The star who sparked a superteam may be lighting the way to a championship For Superman, it was the Ultra-Humanite. Spiderman’s first was The Chameleon. Baby Hercules had Hera’s serpents. Every superhero faces an early test, the moment the legend comes to life. For the New York Liberty, the first test is tonight’s Commissioner’s Cup final against the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces, the matchup everyone’s been ... Read more
The Moment That Shook New York: What Sabrina Ionescu’s Injury Really Means for the Liberty’s Season.BT
New York Liberty coach Walt Hopkins didn't mince words about guard Sabrina Ionescu's ankle injury, regardless of how long she might be out: "It's a massive loss." In the Liberty's game Friday against the Atlanta Dream, Ionescu rolled her left ankle when she stepped on opponent Betnijah Laney's foot while bringing the ball up the court. ESPN's Holly Rowe has reported the injury as a Grade 3 sprain, which might put the ... Read more
From WNBA Courts to Pickleball Fame — Jewell Loyd’s Latest Move Has Everyone Talking.BT
Rockville, MD (February 20, 2024) – JOOLA a leading brand in the world of pickleball, is excited to announce a game-changing partnership with WNBA superstar, Jewell Loyd. The highly acclaimed basketball player is making a crossover into the world of pickleball and has signed on as a sponsored athlete for JOOLA, marking a significant milestone in the growing popularity of the sport. Jewell Loyd, a five-time ... Read more
The Calm Before the Storm: Jackie Young’s Quiet Confidence Has the Aces Poised for Another Takeover.BT
Photo credit: Eric Nguyen, Her Game Network Best video game consoles LAS VEGAS— Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young is poised to make a significant impact this season, thanks to her experience playing in the Unrivaled basketball league. Young’s time in Unrivaled allowed her to test her skills against top-tier competition, refine her game, and develop a stronger sense of self-assurance. During her ... Read more
She’s Back — The Sparks Reunite with Former First-Round Pick Maria Klaundikova in a Major Comeback Move.BT
The Sparks’ 2018 11th Overall Draft Pick Returns to L.A. The Los Angeles Sparks announced Thursday the signing of former first-round draft pick center Maria Kliundikova (formerly Maria Vadeeva), known as “Masha,” whose rights the organization had retained. “I am very happy to be back with the Sparks,” Kliundikova said. “Everything has changed here, and there’s a new and exciting energy. This is a new challenge for me, ... Read more