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Article content About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Article content Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. 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Fox Sports
4 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Los Angeles plays Las Vegas, seeks 6th straight victory
Associated Press Las Vegas Aces (13-13, 7-7 Western Conference) at Los Angeles Sparks (11-14, 3-10 Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks heads into a matchup against Las Vegas Aces as winners of five games in a row. The Sparks have gone 3-10 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles gives up 87.3 points and has been outscored by 2.3 points per game. The Aces are 7-7 in Western Conference play. Las Vegas is 10th in the WNBA averaging 8.1 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 32.5% from downtown. Jewell Loyd leads the team averaging 1.9 makes while shooting 36.0% from 3-point range. Los Angeles scores 85.0 points per game, 2.4 more points than the 82.6 Las Vegas allows. Las Vegas' 41.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.3 percentage points lower than Los Angeles has given up to its opponents (45.1%). The teams meet for the third time this season. The Sparks won 97-89 in the last matchup on June 12. Rickea Jackson led the Sparks with 30 points, and Jackie Young led the Aces with 34 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Dearica Hamby is averaging 17.6 points, eight rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals for the Sparks. Kelsey Plum is averaging 19.7 points over the last 10 games. A'ja Wilson is scoring 21.6 points per game and averaging 9.1 rebounds for the Aces. Young is averaging 1.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sparks: 7-3, averaging 90.6 points, 33.3 rebounds, 22.8 assists, 6.7 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 87.3 points per game. Aces: 5-5, averaging 82.1 points, 33.2 rebounds, 17.9 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 43.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 83.5 points. INJURIES: Sparks: None listed. Aces: Cheyenne Parker-Tyus: out (personal). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Los Angeles plays Las Vegas, seeks 6th straight victory
Las Vegas Aces (13-13, 7-7 Western Conference) at Los Angeles Sparks (11-14, 3-10 Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks heads into a matchup against Las Vegas Aces as winners of five games in a row. The Sparks have gone 3-10 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles gives up 87.3 points and has been outscored by 2.3 points per game. The Aces are 7-7 in Western Conference play. Las Vegas is 10th in the WNBA averaging 8.1 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 32.5% from downtown. Jewell Loyd leads the team averaging 1.9 makes while shooting 36.0% from 3-point range. Los Angeles scores 85.0 points per game, 2.4 more points than the 82.6 Las Vegas allows. Las Vegas' 41.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.3 percentage points lower than Los Angeles has given up to its opponents (45.1%). The teams meet for the third time this season. The Sparks won 97-89 in the last matchup on June 12. Rickea Jackson led the Sparks with 30 points, and Jackie Young led the Aces with 34 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Dearica Hamby is averaging 17.6 points, eight rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals for the Sparks. Kelsey Plum is averaging 19.7 points over the last 10 games. A'ja Wilson is scoring 21.6 points per game and averaging 9.1 rebounds for the Aces. Young is averaging 1.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sparks: 7-3, averaging 90.6 points, 33.3 rebounds, 22.8 assists, 6.7 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 87.3 points per game. Aces: 5-5, averaging 82.1 points, 33.2 rebounds, 17.9 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 43.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 83.5 points. INJURIES: Sparks: None listed. Aces: Cheyenne Parker-Tyus: out (personal). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
