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4 days ago
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Sheryl Swoopes Demands Referee From Angel Reese Game Never Officiates Again
Sheryl Swoopes Demands Referee From Angel Reese Game Never Officiates Again originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Thursday night's WNBA matchup between the Dallas Wings and Chicago Sky was a hard-fought, competitive contest, one of just two games on the schedule. Advertisement While rookie Paige Bueckers scored 15 points and Arike Ogunbowale dropped 37 for the Wings, and the Sky's Angel Reese continued to struggle with her shooting, the most talked-about moment didn't come until after the final buzzer. Following the Sky's 97-92 win, Dallas guard DiJonai Carrington appeared to be speaking with a referee. The interaction became tense enough that the official seemed to motion for security to intervene. That sparked a strong response from WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes, who took to social media to voice her frustration. "If this man was scared (of what, I don't know) and needed security, he should NEVER be able to ref again!!! This can't be real!!!TF" Carrington logged heavy minutes in the loss, playing 37 and scoring 15 points. She was one of four Wings players to finish in double figures. On the other side, second-year forward Kamilla Cardoso led all Chicago scorers with 23 points. Advertisement The win marked the Sky's first victory of the season after starting 0-4. Dallas fell to 1-5 with the loss. WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes.© Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK Swoopes, one of the most decorated players in WNBA history, played from 1997-2011. She began her career with the Houston Comets, then moved on to the Seattle Storm before finishing with the Tulsa Shock. She is a four-time WNBA champion and three-time league MVP. Swoopes made six All-Star appearances and won All-Star game MVP in 2005. A member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, she wrapped up her WNBA career with 4,875 points and 1,596 rebounds. The Wings and Sky will face off again Saturday night, this time in Dallas. Bueckers is expected to miss at least two games while in concussion protocol. Advertisement Related: Brittney Griner's Clear Statement to Dream Teammate After Career Achievement Related: New WNBA Franchise Makes Big Announcement on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
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25-04-2025
- Sport
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WNBA Stars Headline Portland's Playmakers Summit happening this weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Here in Rip City, the countdown is on to the 2026 WNBA season as basketball fans around the Pacific Northwest have been sharing in the excitement of the WNBA returning to Portland. And with the 2025 WNBA season tipping off in just under a month from now on May 16, PDX is gearing up to host the 8th annual Playmakers Summit this weekend. Advertisement The Playmakers Summit, formerly known as The Oregon Girls Sports Leadership Summit, is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 and will be held at Oregon Episcopal School. This leadership conference is aimed at empowering girls ages 12 through 18 years old as well as coaches and staff members who are dedicated to supporting and teaching young student-athletes both on and off the court. It will be headlined by legendary WNBA player Sheryl Swoopes along with former WNBA point guard turned hit music producer who has recently taken TikTok by storm, Dr. Chantel Tremitiere. 2025 PLAYMAKERS SUMMIT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Swoopes and Dr. Chantel will be joined by many other guests at this premier girls' sports leadership conference including Lacey Henderson who is the mental performance coach for the Portland Timbers and Lisa Willis who retired from the WNBA in 2009 and is now a sports broadcaster and author. Advertisement You can register for free to save your spot at this year's Playmakers Summit at or scan the QR code above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
