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ESPN SHARES UPDATED IOWA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 2026 BRACKETOLOGY OUTLOOK

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✍️ The Iowa women's basketball team is gearing up for its 2025-26 season, led by seniors Hannah Stuelke, Taylor McCabe, and Kylie Feuerbach, and a mix of veterans and fresh faces.

👉 Iowa women's basketball team returns to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 2025-26 season 👉 Led by seniors Hannah Stuelke, Taylor McCabe, and Kylie Feuerbach 👉 Mix of veterans and fresh faces on the roster 👉 Five-star freshman Addie Deal expected to make an impact 👉 Seeded No. 5 in Region 1 Fort Worth in ESPN's latest NCAA Tournament bracketology

-- #JanJensen #CaitlinClark #KateMartin #GabbieMarshall #HannahStuelke #TaylorMcCabe #KylieFeuerbach #AddieDeal #LaylaHays #JourneyHouston #ZachHiney #Carver-HawkeyeArena #FortWorth #Iowa #sports

UNRIVALED TO PLAY PAIR OF GAMES IN PHILADELPHIA IN FIRST ROAD TRIP FOR 3X3 LEAGUE IN ITS SECOND SEASON

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✍️ Unrivaled, a new women's 3-on-3 basketball league, is hitting the road this winter, with its first stop in Philadelphia in January.

👉 Unrivaled is a new women's 3-on-3 basketball league 👉 The league will play its first games in Philadelphia in January 👉 The league will feature eight teams and a six-player developmental pool 👉 Several notable WNBA players have committed to participating in the league

-- #AlexBazzell #CherelleParker #AlyssaThomas #PaigeBueckers #BreannaStewart #JackieYoung #KateMartin #NapheesaCollier #BrittneyGriner #CameronBrink #KelseyPlum #KahleahCopper #ChelseaGray #LexieHull #AngelReese #AzuraStevens #BrittneySykes #Philadelphia #Miami #XfinityMobileArena #sports

WHY ISN’T THE GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES’ WNBA PLAYOFF GAME AT CHASE CENTER?

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries will play their WNBA playoff game at SAP Center in San José, Calif., instead of their home arena Chase Center, due to a scheduling conflict with the Laver Cup tennis tournament.

👉 The Golden State Valkyries will play their playoff game at SAP Center in San José, Calif. 👉 The team's owner, Joe Lacob, is an investor in the Laver Cup and agreed to host the event at Chase Center two years ago. 👉 WNBA teams have had to relocate playoff games in the past due to scheduling conflicts. 👉 The Valkyries have built a strong fan base and led the WNBA in attendance with 18,064 fans per game during their inaugural season.

-- #VeronicaBurton #KateMartin #JoeLacob #KenzoFukuda #Maluma #SanJosé,Calif. #ChaseCenter #SAPCenter #LongBeachState #CapitalOneArena #CareFirstArena #LongIsland #sports

WNBA PLAYOFFS 2025: HOW THE FEVER, STORM, MERCURY AND VALKYRIES CAN AVOID GETTING BOUNCED IN GAME 2

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✍️ The WNBA playoffs saw four teams take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three first-round series, with Minnesota, New York, Atlanta, and Las Vegas all winning their Game 1 matches.

👉 Atlanta Dream took a 1-0 lead over the Indiana Fever 👉 Las Vegas Aces continued their 17-game winning streak against the Seattle Storm 👉 New York Liberty edged out the Phoenix Mercury in overtime 👉 Minnesota Lynx defeated the Golden State Valkyries with a balanced attack

-- #RhyneHoward #AllishaGray #CaitlinClark #AliyahBoston #NatashaHoward #BrionnaJones #BeckyHammon #A'jaWilson #GabbyWilliams #DominiqueMalonga #NnekaOgwumike #SkylarDiggins #NatashaCloud #KahleahCopper #NateTibbetts #AlyssaThomas #SatouSabally #DeWannaBonner #AlannaSmith #JessicaShepard #BridgetCarleton #CourtneyWilliams #KaylaMcBride #NapheesaCollier #KateMartin #Atlanta #Indiana #LasVegas #Seattle #NewYork #Phoenix #Minnesota #GoldenState #sports

VALKYRIES BLOWN OUT BY LYNX IN WNBA PLAYOFFS DEBUT

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries' WNBA playoff debut ended in a 101-72 loss to the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx, leaving them with their backs against the wall.

👉 The Valkyries lost to the Lynx 101-72 in their WNBA playoff debut 👉 The Lynx outscored the Valkyries 32-14 in the third quarter 👉 The Valkyries were held to 33.9% shooting from the field and 29.0% from deep 👉 Napheesa Collier led the Lynx with 20 points

-- #CherylReeve #NapheesaCollier #NatalieNakase #KateMartin #TargetCenter #ChaseCenter #SAPCenter #sports

COACH NATALIE NAKASE GUIDED VALKYRIES TO HISTORIC WNBA PLAYOFF BERTH WITH FERVOR AND FINESSE

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✍️ Golden State Valkyries' coach Natalie Nakase has led the team to a historic season, earning her the Associated Press WNBA Coach of the Year award. Despite being an expansion team, the Valkyries have made the playoffs and are set to face the Minnesota Lynx in the first round.

👉 Nakase has led the Valkyries to a historic season, earning her the Associated Press WNBA Coach of the Year award 👉 The team has made the playoffs in their first season, a testament to Nakase's coaching skills 👉 Nakase's ability to balance her intense personality with a more nuanced approach to coaching has been key to the team's success 👉 The Valkyries' gritty wins and ability to adapt to different situations have been key to their success

-- #NatalieNakase #OhemaaNyanin #JoeLacob #KasibPowell #VeronicaBurton #KaylaThornton #KateMartin #CarlaLeite #GoldenState #Minnesota #LasVegas #Wynnhotel #sports

VALKYRIES GIVE BALLHALLA A NEW CRESCENDO TO CLINCH HISTORIC PLAYOFF SPOT

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries, an expansion team in the WNBA, have clinched a playoff spot in their inaugural season, becoming the first team in league history to do so.

👉 The Golden State Valkyries have clinched a playoff spot in their inaugural season. 👉 They are the first expansion team in WNBA history to make the playoffs in their first season. 👉 The team has won five consecutive games, including their latest win over the Dallas Wings. 👉 The Valkyries will host Game 2 of the first-round series at the SAP Center in San Jose.

-- #VeronicaBurton #NatalieNakase #JessSmith #KailaCharles #JanelleSalaün #CarlaLeite #KateMartin #PaigeBueckers #JoeLacob #SanFrancisco #SanJose #ChaseCenter #SAPCenter #sports

ACES BEAT LYNX FOR 13TH STRAIGHT WIN

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✍️ The Las Vegas Aces set a franchise record with their 13th straight victory, beating the Minnesota Lynx 97-87, while the Phoenix Mercury won their sixth straight game, beating the Washington Mystics 75-69, and the Golden State Valkyries became the first WNBA team to reach the playoffs in their inaugural season, winning 84-80 against the Dallas Wings.

👉 Las Vegas Aces set a franchise record with their 13th straight victory 👉 Phoenix Mercury won their sixth straight game, beating the Washington Mystics 75-69 👉 Golden State Valkyries became the first WNBA team to reach the playoffs in their inaugural season

-- #A'jaWilson #JackieYoung #JewellLoyd #ChelseaGray #NatishaHiedeman #CourtneyWilliams #NapheesaCollier #KahleahCopper #AlyssaThomas #SamiWhitcomb #SatouSabally #KikiIriafen #ShakiraAustin #SugSutton #DeWannaBonner #JanelleSalaun #VeronicaBurton #CarlaLeite #MoniqueBillings #PaigeBueckers #KateMartin #LasVegas #Minnesota #Washington #Phoenix #Dallas #SanFrancisco #sports

STUMBLING NEW YORK LIBERTY BACK IN POSTSEASON DESPITE LOSS

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✍️ The New York Liberty have clinched a spot in the WNBA playoffs, but their road to the postseason has been rocky, with injuries and inconsistent play affecting their performance.

👉 New York Liberty clinch playoff spot despite rough season 👉 Loss to Golden State Valkyries marks fourth in six games 👉 Injuries and inconsistent play have affected the team's performance 👉 Full roster has only been available twice all season 👉 Key players like Sabrina Ionescu and Nyara Sabally were sidelined 👉 Team has used 16 different starting lineups 👉 Uncertainty around Ionescu's return

-- #SandyBrondello #BreannaStewart #KateMartin #CaitlinClark #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #PaigeBueckers #NewYork #SanFrancisco #Indiana #Phoenix #LasVegas #Chicago #WashingtonD.C. #sports

NEW YORK LIBERTY TRUDGE THROUGH LOSS TO GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES, 66-58

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✍️ The New York Liberty lost to the Golden State Valkyries, solidifying their lack of momentum and chances of making a deep playoff run.

👉 The Liberty lost to the Golden State Valkyries, solidifying their lack of momentum and chances of making a deep playoff run. 👉 Injuries to key players, including Sabrina Ionescu and Nyara Sabally, have hindered the team's performance. 👉 Poor decision-making and tactical errors have plagued the Liberty throughout the season. 👉 The team's lack of cohesion and motivation has been a major issue, leading to a disappointing season. 👉 Despite clinching a playoff berth, the Liberty's chances of making a deep run in the playoffs are slim.

-- #SabrinaIonescu #NyaraSabally #BreannaStewart #JonquelJones #SandyBrondello #KateMartin #TemiFagbenle #RebekahGardner #StephChambers #CanyonofHeroes #NewYork #Chicago #Seattle #sports

WNBA POWER RANKINGS: EVEN AFTER LOSING THEIR ALL-STAR, THE GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES LOOK PRIMED FOR THE PLAYOFFS

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries, in their first season, have made a surprising run in the league, fueled by their experienced coach Natalie Nakase and balanced team performance.

👉 The Valkyries have gone 8-5 in August and sit in sixth place in the league. 👉 Coach Natalie Nakase has extensive experience, having coached since 2008 and spent 10 years with the Los Angeles Clippers. 👉 The team has a balanced performance, with multiple players averaging double digits in scoring and rebounds. 👉 Their strong 3-point shooting and free-throw making have been key factors in their recent wins.

-- #NatalieNakase #KaylaThornton #VeronicaBurton #TiffanyHayes #CeciliaZandalasini #JanelleSalaün #IlianaRupert #KateMartin #DearicaHamby #Germany #Tokyo #LosAngeles #Seattle #sports

CAITLIN CLARK LINKS UP WITH 49ERS STAR GEORGE KITTLE DURING FEVER GAME

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✍️ Iowa basketball legend Caitlin Clark was spotted at an Indiana Fever game, where she was joined by several familiar faces, including NFL player George Kittle and former teammates.

👉 Caitlin Clark attended an Indiana Fever game despite missing her 18th consecutive game due to a groin injury 👉 George Kittle, an NFL player and Iowa football legend, was sitting courtside with his wife 👉 Former Iowa basketball teammates Gabbie Marshall and Jada Gyamfi were also in attendance 👉 The group took a group photo together after the game

-- #CaitlinClark #GeorgeKittle #GabbieMarshall #JadaGyamfi #KyleJuszczyk #KristenJuszczyk #SpencerTouro #KateMartin #ChaseCenter #SanFrancisco #Calif #Phoenix #sports

RUPERT HITS FIVE 3S FOR CAREER-HIGH 21 POINTS, VALKYRIES BEAT FEVER 75-63

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries beat the Indiana Fever 75-63, moving closer to a playoff berth in their first season.

👉 Valkyries shot 7 for 8 on 3-pointers in the first quarter 👉 Led by 20 before finishing 12 for 19 behind the arc 👉 Trimmed their magic number to three with five games remaining 👉 Iliana Rupert scored a career-high 21 points 👉 Janelle Salaun and Kate Martin both added 10 points

-- #IlianaRupert #JanelleSalaun #KateMartin #VeronicaBurton #AerialPowers #CaitlinClark #KelseyMitchell #NatashaHoward #AliyahBoston #SanFrancisco #Indiana #LosAngeles #Seattle #Phoenix #NewYork #sports

FEVER VS. VALKYRIES STATS: HOW MANY POINTS DID KELSEY MITCHELL, ALIYAH BOSTON SCORE IN INDIANA'S LOSS?

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✍️ The Indiana Fever lost to the Golden State Valkyries 75-63, falling to the No. 8 seed in the WNBA playoff standings.

👉 Fever lost to the Golden State Valkyries 75-63 👉 Fever fell to the No. 8 seed in the WNBA playoff standings 👉 Fever struggled from 3-point range, shooting 20% 👉 Valkyries started strong, going 9-of-10 from deep in the first quarter

-- #AliyahBoston #KelseyMitchell #OdysseySims #LexieHull #DamirisDantas #BriannaTurner #SheyPeddy #AerialPowers #IlianaRupert #VeronicaBurton #JanelleSalaun #TemiFagbenle #KailaCharles #LaeticiaAmihere #KateMartin #CarlaLeite #CaitlinClark #sports

MIAMI DOLPHINS SIGN RILEY PATTERSON, KICKER, TO FILL IN FOR JASON SANDERS

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✍️ The Miami Dolphins signed kicker Riley Patterson to their practice squad, with plans to elevate him to the active roster for the first three games of the season.

👉 Riley Patterson signed to Dolphins' practice squad 👉 Expected to be elevated to active roster for first three games 👉 Jason Sanders recovering from injury 👉 Patterson has played for multiple NFL teams 👉 Made 85.1% of kicks in his career

-- #RileyPatterson #JasonSanders #ChrisGrier #A.J.Epenesa #KateMartin #JoeSchad #Miami #Illinois #Memphis #MiamiGardens #sports

BURTON HAS 25 POINTS, 13 ASSISTS AND 4 BLOCKS AS VALKYRIES DEAL WINGS THEIR 5TH STRAIGHT LOSS

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries beat the Dallas Wings 90-81, snapping a three-game losing streak and taking a one-game lead in the WNBA playoff standings.

👉 Golden State Valkyries beat Dallas Wings 90-81 👉 Valkyries snap three-game losing streak 👉 Veronica Burton had 25 points, 13 assists, and four blocks 👉 Iliana Rupert and Kaila Charles also had strong games 👉 Dallas Wings have lost 10 of their last 11 games

-- #VeronicaBurton #IlianaRupert #KailaCharles #KateMartin #MaddySiegrist #MyishaHines-Allen #AmyOkonkwo #GraceBerger #PaigeBueckers #JJQuinerly #LiYueru #ArikeOgunbowale #Arlington,Texas #LosAngeles #Washington,D.C. #Connecticut #sports

KAHLEAH COPPER SCORES 25 POINTS AS MERCURY COME FROM BEHIND TO BEAT VALKYRIES 98-91

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✍️ The Phoenix Mercury came back to beat the short-handed Golden State Valkyries 98-91 in a WNBA game.

👉 Kahleah Copper scored 25 points with five 3-pointers for the Mercury 👉 Satou Sabally scored 10 of her 17 points after halftime 👉 Alyssa Thomas added 13 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for Phoenix 👉 Golden State's Veronica Burton scored 13 of her 24 points in the second quarter

-- #KahleahCopper #SatouSabally #VeronicaBurton #AlyssaThomas #CarlaLeite #JanelleSalaun #KathrynWestbeld #KateMartin #TiffanyHayes #CeciliaZandalasini #IlianaRupert #SanFrancisco #ChaseCenter #Phoenix #sports

CAITLIN CLARK SENDS PERSONAL MESSAGE TO FORMER TEAMMATE KATE MARTIN

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✍️ Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin, former college teammates at Iowa Hawkeyes, are now playing in their second WNBA season.

👉 Caitlin Clark is a superstar point guard for the Indiana Fever 👉 Kate Martin is playing in her second WNBA season 👉 Both players are former college teammates at Iowa Hawkeyes

-- #CaitlinClark #KateMartin #Iowa #Indiana #sports

KATE MARTIN SUFFERS SETBACK AFTER VALKYRIES' 16TH WIN

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries improved to 16-15 on the 2025 WNBA season with a 74-57 win over the Connecticut Sun, but key players Kate Martin and Monique Billings are listed as questionable for the next game due to injuries.

👉 Kate Martin left the game with a back issue and is listed as questionable for the next game 👉 Monique Billings remains out with a right ankle issue 👉 Kayla Thornton is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury 👉 Shakira Austin is questionable with leg soreness 👉 Georgia Amoore is out with an ACL injury

-- #KateMartin #MoniqueBillings #KaylaThornton #ShakiraAustin #GeorgiaAmoore #KareemCopeland #ChrisPhelps #GoldenState #Connecticut #Washington #Chicago #sports

GOLDEN STATE VISITS WASHINGTON AFTER IRIAFEN'S 23-POINT PERFORMANCE

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries are set to face the Washington Mystics in a WNBA game, with the Mystics looking to bounce back from a 3-7 record in their last 10 games.

👉 Washington Mystics host the Golden State Valkyries 👉 Mystics are 9-6 on their home court 👉 Valkyries are 6-10 on the road 👉 Teams have met twice before, with the Valkyries winning the last meeting

-- #KikiIriafen #KateMartin #SoniaCitron #TemiFagbenle #JanelleSalaun #GeorgiaAmoore #KaylaThornton #MoniqueBillings #Washington #sports

TIFFANY HAYES AND CECILIA ZANDALASINI EACH SCORE 17 POINTS AS THE VALKYRIES BEAT THE SUN 74-57

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries beat the Connecticut Sun 74-57 in a WNBA game, led by Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini's 17 points each.

👉 Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each scored 17 points 👉 Janelle Salaun added 16 points 👉 Aneesah Morrow had 13 points and 14 rebounds 👉 Olivia Nelson-Ododa added 12 points 👉 Golden State finished 13 of 33 from 3-point range 👉 Connecticut was just 5 of 25 from 3-point range

-- #TiffanyHayes #CeciliaZandalasini #JanelleSalaun #AneesahMorrow #OliviaNelson-Ododa #KateMartin #SherylSwoopes #AaliyahEdwards #MarinaMabrey #TinaCharles #IlianaRupert #VeronicaBurton #SanFrancisco #Connecticut #sports

BEMIDJI STATE CROSS COUNTRY, TRACK AND FIELD ANNOUNCE FRESHMAN CLASS

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✍️ Bemidji State University's cross country and track and field team has announced its 2025-26 freshman class, featuring 10 student-athletes from across the country.

👉 10 student-athletes from across the country join the Beavers' cross country and track and field team 👉 Athletes from Minnesota, North Dakota, and Nebraska are represented 👉 Events include distance, throws, pole vault, and multi-events

-- #MikeLynch #KateMartin #JosieRystedt #KathrynFreymiller #JadaGoeson #JazzlynHanenberger #MakaylaWaldron #NailaMikhaeil #AllisonLavine #AvahWaldal #AmeliaCongrove #Bemidji #SiouxFalls #YanktonTrailPark #Farmington #Minot #CottageGrove #NewYorkMills #Rochester #Virginia #Staples #Shevlin #ThiefRiverFalls #Papillion #Nebraska #sports

ANGEL REESE, UNRIVALED STARS RECEIVE BIG SALARY NEWS ON TUESDAY

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✍️ Angel Reese is making a name for herself in the WNBA, but her salary pales in comparison to the Unrivaled league, which has signed 90% of its roster for the 2026 season with an average salary increase.

👉 Unrivaled league signs 90% of its roster for the 2026 season 👉 Average salary increases from last season's $220,000 👉 WNBA players, including Reese, are vocal about increasing player salaries 👉 WNBA average salary is less than $150,000, with a minimum of around $66,000

-- #AngelReese #KamillaCardoso #HaileyVanLith #BrittneyGriner #KateMartin #AlexBazzell #ColinSalao #MaxEscarpio #Miami #Chicago #sports

EXCITING CAITLIN CLARK NEWS EMERGES DURING INDIANA FEVER GAME

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✍️ Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever guard, is set to appear on Sue Bird's podcast, 'Bird's Eye View', after missing 16 games due to a right groin injury.

👉 Caitlin Clark is set to appear on Sue Bird's podcast, 'Bird's Eye View' 👉 Clark has been out with a right groin injury, missing 16 games 👉 The Fever have continued to win without Clark, led by All-Stars Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston 👉 Clark's teammates have been talking about her on their podcasts

-- #CaitlinClark #SueBird #KelseyMitchell #AliyahBoston #SophieCunningham #AariMcDonald #ChloeBibby #PaigeBueckers #DianaTaurasi #SydneyColson #CandaceParker #WestWilson #MeghanRapinoe #SabrinaIonescu #NatashaHoward #KateMartin #ParkerJohnson #Indiana #Seattle #Connecticut #SouthCarolina #UConn #sports

KATE MARTIN EARNS PRAISE FROM WNBA AFTER GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES GAME

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✍️ The WNBA's Golden State Valkyries have been surprisingly competitive in their inaugural season, with a 13-13 record and a recent win over the Washington Mystics.

👉 The Valkyries have a 13-13 record, which is the eighth-best mark in the league. 👉 They have a solid defense, ranking fourth in defensive rating and third in opponents' points per game. 👉 They are first in overall rebounding percentage. 👉 Kate Martin and Veronica Burton were instrumental in their recent win, with Martin scoring 14 points and Burton contributing 10 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds.

-- #KateMartin #VeronicaBurton #CaitlinClark #NatalieNakase #RobertMarvi #sports

SEX TOY THROWN ONTO WNBA COURT FOR SECOND TIME IN 3 DAYS, BRIEFLY STOPPING GAME

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✍️ A sex toy was thrown onto the court during a WNBA game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Chicago Sky, forcing referees to stop play.

👉 A sex toy was thrown onto the court during a WNBA game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Chicago Sky 👉 The incident occurred midway through the third quarter 👉 Referees immediately stopped play after the toy was thrown onto the court 👉 Chicago Sky's Elizabeth Williams expressed her frustration with the incident

-- #KateMartin #BlancaBurns #ElizabethWilliams #WintrustArena #SanFrancisco #Atlanta #sports

KATE MARTIN AND VERONICA BURTON HELP THE VALKYRIES HOLD OFF THE MYSTICS 68-67

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries held off the Washington Mystics 68-67 in a WNBA game, with Kate Martin scoring 14 points and Veronica Burton adding 10 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds.

👉 Kate Martin scored 14 points for the Valkyries 👉 Veronica Burton had 10 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds 👉 Temi Fagbenle put the Valkyries ahead with 5:34 remaining 👉 The Valkyries didn't make another field goal until the final minute 👉 Brittney Sykes' floater in the lane bounced off the rim as time expired

-- #KateMartin #VeronicaBurton #TemiFagbenle #JanelleSalaun #BrittneySykes #SoniaCitron #ShakiraAustin #KikiIriafen #IlianaRupert #TiffanyHayes #EmilyEngstler #Washington #sports

NIKE LOSES HEAD OF NORTH AMERICA WOMEN'S BUSINESS TO ATHLETA

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✍️ Gap's Athleta appoints Maggie Gauger, former head of Nike's women's business in North America, as its new CEO, replacing Chris Blakeslee.

👉 Maggie Gauger, former head of Nike's women's business in North America, appointed as Athleta's new CEO 👉 Gauger replaces Chris Blakeslee, who led Athleta's reset and recentering efforts 👉 Athleta's sales have declined in recent quarters, with revenue and comparable sales dropping for four out of the last six quarters 👉 Gauger will take on the new role on August 1, with Blakeslee staying on as an advisor to support a smooth transition

-- #MaggieGauger #ChrisBlakeslee #RichardDickson #ElliottHill #KylieCooper #KatieLedecky #KateMartin #KimKardashian #business

EXCITING KATE MARTIN NEWS EMERGES ON SATURDAY

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✍️ Kate Martin announces a new brand partnership.

-- #KateMartin #entertainment

NEWEST INDIANA FEVER ADDITION CHLOE BIBBY 'REALLY EXCITED' FOR ANOTHER WNBA SHOT

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✍️ The Indiana Fever signed forward Chloe Bibby to a seven-day contract to replace Caitlin Clark, who is injured.

👉 Bibby signed a seven-day contract with the Indiana Fever 👉 She replaces Caitlin Clark, who is injured 👉 Bibby has played in five games this season, averaging 6.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game 👉 She has extensive overseas experience, including being named MVP in the Polish and Spanish leagues

-- #CaitlinClark #ChloeBibby #KateMartin #Indiana #Chicago #SanFrancisco #China #Australia #GorzowWielkopolski #Spain #sports

VALKYRIES' KAYLA THORNTON TO MISS REST OF WNBA SEASON AFTER KNEE SURGERY

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✍️ Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton's season has been cut short due to a right knee injury, dealing a blow to the team's playoff hopes.

👉 Kayla Thornton suffered a right knee injury in practice, ending her season 👉 The injury affects the Valkyries' playoff chances 👉 Thornton was a key player for the team, averaging 14 points per game 👉 The Valkyries are currently ninth in the standings and would miss the playoffs if the postseason started today

-- #KaylaThornton #CandiceDupree #KateMartin #CaitlinClark #SanFrancisco #Indianapolis #Chicago #sports

WNBA PLAYERS WISELY USE ALL-STAR SPOTLIGHT FOR CBA LEVERAGE: ‘PAY US WHAT YOU OWE US’

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✍️ WNBA players wore "Pay Us What You Owe Us" shirts during the All-Star Weekend, demanding fair compensation as the league's revenue grows.

👉 WNBA players wore "Pay Us What You Owe Us" shirts during the All-Star Weekend 👉 The shirts are available for sale, with proceeds going to the WNBPA and the players 👉 The league is generating record revenue, and the players are seeking to capitalize on this growth 👉 The players are pushing for a business model that allows them to share in the league's growth and direct more revenue towards salaries and player experience

-- #NnekaOgwumike #CathyEngelbert #DawnStaley #SydneyColson #KateMartin #BrittneySykes #NapheesaCollier #KelseyPlum #SatouSabally #NatashaCloud #Indianapolis #Seattle #sports

WNBA ALL-STAR 2025: CAITLIN CLARK BALANCES INJURY DISAPPOINTMENT WITH 'SOAKING ALL THIS IN' AT HOME ALL-STAR GAME

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✍️ Caitlin Clark, the point guard for the Indiana Fever, is still recovering from a groin injury and will not participate in the WNBA All-Star Game, but is still involved in the festivities as the honorary host.

👉 Caitlin Clark is the honorary host of the WNBA All-Star Game 👉 She is recovering from a groin injury and will not participate in the game 👉 Clark is still involved in the festivities, attending parties and making appearances 👉 She will be involved in the game as the head coach's assistant

-- #CaitlinClark #NapheesaCollier #NatishaHiedeman #CourtneyWilliams #SandyBrondello #SabrinaIonescu #AllishaGray #SueBird #MeganRapinoe #KateMartin #GabbyMarshall #JadaGyamfi #Indianapolis #GainbridgeFieldhouse #JWMarriottIndianapolis #Harry&Izzy'ssteakhouse #GeorgiaStreet #sports

CAITLIN CLARK ENJOYS NIGHT OUT IN INDIANAPOLIS AFTER DROPPING OUT OF WNBA ALL-STAR GAME WITH INJURY

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✍️ WNBA star Caitlin Clark was seen partying with friends and teammates at an All-Star Champagne Launch Party in Indianapolis, despite announcing she wouldn't participate in the All-Star weekend's events due to a groin injury.

👉 Caitlin Clark was seen partying with friends and teammates at an All-Star Champagne Launch Party in Indianapolis 👉 She announced she wouldn't participate in the All-Star weekend's events due to a groin injury 👉 Clark was spotted dancing and socializing with fellow WNBA stars 👉 She joked about her day away from practice, saying she spent it watching golf

-- #CaitlinClark #AliyahBoston #KateMartin #CourtneyWilliams #SandyBrondello #RobinRoberts #Indianapolis #INVYnightclub #GainbridgeFieldhouse #sports

A PERENNIAL PLAYOFF TEAM, LAS VEGAS ACES IN 'UNCHARTED TERRITORY' AT HALF-WAY MARK

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✍️ The Las Vegas Aces are struggling in the WNBA, with a 10-11 record at the All-Star break. Coach Becky Hammon has questioned the team's effort and mental toughness, and the team's lack of depth and injuries have contributed to their struggles.

👉 The Aces have a 10-11 record at the All-Star break 👉 Coach Becky Hammon has questioned the team's effort and mental toughness 👉 The team has undergone significant changes in the offseason 👉 The Aces have been plagued by injuries, including to A'ja Wilson 👉 The team's bench has struggled to produce, with only 18 bench points per game

-- #BeckyHammon #A'jaWilson #ChelseaGray #CaitlinClark #NatalieWilliams #NatalieNakase #TylerMarsh #JewellLoyd #KelseyPlum #TiffanyHayes #KateMartin #SydneyColson #AlyshaClark #TiffanyMitchell #CheyenneParker-Tyus #DanaEvans #AaliyahNye #NaLyssaSmith #JackieYoung #LasVegas #Indianapolis #GoldenState #Chicago #Minnesota #Seattle #sports

IOWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CONTINUES QUIRKY TEAM TRADITION

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✍️ Iowa women's basketball senior forward Jada Gyamfi revealed a peculiar team tradition of placing fake cockroaches in teammates' lockers and personal belongings.

👉 Iowa women's basketball team has a tradition of placing fake cockroaches in teammates' lockers and personal belongings 👉 The tradition was inherited from former Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin 👉 Gyamfi has been carrying on the tradition for around three years 👉 The tradition is believed to have been occurring for around eight years

-- #JadaGyamfi #KateMartin #sports

CAITLIN CLARK’S POSTGAME COMMENTS AFTER BLOWOUT SOUND LIKE A WAKE-UP CALL TO TEAMMATES

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✍️ Caitlin Clark returned from injury and started for the Indiana Fever, but the team struggled on offense and defense, losing to the Golden State Valkyries 80-61.

👉 Indiana Fever lost to Golden State Valkyries 80-61 👉 Caitlin Clark returned from a five-game absence and started for the Fever 👉 Team struggled on offense, shooting 30.9% from the field and 22.2% from deep 👉 Team was outrebounded 47-36 👉 Caitlin Clark finished with 10 points, five rebounds, and six assists

-- #CaitlinClark #KateMartin #Indiana #GoldenState #sports

CAITLIN CLARK DISCUSSES MINUTES PLAN IN EXPECTED INJURY RETURN

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✍️ Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is expected to return to the court after a three-week absence due to a left groin injury.

👉 Caitlin Clark is expected to return to the court after a three-week absence due to a left groin injury 👉 Clark hopes to play around 20-25 minutes in her first game back 👉 Clark's return is expected to improve the Fever's offensive flow 👉 Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Michell have carried the scoring load in Clark's absence

-- #CaitlinClark #KateMartin #AliyahBoston #KelseyMichell #Indianapolis #GainbridgeFieldhouse #sports

IS CAITLIN CLARK PLAYING TOMORROW? INDIANA FEVER UPDATE GROIN INJURY

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✍️ Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is expected to return to the team's lineup on Wednesday after missing five games due to injury.

👉 Caitlin Clark is expected to return to the Indiana Fever's lineup on Wednesday 👉 Clark has been out for the past five games due to injury 👉 Head coach Stephanie White announced Clark's availability, pending no unexpected setbacks 👉 Clark's return is expected to improve the team's offensive flow 👉 The team will look to negate the defensive pressure of the Golden State Valkyries

-- #CaitlinClark #StephanieWhite #AliyahBoston #KelseyMitchell #KateMartin #Indiana #GainbridgeFieldhouse #SanFrancisco #Calif #sports

WNBA LEGEND MAKES EXCITING KATE MARTIN MOVE ON THURSDAY

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✍️ Kate Martin will join a WNBA legend soon, as she has been announced as the new assistant coach for the Las Vegas Aces.

👉 Kate Martin will join the Las Vegas Aces as their new assistant coach 👉 Martin has extensive experience in coaching 👉 This move is a significant addition to the team's coaching staff

-- #KateMartin #WNBAlegend #LasVegas #sports

VALKYRIES COACH SENDS CLEAR KATE MARTIN MESSAGE AFTER THREE STRAIGHT LOSSES

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✍️ The Valkyries are struggling, but Kate Martin is a bright spot.

👉 The Valkyries are struggling 👉 Kate Martin is a bright spot

-- #KateMartin #sports

VALKYRIES' KATE MARTIN DECISION CAUSES A STIR

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✍️ Kate Martin, a 24-year-old guard for the Golden State Valkyries, had a hot hand in a recent game against the Minnesota Lynx, but was subbed out and didn't return until the third quarter.

👉 Kate Martin had a hot hand in the second quarter, scoring 14 points on 4-of-8 shooting. 👉 She was subbed out and didn't return until the third quarter. 👉 Fans were confused and critical of the decision to sub Martin out and keep her on the bench. 👉 The team struggled offensively in the third quarter, scoring only 8 points.

-- #KateMartin #NatalieNakase #Minnesota #ChaseCenter #sports

SLOW-MO VIDEO OF KATE MARTIN'S 3-POINTER LEAVES FANS IN DISBELIEF

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✍️ Kate Martin was on fire!

-- #KateMartin #entertainment

KATE MARTIN’S BEHAVIOR DURING VALKYRIES GAME TURNS HEADS ON SUNDAY

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✍️ Kate Martin's game performance was notable.

-- #KateMartin #sports

WNBA REACTS TO WARRIORS GUARD MAKING APPEARANCE AT SUNDAY NIGHT GAME

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries, the newest team in the WNBA, started their season with a 2-4 record, but showed promise in their first Commissioner's Cup game against the Minnesota Lynx.

👉 The Golden State Valkyries are the newest team in the WNBA. 👉 They started their season with a 2-4 record. 👉 The team showed promise in their first Commissioner's Cup game against the Minnesota Lynx. 👉 The game was attended by notable figures such as Brandin Podziemski and Common. 👉 Kate Martin scored 14 points in 19 minutes off the bench.

-- #BrandinPodziemski #Common #KateMartin #VeronicaBurton #NapheesaCollier #JimmyButler #StephenCurry #SanFrancisco #California #ChaseCenter #sports

KATE MARTIN’S GIRLFRIEND SENDS MESSAGE AMID VALKYRIES GUARD'S CAREER GAME

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✍️ Kate Martin's girlfriend showed support as Martin had her best pro game yet.

-- #KateMartin #sports

WNBA PLAYER RECEIVES FLAGRANT AFTER MOMENT WITH KATE MARTIN

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✍️ Kate Martin was red-hot on Sunday, setting a new record for the most consecutive days of high temperatures in her area.

👉 Kate Martin set a new record for consecutive days of high temperatures 👉 Temperature reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit

-- #KateMartin #UnitedStates #weather

KATE MARTIN, FORMER CAITLIN CLARK TEAMMATE, SETS WNBA ABLAZE ON SUNDAY

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✍️ Kate Martin had a remarkable first half in the WNBA.

👉 Kate Martin had a remarkable first half in the WNBA.

-- #KateMartin #sports

COLLIER SCORES 24 POINTS, LYNX USE BIG 2ND-HALF RUN TO BEAT VALKYRIES 86-75

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✍️ The Minnesota Lynx beat the expansion Golden State Valkyries 86-75 in a WNBA game, with Napheesa Collier scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds.

👉 The Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries 86-75 in a WNBA game. 👉 Napheesa Collier scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Lynx. 👉 Courtney Williams added 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists for the Lynx. 👉 The Valkyries made WNBA history with three consecutive sellout crowds in their first three home games. 👉 The Lynx took the lead for good in the third quarter and never looked back.

-- #NapheesaCollier #CourtneyWilliams #NatishaHiedeman #KaylaMcBride #BridgetCarleton #VeronicaBurton #KateMartin #KaylaThornton #SanFrancisco #ChaseCenter #sports

KATE MARTIN SENDS STRONG MESSAGE TO GIRLFRIEND ON SUNDAY

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✍️ Kate Martin shines on court for Valkyries, sharing love and passion for the game.

👉 Kate Martin is a talented player for the Valkyries team 👉 She has been a key player in the team's success 👉 She has been recognized for her outstanding performance

-- #KateMartin #sports

5 WNBA PLAYERS THE FEVER COULD ADD TO HELP DURING CAITLIN CLARK'S ABSENCE

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✍️ The Indiana Fever struggles to find chemistry without Caitlin Clark, but there are potential trade and free agency options to strengthen the roster.

👉 Marina Mabrey: a starting guard with big-shot potential and defensive prowess 👉 Rebecca Allen: a veteran guard with depth and scheme familiarity 👉 Aerial Powers: a proven veteran with positional flexibility and offensive skills 👉 Diamond DeShields: a solid free agent option with a valuable role player experience 👉 Kate Martin: a reunion with Caitlin Clark could provide a boost to the team's spirits

-- #CaitlinClark #StephanieWhite #MarinaMabrey #RebeccaAllen #AerialPowers #DiamondDeShields #KateMartin #Indiana #Washington #Connecticut #Chicago #LasVegas #GoldenState #sports

KATE MARTIN TAKING HEAT AFTER TWO VALKYRIES GAMES

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✍️ Kate Martin has struggled with the Valkyries, a group of fierce female figures from Norse mythology.

-- #KateMartin #other

VALKYRIES DROP WNBA OPENER IN A PARTY NOT EVEN SPARKS’ KELSEY PLUM COULD SPOIL

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✍️ The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Golden State Valkyries 84-67 in the WNBA season opener, with Kelsey Plum scoring 37 points in her debut.

👉 Kelsey Plum scored 37 points in her WNBA debut for the Los Angeles Sparks 👉 The Golden State Valkyries struggled offensively, shooting 36.5% from the field and 9 of 35 from 3-point range 👉 Tiffany Hayes and Temi Fágbénlé also scored in double digits for the Sparks 👉 The game marked the return of professional women's basketball to the Bay Area 👉 The Valkyries' first pick in the expansion draft, Kate Martin, struggled in her debut

-- #KelseyPlum #TiffanyHayes #TemiFágbénlé #JulieVanloo #KateMartin #CathyEngelbert #AliWong #E-40 #JonathanKuminga #JoeLacob #SteveKerr #MargotKerr #DocRivers #BuddyHield #BrandonPodziemski #NatalieNakase #CaitlinClark #SanFrancisco #ChaseCenter #LosAngeles #Iowa #Sacramento #sports

VALKYRIES' UNEXPECTED KATE MARTIN DECISION IS TRENDING

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✍️ Kate Martin received a significant opportunity.

-- #KateMartin #other

THE VALKYRIES BRING WNBA BASKETBALL TO THE BAY AREA IN THEIR FRANCHISE DEBUT

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's first expansion team since 2008, made their debut in San Francisco, hosting the Los Angeles Sparks in a highly anticipated game.

👉 The Golden State Valkyries made their WNBA debut in San Francisco 👉 The team has over 10,000 season-ticket holders 👉 The arena was packed for the celebratory opener 👉 The team has high-profile supporters, including Willy Adames and Steve Kerr 👉 The game featured a scheduled halftime show from E-40

-- #KateMartin #NatalieNakase #KaylaThornton #WillyAdames #SteveKerr #E-40 #SanFrancisco #LosAngeles #ChaseCenter #sports

CAITLIN CLARK USES ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE KATE MARTIN BEFORE 2025 WNBA SEASON

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✍️ Caitlin Clark had a word in mind for Kate Martin, which was 'legendary'.

👉 Caitlin Clark had a special word in mind for Kate Martin 👉 The word was 'legendary' 👉 Clark revealed the word during a post-game interview

-- #CaitlinClark #KateMartin #sports

WHO IS WNBA STAR KATE MARTIN'S GIRLFRIEND? ALL ABOUT CLAIRE GRANSEE

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✍️ WNBA player Kate Martin is dating Claire Gransee, a human resources professional, and they frequently visit each other despite living on opposite coasts.

👉 Kate Martin is a WNBA player who plays for the Las Vegas Aces 👉 Claire Gransee is a human resources professional who works for Publicis Sapient 👉 The couple met while attending the University of Iowa 👉 They debuted their relationship on social media in June 2024 👉 They frequently visit each other despite living on opposite coasts

-- #KateMartin #ClaireGransee #Wisconsin #Boston #Iowa #LasVegas #Connecticut #SanFrancisco #sports

VALKYRIES REVEAL KATE MARTIN NEWS BEFORE NEW SEASON

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✍️ Kate Martin is likely to play for the Valkyries in their historic season opener.

👉 Kate Martin is likely to play for the Valkyries 👉 The Valkyries are opening their historic season 👉 The team is expected to have a strong lineup

-- #KateMartin #sports

KATE MARTIN'S BLUNT REACTION TO GABBIE MARSHALL'S COMMENT ON NEW POST

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✍️ Kate Martin had a witty response to Gabbie Marshall.

👉 Kate Martin responded to Gabbie Marshall with a witty comment 👉 The response has gone viral and is being widely shared

-- #KateMartin #GabbieMarshall #entertainment

KATE MARTIN’S DAD HAS STRONG WORDS FOR CAITLIN CLARK

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✍️ Kate Martin's father praises Clark and reflects on his daughter's journey in Iowa.

👉 Kate Martin's father praises Clark 👉 Reflects on his daughter's journey in Iowa 👉 Gratitude for support during campaign 👉 Importance of grassroots organizing

-- #KateMartin #Clark #Iowa #politics

ESPN PREDICTS TOUGH SITUATION FOR KATE MARTIN

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✍️ Kate Martin has joined the Valkyries.

-- #KateMartin #entertainment

HOW COMPETITIVE CAN THE VALKYRIES BE THIS WNBA SEASON?

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's first expansion team since 2008, will play their first preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks. The team's inaugural season is focused on setting a foundation, having fun, and finding its identity.

👉 The Valkyries' inaugural season is focused on setting a foundation, having fun, and finding its identity. 👉 The team's head coach, Natalie Nakase, emphasized the importance of keeping an open mind and not replicating past teams. 👉 The team's general manager, Ohemaa Nyanin, has a background in the WNBA and is focused on building a competitive team. 👉 The team's inaugural season is expected to be experimental, with the goal of finding its long-term plan and identifying key players. 👉 The team has a strong foundation with a mix of veterans and young players, and its facility is world-class.

-- #NatalieNakase #OhemaaNyanin #JonathanKolb #KaylaThornton #TiffanyHayes #KateMartin #IlianaRupert #VanjaČernivec #TemiFágbénlé #LosAngeles #ChaseCenter #NewYork #Atlanta #LasVegas #London #sports

VALKYRIES VS. SPARKS: WHERE TO WATCH WNBA EXPANSION TEAM'S FIRST GAME, KELSEY PLUM'S LA DEBUT

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries will host the Los Angeles Sparks in their first game, a significant milestone for the Valkyries as the first expansion team to enter the WNBA since 2008.

👉 The Valkyries are the first expansion team to enter the WNBA since 2008. 👉 The game will feature the Sparks debut for three-time All-Star Kelsey Plum and new coach Lynne Roberts. 👉 The Valkyries have filled out their initial roster and supplemented it through free agency and the 2025 WNBA Draft.

-- #JustėJocytė #KelseyPlum #LynneRoberts #KateMartin #NatalieNakase #ShyanneSellers #LosAngeles #SanFrancisco #California #Lithuania #sports

CAITLIN CLARK’S RETURN TO IOWA WAS A CELEBRATION FOR HAWKEYES FANS, A BOON FOR WNBA

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✍️ The WNBA's Indiana Fever played an exhibition game against the Brazilian national team at the University of Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena, drawing a sold-out crowd and showcasing the popularity of Iowa's Caitlin Clark.

👉 The game was sold out in 24 minutes 👉 Caitlin Clark played with a tight left quad muscle 👉 The crowd was a mix of Iowa fans and Fever fans 👉 The game was an exhibition match against the Brazilian national team 👉 The Fever's coach, Stephanie White, praised the college basketball fan base

-- #CaitlinClark #KelseyMitchell #StephanieWhite #LexiHull #A'JaWilson #AngelReese #MeganGustafson #KateMartin #SophieCunningham #IowaCity #Carver-HawkeyeArena #Indianapolis #Minnesota #LasVegas #SouthCarolina #LSU #sports

VALKYRIES WAIVE FORMER MARYLAND GUARD SHYANNE SELLERS IN FIRST CUT TO TRAINING CAMP ROSTER

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries waived guard Shyanne Sellers, their second-round pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, due to roster space.

👉 The Golden State Valkyries waived guard Shyanne Sellers, their second-round pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. 👉 Sellers was waived due to roster space, not a lack of talent. 👉 The move marks the first roster cut of the 2025 WNBA season. 👉 Teams are limited to 12 players on their regular-season roster.

-- #ShyanneSellers #NatalieNakase #KendraAndrews #TiffanyHayes #KateMartin #AlyssaUstby #Maryland #LosAngeles #sports

KATE MARTIN REACTS TO CAITLIN CLARK’S 6-WORD MESSAGE BEFORE WNBA SEASON

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✍️ WNBA preseason is set to tip off, with excitement building around stars like Caitlin Clark, who returns to the court after an offseason away from the game.

👉 WNBA preseason is set to tip off 👉 Caitlin Clark returns to the court after an offseason away from the game 👉 Indiana Fever will play their first preseason game on Saturday 👉 Special matchup against the Brazilian National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City

-- #CaitlinClark #KateMartin #IowaCity #Carver-HawkeyeArena #Indianapolis #GainbridgeFieldhouse #sports

2025 WNBA DRAFT WINNERS (HAILEY VAN LITH!) AND LOSERS (SOUTH CAROLINA PROSPECTS)

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✍️ The 2025 WNBA Draft saw top prospects like Paige Bueckers and Kiki Iriafen get drafted, while others like Sedona Prince and Shyanne Sellers fell short.

👉 Paige Bueckers was drafted by the Washington Mystics 👉 Kiki Iriafen was drafted by the Washington Mystics 👉 Hailey Van Lith was drafted by the Chicago Sky 👉 Aneesah Morrow was drafted by the Atlanta Dream 👉 Sedona Prince went undrafted 👉 Shyanne Sellers was drafted in the second round 👉 Serena Sundell was drafted in the third round

-- #PaigeBueckers #KikiIriafen #HaileyVanLith #AneesahMorrow #SedonaPrince #ShyanneSellers #SerenaSundell #DawnStaley #TylerMarsh #JackieYoung #AngelReese #SaniaFeagin #BreeHall #Te-HinaPaopao #CaitlinClark #KateMartin #AaliyahNye #SarahAshleeBarker #NewYork #TheShed #Chicago #Atlanta #Washington #LasVegas #Indianapolis #SouthCarolina #Alabama #Iowa #Kentucky #NotreDame #Maryland #KansasState #sports

WNBA DRAFT 2025: UCONN'S KAITLYN CHEN SELECTED BY VALKYRIES AFTER GOING TO DRAFT TO SUPPORT PAIGE BUECKERS

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✍️ UConn guard Kaitlyn Chen was drafted by the Golden State Valkyries in the third round of the 2025 WNBA Draft, a surprise to her and her teammates.

👉 Kaitlyn Chen was drafted by the Golden State Valkyries in the third round of the 2025 WNBA Draft 👉 Chen attended the draft to support teammate Paige Bueckers, who was selected as the No. 1 overall pick 👉 Chen transferred to UConn for her senior year and started 40 games, averaging 6.9 points 👉 Chen will join the Golden State Valkyries for their inaugural season

-- #KaitlynChen #PaigeBueckers #KateMartin #CaitlinClark #GenoAuriemma #NatalieNakase #Dallas #GoldenState #Storrs #Princeton #LasVegas #sports

UCONN'S KAITLYN CHEN SELECTED BY VALKYRIES IN 2025 WNBA DRAFT AFTER GOING TO SUPPORT PAIGE BUECKERS

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✍️ UConn guard Kaitlyn Chen was drafted by the Golden State Valkyries in the third round of the 2025 WNBA Draft, surprising her and her teammates.

👉 Kaitlyn Chen was drafted by the Golden State Valkyries in the third round of the 2025 WNBA Draft 👉 She attended the draft to support teammate Paige Bueckers, who was selected as the No. 1 overall pick 👉 Chen's teammates were thrilled and congratulated her on the selection 👉 She transferred to UConn for her senior year and helped the team win a national championship

-- #KaitlynChen #PaigeBueckers #KateMartin #GenoAuriemma #NatalieNakase #CaitlinClark #Storrs #TheBay #SouthernCalifornia #Princeton #sports

WNBA DRAFT 2025 TAKEAWAYS: PAIGE BUECKERS' UCONN TEAMMATES, INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTS AND KIKI IRIAFEN SHINE

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✍️ The 2025 WNBA draft took place in New York, with Paige Bueckers being picked first overall by the Dallas Wings. The event saw several international players and Ivy League representatives being selected.

👉 Paige Bueckers was picked first overall by the Dallas Wings 👉 Several international players were selected, including Dominique Malonga, Justė Jocytė, and Ajša Sivka 👉 Two Ivy League players were chosen, including Kaitlyn Chen and Harmoni Turner 👉 UConn teammates were present to support Paige Bueckers

-- #PaigeBueckers #GenoAuriemma #KennyBrooks #RussellWestbrook #KikiIriafen #CathyEngelbert #HollyRowe #KateMartin #CaitlinClark #GeorgiaAmoore #AllisonFeaster #SarahStrong #HarmoniTurner #NewYork #UConn #VirginiaTech #Kentucky #France #Lithuania #Slovenia #Nigeria #Paris #Princeton #Harvard #LosAngeles #sports

GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES BUILD WITH WNBA DRAFT, FACE STEEP CLIMB AS EXPANSION TEAM

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries, a new WNBA franchise, held their first draft, selecting players Justė Jocytė, Shyanne Sellers, and Kaitlyn Chen.

👉 The Valkyries selected Justė Jocytė from Lithuania at No. 5 overall with their first-ever pick. 👉 The team added Maryland star Shyanne Sellers with their second-round pick (No. 17 overall). 👉 The Valkyries took Kaitlyn Chen with the fifth pick of the third round (No. 30 overall). 👉 The team has a state-of-the-art practice facility and has already sold 10,000 season tickets. 👉 The Valkyries have a unique advantage, with seven of their expansion draft players being international.

-- #OhemaaNyanin #NatalieNakase #JustėJocytė #ShyanneSellers #KaitlynChen #PaigeBueckers #KaylaThornton #KateMartin #NewYork #Lithuania #Maryland #LosAngeles #sports

PAIGE BUECKERS EXPECTED TO BE TOP PICK IN WNBA DRAFT

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✍️ UConn star Paige Bueckers is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday, marking the beginning of her professional career.

👉 Paige Bueckers is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft 👉 Bueckers was a standout player at the University of Connecticut 👉 She achieved her goal of winning a national championship 👉 Her salary could reach $78,800 👉 The draft also features other top women's basketball players

-- #PaigeBueckers #CaitlinClark #HaileyVanLith #DominiqueMalonga #KikiIriafen #SoniaCitron #AneesahMorrow #ShyanneSellers #JusteJocyte #GeorgiaAmoore #SaniyaRivers #TiffanyHayes #StephanieTalbot #KaylaThornton #TemiFagbenle #KateMartin #RyanGaydos #UniversityofConnecticut #Dallas #Indiana #Louisville #LSU #TCU #USC #NotreDame #Maryland #Lithuania #Kentucky #N.C.State #GoldenState #sports

OHIO STATE POINT GUARD JALONI CAMBRIDGE NAMED TO KELSEY PLUM'S 'DAWG CLASS'

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✍️ Ohio State point guard Jaloni Cambridge has been selected for Kelsey Plum's 'Dawg Class' camp, which aims to help women college athletes bridge the gap to a professional level.

👉 Jaloni Cambridge selected for Kelsey Plum's 'Dawg Class' camp 👉 Camp aims to help women college athletes bridge the gap to a professional level 👉 Cambridge was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year 👉 Other top players, including reigning NCAA Tournament champions, will attend the camp

-- #JaloniCambridge #KelseyPlum #KateMartin #NikaMuhl #KKArnold #AzziFudd #sports

THERE’S NO ONE-AND-DONE PATH IN WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL. AND NIL MONEY MAKES THAT A GOOD THING

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✍️ Paige Bueckers is expected to become the first WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick from the University of Connecticut since Breanna Stewart nine years ago, and her ability to make millions through name, image, and likeness deals has changed the landscape for women's college athletes.

👉 Paige Bueckers is expected to become the first WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick from the University of Connecticut since Breanna Stewart nine years ago. 👉 Bueckers has made millions through name, image, and likeness deals, changing the landscape for women's college athletes. 👉 The Cavinder twins have built a multimillion-dollar fortune through their NIL deals. 👉 Olivia Miles decided to stay in college for one last season to maintain her lucrative NIL deals. 👉 Top women's programs have a combined social media following that exceeds that of top men's programs, making them a valuable media buy.

-- #PaigeBueckers #BreannaStewart #GenoAuriemma #HaleyCavinder #HannaCavinder #OliviaMiles #JuJuWatkins #KateMartin #CaitlinClark #SteveDenton #UniversityofConnecticut #Duke #FresnoState #NotreDame #SouthernCalifornia #Iowa #TimesSquare #sports

THERE'S NO ONE-AND-DONE PATH IN WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL. AND NIL MONEY MAKES THAT A GOOD THING

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✍️ Paige Bueckers is expected to become the first WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick from the University of Connecticut since Breanna Stewart, and is cashing in on her fame with NIL deals.

👉 Paige Bueckers is expected to become the first WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick from the University of Connecticut since Breanna Stewart 👉 Bueckers is cashing in on her fame with NIL deals 👉 The name, image, and likeness era has changed the game for female athletes, allowing them to earn money while still in college 👉 The WNBA's lower salary structure means that top players like Bueckers may not see a significant increase in pay after entering the league

-- #PaigeBueckers #BreannaStewart #GenoAuriemma #HaleyCavinder #HannaCavinder #OliviaMiles #JuJuWatkins #SteveDenton #KateMartin #CaitlinClark #UniversityofConnecticut #Duke #FresnoState #NotreDame #SouthernCalifornia #Iowa #sports

THERE'S NO ONE-AND-DONE PATH IN WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL. AND NIL MONEY MAKES THAT A GOOD THING

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✍️ Paige Bueckers, a University of Connecticut star, is expected to become the first WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick from UConn since Breanna Stewart nine years ago. She has made millions through name, image, and likeness deals while still in college.

👉 Paige Bueckers is expected to become the first WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick from UConn since Breanna Stewart 👉 Bueckers has made millions through name, image, and likeness deals while still in college 👉 The changing landscape of college sports has leveled the playing field for female athletes 👉 The top WNBA salary is around $242,000, compared to the top NBA salary being around $13.8 million

-- #PaigeBueckers #BreannaStewart #GenoAuriemma #HaleyCavinder #HannaCavinder #OliviaMiles #JuJuWatkins #KateMartin #CaitlinClark #SteveDenton #UniversityofConnecticut #Duke #NotreDame #SouthernCalifornia #FresnoState #Iowa #sports

UNRIVALED BASKETBALL LEAGUE: LACES BC VS. VINYL BC CANCELED IN ORDER TO 'PRIORITIZE PLAYER HEALTH AND SAFETY'

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✍️ The Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league has canceled a matchup between Laces BC and Vinyl BC due to player injuries, prioritizing health and safety.

👉 The game between Laces BC and Vinyl BC has been canceled due to player injuries 👉 Laces BC is dealing with a number of injuries, including knee injuries to Alyssa Thomas, Jackie Young, and Tiffany Hayes 👉 The team would have been left with only three healthy players if all three were unable to play 👉 The league has signed Kiki Jefferson to a relief player contract 👉 No information has been announced regarding a potential make-up date

-- #BreannaStewart #NapheesaCollier #AlyssaThomas #JackieYoung #TiffanyHayes #KikiJefferson #StefanieDolson #KateMartin #KaylaMcBride #Miami #sports

UNRIVALED 1-ON-1 TOURNAMENT: BRACKET, RULES, SCHEDULE, FIRST-ROUND MATCHUPS, PRIZE POOL

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✍️ Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 basketball league, is hosting a 1-on-1 tournament with a $350,000 prize pool, featuring 30 players, including Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier.

👉 The tournament features 30 players, including Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. 👉 The competition has a $350,000 prize pool. 👉 The tournament will take place from February 10-14. 👉 The broadcast schedule includes games on truTV and TNT. 👉 The competition follows a single-elimination format.

-- #BreannaStewart #NapheesaCollier #JackMaloney #JewellLoyd #ChelseaGray #ShakiraAustin #AlyssaThomas #AzuraStevens #RaeBurrell #NatashaCloud #RhyneHoward #LexieHull #TiffanyHayes #CourtneyWilliams #JackieYoung #RickeaJackson #KahleahCopper #AliyahBoston #AllishaGray #JordinCanada #MarinaMabrey #KateMartin #ArikeOgunbowale #KaylaMcBride #DiJonaiCarrington #SatouSabally #BrittneySykes #SkylarDiggins-Smith #DearicaHamby #sports

LISA BLUDER Q&A: LONGTIME IOWA COACH REFLECTS ON CAITLIN CLARK, RETIREMENT, DREAMLIKE RETURN TO CARVER-HAWKEYE

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✍️ Lisa Bluder, former Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball coach, discusses her retirement, her thoughts on the current state of women's basketball, and her opinions on various topics in the sport.

👉 Lisa Bluder's 40-year coaching career included 24 seasons at Iowa, where she compiled a 528-254 record and won five Big Ten Tournament titles. 👉 Bluder believes the 3-point shot has changed the game and will continue to do so, particularly at the youth level. 👉 She thinks the WNBA has made significant progress, but still faces challenges, including a lack of recognition and revenue. 👉 Bluder is proud of her former player Caitlin Clark, who became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I history and was named TIME Athlete of the Year. 👉 She believes the Unrivaled league provides a unique opportunity for players to develop their skills and compete against the best players in the world.

-- #LisaBluder #CaitlinClark #JanJensen #DavidBluder #StephanieWhite #KateMartin #MeganGustafson #JennieBaranczyk #Iowa #Grinnell #Tennessee #Boston #Kinnick #Madison #Wisconsin #DesMoines #sports

THE GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES DRAFTED TO WIN. BUT THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING.

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries have taken their first steps towards building a roster for their inaugural season in 2025, selecting a veteran-heavy group in the expansion draft.

👉 The Valkyries selected a veteran-heavy group in the expansion draft, with seven players aged 27 or older. 👉 The team lacks extended team control over the players, making it difficult to build a long-term roster. 👉 The Valkyries prioritized win-now players over younger ones who might take time to develop. 👉 The team has a complex roster-building process ahead, with many unknowns surrounding player availability.

-- #OhemaaNyanin #NatalieNakase #JoeLacob #JulieVanloo #TemiFagbenle #CeciliaZandalasini #IlianaRupert #MariaConde #CarlaLeite #CherylReeve #KateMartin #AlissaPili #ShaneiceSwain #HanXu #SabreenaMerchant #ChineyOgwumike #GoldenState #LasVegas #Minnesota #Spain #LosAngeles #sports

WNBA EXPANSION DRAFT WINNERS AND LOSERS: CAITLIN CLARK LOSES KEY TARGET, STORM'S TURBULENT OFFSEASON CONTINUES

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries became a real team after selecting 11 players in the WNBA's expansion draft, including Kate Martin and Temi Fagbenle.

👉 The Golden State Valkyries became a real team after selecting 11 players in the WNBA's expansion draft. 👉 The team selected Kate Martin and Temi Fagbenle, among others, to build their initial roster. 👉 The WNBA's expansion draft was a significant moment for the league, marking the first time a new franchise has been added since 2008. 👉 The draft was marred by a lack of transparency, with the league not releasing protected lists for each team.

-- #KateMartin #TemiFagbenle #CathyEngelbert #MoniqueBillings #CaitlinClark #JewellLoyd #NoelleQuinn #NnekaOgwumike #GabbyWilliams #SamiWhitcomb #MercedesRussell #GoldenState #LasVegas #Indiana #LosAngeles #Toronto #Portland #BayArea #sports

GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES ROSTER, SCHEDULE: WNBA'S NEWEST TEAM TAKES FIRST STEP WITH EXPANSION DRAFT

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries have completed their expansion draft, selecting 12 players from other WNBA teams to form their initial roster.

👉 The Valkyries selected 12 players from other WNBA teams in the expansion draft. 👉 The team's most notable selections include Kate Martin from the Las Vegas Aces and Temi Fagbenle from the Indiana Fever. 👉 The Valkyries can now operate like any other team this offseason, including making trades, signing free agents, and participating in the 2025 WNBA Draft. 👉 The team's initial roster and schedule have been announced, with their first game set for May 16 against the Los Angeles Sparks.

-- #KateMartin #TemiFagbenle #NatalieNakase #LosAngeles #NewYork #Chicago #Minnesota #Phoenix #Seattle #Washington #Atlanta #Dallas #Connecticut #sports

WNBA EXPANSION DRAFT RESULTS: VALKYRIES SELECT INITIAL ROSTER, INCLUDING KATE MARTIN AND TEMI FAGBENLE

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✍️ The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's first expansion franchise since 2008, held their expansion draft and selected players from the other 12 teams.

👉 The Valkyries selected 12 players from the other 12 teams 👉 They prioritized players with high character, a strong work ethic, and a desire to win 👉 The biggest surprise was the Indiana Fever leaving Temi Fagbenle unprotected 👉 The Valkyries passed on selecting anyone from the Seattle Storm

-- #NatalieNakase #IlianaRupert #MariaConde #VeronicaBurton #CarlaLeite #TemiFagbenle #KateMartin #StephanieTalbot #CeciliaZandalasini #KaylaThornton #MoniqueBillings #JulieVanloo #CaitlinClark #GoldenState #Atlanta #Chicago #Connecticut #Dallas #Indiana #LasVegas #LosAngeles #Minnesota #NewYork #Phoenix #Seattle #Washington #sports

VALKYRIES EXPANSION DRAFT: REIGNING CHAMPION LIBERTY AMONG THREE WNBA TEAMS WITH MOST TO LOSE

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✍️ The WNBA's Golden State Valkyries are set to hold their expansion draft, where they will select their initial roster from the existing 12 teams. The draft will have a significant impact on the league, and this article highlights the three teams that will be affected the most.

👉 The Las Vegas Aces have a ton of talent at the top of their roster, but may lose key players in the expansion draft 👉 The Minnesota Lynx have a unique mix of established veterans and promising prospects, but will likely lose a bright young talent 👉 The New York Liberty are the early favorites to defend their title, but will weaken their impressive depth in the expansion draft

-- #A'jaWilson #CandaceParker #ChelseaGray #KateMartin #NapheesaCollier #KaylaMcBride #KelseyPlum #JackieYoung #BreannaStewart #JonquelJones #SabrinaIonescu #BetnijahLaney-Hamilton #LeonieFiebich #MarineJohannes #JaylynSherrod #IvanaDojkic #KaylaThornton #RebekahGardner #KennedyBurke #MarqueshaDavis #NyaraSabally #HanXu #DiamondMiller #AlannaSmith #DorkaJuhasz #AlissaPili #CourtneyWilliams #BridgetCarleton #LasVegas #Minnesota #NewYork #sports

CAITLIN CLARK WON'T JOIN NEW UNRIVALED LEAGUE WITH TWO ROSTER SLOTS STILL OPEN: REPORT

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✍️ The Unrivaled Basketball League, co-founded by WNBA players Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, will not feature Caitlin Clark in its inaugural season, despite offering her a 'Messi-like' contract.

👉 Caitlin Clark will not participate in the Unrivaled Basketball League's inaugural season 👉 The league has offered Clark a 'Messi-like' contract, worth over $1 million, plus revenue-sharing opportunities 👉 The league features other top WNBA talent, including Kelsey Plum, Brittney Griner, and Skylar Diggins-Smith 👉 The league is co-founded by WNBA players Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier

-- #CaitlinClark #BreannaStewart #NapheesaCollier #KelseyPlum #BrittneyGriner #JewellLoyd #KahleahCopper #AliyahBoston #ArikeOgunbowale #SkylarDiggins-Smith #KateMartin #LexieHull #DavidLetterman #LionelMessi #Miami #Indianapolis #LosAngeles #Uncasville #BallState #mainstream #sports