Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu and Allisha Gray headline WNBA All-Star 3-point contest
She'll be joined by contest record holder Sabrina Ionescu, who last entered the contest in 2023 and hit 25 of her 27 shots in the final round, scoring 37 points. It was the most shots made in a 3-point contest in either the WNBA or NBA.
The Liberty's star guard wanted to make sure she was completely healthy before officially entering the contest. She said she'll be trying to break her own mark.
Clark's management team said earlier this year when she turned down competing in some fashion at NBA All-Star weekend that the young star wanted her first 3-point contest to be in Indianapolis at the WNBA weekend.
Allisha Gray, who made her own history last season, winning the 3-point and Skills Challenge, will try and defend her title in both competitions. She beat Jonquel Jones 22-21 to win the 3-point shootout. Gray beat Sophie Cunningham by 2 seconds to win the skills competition.
The Atlanta Dream star received $110,000 from Aflac as part of a partnership with the WNBPA. The 3-point contest winner this year will get an extra $5,000 from Aflac. Gray also got $2,575 from the league for each of her two victories.
Other participants in the 3-point contest are Washington rookie Sonia Citron and Los Angeles' Kelsey Plum.
___
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
6 minutes ago
- USA Today
QB Joe Burrow says this is best he's felt throwing the football in years. That's scary
CINCINNATI – Joe Burrow didn't become 'Joe Brr' by not knowing how to keep it a buck. Certainly short of soul-bearing, Burrow at least offers a glimpse into his actual self – while maintaining some level of coyness – and that's not always the case with franchise quarterbacks in 2025. So when he appears genuinely optimistic about the Cincinnati Bengals' upcoming season it's hard not to drink the Kool-Aid that flows along the banks of the Ohio River. QB Joe Burrow: this group of Bengals wide receivers is deepest of my career For starters, Burrow declared Wednesday after practice he feels the best he has while throwing the football in some time. If the eye test is worth anything, Wednesday's practice backed up that claim. The man passed for 4,913 yards and 43 touchdowns and feels better. Maybe it was because edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, coming off an All-Pro year, reported to camp Wednesday amid tense contract negotiations, thus ending his holdout. He didn't practice, making it a 'hold-in,' but the vibes were better in the building as a result, Burrow said. Back in the fold already are Burrow's top two targets, receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, both of whom received lucrative extensions this offseason. The bad news for Burrow and the Bengals' offense is that the offensive line still has question marks. A significant percentage of the team's success, however, hinges on the defense. The unit was among the league's worst in 2024 and received much of the blame for the team's 9-8 record and failure to make the playoffs. Al Golden replaces Lou Anarumo (now with the Indianapolis Colts) as defensive coordinator. Burrow has been a fan of what he's seen from the opposite side of the ball through the first week of camp, despite the installation of a new defense. The defensive backs are understanding where their help is, an example of grasping nuances within coverage schemes, Burrow said. The absence of mental errors is encouraging, he added. Burrow, by name, called out defensive tackle T.J. Slayton somebody who 'is going to be a great player for us, the energy he brings, the physicality he brings. I'm really excited to watch that on Sundays.' The games and stunts to create pressures by the defensive line is something Burrow said he has gone against – and knows from experience is difficult to deal with. 'And they're doing it at a high level,' Burrow said. With Hendrickson back in the fold – it appears – Burrow wasn't afraid to reveal his aspirations. 'I think it's got a chance to be a special year,' he said. After cornerback Josh Newton picked Burrow off during 7-on-7 drills in the end zone, the defense as a unit started jawing. The smack talk from the secondary lasted all practice. 'Need that energy from them,' Burrow said. 'Defense is built off that energy. Great defense is not always necessarily played with the mind. A lot of times it's energy, emotion, physicality.' Trey Hendrickson's holdout becomes hold-in at Bengals training camp Unlike last season, Burrow wants to play in the preseason to get used to hits and speed at which the pocket disintegrates. No decisions have been made regarding his participation on Aug. 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Bengals started 1-4 last season and never recovered, even with five straight wins to close out the year. Burrow has been intentional in his public statements about the need for a better start in 2025. That's another reason why Burrow has placed more value on the preseason. 'We'll find out,' Burrow said of the team's goal to start fast, '…I'm very positive about the energy, the morale that we have in the locker room right now.' And given all that's been said about the Bengals for the past several months, maybe it's been cool – 'Joe Brr' cool – all along.
Fox News
38 minutes ago
- Fox News
Mercury star rips Fever fans for booing DeWanna Bonner, who bailed on team after 9 games
Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner returned to Indianapolis on Wednesday night in her first game against the Indiana Fever since the two sides split earlier in the season. When Bonner checked into the game, she received some boos from the Fever crowd. She scored four points in 21 minutes as Indiana picked up the win over Phoenix, 107-101. The boos didn't sit right with Mercury star Kahleah Copper. The four-time All-Star and WNBA champion thought Bonner handled the boos well, but she didn't understand why the jeers happened in the first place. "I just don't understand. Like, she's a legend. All the things she's done for the league, and just then the disrespect, I just can't get down with it. They booed her. She didn't say a word to the crowd. People talked some trash to her, but we had her back," Copper said, via the Indy Star. "It's just very distasteful what their fan base is doing when it comes to DB. She is just the sweetest soul. The situation didn't work for her. It just wasn't what she wanted or whatever, but we don't need all of that. It's just unnecessary." Fever fans drew ire from WNBA players around the league. Earlier in the year, one fan in Indianapolis was accused of making hateful comments toward Chicago Sky players. The WNBA found no evidence of the claim. Bonner was among the new faces who joined the Fever in the offseason following five seasons with the Connecticut Sun. She only ended up playing nine games with Indiana. She said upon her release that the "fit" wasn't right. Bonner returned to the Mercury where she started her career soon after her release.
USA Today
an hour ago
- USA Today
Fever vs. Wings odds, tips and betting trends - 8/1/2025
Two of the WNBA's best scorers -- Kelsey Mitchell (fourth, 19.7 points per game) and Paige Bueckers (sixth, 18.3) -- face off when the Indiana Fever (15-12) visit the Dallas Wings (8-20) on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION. Indiana were winners at home over Phoenix 107-101 last time out, and was led by Aari McDonald (27 PTS, 2 STL, 63.6 FG%, 3-4 from 3PT) and Aliyah Boston (22 PTS, 12 REB, 54.5 FG%). Dallas lost to Atlanta 88-85 at home in its most recent game. Its top performers were Bueckers (21 PTS, 7 AST, 40.0 FG%, 3-7 from 3PT) and Luisa Geiselsoder (13 PTS, 55.6 FG%, 3-5 from 3PT). Before watching this matchup, here's what you need to know about Friday's action on the court. Watch the WNBA on Fubo! Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings odds and betting lines WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 6:05 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Fever moneyline insights Wings moneyline insights Fever vs. Wings: Game time and info Watch the WNBA on Fubo!
