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Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
How to watch Kate Martin and Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx in WNBA Commissioner's Cup
Kate Martin and Valkyries host Minnesota Lynx in WNBA Commissioner's Cup The Golden State Valkyries continue their inaugural WNBA season with a Commissioner's Cup game against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, June 1. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Kate Martin, a former Iowa standout, joined the Valkyries during the WNBA expansion draft in December after playing her rookie season with the Las Vegas Aces. The game will be available for streaming through the WNBA League Pass TV subscription. Also read: WNBA: Liberty crush Sun by 48 points, Tie franchise's best start since 1997, and match WNBA 3-point record Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx game details Live Events Date: Sunday, June 1 Time: 7:30 p.m. CT Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA Streaming: WNBA League Pass TV subscription Martin is averaging 4.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game across four games this season. She is shooting 26.3 per cent from the field, 33 per cent from three-point range, and 66.7 per cent from the free-throw line. Upcoming Golden State Valkyries schedule June 5 at Phoenix Mercury: 9 p.m. CT, Amazon Prime Video June 7 vs. Las Vegas Aces: 2 p.m. CT, ABC/ESPN+ June 9 at Los Angeles Sparks: 9 p.m. CT, League Pass TV June 14 vs. Seattle Storm: 7:30 p.m. CT, League Pass TV June 17 at Dallas Wings: 7 p.m. CT, League Pass TV During her senior season at Iowa, Martin averaged 13.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 57.0 per cent from the field, 37.0 per cent from beyond the arc, and 86.4 per cent from the free-throw line. Golden State Valkyries betting odds (BetMGM, as of Friday, May 30) To Win Commissioner's Cup: +15000 To Win WNBA Championship: +500000 Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
New York Liberty respond to post that disrespected the entire WNBA
Breanna Stewart (30) shoots over Aliyah Boston (7) in the first half of a Liberty vs. Fever game in Indianapolis./ Image composite: FIle(AP) The New York Liberty made sure to correct a Boston-based social media account that disregarded their WNBA Championship and disrespected the growth of the entire league. After the Indiana Pacers eliminated the New York Knicks from the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday night, a post from the Boston account caught the Liberty's attention. The post mocked New York sports fans, claiming that the city's last "major sports championship" came in 2011, conveniently leaving out the Liberty's 2024 WNBA title. The post read: 'New York hasn't won a major sports championship since 2011.' This was a reference to the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory in 2011. But it ignored both the New York Liberty's WNBA championship from 2024, as well as the New York City FC's MLS Cup win in 2022. The key term in the post was "major," implying that the WNBA title (and MLS Cup) didn't count as significant championships in the eyes of the poster. Not one to let the disrespect slide, the New York Liberty quickly fired back, responding to the post with a single, pointed "🥱" emoji, a clear sign that they weren't amused by the oversight. The Liberty's victory in the 2024 WNBA Finals was a monumental achievement for the franchise and the league, which has seen significant growth in recent years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The WNBA's viewership on ESPN platforms surged by 155% from 2023, marking the most-watched regular season in history. Attendance also saw an impressive 48% increase, with the highest average attendance since 1999. This response from the Liberty is just one example of the growing confidence within the WNBA. Teams are increasingly unwilling to accept any disrespect and are making sure their accomplishments, including championships, are recognized. Despite critics who may dismiss the league, the WNBA's momentum continues to rise, and the Liberty are at the forefront of this change.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with the great assist!
2025 WNBA Predictions: MVP, Champion, All-WNBA, and more The 2025 WNBA regular season is finally here and in this episode, we're sharing our predictions for how we think the year will shape out. We tell you who we're picking for MVP, who we think will be on the All-WNBA teams, who we think will win the title, and which teams are going to surprise people. Also, we share our thoughts on recent developments involving Connecticut Sun ownership, roster cutdowns, and news that impacts upcoming international competitions. 54:02 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Minnesota Lynx Stand Above Liberty, Caitlin Clark in WNBA Rankings
Thanks to the great play of Napheesa Collier and Jessica Shepard, the Minnesota Lynx are now on the top of the WNBA rankings mountain early this season. The Lynx have started their WNBA season off to a hot start with two straight victories. Collier has 57 points in those two games, while Shepard has grabbed 18 rebounds and Courtney Williams has dished out 19 assists. With this start, Minnesota wants to get back to the WNBA Finals this season in the worst way. They will play rookie Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on Wednesday and the Connecticut Sun on Friday. New York Liberty dropped in WNBA Rankings Meanwhile, the New York Liberty, who were the preseason No. 1 in the WNBA Rankings, according to ESPN, just slipped down to No. 2. The Liberty picked up their WNBA Championship rings and opened their season with a 92-78 win over Las Vegas. Advertisement Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 25 points in the victory. But New York has a couple of tough road challenges this week, going up against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Thursday and Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday. Speaking of the Fever, Clark and her teammates find themselves in the No. 3 spot. Clark had a triple-double in Indiana's 93-58 victory over the Sky. Of course, Clark was in the middle of a confrontation with Reese after a hard foul near the basket. That just added more fuel to the fire between both players, despite Clark downplaying the moment after the game. Washington, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Seattle, Atlanta, Dallas, Connecticut, Chicago and Golden State round out the rest of this list. It will be interesting to see how much these teams move up in the WNBA rankings over the season. Maybe those teams can vault into the top three some upset victories.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The WNBA Is Capitalizing On Its Historic Momentum This Season
The WNBA has been the talk of the sports world for the better part of the last two seasons. Particularly last season, with the additions of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese to the fold, the talent pool is deeper than ever. As much as the WNBA has seen record growth in their regular season viewership, as well as their playoffs, they're now seeing growth elsewhere, too. What I'm realizing during the WNBA's preseason is that their cultural imprint is deepening. As I stated last year, they're really starting to take advantage of the players' personalities. Let's take Ellie the Elephant, for example. She's the New York Liberty's mascot, and quite honestly, maybe the most notable mascot in sports today. After the Liberty's WNBA Championship win this past summer, she lands a State Farm commercial. Furthering her own brand, players now look forward to mixing it up with Ellie. Caitlin Clark also played a preseason game at her alma mater, the University of Iowa. And never to be outdone, Nike also dropped a captivating ad for A'ja Wilson's first shoe. Not only was this spot directed by Malia Obama, but the first batch of the 'A'One' sold out in a matter of minutes after its release. The investment in optimizing the happenings in the sport of women's basketball is here, and it's clear. A'ja Wilson's Nike commercial is beautifully curated As Nike has done with all of its other signature athletes, it tells a story. Upon my first viewing of it, I could already tell, they're taking this campaign seriously. Wilson is only the 13th WNBA player with her own signature shoe. So, it's clear that Nike wants to make it a part of contemporary culture with the introduction of Wilson that they gave us. Advertisement With WNBA collective bargaining negotiations on the horizon, it's a good time as ever they highlight the league's potential. Murmurs of a player walk-out should help entice owners to do right by the players and help give them a bigger piece of the pie. Surely the logistics go way beyond my pay grade. But with all of the positive energy surrounding this league and its literal expansion, the new CBA should be a breeze. You can call it wishful thinking, but I'd just call it necessary. The post The WNBA Is Capitalizing On Its Historic Momentum This Season appeared first on Blavity.
