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Yahoo
21 minutes ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Shaquille O'Neal Reacts to Angel Reese News on Wednesday
Shaquille O'Neal Reacts to Angel Reese News on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Angel Reese continues to dominate the WNBA landscape, currently playing in her second season with the Chicago Sky. While Reese has gained traction for her play on the court, she's also made some major moves outside of the white lines. On Wednesday, Reese was involved in a major announcement regarding the WNBA and NBA communities. The Sky star has officially been named the cover athlete for NBA2K26 WNBA edition. The viral video game network released a photo of its protected cover with Reese, showcasing the Chicago forward in action. Following the announcement, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal reposted a photo on social media with a caption that read, "Angel Reese named NBA2K26 cover athlete for 'WNBA edition,' not Caitlin Clark." O'Neal and Reese's connection goes back to her college days with the LSU Tigers. The former NBA star is an alum of the university and supported Reese throughout her time with the Tigers. O'Neal even walked Reese, alongside her family members, for her senior game at LSU. As she continues her WNBA journey, O'Neal has been in Reese's corner, supporting the Chicago Sky star over the past two seasons. Throughout her second season with the Chicago Sky, Angel Reese has posted 13.2 points, 12.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. Reese was recently named a WNBA All-Star and will be part of Team Collier, having been selected by Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier in the WNBA All-Star Game draft. She will also take the floor alongside several other WNBA stars, including Breanna Stewart and Paige Bueckers. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
In a tilt with surprise playoff implications, Mystics' rally falls short
Both Sydney Johnson and Natalie Nakase scoff at the mere mention of the word, even though it looms over the WNBA season as the calendar flips to August. That word is 'playoffs.' And for the Washington Mystics and Golden State Valkyries, a pair of teams that have outperformed expectations, the potential for postseason play gave Thursday night's game at CareFirst Arena a heightened importance.
Forbes
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Best Tunnel Fits From The 2025-'26 WNBA Season: Week 10
All-Star Weekend has officially come to a close, making for a refreshed return to the W. Now that we're entering Q3 and the second half of the season, things are starting to get serious — and so are the tunnel fits. As the intensity picks up, players will start locking in and teams will start buckling down on the road to the playoffs, so, the focus will shift away from the fashion and more on the game (annoying, right?) So let's appreciate the off-court style as much while we still can. A lot has happened since All-Star Weekend: Cameron Brink has been cleared to play after a year away due to injury, there have been a couple of on-court scuffles, and the New York Liberty hosted their Pride Night presented by Lyft, where Ellie the Elephant had another viral moment with her rendition of a halftime performance to Abracadabra, ultimately becoming the unexpected catalyst for a Liberty dub.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kate Martin and Veronica Burton help the Valkyries hold off the Mystics 68-67
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kate Martin scored 14 points, Veronica Burton had 10 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries held off the Washington Mystics 68-67 on Thursday night. Temi Fagbenle put Golden State ahead 66-65 with 5:34 remaining in the fourth quarter, but the Valkyries didn't make their next field goal until Janelle Salaun's layup with a minute left to cap the scoring. After a missed 3-pointer by the Mystics with 37 seconds left, the Valkyries worked the clock down before calling a timeout with 3 seconds left on the shot clock. Salaun missed a shot in the lane and Golden State grabbed the offensive rebound before turning it over to give the Mystics another chance. Brittney Sykes' floater in the lane bounced off the rim as time expired. Sonia Citron, coming off a career-high 28 points on Tuesday against Chicago, scored 16 points for Washington (13-14). Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen each added 10 points. Iliana Rupert scored all 11 of her points in the first half and Fagbenle finished with 10 for Golden State (13-13). Tiffany Hayes became the 42nd player in WNBA history to play 10,000 minutes. Golden State made 10 of 14 field goals in the first quarter, including 5 of 8 from 3-point range, to take a 30-20 lead. The Valkyries scored 38 points the rest of the way. Washington went on a 14-2 run spanning halftime to get within 46-41 on Sykes' 3-pointer from the top of the key. The Mystics took their first lead with 7:20 left on Emily Engstler's 3-pointer from the corner. ___ AP WNBA:
Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Napheesa Collier Calls Out Alarming Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese WNBA Trend
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Few would argue that Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese are two of the more polarizing figures in the WNBA. Clark, who's arguably the most popular player in the league, has been taking her share of abuse this season from her peers and from some fans. Conversely, Reese has been an easy target on social media for fans, earning heavy criticism for stat-padding and her brash personality. Reese's fans have gone after Clark full force at times, and Clark's fans have attacked Reese just as much, leading to the WNBA conducting an investigation earlier this season to look into accusations of racist comments made toward Reese. Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx reacts during the first half of the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx reacts during the first half of the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, WNBA: Fever Predicted to Trade for WNBA Champion After Caitlin Clark News The league was unable to substantiate the report, but those kinds of personal attacks against players have seemingly become commonplace in the WNBA, according to Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier. During a recent appearance on the "A Touch More" podcast, hosted by WNBA legend Sue Bird and USWNT star Megan Rapinoe, Collier boldly stated she's growing concerned with the troubling new trend she's noticed where WNBA fans have been lashing out at players with aggressive and hateful comments. Napheesa Collier talks about the hatred around the league, not just with Caitlin/Angel: "It is getting so toxic in our league, just hatred out there towards other players, not just Angel and Caitlin. I feel like we are trending in a bad spot with that" — AK (@Sudharsan_AK10) July 31, 2025 "You know what is kind of surprising, and disappointing, honestly, it is getting so toxic I feel like in our league with a lot of the fans going back and forth. Basketball and sports are supposed to be so unifying, and it is so toxic like every game it is hatred out there toward other players — and not just Angel and Caitlin. "They are the OGs where people will get so polarizing with, but it's with everyone, and people are just so nasty on there and it's like, 'We're playing a game' and you are saying hateful things about players. That I feel like has been really surprising, and I feel like we're trending in a really bad spot with that." More WNBA: Mercury Star Explodes on Fever Fans Over 'Distasteful' Treatment of DeWanna Bonner Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky battles against Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky battles against Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2025 in Indianapolis, remarks come at an interesting time given Reese is currently at the center of another controversy involving three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker. Parker, a seven-time All-Star, seven-time All-WNBA first-team selection, two-time league MVP, and WNBA Finals MVP, recently stated that she's hesitant to include Reese among the top players in the league right now. "Are you taking Angel above Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale, Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum, Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, or Breanna Stewart?" Parker asked. "No. That does not make her a bad player. That does not make me a hater."
