Bullies shrink our sense of the world and what’s possible. Sabrina Ionescu reminded us just how limitless our world can be. A popular basketball axiom is “Ball don’t lie.” Many offer it up as a form of prayer, especially when one thinks they’ve been the victim of an unjust whistle but their opponent fails to take advantage, generally by missing a free throw. For years Rasheed Wallace was the NBA’s imam, leading calls to ... Read more
A’ja Wilson Just Made Basketball History While Davido Shocked Fans at Chris Brown’s Concert—And That’s Only Half the Story.BT
A’ja Wilson makes WNBA and NBA history after Aces finals victory, Davido makes surprise appearance at Chris Brown’s Washington D.C. concert, Jude Bellingham cut by Real Madrid, omitted from new club calendar. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest, which summarizes five of the hottest global news stories you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily ... Read more
The Market Can’t See It Yet, But A’ja Wilson Might Be the Hidden Gem Every Sports Card Collector Is Sleeping On.BT
A’ja Wilson is the only player in WNBA history to win league MVP, Finals MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season, and she might just be the most underrated athlete in the hobby. From an accolades standpoint, Wilson’s résumé is unparalleled. Advertisement She’s the only player in WNBA history to win four league MVPs — and she did it while leading the Las Vegas Aces to championships in three out of the ... Read more
Julie Vanloo Faces the Valkyries With Her Heart on the Line—“So Many Emotions,” She Says Ahead of the Showdown in San Francisco.BT
In an early July blur, Julie Vanloo packed up her San Francisco apartment and flew to New York. Perched outside of Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Vanloo anxiously waited to meet her new teammates. The Los Angeles Sparks had called on Vanloo when she was waived by the Golden State Valkyries, and Vanloo boarded a flight to the Big Apple, where the Sparks were playing the Liberty. “I just keep ... Read more
Julie Vanloo Was Left Standing Outside the Arena With Her Bags—A Stunning Twist in What Might Be the Wildest Week the WNBA Has Ever Seen.BT
Audio By Carbonatix Julie Vanloo had the wildest week in the WNBA. The 32-year-old started her week as a member of the Golden State Valkyries only to finish the week as a member of the Los Angeles Sparks. Although it is not uncommon for players to move teams in the middle of the season through waivers and/or a trade, this saga is unlike any other. Vanloo won a European championship with Team ... Read more