For the second time in the last three seasons, the TCU Horned Frogs are headed to the Elite Eight. But a huge obstacle still remains: South Carolina. Our @macsmith413.bsky.social with three key takeaways after their win over Virginia:

Big love to everyone attending a No Kings demonstration today. I hope the numbers are ginormous. Maybe it's just me, but maybe we should stop scheduling our anger for a Saturday afternoon a few weeks in advance.

How did you celebrate “Blanket Lady Day?” @macsmith413.bsky.social talked with Minnesota legend Peps Neuman about the honor and what it means to be watching the Gophers in the NCAA Tournament.

Who’s gonna be in Sacramento for regional weekend?! Come on out and join me! @triumphbooks.bsky.social @theixsports.bsky.social

What stands out to me most in the new WNBA CBA term sheet? “increased minimum roster size of 12 players plus two more roster spots for developmental players.”

Join us!!!!

Stanford finishes the first quarter on a 10-0 run to take a 24-16 lead after one. The Cardinal have a clear size advantage, and it has shown with 16 points in the paint already. @theixsports.bsky.social #WBIT

Going to PHX for the women's Final Four? Head to Title 9 Sports Grill the night before the games tip off and find your people! Michelle Smith and Howard Megdal will be there signing books from 7-9pm. @macsmith413.bsky.social @howardmegdal.bsky.social

Why does ESPN have Shams breaking @WNBA contract news? Why do we keep bypassing women's basketball writers and reporters for NBA reporters to break the biggest news stories? Screaming into a pillow AGAIN.

In 2026, the phrase "the first woman to..." blows my mind. And not in the good way.

My retirement account is looking forward to tomorrow.

I miss the Pac-12 in my bones.

Hall of Famer @macsmith413.bsky.social on her new book “Life’s Work: How Tara VanDerveer & Stanford Women’s Basketball Changed the Sport Forever.” How Tara’s style changed with the times, how Smith’s “life’s work” mirrors that of the coach she profiles & more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

A new era of women’s sports journalism starts here. One website, one subscription, all your women’s sports coverage in one place. See for yourself at www.theixsports.com.

The relish he takes in killing is distressing.

On today's edition of The IX Sports Podcast, @howardmegdal.bsky.social and @classicjpow.bsky.social discuss the news of the WNBPA's rainy-day fund. Plus, a discussion with Michelle Smith about her new book, as well as tributes to Jeff Jasper and the late Kara Braxton.

Life's Work is out at a bookseller near you! Join me at @Books Inc. Palo Alto on Wednesday, March 3 for a great conversation and some book signing! @triumphbooks.bsky.social

Good morning! It is book release day for Life's Work, @macsmith413.bsky.social's biography of Tara VanDerveer @triumphbooks.bsky.social. We are honored to present an exclusive excerpt here, along with a discount code for our readers to purchase the entire book: www.thenexthoops.com/features/exc...

Launch day has arrived! So excited to share this story of women's leadership, legacy and the legendary Tara VanDerveer. @triumphbooks.bsky.social

This is the interview Donald Trump didn’t want you to see. His FCC refused to air my interview with Stephen Colbert. Trump is worried we’re about to flip Texas.

Rita was smart and devoted to her family and such a proud mom. She will be missed. Heartfelt condolences to the VanDerveer family. May her memories be a blessing.

I’d love to see our elected officials take a cue from the people who are marching in the streets. The people you represent are telling you what they want you to do. How about you do it.

If this is what ICE is willing to do when people are watching, what is happening in those detention facilities?

Screaming “Liar!” at my television to Kristi Noem didn’t make it stop.

The NBA has postponed today’s Warriors-Wolves game in Minneapolis.

They shot 37-year-old ICU nurse offering to help someone. Who was legally carrying a weapon under an amendment designed to protect citizens against government tyranny (for all you 2nd Amendment fans out there). And after they killed him, they ran. What’s that saying?? Oh, right. DON’T TREAD ON ME.

Good morning. It's a HUGE day for @theixsports.bsky.social. Read all about The IX Soccer, our newest sport-specific vertical. It's the coverage women's soccer deserves, and now it's here! #NWSL #USWNT #woso #WSL #WorldCup2027

I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.

Sick and angry and hope this tragedy exposes lawless, inhumane, violence taking place in our names. But this isn't the first fatality or act of brutality ICE has committed. A death penalty at the hands of the state is not justified no matter your background, race, citizenship or immigration status.

Thousands of people attended a vigil near the scene of the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Video by Aaron Lavinsky and Liz Sawyer/The Minnesota Star Tribune. Photos by Elliot Hughes/The Minnesota Star Tribune. Continuing coverage: www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...

Mark Kelly puts out a statement saying "The President of the United States just overthrew a foreign ruler and explained to the American people that this is about taking control of the oil reserves of a foreign nation." This is probably the strongest statement alongside Gallego's I've read.

I didn’t vote for this.

Saying goodbye to your adult children, as they go back to the lives that we raised them to lead will never feel quite right. They are not supposed to be with us forever, but wouldn’t it be nice…

The @warriorsofficial.bsky.social have played on Christmas Day 13 years in a row. That means ushers and concessionaires and security guards and team staff haven't had Christmas off with their families in a very long time. Be nice to 'em.

A lot has changed in the world of women's basketball since most of the Pac-12 Conference's programs decided to go their separate ways. @macsmith413.bsky.social checks in to see which teams are doing better and which are doing worse without the Pac-12. www.thenexthoops.com/features/pac...

Helping my cousin Tricia transition to recovery at home after nearly three months in the hospital and acute care facilities will make such a big difference to her family. Life changes in an instant sometimes. Please help if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/support-tr...

Deeply classy.

Hurting people is not a factor in decision-making.

BREAKING: Mike Johnson just said he won't call a vote this year to extend enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act — effectively guaranteeing they will expire at the end of this month.

So, apparently dashes are an AI thing? I've always loved me a dash.

I don’t know Rob Reiner. But he made some of my favorite movies. And this is sad news on a sad weekend. So I will keep a prayer in my heart for those who did know him and love him and tell him thank you for the gifts you gave us all.

"Hi Michelle, Just writing to say congratulations! The book is good to go and the interior and jacket are off to the printer." February 17. Here we come. @triumphbooks.bsky.social @stanfordwbb.bsky.social

Making big things happen!!!!

Via @ramonaespn.bsky.social: Sources told ESPN that the league has been proposed a 21-day extension. Two sides are still discussing length of the extension, which expires at midnight tonight.

Compared to two years ago, expectations for Stanford are completely different. But this year, the Cardinal are positioning themselves to be dark-horse contenders in the ACC. @macsmith413.bsky.social explains what's made the difference for this year's team.

Thoughts… 1) The @wnba should have figured out a way to get its expansion teams to the top of the draft. We are going to find out that what GSV accomplished this season is exception not the rule. 2) Sophie Cunningham is wrong. 3) Revenue share is absolutely a hill for the players to die on.

When a league that has 13 teams has 13 head coach openings in two years and 8 teams hire men,that is not progress….@WNBA

Hitting free agency soon. DM’s are open.

In a room somewhere, “We’re not ending this shut down till we’ve ruined everybody’s holiday plans.”