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Aspiring NCAAW/WNBA Writer πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» / Contributing writer for The Next. ASU Cronkite alum

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Update live from day 4 of the marathon CBA negotiations:

WNBPA Vice President Napheesa Collier arrived on site wheeling in her suitcase and not wearing a boot.

13.03.2026 23:52 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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No Offseason is expanding πŸ€

As we gear up for March Madness, The Athletic Women's Basketball Show welcomes former WNBA player Layshia Clarendon to the crew.

Catch new episodes wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@No-Offseaso...

12.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 80 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4
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The PBWA is pleased to announce that Sandy Brondello of the Toronto @tempobasketball.bsky.social has won the 2025 Anne Donovan Award.
Press release at probasketballwriters.org

11.03.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

I asked Meg Aronowitz about that.

Here's an answer: "We loved our time with Sue and Diana, and they loved being a part of it, but sometimes you just need to shake things up a little bit, and change what we're doing, and we just mutually agreed that's probably the best thing for us."

24.02.2026 18:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

BREAKING- According to senior vice president of production at ESPN Meg Aronowitz, the Bird and Taurasi Show will not return for this year's Women's Final Four.

That concept is being reimagined. #WNBA

24.02.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

Good morning!

I'll be attending today's 2026 NCAA Women's Final Four Tip-Off Press Conference!

Stay tuned for the coverage!

24.02.2026 13:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Latest in the WNBA CBA front β€” the league delivered its most recent proposal to the players Friday night, a source tells @theathletic.com.

Pace of negotiations is quickening; the league’s response comes three days after the union’s most recent offer.

21.02.2026 16:58 πŸ‘ 87 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 4

Today, I officially turn 23! πŸŽ‚

This past year has taught me so many valuable lessons and gave me opportunities I got to pursue! πŸ₯Ή

18.02.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In a statement provided to ESPN, a WNBA spox calls the WNBPA's proposal "unrealistic & would cause hundreds of millions of dollars of losses for our teams. We... are running out of time. We believe the WNBA’s proposal would result in a huge win for current players & generations to come.”

18.02.2026 04:31 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 49

News: The WNBPA submitted a counterproposal to the WNBA this afternoon.

Sources said they made concessions on revenue share % and on housing. Details TK

17.02.2026 23:49 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 21
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I'm heading into my last weekend as a 22-year-old, as I officially turn 23 on Wednesday.

I have learned so many valuable lessons and gained many valuable opportunities throughout the past year, including graduating from Arizona State and covering the #WNBA Finals! πŸ₯Ή

14.02.2026 06:19 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Over the last three years of my young sports journalism career, I got the opportunity to cover Diana Taurasi's historical game, 2024 WNBA all-star game, 2025 WNBA Finals, and so many more!

In the meantime, let's connect! πŸ€©πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»

13.02.2026 03:14 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm so excited to announce that I get the opportunity to cover this year's NCAA Women's Final Four in my home state, Phoenix!

A dream come true! πŸ₯Ή

See you all in April! 🀩🏜️

13.02.2026 03:00 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Molly Miller speaks on importance of having Diana Taurasi at Wednesday's game TEMPE- Wednesday was National Girls and Women in Sports day, which showcases all girls and women who are involved in sports as athletes, journalists, etc. Two

"We're trying to bridge the gap between exposure, TV, agency, all the things that this women's sports charge does, and really excited to be a part of it, and glad she came as well."-Molly Miller on having Diana Taurasi in attendance.

My latest πŸ‘‡ #WNBA
devilsindetail.com/molly-miller...

05.02.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I am so grateful for the opportunity to cover women's sports in my early sports journalism career!

Thank you all for following my journey since Day 1, and I can't wait to bring you more content! 🫑

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ€

04.02.2026 16:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Every day is a good day to support Independent journalism. Especially today. Subscribe to @theixsports.bsky.social. www.thenexthoops.com/subscribe/

04.02.2026 14:51 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for my next job in the sports journalism industry, such as WNBA writing and social media roles.

I have covered the #WNBA All-Star game in 2024 and the WNBA Finals in 2025.

Please DM me or email me at aya8988@gmail.com. Thank you!

04.02.2026 00:11 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for my next job in the sports journalism industry, such as WNBA writing and social media roles.

I have covered the #WNBA All-Star game in 2024 and the WNBA Finals in 2025.

Please DM me or email me at aya8988@gmail.com. Thank you!

04.02.2026 00:11 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Briann January shares impressions on Molly Miller, Arizona State women's basketball TEMPE- The greatest player in the Arizona State women's basketball program history, Briann January, had an opportunity to see the team play in Sunday's game aga

My EXCLUSIVE interview with Arizona State women's basketball legend Briann January is LIVE!

Read it here for Devils in Detail as January shares her impressions on head coach Molly Miller and this year's ASU women's basketball team! πŸ‘‡
devilsindetail.com/briann-janua...

03.02.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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WNBA Offered No Proposal at Critical CBA Meeting The sides met in person for the first time in months Monday. The league still hasn’t responded to a December proposal from the players.

The WNBA & WNBPA met for roughly 3 hrs at the league offices in New York City on Monday. The WNBA showed up without a proposal.

β€œThat kind of set the tone for the conversation because we were hoping to hear otherwise," Nneka Ogwumike told me.

frontofficesports.com/wnba-offered...

02.02.2026 23:13 πŸ‘ 121 πŸ” 53 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 45
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Inside Cam Skattebo's appearance at Arizona State's annual Celebrity Softball Game PHOENIX- On a sunny Sunday morning, alumni of Arizona State athletics appeared on the baseball field in Phoenix Municpal Stadium. Former ASU football and curre

What a weekend Cam Skattebo has in Tempe, from making an appearance at the Sun Devils men's basketball to having the time of his life on the baseball field in the celebrity softball game, he can do it all.

My latest for Devils in Detail devilsindetail.com/inside-cam-s...

01.02.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Napheesa Collier talks about Unrivaled’s triumphant visit to Philly, what’s next for the league
Napheesa Collier talks about Unrivaled’s triumphant visit to Philly, what’s next for the league YouTube video by The IX Sports

Caught up with Napheesa Collier after @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social’s triumphant night in Philly. Hear from her on what it meant and how Unrivaled might treat future road trips. youtube.com/shorts/RZnBZ... @theixsports.bsky.social

31.01.2026 04:52 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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To those who have been following my sports journalism journey since the beginning, I'm so grateful for you!

As an autistic journalist, it means so much! 🫢

I also give special thanks to my mentors, classmates and professors I had during my time at the Cronkite School for teaching me so much! πŸ₯Ή

31.01.2026 04:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thoughts on Minnesota, Athletes Unlimited, and more - The IX Sports Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell talk to Minnesota WNBA stars about their hometowns, get updated on Athletes Unlimited and more.

On the latest episode of The IX Sports Podcast, @howardmegdal.bsky.social and @classicjpow.bsky.social discuss Minnesota, Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled.

Listen or watch at the link!

www.theixsports.com/the-ix-sport...

30.01.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 52 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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WNBA Expansion Draft

WNBA expansion is on the horizon! Over on @spotrac.com, the team has created a WNBA Mock Expansion Draft Tool!

You can create your own expansion draft using the rules (as we know them right now!) for protections and selections. Have some fun with this new tool!

www.spotrac.com/wnba/expansi...

28.01.2026 23:14 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Minnesota women's basketball figures decry Minneapolis killings - The IX Basketball The second civilian killing by the government in Minnesota this year heightened demands for justice from key women's basketball figures.

Once again, with the nation in turmoil, key Minnesota women's basketball figures like Cheryl Reeve and Rebekkah Brunson are speaking out. Our @jacobmox.bsky.social reports: #WNBA www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/minneso...

27.01.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rebekkah Brunson speaks on Minneapolis before the Wolves game (h/t @gettinggophery.bsky.social)

25.01.2026 22:15 πŸ‘ 642 πŸ” 169 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 27
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

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Mist forward and Unrivaled Co-founder Breanna Stewart held up a sign with two words during intros today: β€œAbolish Ice.”

Photo courtesy of @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social .

25.01.2026 18:23 πŸ‘ 640 πŸ” 143 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 16

One of the popular lines from conservatives has been that it must be something about agitators in Minneapolis because it’s not happening elsewhere. Of course it is also happening elsewhere.

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