My frustration is less with this dope because everyone should expect it. The real challenge I have is with universities who ask these people to give these speeches. You either should know better or simply don't care, and if its the latter, you're as tone deaf as the speakers are

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Can't fake being an abuser, either

Really nice patience from Dallas, specifically Paige. Staggers to Paige rising to the ball, side ram action to get the switch. Pass into the post, rise to the arc, and a great fake to shoot in rhythm (even if it looked like she was peeling herself off the spot)

if you don’t know, now you know

Again, no official judgement, but IND really needs to improve its gap integrity and defensive rotations. Too many easy, wide-open looks for DAL

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Broadly agree with this principle, but I also need to see more from major outlets. Stop talking about Paige, Caitlin, A'ja, etc. only. There are so many more players with incredible stories. The league is bigger than three players and two teams. Be better too if you ask it from fans

While we're at it, we need this as an option for all sports. Looking at you NHL playoffs

Pay attention to what RG and co are doing up there. These type of moves have a way of surprising everybody but them. Smart people at the helm, starting with RG

I get you dont "know" you're going to cut a player, but it makes the Flau'jae trade even more of a head scratcher and one that puts leadership under a microscope

Those elements only get erased if we allow them to be. No matter what the commander in chimp orders, I won't follow. My classes are taught the true and honest history. Messy, complicated, and not always easy to accept

Gimme 40 more games of Tampa Montreal. Wow

Too bad irony is on that cognitive exam

Where's the eject button to get out of this simulation? Ive had just about enough

They are not that anymore, but nice work, Athletic intern. You've only had these posts ready for days. Be better; it isnt that hard

No surprises here, with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Las Vegas Raiders select Fernando Mendoza.

Anyone else felt like the NHL playoffs have had way more fights than past years? Came for hockey, not morons fighting for no reason. Not enjoyable

I've had the pleasure of being friends with RG now for a few years. One of the brightest and most hardworking people I know. Honest and true and an incredibly talented individual. Wishing her nothing but the best of luck!

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In New York, attending my 3rd WNBA draft. But today is about so much more than a draft. It’s a reflection of the last 2.5 years and everything I did to arrive at this moment. With that, I’d like to share some news. I’m officially USA TODAY’s WNBA Senior Reporter.

Tone-deaf commissioners. Shocked

A huge tip of the cap to the work this site does daily. Truly would be lost without them. Bravo and kudos!

The Austin re-signing is no surprise, but I feel it's ill-fated. If Wideman left because of that same idea I can't blame her. If WSH isn't certain Betts is there at 4, I get why. Otherwise, how to find time for Austin, Betts, and Iriafen, the latter two are starter-ready? $ better spent elsewhere

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How NY figures out the Satou-JJ frontcourt will be fascinating and one of my top 5 things to track this season (Still looking for freelance work but will do game reviews, other posts, etc!)

For all the ways I dont like Mitchell's fit in IND, Hull's is a perfect match for the style and scheme White runs there. Finally came into her own last year and has tons of room to grow. A great move

My gut says WSH matches, but honestly wouldn't surprise me at all (and IMHO the better move) if they let her walk. Hasn't stayed healthy enough and is the right kind of restart in new environment player Especially if Betts is the 4th pick for them, dont need a logjam in the frontcourt

I understand why IND resigns Mitchell, and at the same time, I've never liked her game and dont feel she's the best fit for what White wants to do

The Mystics can be a team to watch if they play this carefully. Johnson has his work cut out for him. They need to take time to analyze things carefully. With all the picks they have a chance to draft some serious game changers BUT Don't overlook the potential for trades. I'm always in the camp..

Taking a break from the world to highlight, once again, Meghan doing the heavy lifting we all need but don't deserve

Pet your dogs, everyone, and appreciate that they have no idea what is happening in this fucked up world.

Those surprised by the Reese deal haven't been paying attention. It was inevitable. Chicago needs to do something good with the picks As for Atlanta, I like the deal for them. Hilmon is an RFA, but even if she's back, ATL needs frontcourt help. Bring Gray/JC (UFA) back and Howard (RFA), good start

"We know yall came for baseball at 8pm EST, so here's 98 more mins of stupid pomp and circumstance that you don't care about" MLB, probably

Cathy Engelbert, please go away

Both VA and IA with poor offensive possessions at the end of reg. I understand the first choice was taken away, so who's next up? Where do you go next? After VA couldn't get a good look for Johnson and IA couldnt get the ball into Heidan, you need secondary options to develop

Nearly shouted this when Ruoco said it. Dude needs to sharpen up

LOVE seeing Quinerly here at WVU watching this game

Heiden reminds me a lot of mackenzie holmes

The referee in USC-Clemson has to be a teacher or a principal. The look she gave when the crowd started booing before she finished the call was pure "we'll stay here all day for you to act right."

Wow that bag of Keira Hanson's is deeeeeep, I see

Howard doing all the cardinal sins of breaking zone press. Dribbling through it, moving to corners, etc. Stay middle of the court, pass your way through it, stay calm, work ball to weakside to move defenders and cut through openings

Howard's ability to find open looks offensively is great. What's not? Their defensive rotations. Need to communicate more, x-out as the ball works its way inside-out, etc. Way too many open looks for OSU

Jaloni Cambridge has such a balanced center of gravity to take contact, keep her shoulders square to the hoop, and finish One of the best contact finishers in college

Glad they listened haha. Great run here for MN after returning to more orchestrated offensive action

Right there to end the qtr- ran Iverson set, came off screen and pull up J for two. Run your offense. You'll get better looks than standing and trying to lob it over

I understand MN wanting the ball inside to Hart, but when all you do is the overhead pass, it allows GB to sink down and defend it, even w/ the size disadg So what do you do? RUN offense. Get back to horns and get some movement, pull defenders in different directions, then let Hart rim run

My understanding was the WNBA never wanted to encroach on MNBA season. This is a question I've wanted to know for awhile. If you start earlier, how does that impact players coming off lengthy seasons/tourney runs? What about training camp ramp up that will lead to injuries? Ambitious without plan