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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aces' A'ja Wilson admits All-Star Game status is uncertain amid wrist injury
The post Aces' A'ja Wilson admits All-Star Game status is uncertain amid wrist injury appeared first on ClutchPoints. A'ja Wilson is back for another All-Star weekend, but there is a lot of uncertainty around her availability during the game. The Las Vegas Aces star is still nursing a wrist injury that she suffered a few games ago, but she has still been able to suit up in play. When asked if she would be able to play in the All-Star game, it sounded like things were up in the air, according to Ben Pickman of The Athletic. 'Aces star A'ja Wilson says it's still 'to be determined' if she plays in Saturday night's All-Star Game. She suffered a recent right wrist injury against the Liberty, and still currently has a soft brace on it,' Pickman wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The wrist injury hasn't seemed to slow her down that much, as she's played in the past two games for the Aces and is putting up big numbers while leading the team to wins. At the same time, the best thing for Wilson to do is get as much rest as she can so she can be at full strength after the break. The Aces have been up and down this season, but there is still hope for them to catch fire at the right time. They have the players on their team to do so, and they'll have to lock in when it matters the most. If Wilson ends up playing in the All-Star game, it might not be for long, as she wants to keep her wrist as safe as possible. This season, Wilson is averaging 22.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game. Those are definitely MVP numbers, which is something that she's been doing for the past few seasons. It wouldn't be a surprise to see her in the running when the season ends, because she'll definitely turn up her game as the Aces try to make ground in the standings. Related: A'ja Wilson's significant impact draws truth bomb from Sun star Related: A'ja Wilson, Angel Reese's head-turning looks go viral on Orange Carpet
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Looking ahead to the second half of the WNBA season
The 2nd half of the WNBA season tips off on Tuesday. So many interesting storylines swirling around the league right now as they continue to see a boom in Athletic's Ben Pickman discusses it all with World Sport's Andy Scholes
CNN
22-07-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Looking ahead to the second half of the WNBA season
The 2nd half of the WNBA season tips off on Tuesday. So many interesting storylines swirling around the league right now as they continue to see a boom in popularity. The Athletic's Ben Pickman discusses it all with World Sport's Andy Scholes
New York Times
18-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge live updates: Latest with injured Caitlin Clark out of today's 3-point contest
Hello basketball fans and welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge! The best in women's basketball descend on Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for what's sure to be a fun, star-studded evening despite the notable absence of hometown Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark, which we'll delve into more in a bit. Our own All-Star duo of The Athletic's WNBA writers, Ben Pickman and Sabreena Merchant, will be on the ground in Indianapolis bringing you exclusive access and expert insight all weekend long! So follow along right here as we bring you the latest from tonight's festivities.
New York Times
29-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Caitlin Clark's drama-filled season rolls on, plus Ohtani hits 100
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic's daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Maximize your own generational talent today. The Indiana Fever are the most talked-about team in the WNBA, for obvious (read: Caitlin Clark) reasons. But they're also supposed to be a rising team in the W, and they've had a bizarre first month and change of the season. Think about all that's happened: On the one hand, Indiana is a compelling story even without Clark. On the other hand, the attention is probably ratcheted up because she's on the roster. I asked Ben Pickman, a women's hoops reporter for The Athletic, about these dynamics: Are there any signs amid Indiana's weird year that the circus around Clark is cooling? Advertisement 💬 Not any signs that I am picking up on. The Fever continue to be the league's most interesting team, with the league's biggest draw. Yes, Clark is having an All-Star caliber season (she'll almost definitely be a starter in the exhibition), but she has also missed time due to injury for the first time in her professional career. Add in Clark being at the center of conversations surrounding officiating and the Bonner departure, and this first half of the season has given people lots to discuss. Clark said a successful year for Indiana constituted a championship. The Fever have a long way to go. Also, note this point from Ben: Indy hosts All-Star weekend starting July 18, and that will be yet another microscope event for Clark. 'Could she take part in her first 3-point shootout as a pro? That would certainly bring some more juice to All-Star Friday night.' A Club World Cup thriller On Friday, Jurgen Klopp called the Club World Cup 'the worst idea ever implemented in football.' There has been much debate regarding the merits of the tournament. Nevertheless, yesterday's round of 16 action provided a thrilling Chelsea win that took nearly five hours thanks to a weather delay and plenty of controversial refereeing. Perhaps even more intriguing, Messi and Inter Miami get a crack at PSG this afternoon. Lonzo traded to Cavs The Bulls traded guard Lonzo Ball to the Cavaliers yesterday in return for forward Isaac Okoro. Ball, still just 27 years old, has spent the last four seasons in Chicago but played a total of just 70 games. Despite the chronic knee issues, Ball can be a productive bench guard for Cleveland if he can stay healthy. The Bulls, meanwhile, have netted zero first-round picks in moving Ball, Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine over the last two seasons. Zach Harper has trade grades here. Advertisement More news: Dave Parker, a legendary Pirates outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Hall of Fame next month, died yesterday. He was 74. As NHL free agency looms, the Golden Knights are discussing a sign-and-trade to acquire Mitch Marner from the Maple Leafs, The Athletic reports. Read the full report. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani threw the hardest pitch of his career yesterday in just his third appearance back on the mound. Ohtani remains ridiculous. 📺 Formula 1: Austrian Grand Prix 9 a.m. ET on ESPN Note: a real race, not a movie starring Brad Pitt. But here's an interesting story from Luke Smith about F1 (the racing series) and its close collaboration with F1 (the film). Red Bull Ring is a cool track and one of the most picturesque settings in racing. 📺 Soccer: USMNT vs. Costa Rica 7 p.m. ET on Fox After a comfortable 3-0 run through the Gold Cup group stage, the Americans move to the quarterfinals. The winner gets Canada or Guatemala in the semis. Among other things, this tournament is a World Cup audition for a bunch of USMNT players. Before the first round of Wimbledon starts tomorrow, read the fascinating behind-the-scenes story on how the All England Club gets ready for Grand Slam action. It's a year-round process. Also: Bookmark our Wimbledon watch guide. More: The Tennis Podcast has a killer preview. Listen up! I started watching 'Stick' on Apple TV+. Owen Wilson is the same guy in every performance and I'm not tired of it. — Chris Branch 'The Athletic FC Podcast' has a great series right now called 'Transfers that shook the world.' The latest episode: Robin van Persie leaving Arsenal to join Manchester United in 2012. Listen on Apple and Spotify. Audible books on car speakers en route to summer little league games? A hit! Willy Wonka is clipping spoiled kids left and right. The 7-year-old begs: 'What's gonna' happen to Veruca??' — Chris Sprow South Carolina barbecue legend Rodney Scott's cookbook is the thing I'd put on our coffee table, if we owned one. — Jason Kirk Trader Joe's chimichurri is my new cheat code for improving otherwise super basic weekday lunches and dinners. — Torrey Hart I bought a box of 1995-96 Upper Deck Collectors Choice Series 1 basketball cards and a box of 1995-96 Upper Deck Collectors Choice Series 2 basketball cards on eBay. I will either spend the next few weeks slowly opening these packs one by one and organizing while reveling in this nostalgia, or I will do it all this weekend and organize them in a binder. This is living. — Zach Harper Advertisement Most-clicked in the newsletter yesterday: NHL Draft grades for every first-round pick. Most-read on the website yesterday: The NHL Draft live analysis, again. Ticketing links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. 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