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Breaking: Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the season after tearing her left ACL on Sunday, the team announced.

Joining us on the podcast to discuss her book, “Life’s Work,” about former Stanford WBB head coach, Tara VanDerveer's career, @macsmith413.bsky.social joins @jsteyz.bsky.social to talk about the book, the current state of women’s basketball, and more. 🍎 bit.ly/493bIDy 📺 youtu.be/gfDywstaRJ8

🎥 How has her working relationship with Tara VanDerVeer evolved since finishing "Life's Work"? Full Episode: 🍎 bit.ly/493bIDy 📺 youtu.be/gfDywstaRJ8 Clip from The Her Hoop Stats Podcast Hosts: @jsteyz.bsky.social @macsmith413.bsky.social

🎥 Michelle shares the process of arriving at the central thesis for “Life’s Work”. Full Episode: 🍎 bit.ly/493bIDy 📺 youtu.be/gfDywstaRJ8 Clip from The Her Hoop Stats Podcast Hosts: @jsteyz.bsky.social @macsmith413.bsky.social

So...hard pass on Tom Steyer. 1) No thanks to a white billionaire. 2) Hated the way he inserted himself - uninvited into the Prop 50 campaign with so much at stake. Risked alienating independents with his "stick it to Trump" schtick and made it about him. 3) His ads suck.

The Valkyries lose their first game of the season, falling to Chicago 69-63. The offense, which had been so good in the first two games of the year, couldn't find any rhythm. They shot just 29% with Kayla Thornton going 0-11. They also only had three steals @theixsports.bsky.social #WNBA #Valkyries

From @macsmith413.bsky.social, a lot has actually changed for the Valkyries www.theixsports.com/features/a-l...

No cheering in the press box rule suspended for Sheila E halftime show at Chase. @wgoldenstate.bsky.social

Talking Valkyries and VanDerveer today! omny.fm/shows/papa-l...

For @valkyriesbeat.bsky.social, breaking down today's shocking Valkyries moves, including waiving Kate Martin. www.valkyriesbeat.com/p/valkyries-...

The Valkyries announce they have waived third year guard Kate Martin. Martin was one of the teams intial picks in last years expansion draft. They have also filed for a replacement contract for Iliana Rupert who is pregnant. @theixsports.bsky.social #WNBA #Valkyries

Valkyries roster is out and they: * Waived Kate Martin * Fiiled for a replacement contract for Iliana Rupert due to pregnancy and are awaiting league approval * Amihere and Chen both on the roster

Dwight was a mentor, a role model, and a dear friend and I will miss him so much. For those who love women's basketball, know that Dwight loved it too. And he was there when a lot of other people weren't yet. www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...

Here is another way to look at it. If Flau’Jae stayed, Chen would probably have to go. And Chen is a second year pro who knows the system and fits well immediately.

Before everyone loses it over the Valks waivers today, consider this…with Chen playing well and Juste coming in, they have what they need from the draft…it’s just not this years…

I’m not sure if players have to be cut to be signed to the developmental roster but since I’ve been thinking Chen will make the team, that would make sense

Valkyries 2025 sellouts prior to success on court: single-digit overlap w/ Dubs Major brand sponsor not tied to Warriors: Sephora. Valkyries success covered by @mingemi.bsky.social @realbachscore.bsky.social @macsmith413.bsky.social A’s gone! Giants, Valkyries, Warriors same neighborhood, market

Courtney Ogden is committing to Michigan for a grad season after transferring out of Stanford.

The Valkyries have also activate Juste Joycte's rookie scale contract. @theixsports.bsky.social #WNBAFreeAgency #Valkyries

The Valkyries announce the signing of Laeticia Amihere, Kaitlyn Chen, Mariella Fasoula, and Miela Sowah to training camp contracts. Amihere and Chen played for the Valkyries last season. @theixsports.bsky.social #WNBAFreeAgency #Valkyries

Princeton alumna Kaitlyn Chen is back with the Golden State Valkyries on a training camp contract, the team announced today. Chen finished sixth in Athletes Unlimited and also played in 17 games for USK Praha this winter. @theixsports.bsky.social #WNBA

Valkyries announce the re-signing of Kaila Charles to a multi-year deal. Charles came in mid-season last year and made a major impact for Golden State. @kareemcopeland.bsky.social and @seanahurd.bsky.social had this first. @theixsports.bsky.social #WNBAFreeAgency #Valkyries

Washington Mystics announce they've signed 26-year-old F and 2021 #WNBA Rookie of the Year Michaela Onyenwere. Chiney Ogwumike reports it's a multi-year deal for over $1.4M. Onyenwere was a UCLA assistant coach this season. Stay tuned to see if the Mystics draft any Bruins. @theixsports.bsky.social

In her latest, @stephaniekaloi.bsky.social talks to Sarah Gorden about a choice many female athletes face — whether or not they'll change their names after marriage, and how that might affect their career or marketability. www.theixsports.com/the-ix-socce...

Good day for the Valkyries and their fans.

It's been a busy day of #WNBA transactions. Make sure you don't miss any moves (or any of our coverage) by bookmarking this link: www.theixsports.com/2026-wnba-fr...

Veronica Burton is returning to the Bay. The Golden State Valkyries have re-signed the 2025 Most Improved Player to a multi-year deal. Our @matthew-walter96.bsky.social on the latest moves and reports, including losing forward Monique Billings in free agency to Indiana.

Valkyries announced Veronica Burton is back on a multi-year deal. Was their priority as an RFA.

My understanding is the Valkyries are in talks with Gabby Williams and I don’t expect Mo Billings to return to the team

You could be just going about your regular lives today knowing that someone was trying to get your family affordable health care, lower prices, prevent diseases, create peace and stability in the world, but you voted for this mess. I didn't. Not once. So thanks...

Cori Close has long called coaching her calling. On Sunday, the lifetime of work turned into a coronation as the UCLA coach finally became a national champion. From @macsmith413.bsky.social: www.theixsports.com/features/cor...

South Carolina cranking up the pressure and UCLA is going to need to "reset". Their term for what happens when they get in a tough spot.

Another banger. www.nytimes.com/athletic/717...

Said before the game: “Half court game, slow tempo = UCLA wins Up tempo, transition game = SC wins Betts is an awful mismatch but if SC is getting in passing lanes to keep it away from her + using their speed & ability to win 1v1s it could be their night.” So far style & tempo is favoring UCLA

Charlisse Leger-Walker is, and has always been, a bucket. Looks like she is looking to be one today. That's good news for UCLA.

Cori's leather pants are back.

UCLA?

Lara Somfai (6-3 FR wing/forward, Mór, Hungary) has announced that she's entering the portal, out of Stanford WBB —2025-26: 32 GP (32 starts), 26.3 MPG, 10.8 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 1.5 APG, ACC All-Freshman Team —committed to Stanford over UConn and Duke wbbblog.com/lara-somfai/

NCAA highlight video of previous champions is showing on the screen at Mortgage Matchup Center with about 8 minutes to go until game time and every time Geno Auriemma appears on screen, loud booing...not great.

Also outstanding. sports.yahoo.com/mens-college...

This is so, so good.

NASA just dropped this image of Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch looking back at us. The first woman to ever see our planet in its entirety. I’m not crying you’re crying 🥹🔭🧪 📸: NASA

Re: Geno’s apology. I think the university president or the athletic director said, you will apologize and here is what we’ve written for you because our men’s team is at the Final Four and they aren’t going to answer questions about your bullshit.

On the nose

Pressure is everywhere for the teams that make the Final Four. And on Friday night, South Carolina and UCLA handled it best to advance to the national title game, our @macsmith413.bsky.social writes. #NCAAWBB

In Phoenix for the women's Final Four? Stop by Title 9 Sports Grill TONIGHT for a fan social and book signing featuring @macsmith413.bsky.social and @howardmegdal.bsky.social @theixsports.bsky.social. Meet fans from across the country before the games tip off tomorrow!

The year 1999 was quite the era. Britney Spears was just bursting onto the scene and...the Final Four was in San José. Our Michelle Smith looks back on why the Final Four's return to the West Coast is both important, and long overdue for women's hoops.

The expectations at UCLA this year have been so clear for so long, they've barely needed to be said. But as @macsmith413.bsky.social writes, the Bruins leaned on their experience and trust to earn their trip to Phoenix and the Final Four: www.theixsports.com/features/ucl...