Meghan L. Hall
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Journalist, USA TODAY’s @ForTheWin | Women’s sports
Joined March 2009
Kamilla Cardoso was just asked about Angel Reese being drafted to the Sky as well. “Nobody is going to get any rebounds on us.” . #WNBADraft @WNBA @ForTheWin
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WNBA fan base names I have seen:. A’ja Wilson — A’vengers.Angel Reese — Reese’s Pieces.Cameron Brink — Brink’s Security/The Swat Team.DeWanna Bonner — Da Bonnets.DiJonai Carrington — Honey Mustards.Kate Martin — The Martinis.Rhyne Howard — Rhynestones. Who else am I missing?.
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This is the second time (by my count) that Meg has brought the local WNBA team out to her concert. First the Sky, now the Mercury.
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Angel Reese on why she chose to go to the #WNBA instead of staying at LSU:. “I want to hit rock bottom…I want to be a rookie again…I want to grow.”. #WNBADRaft @WNBA
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@damnitmadeline Reminds me of earlier this week when I said to my 6-year old, “you ready to go, big dawg?”. He looked me in the eyes and said, “I’m not a dog. I’m Paxton. I’m a boy.”.
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Every time the Aces show Kate Martin, she looks like she’s having the time of her life. I love this for her.
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I was told nobody was watching the Olympics after the opening ceremony.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are averaging 31.7 million viewers across NBC through Wednesday night—up 76% from the Tokyo Games.
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*whispers*. A’ja Wilson is also just 3 rebounds away from breaking the WNBA single-season rebound record, too.
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This is NASTY, Marina Mabrey. Straight up foolery on the court.
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The WNBA social team admins have been on necks all week.
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Same vibes.
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This is the part that stood out to me:. “You have people that have never spoken to a single player in this league and asked us our thoughts. You’re out here making assumptions based on behalf of these notions that you’re creating in your head…Charles Barkley has never talked to.
“For me, it’s noise…this is our job…it doesn’t matter who you are or what rookie you are, vets are coming at your neck cause we’re here to show you this is a grown woman’s league.” . @Alysha_Clark with the some wise words along with Coach and A’ja on the Caitlin Clark
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In case you needed another reminder just how fast the switch from college to the WNBA happens.
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The Las Vegas Aces announced that they have sold out the entirety of their ticket inventory for the team's 2024 regular season, including 2 games at T-Mobile Arena. They are the first team in WNBA History to sell out their entire regular season slate of games. #WNBA.
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The Paige Bueckers WNBA tour needs to be studied.
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Happy WNBA Finals Game 5 Day to all those who celebrate.
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Diana Taurasi getting a tech in what could *possibly* be her last game is 100% ON-BRAND.
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I don’t think everyone realizes how wild this truly is.
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Kelsey Plum announced her 2025 Dawg Class:. Azzi Fudd.KK Arnold.Zoe Brooks.Syla Swords.Tessa Johnson.Mikayla Blakes.Ashlon Jackson.Harmoni Turner.Georgia Amoore.Kayleigh Heckel.Shyanne Sellers.Jaloni Cambridge. (📸: KelseyPlum10 on IG)
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The whole team supporting the Valkyries?. You love to see it.
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Writing away in this media room, and I hear a familiar voice: Geno Auriemma. He came to Kaitlyn Chen’s presser. Now, he’s staying for Aubrey Griffin, who just walked in.
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Rickea Jackson on playing with Cameron Brink:. “I know if I get beat off the dribble, Cam is going to swat it into the second row.” . #WNBADraft @WNBA @ForTheWin
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BREAKING:. TNT Sports announces a multi-year media rights deal with @Unrivaledwbb to exclusively present live games. — 45 matchups, 3 nights a week (MON/FRI on TNT & SAT on TruTV).— TNT will also invest an undisclosed amount in new league. Unrivaled tips off January 17, 2025.
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I asked Tina Charles about her post-game conversation with Angel Reese. “She just thanked me for leading the way…I [talked to her about] settling down in the post…She’s an elite player.”. Charles said Reese has been handling the media in stride with maturity. #WNBA.
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I asked Dyaisha Fair what she wants people to know now that she made it to the #WNBA. “No matter what anyone says, specifically regarding my height, I’m here. Watch me work.” . #WNBADraft @WNBA @ForTheWin
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Sending love and light to Diamond DeShields this morning. Her Instagram comments are full of people saying unimaginable things — things well past fouls or the game of basketball.
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It’s mind-boggling to me how the WNBA gets little credit for any growth that it already had prior to the 2024 draft class. The amount of people acting like the league didn’t exist or wasn’t able to do anything for itself before the arrival of this year’s rookies is astounding.
Charles Barkley comes to the defense of LeBron James and Caitlin Clark:. “LeBron you are 100% right on these girls hating on Caitlin Clark. Y’all petty.”. (via: @NBAonTNT)
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AP All-Rookie Team:. Caitlin Clark.Angel Reese.Leonie Fiebich.Rickea Jackson.Kamilla Cardoso.
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Allisha Gray. Wholesome individual. Her smile never fails.
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The Sparks PR team needs a raise. Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson have been at all kinds events in L.A. since they joined the team. Talk about an introduction to the city.
Cameron Brink & Rickea Jackson arrived at Dodger Stadium to throw out first pitch #TheNewClassic #WNBA #LetsGoDodgers . 🎥: @TheHardwood94
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A’ja Wilson made a whole shirt about THAT 4th place MVP vote and wore it…. to her championship parade…. after she won a ring and Finals MVP.
I think people underestimate how competitive and petty WNBA players are.
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There's a notion that #WNBA vets "hate" the rookies. At Angel Reese's intro presser, she shared that's not the case. "At the draft last week. talking to Nneka, Satou, a lot of the vets. they were telling me they were super excited for us to come here.". 📸:@chicagosky
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Unrivaled is building quite the list of partnerships:. Wilson.Miller Lite.VistaPrint.State Farm.TNT Sports.Ally Financial.Ticket Master.Under Armour.Mediapro North America. Today, they added Sephora. Impressive.
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Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson and Dawn Staley all made EBONY’s Power 100 list. Angel is under the “Generation Next” category. A’ja and Dawn are under “Leaders in Sports.”
Allow us to introduce the 2024 EBONY Power 100 honorees!. These remarkable leaders, innovators, and game-changers aren’t just raising the bar—they’re redefining it across every industry. Join us as we celebrate the visionaries shaping the future of Black excellence!
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This reminded me that one of the most underrated storylines of the season was watching the Aces love on and celebrate Kate Martin.
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Also, 4 players on Angel Reese to prevent the double-double is elite levels of petty. 🤣🤣🤣 . New York Liberty said NOPE.
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Not a single man in that room told Pat McAfee, who openly called Caitlin Clark a "white b****" on national television, that he was wrong - that he shouldn't speak about Caitlin or any woman like that. What is EVEN happening?. We're cool with that. all for him to prove a point?.
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@kourtneyinhell Is this a husband thing? . Whenever mine finds one up front or in an ideal position he always says “Look at God!” or “That’s how a real player does it.” . Sir. Why are you like this? 🙄.
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MiLaysia Fulwiley is so good, but you definitely saw the youth on her today.
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DIJONAI CARRINGTON WITH THE FIRST BLOCK IN UNRIVALED HISTORY.
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This officiating crew…broadcast discussing how Kamilla Cardoso picked up a technical, possibly for chirping after a previous foul call. They think it could be because she “said something in Spanish.” . By the way, it isn’t Spanish that’s spoken in Brazil. It’s Portuguese.
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Just so we’re keeping track…. Head Coach Openings (6):.Sky.Fever.Wings.Dream.Sparks.Mystics. General Manager Openings (3):.Aces.Wings.Mystics.
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How about Aaliyah Edwards though?. My girl was HOOPING. She deserves so much praise. Can’t wait for year 2 of her WNBA career.
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They said let’s get chaotic and negative—immediately.
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The biggest winner of Syd Colson in Indy?. The Fever’s content team.
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I am stunned and this hurts my heart. Angel just told us 2 days in exit interviews how lucky she was to have Teresa Weatherspoon as a coach because she believed in her and trusted her. You could genuinely see how much Spoon meant to her. I just —.
I’m heartbroken. I’m literally lost for words knowing what this woman meant to me in such a pivotal point in my life. She was the only person that believed in me. The one that trusted me. Many don’t even know what it’s like to be a black women in sports when nobody believes in.
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The Chicago Sky's song of the summer?. Angel Reese: "Set It Off" by Boosie. Tyler Marsh: "I'm with it.". Courtney Vandersloot: "Never heard of that song, but I'm with it, too.".
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I also asked Chelsea Gray about Angel Reese calling Kahleah Copper grandma and her great-granny. Gray: "Call me auntie or something. big cuz. Great-grandma is crazy. We'll speak about that behind closed doors.". 😭😭😭.
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Kahleah Copper just won that matchup after flying back from the Super Bowl. “I think the big girls need their own bracket.”. Kah, please. 😭.
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Kahleah Copper not being on some of these early 2028 Olympic roster projections is so disrespectful. U.S. doesn’t win that game Sunday without her on both ends of the floor.
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My grandpa passed away today. He was my last surviving grandparent, and this kind of heartbreak as an adult is wildly unimaginable. “Pop” was a military veteran and a loving man who dedicated his life to his family and friends. But, most of all, he was my person. 💔
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Say what you want about Angel Reese's game (criticisms are warranted; I get it), but you don't just put up these numbers randomly.
Angel Reese is now the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 20 double-doubles in a single-season 🔥👏
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Allisha Gray on playing in Unrivaled:. "A lot of people don't like going overseas - aka me - it's nice to have a nice bag. Courtney Williams:. "They literally are laying out the red carpet for us to become the best version - best basketball players we can be.".
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A’ja might show up in a white tee and sweats for the rest of the season.
Fresh-out-the-pack-unironed-white-tee-A’ja means BUSINESS 💼. 🏀 LVA vs. DAL.⏰ 8pm/ET.📺 League Pass
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Arike Ogunbowale just won some more money. She and DiJonai Carrington just won $10K each in the Hennessy 2x2 tournament. That’s $35K on the week for her, including her Unrivaled 1v1 tournament winnings. You love to see it.
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Reminder: Allisha Gray won the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest and the Skills Challenge last season. Went home with $110K. I know some money hates to see Lish coming.
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More AP honors:. Napheesa Collier — Defensive Player of the Year.Tiffany Hayes — Sixth Woman of the Year.Dearica Hamby — Most Improved Player.Cheryl Reeve — Coach of the Year. All-WNBA First-Team:.A’ja Wilson.Napheesa Collier.Breanna Stewart.Alyssa Thomas .Caitlin Clark.
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Pretty dope news:. The Golden State Valkyries surpassed the 10,000 season tickets mark. The Valkyries are the first WNBA team to hit that milestone.
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Official: Caitlin Clark is the Rookie of the Year. Here’s the voting breakdown:.Caitlin Clark received 66 votes. Angel Reese was next with 1 vote. No other rookies received votes. #WNBA
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Aaliyah Edwards really ended that matchup over Breanna Stewart in 1 minute and 57 seconds. Did she even break a sweat?.
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I am still BAFFLED by this pass. Excuse me, Chelsea Gray?! .
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Breanna Stewart and Aliyah Boston are here. Stewie to the camera: “I’m glowing.” 😂
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NEWS:. Per the WNBA, the Candace Parker jersey retirement game on June 29th (Sky vs. Sparks) will now be on ESPN. As a result, the Sparks vs. Sky game on June 24th will move from ESPN to NBA TV.
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Nika Muhl told us in her presser that she almost passed out when Nneka hugged her. 🤣.
What a beautiful moment. @nnekaogwumike welcomed her new @seattlestorm teammate, Nika Mühl, with a huge hug!
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It’s protect women at all costs. That’s it. That’s the tweet.
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Not even remotely shocked at Kate Martin being top-5. The Martinis are dedicated.
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I’m not gonna lie. I have never seen a double tech on one player and an ejection that quickly.
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The Aces have been killing the A’ja Wilson-2024 WNBA Draft class photos this week. 📸: @LVAces
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Hey, now. This is news:. Unrivaled is signing Flau’jae Johnson to an NIL partnership, similar to how they did with Paige Bueckers. In addition to the deal, she gets to collaborate with Unrivaled on different types of content throughout the season.
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Te-Hina Paopao’s whole family is gonna show up to a game at some point this season, and I’m so here for whenever that inevitably happens.
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This gets Caitlin Clark through her rookie contract (and then some). But, also says to me that Nike always had the money for women's basketball/WNBA athletes. When someone tells you any woman isn't marketable, I need you to ask them what makes them think that?.
BREAKING: Caitlin Clark's new Nike deal worth $28 million over 8 years, according to multiple reports. Details:.
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Hailey Van Lith on getting to play with Angel Reese again:. “She’s a dawg, man. She turns up the intensity of everyone around her.”. Mentions that Angel will help bring more out from her when they play together. Q:?. #WNBADraft
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I have never—NEVER— seen Aaliyah Edwards this turnt.
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The Golden State Valkyres unveiled their team uniforms, and these things are pretty sweet. #WNBA
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Dawn Staley’s fit tonight is immaculate. Believe it’s a Gucci two-piece track suit. Of course, Gamecocks colored.
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To be fair, nobody was beating this UConn team. Sheer and utter dominance. A well-oiled machine. Period. That’s no disrespect to any team or player. But, it was their time, and we were all witnesses.
USC without JuJu Watkins gave UConn the best and closest game of their dominant NCAA Tournament run.
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Happy Unrivaled Inaugural Opening Day to all those who celebrate.
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This is really dope. Togethxr partnered with Aflac, Alex Taylor and Shakira Jovanni to create a custom piece for Dawn Staley. 📸: @togethxr on IG
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I asked Caitlin Clark about her connection with Aliyah Boston over the last 3 games. (12 of her 21 AST have been to Boston). Caitlin: “A layup is the most efficient shot in basketball and she’s so good at it, I wanna get her the ball as much as we can.”. #WNBA
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Coco Gauff joins a heavy slate of current and former athlete investors for Unrivaled. The list already includes:. Alex Morgan.Dawn Staley.Michael Phelps .Carmelo Anthony.Tyus and Tre Jones.Giannis Antetokounmpo.
A champion on the court, a visionary off it. Welcome @CocoGauff to the @Unrivaledwbb family as an investor—together, we’re taking basketball to the next level! 🚀🏀
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UConn coach Geno Auriemma is here, too. Stopped to talk to a Paige Bueckers fan.
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Allisha Gray after beating Jordin Canada:. “Just cause I won don’t mean she don’t be strapping up.” . “Who don’t want no money?”. Allisha, please. 😭.
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Well, this is news. Kelsey Plum says she’s decided not to take part in Unrivaled to prioritize time for herself. (📸: KelseyPlum10 on IG)
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Kate Martin in Gamecocks gear is going to make Iowa fans sick. A’ja Wilson, this is diabolical. 🤣. Can’t wait to see Candace Parker pay up her bet too.
ROLL CALL 📣. The @lvaces have arrived in South Carolina for some preseason hoops, love to see em’ embracing that @gamecockwbb culture
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Watched the whole game and what’s not on this stat line is how much more patient she looked under the basket. Confident. Smooth. Even had some crossover moves and impressive court vision to move the ball to her teammates. Whatever Lisa Leslie’s been cooking up is paying off.
Angel Reese in tonight’s #Unrivaled game:. 16 PTS | 15 REB | 3-6 FG | 5-5 FT | 1 STL.
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Some #WNBA rookie preseason debuts tonight:. Caitlin Clark 21 PTS (5/12 on 3PT), 3 REB, 2 AST.Jaelyn Brown 21 PTS, 5 REB, 1 STL.Angel Reese 13 PTS, 9 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK.Kamilla Cardoso 6 PTS, 4 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK.Jacy Sheldon 6 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST.Alissa Pili 2 PTS, 1 REB.
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Cheryl Miller in the Team WNBA huddle: "I'm having fun. Don't know what I'm doing, but I'm having fun." 🤣.
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“She should have shot from the women’s line” and “There is a women’s team and a men’s golf team for a reason” is disrespectful. Let’s not do that, Kenny Smith. You had #NBA players during this #NBAAllStarWeekend who could not make the same amount of shots from the same line.
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Must be nice to play musical quarterbacks after Luck retired. Then, when you finally draft a QB, you tell everybody be patient about his development — only to bench him 10 games into his career. Regardless of what you think of his tap-out play, the Colts are failing Anthony.
Sources: The #Colts are benching last year’s No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson and will start Joe Flacco at QB on Sunday night against the #Vikings.
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I think Deja Kelly might have just secured herself a roster spot. Chelsea Gray just came up off the bench to celebrate that last bucket with her.
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I asked Kahleah Copper about her budding relationship with Angel Reese. Kah: “Outside of the TikTok sh*t (*pauses to laugh*)…on the court, she’s great….she communicates. She really wants to learn.”. “Respectfully, I have a lot of respect for her.”.
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