2 hours ago
After a five-year hiatus, Notre Dame and USC will renew their college football rivalry beginning with the 2030 season.
The two programs agreed to a new four-year deal, according to multiple reports. It will begin with the teams playing a Week 1 matchup in Los Angeles and then kicking off the season in South Bend the following season.
USC reportedly preferred to play Notre Dame earlier in the season, before entering Big Ten conference play. The games will be played on Aug. 31, 2030 and Aug. 30, 2031.
The 2030 and 2031 dates opened up for Notre Dame when Indiana reportedly canceled its previously scheduled home-and-home series, The Athletic's Pete Sampson reported. Those games were originally agreed to in 2021, preceding current head coach Curt Cignetti taking over the Hoosiers program and winning the 2025 national championship.
"USC's historic rivalry with Notre Dame holds a special place in the history of college football, and we are happy to resume a series that means so much to the entire Trojan Family," USC athletics director Jen Cohen said in a statement.
#notre #year
The two programs agreed to a new four-year deal, according to multiple reports. It will begin with the teams playing a Week 1 matchup in Los Angeles and then kicking off the season in South Bend the following season.
USC reportedly preferred to play Notre Dame earlier in the season, before entering Big Ten conference play. The games will be played on Aug. 31, 2030 and Aug. 30, 2031.
The 2030 and 2031 dates opened up for Notre Dame when Indiana reportedly canceled its previously scheduled home-and-home series, The Athletic's Pete Sampson reported. Those games were originally agreed to in 2021, preceding current head coach Curt Cignetti taking over the Hoosiers program and winning the 2025 national championship.
"USC's historic rivalry with Notre Dame holds a special place in the history of college football, and we are happy to resume a series that means so much to the entire Trojan Family," USC athletics director Jen Cohen said in a statement.
#notre #year
2 hours ago
INDIAN RIVER — Unprecedented times have seemingly become the norm.
From a pandemic and shutdowns, to a once in a lifetime ice storm and the recent spring floods that brought on a state of emergency and left many in Northern Michigan again dealing with loss.
The recent regional flooding hit the lakes and rivers of the Inland Waterway notably hard, stretching from Crooked Lake to the Cheboygan River, while leaving something like the annual Top O'Michigan Marathon Nationals in doubt.
But, to the delight of competitors and fans, the race will go on.
The 78th annual Top O'Michigan Marathon Nationals outboard boat race will return to the Inland Waterway this Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9.
#inland #race
From a pandemic and shutdowns, to a once in a lifetime ice storm and the recent spring floods that brought on a state of emergency and left many in Northern Michigan again dealing with loss.
The recent regional flooding hit the lakes and rivers of the Inland Waterway notably hard, stretching from Crooked Lake to the Cheboygan River, while leaving something like the annual Top O'Michigan Marathon Nationals in doubt.
But, to the delight of competitors and fans, the race will go on.
The 78th annual Top O'Michigan Marathon Nationals outboard boat race will return to the Inland Waterway this Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9.
#inland #race
3 hours ago
With Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham's comments that she wants to protect "young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men," the conversation around the political hot-button issue has landed at the WNBA's doorstep.
While only 1% of the U.S. population identifies as transgender and there were, as of 2024, fewer than 10 transgender student-athletes among the NCAA's 510,000 athletes, the concern has become the cause celebre in right-wing circles, presumably because it's one of the few issues they have some momentum on amid a wide array of unpopular policies and trends.
As such, right-wing journalists and pundits have seized on the WNBA's stance on transgender athletes (despite there being no transgender women in the league). Since Cunningham's initial comments and doubling down on it amid rallies from supporters during the Fever's current road trip, several WNBA coaches have shared their thoughts on the matter.
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White and Portland Fire coach Alex Sarama both expressed a desire for inclusivity and further discussion, and they navigated direct questions about how they'd feel about a "biological male" playing in the league.
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve offered an insightful diatribe about how the transgender athlete issue is being pushed to the forefront, while many other pressing concerns affecting women's sports are getting the actual focus. She also shared nuanced thoughts on the situation transgender kids and athletes are facing and how more education and discussion could benefit everyone.
#fever #ISSUE #wing
While only 1% of the U.S. population identifies as transgender and there were, as of 2024, fewer than 10 transgender student-athletes among the NCAA's 510,000 athletes, the concern has become the cause celebre in right-wing circles, presumably because it's one of the few issues they have some momentum on amid a wide array of unpopular policies and trends.
As such, right-wing journalists and pundits have seized on the WNBA's stance on transgender athletes (despite there being no transgender women in the league). Since Cunningham's initial comments and doubling down on it amid rallies from supporters during the Fever's current road trip, several WNBA coaches have shared their thoughts on the matter.
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White and Portland Fire coach Alex Sarama both expressed a desire for inclusivity and further discussion, and they navigated direct questions about how they'd feel about a "biological male" playing in the league.
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve offered an insightful diatribe about how the transgender athlete issue is being pushed to the forefront, while many other pressing concerns affecting women's sports are getting the actual focus. She also shared nuanced thoughts on the situation transgender kids and athletes are facing and how more education and discussion could benefit everyone.
#fever #ISSUE #wing
3 hours ago
Caitlin Clark found herself facing questions that had little to do with basketball following the Indiana Fever's 108-100 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday.
Asked about the transgender athlete controversy involving teammate Sophie Cunningham, the three-time All-Star declined to take a public position, saying there are more appropriate forums for that discussion.
Clark's response prompted an Outkick writer to resurface an old quote from Clark about men competing against women.
Clark's past comments about the difference between NBA and WNBA players have resurfaced, but this time, in a much different conversation.
An interview the Fever star gave in May is now drawing renewed attention after Outkick writer Jon Root cited it while discussing the ongoing debate over transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Root argued that Clark's own words could have answered one of the WNBA's most polarizing questions.
#root #writer
Asked about the transgender athlete controversy involving teammate Sophie Cunningham, the three-time All-Star declined to take a public position, saying there are more appropriate forums for that discussion.
Clark's response prompted an Outkick writer to resurface an old quote from Clark about men competing against women.
Clark's past comments about the difference between NBA and WNBA players have resurfaced, but this time, in a much different conversation.
An interview the Fever star gave in May is now drawing renewed attention after Outkick writer Jon Root cited it while discussing the ongoing debate over transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Root argued that Clark's own words could have answered one of the WNBA's most polarizing questions.
#root #writer
3 hours ago
Sophie Cunningham has been at the center of the WNBA discourse over the last few weeks. In the wake of her comments on transgender athletes, a debate has swept across the entire league, with players, coaches, and organizations chipping in with their opinions.
Despite Cunningham's polarizing presence, the Indiana Fever were starting to come together as a team. Unfortunately, that hot streak came to an end against the Minnesota Lynx when a call against her became a hot topic.
The Fever came into the game against Minnesota having won five-straight games. However, the 25-6 Lynx proved to be too much for Indiana, as they took care of business with a 108-100 win.
Midway through the second quarter, though, the game was a far tighter affair. Leading by three, Minnesota had possession of the ball when Cunningham got tussled up with Nia Coffey. What seemed like an errant elbow from the fifth overall pick of the 2017 WNBA draft was instead called a foul on Cunningham.
"It's a defensive foul," the referee declared. "There was no secondary act after the defensive foul. Play resumes with Minnesota ball on the sideline." However, even the broadcasting crew did not agree with the game officials' ****** sment.
#game #WNBA #lynx #however
Despite Cunningham's polarizing presence, the Indiana Fever were starting to come together as a team. Unfortunately, that hot streak came to an end against the Minnesota Lynx when a call against her became a hot topic.
The Fever came into the game against Minnesota having won five-straight games. However, the 25-6 Lynx proved to be too much for Indiana, as they took care of business with a 108-100 win.
Midway through the second quarter, though, the game was a far tighter affair. Leading by three, Minnesota had possession of the ball when Cunningham got tussled up with Nia Coffey. What seemed like an errant elbow from the fifth overall pick of the 2017 WNBA draft was instead called a foul on Cunningham.
"It's a defensive foul," the referee declared. "There was no secondary act after the defensive foul. Play resumes with Minnesota ball on the sideline." However, even the broadcasting crew did not agree with the game officials' ****** sment.
#game #WNBA #lynx #however
7 hours ago
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Mike Mickens did not need an extensive introduction to Jesse Minter when the Baltimore Ravens' new head coach began ***** embling his staff. Their relationship stretches back to 2007, when Mickens was playing cornerback at Cincinnati and Minter joined the Bearcats as a graduate ***** istant working with the defensive backs. Minter later gave Mickens his first full-time coaching opportunity, hiring him as Indiana State's cornerbacks coach in 2012.
Fourteen years later, the two are working together again in Baltimore.
"I've known Jesse for a long time," Mickens said on The Ravens Lounge podcast. "I'm just blessed and honored to get the opportunity to come work with him again."
The reunion also includes inside linebackers coach PJ Volker, who worked alongside Minter and Mickens at Indiana State. Mickens said none of them could have envisioned sharing an NFL staff when they were young coaches building their careers. Mickens remained connected with Minter while their paths took them through different programs. Minter eventually became a successful NFL defensive coordinator, while Mickens built some of college football's best secondaries at Notre Dame.
Those years apart allowed each coach to grow without weakening the trust established during their first stop together. That familiarity should help Baltimore during a significant transition. Minter is installing his defense while also adjusting to the broader responsibilities of becoming a first-time NFL head coach. Mickens understands his expectations and can reinforce the same message throughout the secondary.
#minter #coach #time #indiana
Fourteen years later, the two are working together again in Baltimore.
"I've known Jesse for a long time," Mickens said on The Ravens Lounge podcast. "I'm just blessed and honored to get the opportunity to come work with him again."
The reunion also includes inside linebackers coach PJ Volker, who worked alongside Minter and Mickens at Indiana State. Mickens said none of them could have envisioned sharing an NFL staff when they were young coaches building their careers. Mickens remained connected with Minter while their paths took them through different programs. Minter eventually became a successful NFL defensive coordinator, while Mickens built some of college football's best secondaries at Notre Dame.
Those years apart allowed each coach to grow without weakening the trust established during their first stop together. That familiarity should help Baltimore during a significant transition. Minter is installing his defense while also adjusting to the broader responsibilities of becoming a first-time NFL head coach. Mickens understands his expectations and can reinforce the same message throughout the secondary.
#minter #coach #time #indiana
7 hours ago
Caitlin Clark is speaking out after Sophie Cunningham's anti-transgender comments
Clark told reporters that the team's focus is "on basketball," and that the issue is for the league and "governing bodies to do the work"
Cunningham first voiced her opinion on the topic in an interview with ESPN last week
Caitlin Clark is speaking out for the first time amid the controversy surrounding her Indiana Fever teammate, Sophie Cunningham, regarding comments made on trans athletes in women's sports.
"I think it's for leagues and governing bodies to work with their athletes to find solutions," Clark, 24, told reporters following the Indiana Fever's 108-100 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, Aug. 2.
#told #governing
Clark told reporters that the team's focus is "on basketball," and that the issue is for the league and "governing bodies to do the work"
Cunningham first voiced her opinion on the topic in an interview with ESPN last week
Caitlin Clark is speaking out for the first time amid the controversy surrounding her Indiana Fever teammate, Sophie Cunningham, regarding comments made on trans athletes in women's sports.
"I think it's for leagues and governing bodies to work with their athletes to find solutions," Clark, 24, told reporters following the Indiana Fever's 108-100 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, Aug. 2.
#told #governing
7 hours ago
If there's one coach USC fans want to defeat this year, it's Dan Lanning of Oregon. Let's start by giving him his props. He has roasted USC and Lincoln Riley a few times. Oregon is the best program on the West Coast right now. Lanning has made two straight playoff appearances, winning a Big Ten ***** le and making the semifinals last season. He's a very good coach who has made USC look bad. Give him credit even if you don't like him. However, as College Sports Wire notes, Lanning seems to be overselling what Oregon has achieved. The Ducks have been good, and they've been much better than USC, but the coach seems to be overstating how close Oregon has come to winning a national championship:
"We've played as good of football as anybody in the last few years outside of the team that won the national championship," Lanning said to ESPN during Big Ten Media Days. "So we're close. Let's go attack 2026. New season, new team, let's see if we can become the best version of us. Look, the ball bounced the right way (for opponents) a couple times, but you create some of your own luck, too, as you get down to the end of the season."
That last sentence is a real hoot. The ball bounced the right way for opposing teams? Oregon got its doors blown off by Ohio State in the 2024-2025 playoff and by Indiana in the 2025-2026 playoff. Those games weren't decided by bounces of the ball. They were thumpings. Oregon is a lot closer to the national ***** le than USC, but Dan Lanning doesn't have to embellish. Why he felt the need to is very interesting.
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#ball #good
"We've played as good of football as anybody in the last few years outside of the team that won the national championship," Lanning said to ESPN during Big Ten Media Days. "So we're close. Let's go attack 2026. New season, new team, let's see if we can become the best version of us. Look, the ball bounced the right way (for opponents) a couple times, but you create some of your own luck, too, as you get down to the end of the season."
That last sentence is a real hoot. The ball bounced the right way for opposing teams? Oregon got its doors blown off by Ohio State in the 2024-2025 playoff and by Indiana in the 2025-2026 playoff. Those games weren't decided by bounces of the ball. They were thumpings. Oregon is a lot closer to the national ***** le than USC, but Dan Lanning doesn't have to embellish. Why he felt the need to is very interesting.
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#ball #good
8 hours ago
NEW DELHI: There was a time when Auqib Nabi didn't own a pair of bowling spikes.
For his first U-19 trial in Jammu & Kashmir, the fast bowler from Baramulla borrowed a pair from a friend. When he eventually earned selection, fate threw up another twist. The friend who had lent him the spikes didn't make the squad. Auqib borrowed another pair from him and played his entire first U-19 tournament in borrowed shoes.
Today, Auqib is making a name for himself with a skill that many fast bowlers spend years trying to master: the ability to swing the ball both ways. He has now earned his maiden India call-up, with the 29-year-old seamer from Jammu & Kashmir replacing the injured Jasprit ******* rah in India's Test squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.
Nabi has picked up 104 wickets over the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, virtually breaking the selection door down with his performances. He was also part of the India A squad that toured Sri Lanka recently, where he claimed six wickets in two First Class matches.
Yet, the road to the Indian dressing room wasn't built in fancy academies or elite fast-bowling programmes. It was shaped by a long journey, borrowed equipment and an obsession with learning.
"My parents are government school teachers. Initially, they wanted me to focus on studies, which was natural. Cricket wasn't something we had planned. A friend told me about the Under-19 trials. Until then, I didn't even know they were happening," Auqib had told reporters after picking up a five-wicket haul on the opening day of the Delhi vs Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in November 2025.
Like countless youngsters in Kashmir, his cricketing education began with tennis-ball matches. The transition to leather-ball cricket, however, brought a different challenge.
"The most basic thing a fast bowler needs is a turf wicket," he had said. "Baramulla had turf, but you couldn't bowl there wearing spikes. So I had to travel to Srinagar to practice."
The one-and-a-half-hour journey from Baramulla to Srinagar became part of his routine. Hours on the road simply to bowl a few overs on a proper surface. For many aspiring cricketers, inadequate facilities become a convenient excuse. Auqib never allowed himself that luxury.
"If you want to play for India, these things cannot become excuses. If you want it badly enough, you have to do it."
That philosophy continues to define him.
The philosophy kept motivating him day in and day out, but it was his obsession with learning that made him the bowler he is today.
"When he first joined the J&K team for the Buchi Babu Trophy in Salem in 2023, he could only bowl the outswinger. But he wanted to bowl both ways. So I started working on his inswing," P. Krishnakumar, Jammu & Kashmir's bowling coach, told TimesofIndia.com.
"He has a great wrist position, which is one of his biggest strengths," he said.
There were no shortcuts, and Nabi knew it. He started working on
For his first U-19 trial in Jammu & Kashmir, the fast bowler from Baramulla borrowed a pair from a friend. When he eventually earned selection, fate threw up another twist. The friend who had lent him the spikes didn't make the squad. Auqib borrowed another pair from him and played his entire first U-19 tournament in borrowed shoes.
Today, Auqib is making a name for himself with a skill that many fast bowlers spend years trying to master: the ability to swing the ball both ways. He has now earned his maiden India call-up, with the 29-year-old seamer from Jammu & Kashmir replacing the injured Jasprit ******* rah in India's Test squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.
Nabi has picked up 104 wickets over the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, virtually breaking the selection door down with his performances. He was also part of the India A squad that toured Sri Lanka recently, where he claimed six wickets in two First Class matches.
Yet, the road to the Indian dressing room wasn't built in fancy academies or elite fast-bowling programmes. It was shaped by a long journey, borrowed equipment and an obsession with learning.
"My parents are government school teachers. Initially, they wanted me to focus on studies, which was natural. Cricket wasn't something we had planned. A friend told me about the Under-19 trials. Until then, I didn't even know they were happening," Auqib had told reporters after picking up a five-wicket haul on the opening day of the Delhi vs Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in November 2025.
Like countless youngsters in Kashmir, his cricketing education began with tennis-ball matches. The transition to leather-ball cricket, however, brought a different challenge.
"The most basic thing a fast bowler needs is a turf wicket," he had said. "Baramulla had turf, but you couldn't bowl there wearing spikes. So I had to travel to Srinagar to practice."
The one-and-a-half-hour journey from Baramulla to Srinagar became part of his routine. Hours on the road simply to bowl a few overs on a proper surface. For many aspiring cricketers, inadequate facilities become a convenient excuse. Auqib never allowed himself that luxury.
"If you want to play for India, these things cannot become excuses. If you want it badly enough, you have to do it."
That philosophy continues to define him.
The philosophy kept motivating him day in and day out, but it was his obsession with learning that made him the bowler he is today.
"When he first joined the J&K team for the Buchi Babu Trophy in Salem in 2023, he could only bowl the outswinger. But he wanted to bowl both ways. So I started working on his inswing," P. Krishnakumar, Jammu & Kashmir's bowling coach, told TimesofIndia.com.
"He has a great wrist position, which is one of his biggest strengths," he said.
There were no shortcuts, and Nabi knew it. He started working on
9 hours ago
Replay of Sophie Cunningham foul call has WNBA fans outraged originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Sophie Cunningham found herself at the center of another controversial WNBA moment Sunday, although this time the debate focused entirely on a head-scratching call by the officials. During the second quarter of the Indiana Fever's 108-100 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, Cunningham was guarding Minnesota forward Nia Coffey when Coffey turned and caught her in the face with an elbow.
Cunningham immediately fell to the floor and grabbed her face. Despite taking the most obvious contact during the sequence, the Fever guard was called for a defensive foul with 7:04 remaining in the quarter.
Once the replay reached social media, fans could not believe the call.
"Maybe the worst foul call of all-time," the popular Shooter McGavin account wrote while sharing a video of the collision.
#foul
Sophie Cunningham found herself at the center of another controversial WNBA moment Sunday, although this time the debate focused entirely on a head-scratching call by the officials. During the second quarter of the Indiana Fever's 108-100 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, Cunningham was guarding Minnesota forward Nia Coffey when Coffey turned and caught her in the face with an elbow.
Cunningham immediately fell to the floor and grabbed her face. Despite taking the most obvious contact during the sequence, the Fever guard was called for a defensive foul with 7:04 remaining in the quarter.
Once the replay reached social media, fans could not believe the call.
"Maybe the worst foul call of all-time," the popular Shooter McGavin account wrote while sharing a video of the collision.
#foul
9 hours ago
The name has changed, the colours have changed and much of the conversation around the franchise has changed too.
Investment from Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai Indians into Oval Invincibles led to The Hundred's most successful team rebranding itself as MI London and bringing the multi-billionaire Ambani family's cricket empire to The Oval.
Here, BBC Sport takes a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and what the future holds for the franchise.
MI London won three consecutive Hundred men's ******* les as Oval Invincibles [Getty Images]
Reliance Industries Limited, chaired by Mukesh Ambani, bought a 49% stake in Oval Invincibles in a deal worth about £60m in January 2025, among the first sale of teams in The Hundred.
#changed
Investment from Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai Indians into Oval Invincibles led to The Hundred's most successful team rebranding itself as MI London and bringing the multi-billionaire Ambani family's cricket empire to The Oval.
Here, BBC Sport takes a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and what the future holds for the franchise.
MI London won three consecutive Hundred men's ******* les as Oval Invincibles [Getty Images]
Reliance Industries Limited, chaired by Mukesh Ambani, bought a 49% stake in Oval Invincibles in a deal worth about £60m in January 2025, among the first sale of teams in The Hundred.
#changed
9 hours ago
Why Cheryl Reeve wore 'Trans Kids Belong' shirt in latest response to Sophie Cunningham transgender athlete comments originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever had a fun battle on the court Sunday, with newly returned Napheesa Collier and the Lynx improving upon their league-best record.
Off the court, a type of cold war emerged, whether between Sophie Cunningham supporters and Lynx fans, or between Cunningham herself and Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve.
After Cunningham took a stance against transgender women born as biological men playing women's sports, Reeve responded by wearing a shirt with a clear message on Sunday when the Lynx hosted the Fever.
Here's a look at Reeve's shirt and what Cunningham said.
#reeve
The Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever had a fun battle on the court Sunday, with newly returned Napheesa Collier and the Lynx improving upon their league-best record.
Off the court, a type of cold war emerged, whether between Sophie Cunningham supporters and Lynx fans, or between Cunningham herself and Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve.
After Cunningham took a stance against transgender women born as biological men playing women's sports, Reeve responded by wearing a shirt with a clear message on Sunday when the Lynx hosted the Fever.
Here's a look at Reeve's shirt and what Cunningham said.
#reeve
9 hours ago
Day 5 of Indianapolis Colts' training camp practices will begin on Monday at 10:00 AM ET.
There will certainly be plenty to watch for over the next month of practices and preseason games, with playing time and roster spots up for grabs at several position groups as the Colts enter a now-or-never season, and GM Chris Ballard knows it.
We will update this article as Monday's practice unfolds.
2 Colts' training camp battles not gaining traction early on (Link)
Colts' coach shares early impression of Day 3 draft pick in training camp (Link)
#camp #link #Monday #Ballard
There will certainly be plenty to watch for over the next month of practices and preseason games, with playing time and roster spots up for grabs at several position groups as the Colts enter a now-or-never season, and GM Chris Ballard knows it.
We will update this article as Monday's practice unfolds.
2 Colts' training camp battles not gaining traction early on (Link)
Colts' coach shares early impression of Day 3 draft pick in training camp (Link)
#camp #link #Monday #Ballard
10 hours ago
Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase says sports are about "inclusivity" after being asked about Sophie Cunningham's latest remarks about transgender athletes competing in women's sports.
Sophie Cunningham, a second-string guard for the Indiana Fever, has made quite the splash over the last few weeks, prompting backlash from fans and triggering support from some others.
There's been much debate on whether transgender athletes belong in women's sports, and over the last few weeks, Cunningham has made it clear that she disagrees with that.
"I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I'm like, 'I never once said that,'" Cunningham said in a previous interview. "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
Nakase was asked about Cunningham's stance recently, and in her response, she said that sports are about being welcoming to all, not about excluding any one person.
#nakase #sophie
Sophie Cunningham, a second-string guard for the Indiana Fever, has made quite the splash over the last few weeks, prompting backlash from fans and triggering support from some others.
There's been much debate on whether transgender athletes belong in women's sports, and over the last few weeks, Cunningham has made it clear that she disagrees with that.
"I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I'm like, 'I never once said that,'" Cunningham said in a previous interview. "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
Nakase was asked about Cunningham's stance recently, and in her response, she said that sports are about being welcoming to all, not about excluding any one person.
#nakase #sophie
10 hours ago
A catcher-turned-outfielder due to a knee injury, Martella's Pharmacy's Steve Budash appreciates his role in the 81st All American Amateur Baseball **** ociation Tournament perhaps a bit more than most players.
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The Slippery Rock University product from Indiana County underwent a series of knee surgeries that cost him two college seasons and the summer of 2025, which was capped by Martella's Pharmacy's second-place finish in the AAABA Tournament.
"Steve Budash basically had triple knee surgery and was not even sure if he was ever going to be able to come back and play baseball," Martella's Pharmacy manager Kerry Pfeil said.
"He missed all of last summer and all of the past two school years because of the knee surgeries.
#budash
Martella's Pharmacy Roster Page
The Slippery Rock University product from Indiana County underwent a series of knee surgeries that cost him two college seasons and the summer of 2025, which was capped by Martella's Pharmacy's second-place finish in the AAABA Tournament.
"Steve Budash basically had triple knee surgery and was not even sure if he was ever going to be able to come back and play baseball," Martella's Pharmacy manager Kerry Pfeil said.
"He missed all of last summer and all of the past two school years because of the knee surgeries.
#budash
10 hours ago
Jason Whitlock questions Caitlin Clark's behavior amid MVP-caliber Fever season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Caitlin Clark has put together one of the strongest seasons in the WNBA, but her performance has not silenced every critic. Former ESPN and Fox Sports personality Jason Whitlock offered a sharp **** sment of the Indiana Fever guard's behavior, calling Clark a "whiner" while questioning whether she has shown enough emotional maturity on the court.
Whitlock's comments came despite Clark averaging 21.6 points, 8.0 **** ists and 4.1 rebounds per game. The former No. 1 overall pick has helped Indiana emerge as one of the league's top teams after the Fever missed the playoffs during her rookie season.
Clark has also entered the MVP conversation, although Whitlock believes she must earn the honor strictly through her performance.
Whitlock acknowledged that Clark has improved her shot selection this season and said he hopes she wins MVP. However, he also criticized her reactions to officials and other moments of frustration.
#behavior
Caitlin Clark has put together one of the strongest seasons in the WNBA, but her performance has not silenced every critic. Former ESPN and Fox Sports personality Jason Whitlock offered a sharp **** sment of the Indiana Fever guard's behavior, calling Clark a "whiner" while questioning whether she has shown enough emotional maturity on the court.
Whitlock's comments came despite Clark averaging 21.6 points, 8.0 **** ists and 4.1 rebounds per game. The former No. 1 overall pick has helped Indiana emerge as one of the league's top teams after the Fever missed the playoffs during her rookie season.
Clark has also entered the MVP conversation, although Whitlock believes she must earn the honor strictly through her performance.
Whitlock acknowledged that Clark has improved her shot selection this season and said he hopes she wins MVP. However, he also criticized her reactions to officials and other moments of frustration.
#behavior
10 hours ago
Caitlin Clark takes blame for costly Fever problem in loss to Lynx originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Caitlin Clark did not attempt to hide from the Indiana Fever's defensive problems after Sunday's 108-100 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. Indiana entered the matchup riding a four-game winning streak but struggled to contain Minnesota from the opening tip. The Lynx scored 64 points in the first half, shot 57 percent from the field and pulled away with an 8-2 run late in the fourth quarter.
Clark finished with 19 points and 10 ****** ists, while Kelsey Mitchell carried the scoring load with a game-high 37 points. However, the Fever's offensive production was not enough to overcome their trouble getting stops and finishing defensive possessions. After the game, Clark offered a blunt ****** sment of her own performance.
Clark acknowledged that she was frequently a step behind Minnesota's guards and did not do enough on the defensive glass.
"I think my player got at least four tonight," Clark said of the Lynx's offensive rebounds. "So I got to be better in that area, and I can for sure."
#clark #lynx #defensive #caitlin
Caitlin Clark did not attempt to hide from the Indiana Fever's defensive problems after Sunday's 108-100 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. Indiana entered the matchup riding a four-game winning streak but struggled to contain Minnesota from the opening tip. The Lynx scored 64 points in the first half, shot 57 percent from the field and pulled away with an 8-2 run late in the fourth quarter.
Clark finished with 19 points and 10 ****** ists, while Kelsey Mitchell carried the scoring load with a game-high 37 points. However, the Fever's offensive production was not enough to overcome their trouble getting stops and finishing defensive possessions. After the game, Clark offered a blunt ****** sment of her own performance.
Clark acknowledged that she was frequently a step behind Minnesota's guards and did not do enough on the defensive glass.
"I think my player got at least four tonight," Clark said of the Lynx's offensive rebounds. "So I got to be better in that area, and I can for sure."
#clark #lynx #defensive #caitlin
12 hours ago
Over the past several weeks, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has found herself at the center of some controversy after she spoke out against transgender women competing in women's sports. As a result of those comments, she did not exactly receive a warm welcome from fans on Sunday afternoon.
During Sunday afternoon's showdown with the Minnesota Lynx in Minnesota, Cunningham was heavily booed every time she touched the ball as fans in attendance expressed their displeasure.
This whole ordeal began last month when Cunningham decided to take a stand on transgender athletes.
In a recent interview as part of an ESPN profile, Cunningham was asked about her political views, including the "MAGA Barbie" nickname that has been attached to her in recent months. During her response, the Indiana Fever guard addressed the topic of transgender athletes competing in women's sports.
"I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I'm like, 'I never once said that,'" she told ESPN. "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
#sports
During Sunday afternoon's showdown with the Minnesota Lynx in Minnesota, Cunningham was heavily booed every time she touched the ball as fans in attendance expressed their displeasure.
This whole ordeal began last month when Cunningham decided to take a stand on transgender athletes.
In a recent interview as part of an ESPN profile, Cunningham was asked about her political views, including the "MAGA Barbie" nickname that has been attached to her in recent months. During her response, the Indiana Fever guard addressed the topic of transgender athletes competing in women's sports.
"I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I'm like, 'I never once said that,'" she told ESPN. "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
#sports
12 hours ago
The Oklahoma Sooners have a total of seven Heisman Trophy winners in the program's storied history. Running backs Billy Vessels (1952), Steve Owens (1969), and Billy Sims (1978) took home the coveted award in the 20th century, while quarterbacks Jason White (2003), Sam Bradford (2008), Baker Mayfield (2017), and Kyler Murray (2018) captured the trophy in the 21st century.
However, the last time OU had a player finish the season as a Heisman finalist came in 2019. That means Oklahoma has yet to have a Heisman finalist in the Brent Venables era.
One ESPN **** yst thinks that could all change this season. Jordan Rodgers highlighted his top five Heisman Trophy candidates coming into the season, and he placed OU starting quarterback John Mateer at No. 5 on his list. Mateer finished behind Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss, Texas QB Arch Manning, Indiana QB Josh Hoover, and Ohio State QB Julian Sayin.
"He's gonna be 100% healthy," Rodgers said. "When he is, he's one of the more dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks in the country ... John Mateer's gonna put up massive numbers."
Of course, Mateer was the Heisman Trophy favorite through the first month of the season last year, but his broken hand derailed that train. His play dropped off after having surgery, and he couldn't place the ball the same way he had in September.
#rodgers #john
However, the last time OU had a player finish the season as a Heisman finalist came in 2019. That means Oklahoma has yet to have a Heisman finalist in the Brent Venables era.
One ESPN **** yst thinks that could all change this season. Jordan Rodgers highlighted his top five Heisman Trophy candidates coming into the season, and he placed OU starting quarterback John Mateer at No. 5 on his list. Mateer finished behind Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss, Texas QB Arch Manning, Indiana QB Josh Hoover, and Ohio State QB Julian Sayin.
"He's gonna be 100% healthy," Rodgers said. "When he is, he's one of the more dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks in the country ... John Mateer's gonna put up massive numbers."
Of course, Mateer was the Heisman Trophy favorite through the first month of the season last year, but his broken hand derailed that train. His play dropped off after having surgery, and he couldn't place the ball the same way he had in September.
#rodgers #john
12 hours ago
NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi earned his maiden call-up to the Indian team after senior pacer Jasprit ******* rah was ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. TimesofIndia.com had earlier reported that the J & K pacer was the frontrunner to replace the 32-year-old in the squad, who has not yet fully recovered from the left knee injury sustained during the ODI series against England.
"The Men's Selection Committee has named Auqib Nabi as ******* rah's replacement. The Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler earns his maiden call-up to the senior national team," A BCCI release said.
Nabi claimed 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 wickets in the 2025-26 campaign, playing a pivotal role in Jammu and Kashmir's maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.
He was also part of the India A squad that toured Sri Lanka recently, where he claimed six wickets in two first-class matches.
The first Test will be played in Galle from August 15 to 19, while the second Test will be held in Colombo from August 23 to 27.
The series is part of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
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Shubman Gill (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sai Sudharsan*, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi.
*Subject to fitness clearance
#nabi #test #jammu #maiden
"The Men's Selection Committee has named Auqib Nabi as ******* rah's replacement. The Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler earns his maiden call-up to the senior national team," A BCCI release said.
Nabi claimed 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 wickets in the 2025-26 campaign, playing a pivotal role in Jammu and Kashmir's maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.
He was also part of the India A squad that toured Sri Lanka recently, where he claimed six wickets in two first-class matches.
The first Test will be played in Galle from August 15 to 19, while the second Test will be held in Colombo from August 23 to 27.
The series is part of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
132822556
Shubman Gill (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sai Sudharsan*, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi.
*Subject to fitness clearance
#nabi #test #jammu #maiden
16 hours ago
The man responsible for delivering Glasgow 2026 said the city had "saved and reinvented" the Commonwealth Games, three years after its future was plunged into doubt.
Ahead of Sunday's closing ceremony - which featured a dazzling fireworks display over the River Clyde - Phil Batty recalled how Glasgow stepped up when the original hosts pulled out.
And he believes the legacy of the sustainable, scaled-back Games will shape the future of the multi-sports event.
The Commonwealth flag was last night ceremonially handed over to the Indian city of Amdavad, which will stage the centenary event in 2030.
But Batty said Glasgow's decision to host the event for a second time in 12 years would never be forgotten.
#city #ahead #river
Ahead of Sunday's closing ceremony - which featured a dazzling fireworks display over the River Clyde - Phil Batty recalled how Glasgow stepped up when the original hosts pulled out.
And he believes the legacy of the sustainable, scaled-back Games will shape the future of the multi-sports event.
The Commonwealth flag was last night ceremonially handed over to the Indian city of Amdavad, which will stage the centenary event in 2030.
But Batty said Glasgow's decision to host the event for a second time in 12 years would never be forgotten.
#city #ahead #river
17 hours ago
Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles played like a seasoned veteran against a formidable foe, Caitlin Clark and the visiting Indiana Fever. The rookie showed poise throughout the game, including in the clutch, to clinch a 108-100 victory despite Clark and Fever star Kelsey Mitchell's efforts. Onlookers praised Miles for how well she played against Clark and Mitchell. One spectator was South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley, who posted on her X/Twitter page. Miles was never under Staley's tutelage; she played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the TCU Horned Frogs. Still, Staley couldn't help but praise Miles for the masterclass she put up.
"oliviamiles06 got me in my house cursing on a Sunday. Lord have mercy! WNBA I saw a logo change in this app…..use it!," Staley shared.
Staley later shared a photo of Miles' silhouette as the WNBA logo.
Miles finished the intense matchup against the Fever with a team-high 28 points on an efficient 11-of-14 shooting clip, adding four rebounds, six **** ists and a block in 32 minutes. On the other hand, for the Fever, Clark dropped a double-double of 19 points and 10 **** ists while Mitchell pitched in a game-high 37 points.
During the postgame news conference, Olivia Miles, joined by Minnesota Lynx veteran Courtney Williams, was asked about what it was like facing the Indiana Fever in front of over 16,000 spectators. Given that she is still a WNBA rookie, Miles' ability to stay composed in such a hotly contested matchup is rare. Miles said that she was just glad to have gotten the win despite the hostile fanfare.
#miles #staley #lynx #olivia
"oliviamiles06 got me in my house cursing on a Sunday. Lord have mercy! WNBA I saw a logo change in this app…..use it!," Staley shared.
Staley later shared a photo of Miles' silhouette as the WNBA logo.
Miles finished the intense matchup against the Fever with a team-high 28 points on an efficient 11-of-14 shooting clip, adding four rebounds, six **** ists and a block in 32 minutes. On the other hand, for the Fever, Clark dropped a double-double of 19 points and 10 **** ists while Mitchell pitched in a game-high 37 points.
During the postgame news conference, Olivia Miles, joined by Minnesota Lynx veteran Courtney Williams, was asked about what it was like facing the Indiana Fever in front of over 16,000 spectators. Given that she is still a WNBA rookie, Miles' ability to stay composed in such a hotly contested matchup is rare. Miles said that she was just glad to have gotten the win despite the hostile fanfare.
#miles #staley #lynx #olivia
18 hours ago
During the Minnesota-Indiana matchup on Sunday, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wore a shirt that expressed support for transgender athletes. On the ESPN broadcast, play-by-play commentator Ryan Ruocco acknowledged the message and context of Reeve's shirt.
"We see Cheryl Reeve wearing a shirt today in support of trans kids. 'Trans kids belong' [is] on the shirt. This is in the aftermath of Sophie Cunningham's recent comments."
For the past several days, the WNBA community has been buzzing about Cunningham's remarks about protecting the rights of female athletes in sports where they "shouldn't have to go against biological men."
After Ruocco called attention to Reeve's shirt, which expresses a view different from Cunningham's perspective, color **** yst Rebecca Lobo came in with a suggestion.
"I would encourage anyone to go and listen to Cheryl Reeve's comment. Incredibly thoughtful, easy to find online."
#trans #athletes #kids #minnesota
"We see Cheryl Reeve wearing a shirt today in support of trans kids. 'Trans kids belong' [is] on the shirt. This is in the aftermath of Sophie Cunningham's recent comments."
For the past several days, the WNBA community has been buzzing about Cunningham's remarks about protecting the rights of female athletes in sports where they "shouldn't have to go against biological men."
After Ruocco called attention to Reeve's shirt, which expresses a view different from Cunningham's perspective, color **** yst Rebecca Lobo came in with a suggestion.
"I would encourage anyone to go and listen to Cheryl Reeve's comment. Incredibly thoughtful, easy to find online."
#trans #athletes #kids #minnesota
18 hours ago
'Proud dad to Kohli': Ravi Shastri spotted wearing Virat Kohli's One8 shoes and jumper at The Hundred 2026 originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Ravi Shastri wore Virat Kohli's One8 shoes and jumper while on commentary duty during The Hundred 2026.
A social media post describing Shastri as a "proud Dad to Virat" quickly went viral.
The One8 range has been creating a buzz beyond India.
Former Indian national team cricketer and head coach, Ravi Shastri, gave a big boost to Virat Kohli's One8 brand after he was spotted wearing the shoes and jumper of the company during the The Hundred 2026 in England.
#hundred #shoes #proud
Ravi Shastri wore Virat Kohli's One8 shoes and jumper while on commentary duty during The Hundred 2026.
A social media post describing Shastri as a "proud Dad to Virat" quickly went viral.
The One8 range has been creating a buzz beyond India.
Former Indian national team cricketer and head coach, Ravi Shastri, gave a big boost to Virat Kohli's One8 brand after he was spotted wearing the shoes and jumper of the company during the The Hundred 2026 in England.
#hundred #shoes #proud
18 hours ago
The calendar has turned to August, which means the preseason has officially started for volleyball teams in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. First serves are less than three weeks away as teams begin their journey to the postseason.
As The Enquirer wraps up its preview of the top players by position, let's take a look at the top hitters this fall.
Make sure to vote for the top hitter in the city in the poll at the bottom of the story. The poll will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7. The USA Today Co. network is debuting a new polling service that allows readers to vote more often while protecting against fraudulent voting methods. User experience feedback can be sent to mlaughmanenquirer.com.
The University of Washington commit was second in the Girls Greater Catholic League with 319 kills and fourth with 76 blocks in 2025. She will certainly be in the conversation for league player of the year after being named to the all-league and all-state first teams and the district player of the year.
Think about some of the great hitters the Pandas have had just in this decade. Anna Long, Sydney Nolan, Ava Tilden, Audrey Dyas and Grace Portwood come to mind. Now Kondik can join that list after finishing with 310 kills, 105 digs and 30 blocks as a junior. At 6-foot-1 with an approach touch of 9-foot-5, she levitates on the attack and converts any serve placement into a kill. She is committed to the University of Cincinnati.
#league #university #vote #kills
As The Enquirer wraps up its preview of the top players by position, let's take a look at the top hitters this fall.
Make sure to vote for the top hitter in the city in the poll at the bottom of the story. The poll will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7. The USA Today Co. network is debuting a new polling service that allows readers to vote more often while protecting against fraudulent voting methods. User experience feedback can be sent to mlaughmanenquirer.com.
The University of Washington commit was second in the Girls Greater Catholic League with 319 kills and fourth with 76 blocks in 2025. She will certainly be in the conversation for league player of the year after being named to the all-league and all-state first teams and the district player of the year.
Think about some of the great hitters the Pandas have had just in this decade. Anna Long, Sydney Nolan, Ava Tilden, Audrey Dyas and Grace Portwood come to mind. Now Kondik can join that list after finishing with 310 kills, 105 digs and 30 blocks as a junior. At 6-foot-1 with an approach touch of 9-foot-5, she levitates on the attack and converts any serve placement into a kill. She is committed to the University of Cincinnati.
#league #university #vote #kills
18 hours ago
WESTFIELD, Ind. — The Indianapolis Colts will hold their first padded practice of training camp Monday. That will mark another milestone in the returns from injury for quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson, and cornerback Sauce Gardner.
Jones fractured his left fibula and then tore his right Achilles tendon in games last season. Richardson fractured his orbital bone (eye socket) in a pregame warmup. Gardner strained his left calf after the Colts traded for him in November.
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Where are each of them and what else is worth watching from Colts camp? Here are four takeaways from Yahoo Sports' Sunday training camp visit to Grand Park Sports Campus, where Colts camp is well underway …
Doctors cleared Jones to fully participate in training camp practices. That doesn't mean he's back to 100 percent of his health and mobility before the December Achilles tear, an injury the NFL has historically viewed as requiring a nine-month recovery period (though some players have beat that timeline in recent years). Padded work will help clarify his progress more than last week's shells work.
#gardner
Jones fractured his left fibula and then tore his right Achilles tendon in games last season. Richardson fractured his orbital bone (eye socket) in a pregame warmup. Gardner strained his left calf after the Colts traded for him in November.
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Where are each of them and what else is worth watching from Colts camp? Here are four takeaways from Yahoo Sports' Sunday training camp visit to Grand Park Sports Campus, where Colts camp is well underway …
Doctors cleared Jones to fully participate in training camp practices. That doesn't mean he's back to 100 percent of his health and mobility before the December Achilles tear, an injury the NFL has historically viewed as requiring a nine-month recovery period (though some players have beat that timeline in recent years). Padded work will help clarify his progress more than last week's shells work.
#gardner
18 hours ago
Lynx's Olivia Miles reacts to Dawn Staley's push for WNBA logo change appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Dawn Staley's reaction towards Olivia Miles' latest performance in the Minnesota Lynx's matchup against the Indiana Fever went viral on social media on Sunday night.
Miles is going through the rookie campaign of her WNBA career, having an incredible start with the Lynx. She is on pace for Rookie of the Year honors, having the squad perform at an elite level.
In 32 minutes of action, Miles shined on the court with her display against Indiana defenders. She finished with a stat line of 28 points, six ******* ists, four rebounds, and a block. She shot 11-of-14 from the field, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line.
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#miles #dawn #indiana #free
Dawn Staley's reaction towards Olivia Miles' latest performance in the Minnesota Lynx's matchup against the Indiana Fever went viral on social media on Sunday night.
Miles is going through the rookie campaign of her WNBA career, having an incredible start with the Lynx. She is on pace for Rookie of the Year honors, having the squad perform at an elite level.
In 32 minutes of action, Miles shined on the court with her display against Indiana defenders. She finished with a stat line of 28 points, six ******* ists, four rebounds, and a block. She shot 11-of-14 from the field, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line.
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#miles #dawn #indiana #free
18 hours ago
Olivia Miles is playing a major role in Minnesota's regular-season rampage. On Sunday, the No. 2 pick in this year's draft scored a mind-blowing 28 points, leading the Lynx to a big win over the Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever.
Miles' performance also blew the mind of WNBA legend and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, who even urged the league to base the logo's silhouette on the young guard's image.
Olivia Miles continued her phenomenal season, scoring 28 points on 11-for-14 shooting from the field. The TCU standout, who made three 3-pointers and went 3-for-3 at the foul line, also finished with 4 rebounds, 6 ****** ists, and 1 block in 32 minutes.
She masterfully guided the league-leading Lynx to a crucial win over the Fever in a marquee matchup with a playoff atmosphere.
Miles' awesome performance against one of the playoff favorites left legendary point guard and three-time NCAA women's basketball champion Staley offering some choice words in amazement at Miles' superb showing.
#lynx
Miles' performance also blew the mind of WNBA legend and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, who even urged the league to base the logo's silhouette on the young guard's image.
Olivia Miles continued her phenomenal season, scoring 28 points on 11-for-14 shooting from the field. The TCU standout, who made three 3-pointers and went 3-for-3 at the foul line, also finished with 4 rebounds, 6 ****** ists, and 1 block in 32 minutes.
She masterfully guided the league-leading Lynx to a crucial win over the Fever in a marquee matchup with a playoff atmosphere.
Miles' awesome performance against one of the playoff favorites left legendary point guard and three-time NCAA women's basketball champion Staley offering some choice words in amazement at Miles' superb showing.
#lynx
18 hours ago
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve shared the details of her pregame chat with Indiana Fever role player Sophie Cunningham.
The Lynx stayed atop the WNBA standings with a 108-100 winover the Fever on Friday night, but the game had a lot of off-court attention surrounding it due to Cunningham sparking the women's sports debate.
Lynx coach Reeve wore a 'Trans Kids Belong' t-shirt to the game in direct response to Cunningham's comments, having a chat with the polarising Fever star before the game.
While Reeve made her support for trans women clear, she also admitted she had an honest conversation with Cunningham, which basically ended with both agreeing to disagree on the current issue at hand.
"It was great. I think both of us understand that we have platforms. We both talked about wanting to relay things and educate. There were some things about us in common, and some were different, just like any issue. I think it's how you handle things."
#fever #game
The Lynx stayed atop the WNBA standings with a 108-100 winover the Fever on Friday night, but the game had a lot of off-court attention surrounding it due to Cunningham sparking the women's sports debate.
Lynx coach Reeve wore a 'Trans Kids Belong' t-shirt to the game in direct response to Cunningham's comments, having a chat with the polarising Fever star before the game.
While Reeve made her support for trans women clear, she also admitted she had an honest conversation with Cunningham, which basically ended with both agreeing to disagree on the current issue at hand.
"It was great. I think both of us understand that we have platforms. We both talked about wanting to relay things and educate. There were some things about us in common, and some were different, just like any issue. I think it's how you handle things."
#fever #game
19 hours ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie sensation Olivia Miles spearheaded an efficient offense with 28 points, Courtney Williams added 27 points, and the Minnesota Lynx won their 10th-straight game with a 108-100 win over the Indiana Fever on Sunday.
There was a rally outside the Target Center that pitted those supporting Fever reserve Sophie Cunningham, who told ESPN last week she believed trans athletes should not play against girls, against those with the opposite feeling. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve wore a shirt that read, "Trans kids belong," and had a pregame conversation with Cunningham, who was booed throughout the game.
Minnesota had a 96-82 lead with 6:41 to play before the Fever, who had scored 100 in a record six-straight games, pulled within 100-98 with more than 2 1/2 minutes to go. Miles and Williams both came up with big baskets as the Lynx won their 10th straight for the first time since 2016.
"First time playing each other, so there's a bit of a feeling out sort of thing," Reeve said. "And offense definitely had their way with each of the teams' defense. Certainly knew it probably wasn't going to be sustained, and it wasn't. We were hoping at some point our defense could be a separator.
The league's No. 1 offense definitely made life difficult for the league's No. 2 defense, but the Fever, who played in Portland on Friday night, struggled to stop the Lynx on the offensive end. Both teams shot 57% and both had 11 3-pointers and went 11 of 15 from the foul line. They also combined for 55 ****** ists. The big difference was Indiana had 12 turnovers to six for Minnesota, which had an 11-5 edge in offensive rebounds and 9-0 advantage in fastbreak points.
#williams
There was a rally outside the Target Center that pitted those supporting Fever reserve Sophie Cunningham, who told ESPN last week she believed trans athletes should not play against girls, against those with the opposite feeling. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve wore a shirt that read, "Trans kids belong," and had a pregame conversation with Cunningham, who was booed throughout the game.
Minnesota had a 96-82 lead with 6:41 to play before the Fever, who had scored 100 in a record six-straight games, pulled within 100-98 with more than 2 1/2 minutes to go. Miles and Williams both came up with big baskets as the Lynx won their 10th straight for the first time since 2016.
"First time playing each other, so there's a bit of a feeling out sort of thing," Reeve said. "And offense definitely had their way with each of the teams' defense. Certainly knew it probably wasn't going to be sustained, and it wasn't. We were hoping at some point our defense could be a separator.
The league's No. 1 offense definitely made life difficult for the league's No. 2 defense, but the Fever, who played in Portland on Friday night, struggled to stop the Lynx on the offensive end. Both teams shot 57% and both had 11 3-pointers and went 11 of 15 from the foul line. They also combined for 55 ****** ists. The big difference was Indiana had 12 turnovers to six for Minnesota, which had an 11-5 edge in offensive rebounds and 9-0 advantage in fastbreak points.
#williams
