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The Minnesota Lynx were one of the first WNBA teams to get the Peau de Loup collab (as you can see in the first image) and while it did have broad appeal, I especially heard from other BIPOC and QTPOC fans that having merch with more of a streetwear vibe was very welcome. I bought 2 of the 3 pieces.

I’m so confused by how men’s college basketball game scores are in the 60s and 70s, and then NBA scores are literally double that in only 20% more minutes. (But I don’t want to understand it badly enough to watch.)

The last time I saw this sort of united public support in Minneapolis neighborhoods was the marriage equality campaign in 2012. Orange yard signs all up and down the block.

*wheeze* 🤣

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR

I’m glad Napheesa Collier is gonna get this supermax money. She took a below-max *non-guaranteed* contract the last two years so the Lynx had the cap room to assemble the team we had. We owe her. Pay her!

If Lan leaves...

oh no

Let's get this party started. With a core qualifying offer to Collier official per WNBA transaction wires, we've launched our @stribsports.startribune.com Lynx free agency live blog. Follow along throughout the week for updates: www.startribune.com/minnesota-ly...

Best thing we can each do is blow up the phones (sorry, bad metaphor). Members of congress—especially if you’re represented by a Republican—need to know you’re pissed and that they need to do something. Call DC or local office, doesn’t matter which. Capitol switchboard in DC is here: 202-224-3121

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I paid attention to men’s basketball for a smooth 48 hours and now I’m done. Go Blue!

It’s happening! Solar panel install Day One, courtesy of TruNorth Solar.

Michigan men’s basketball made it to the national championship? Now is when I will start paying attention to them. #GoBlue

The Lynx candles have been lit.

People in Minnesota have a long way to go to catch back up. I’m in, you in?

🕯️ 🕯️ 🕯️ 🕯️ Lauren 🕯️ 🕯️ Betts 🕯️ 🕯️ to the 🕯️ 🕯️ Minnesota 🕯️ 🕯️ Lynx 🕯️ 🕯️ 🕯️ 🕯️

Congrats UCLA on the #NationalChampionship and thanks all for keeping up with the Women's #MarchMadness. Another tournament in the books!🏀 #ncaaWBB #CBB #WFinalFour

She set an example but as a Black woman did she really have any other choice?

The funny thing about this story is… I have that same suit that Coach Agugua-Hamilton is wearing! It’s from Diyanu. I’ve gotten compliments every time I’ve worn but I dare say it looks better on her. It’s really comfortable, too. www.espn.com/womens-colle...

🎶 Celebrating Jesus Christ Superstar week. 🎵

Besides Geno showing his ass, Chamique Holdsclaw is top of mind again with her Naismith Hall of Fame announcement. She’s also starting a WNBA broadcast gig, the announcement of which prompted lots of folks to raise her mental-health-fueled legal troubles and question if she deserved this job.

Updated salaries also means updated salary cap calculations. Gonna take me a while to adjust to the new numbers, including the part where vet salaries over the minimum will only hit the cap for the tenure-based minimum.

Say her name. This statement is weak without specifically mentioning Dawn Staley. #ncaaw

Listening now and Sheryl Swoopes reminded me I need to pick up a copy Court Queens. Ordered from Black Garnet Books in Saint Paul. Also grabbed Seimone Augustus’s Hoop Muses, which I’ve been sitting on for quite a while.

Lynx Happy Hour is back!🍻🏀 @terryhorstman.bsky.social is joined by Toronto Tempo beat writer at The IX Sports, @chelsealeite.bsky.social, to talk Friday's expansion draft. They discuss Portland "stealing" Bridget Carleton, Masha Kliundikova in Toronto & more! ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

Me checking multiple times a day on how the no-mow mix I overseeded last fall is coming back.

The Minnesota Frost's game today against Vancouver is the team's Mental Health Awareness Game, in partnership with Sophie's Squad — had the chance to write about the Minnesota origins of the important organization last season: @stribsports.startribune.com www.startribune.com/minnesota-fr...

If they had applied ESPN-quality production to the way Athletes Unlimited does its weekly drafts, that would have been way better than what ESPN actually did yesterday.

Did someone say daily show???!!! I got you. Starting TODAY (Saturday) and the next 10 weekdays, tune in to a bite-sized update on the biggest women’s basketball news of the day! Let’s go! Subscribe here so you don’t miss an ep: link.pscrb.fm/f0281/jr_ap

The Denial of Saint Peter, by Caravaggio, 1610

I usually wear glasses but today I have my contacts in. Apparently the muscle memory around adjusting my glasses is strong because I keep grabbing at my face and I don't notice it until I have actually poked myself in the temple.

Since Janel McCarville is joining Whay and BB on Cheryl Reeve's Lynx coaching staff, let's watch this again! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhYW...

Re-upping my thinking that as painful as it is as a fan to lose players you love to expansion, it's better for the league and the sport overall if expansion teams are better positioned to be competitive right away, so the WNBA should move in the direction of the way the PWHL does expansion.

Confused about the difference between "former player" and a player on roster in the "retired" category? HHS explains: "Those rights include…retired rights if a player retired while a team still held rights to them and the team has never renounced them." herhoopstats.substack.com/p/wnba-expan...

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Jeff Pagliocca said he didn’t want to deal with the expansion draft, so take the picks and leave him alone!

Across the Timeline has it so it must be real and not an April Fools joke. acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/transac...

“Cinderellas are fun in the first couple of rounds, bringing drama to the day-long slates of games. Goliaths are good for business when the tournament comes to a close. They draw troves of fans, and…more importantly, just as many haters.” from @sabreenajm.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

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The great Uncle Fish, former soccer player turned host and speaker, gifted “Good Game” a beautiful narration on the power of trans joy. Happy Trans Day of Visibility, y’all. 🏳️‍⚧️ www.instagram.com/reel/DWkMj-8...

In light of the news about the IOC’s new policy affecting trans and intersex athletes and it being transgender day of visibility, I wanted to share that my book Fair Play will be published in paperback on May 19. It’s the most comprehensive overview of how we got here. bookshop.org/p/books/fair...

As I'm reading your responses, the green onions that I used instead of chives and that I didn't chop finely enough for use as garnish are burning in my chest.

INDUCT 👏 REBEKKAH 👏 BRUNSON 👏 who is still the only player in WNBA history with 5 championships, and literally all of her other starting teammates from the Lynx dynasty are in the Hall. But congrats, CP and EDD! Well deserved.

Can Rick Steves please call up Tim Walz?

Saw a friend wearing one of these the other day, then saw this, and now I have to buy one. Proceeds support mutual aid!

My wife is adamant that green onions are never an acceptable substitute for chives. I maintain that it is an acceptable swap most of the time. What say you?

I’ve always wanted the Houston Comets to come back, but not like this! (monkey’s paw curls)