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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025 Most-Famous Delawareans. Tell us who you think is the most famous
It is time to relaunch Delaware Online/The News Journal. The first round of voting kicks off June 28, followed by multiple rounds before the winner is announced in late July. In 2018, voters crowned a clear winner — Aubrey Plaza. The original top 10 featured talents from across the spectrum: from legendary jazz musician Clifford Brown to WNBA star Elena Delle Donne, from rock icon George Thorogood to life-saving doctor Henry Heimlich. With Delaware's deep bench of accomplished natives — politicians, athletes, artists, thinkers, and entertainers — the 2025 race is wide open. Will a new name top the list this time? That's up to you. Submit your nominations now through June 19, and help decide who gets the crown this year. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: 2025 Most-Famous Delawareans. Tell us who you think is the most famous
NBC Sports
11-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
How to watch 2025 WNBA Draft: Schedule, date, time, draft order, location, headlined by Paige Bueckers
The 2025 WNBA Draft takes place in New York City on Monday, April 14, as top prospects look to see their dreams come true. Live coverage begins at 7 PM ET on ESPN. See below for answers to all of your questions about the 2025 WNBA Draft along with the key dates to know leading up to the start of the 2025 WNBA season. RELATED: WNBA star Elena Delle Donne retires after 11 seasons and the 2019 championship How to watch the 2025 WNBA Draft: Date: Monday, April 14 Time: 7:30 PM ET Where: The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York, NY TV Channel: ESPN What channel is the 2025 WNBA Draft on? Coverage of the 2025 WNBA Draft will be available on ESPN. Where is the 2025 WNBA Draft? The 2025 WNBA Draft is set to take place at The Shed at Hudson Yards in Manhattan, NY. 2025 WNBA Draft Order: First Round: Dallas Wings Seattle Storm (from Los Angeles) Washington Mystics (from Chicago) Washington Mystics Golden State Valkyries Washington Mystics (from Atlanta, via Dallas) New York Liberty (from Phoenix) Connecticut Sun (from Indiana) Los Angeles Sparks (from Seattle) Chicago Sky (from Connecticut) Minnesota Lynx Dallas Wings (from New York, via Phoenix) *Las Vegas has had its own first round pick rescinded. Second Round: Las Vegas Aces (from Los Angeles) Minnesota Lynx (from Chicago, via Phoenix) Chicago Sky (from Washington via Las Vegas) Atlanta Dream Indiana Fever (from Phoenix) Indiana Fever Chicago Sky (from Las Vegas) Washington Mystics (from Connecticut) Connecticut Sun (from New York, via Chicago) Third Round: Los Angeles Sparks (from Chicago) Seattle Storm (from Washington) Dallas Wings (from Atlanta) Washington Mystics (from Phoenix) Seattle Storm Las Vegas Aces Atlanta Dream (from Connecticut) New York Liberty 2025 WNBA Season Key Dates: April 14: WNBA Draft April 27: Training Camp Begins May 16: Regular Season Begins June 1-17: Commissioner's Cup Tournament July 1: Commissioner's Cup Championship July 17-21: WNBA All-Star Break July 19: WNBA All-Star Game September 11: Regular Season Ends September 14: Playoffs Begin October 17: Last Possible Finals Date When does the 2025 WNBA season begin? The 2025 WNBA season tips off on Friday, May 16 with three games: Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics at 7:30 PM ET Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings at 7:30 PM ET LA Sparks vs Golden State Valkyries at 10:00 PM ET 2025 WNBA Draft - Predictions and Recent Shake-ups: Natalie Esquire and Callie Fin unpack their 2025 WNBA Draft predictions, including how things change after the recent NCAA Tournament finish and how certain player decisions have shaken up the draft.
Fox News
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
WNBA star Elena Delle Donne retires after 11 seasons and 2019 championship
Seven-time WNBA All-Star Elena Delle Donne, a two-time league MVP and a key part of Washington's 2019 championship, is retiring after 11 seasons. Delle Donne, 35, made the announcement on social media Friday and referenced a line from one of her favorite childhood books that reads, "How did get so late so soon?" "I have asked myself that over and over again in the process of coming to the decision to retire from playing basketball," Delle Donne wrote on Instagram. "Being able to say that out loud was one of the hardest parts of my career. My body seemed to make this decision before my mind accepted it, but I now truly know this is the right thing for me at the right time." The second overall pick in 2013 by Chicago, Delle Donne spent a dozen years as one of the faces of the WNBA. She played the last six seasons of her career in Washington — she opted out of 2020 because of health concerns — and turned down a contract in February 2024 to step away from basketball. She averaged 19.5 points and 6.7 rebounds in 241 regular-season games. She also played in 40 playoff games, where she averaged 17.9 points, 6.1 boards and 2.3 assists. "Words cannot adequately express how thankful I am to my family, all of my incredible teammates, friends, executives, sponsors, staff and most importantly the amazing fans that have accompanied me on this journey," she wrote. "This game has been my life, and I am grateful for the memories and how much it's given me. It feels good to close this chapter knowing I gave it my all, and I can't wait for what's next!" Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.
USA Today
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WNBA star Elena Delle Donne announces retirement from league after 10 seasons
WNBA star Elena Delle Donne announces retirement from league after 10 seasons Show Caption Hide Caption USC's Kiki Iriafen is a top 5 draft prospect in Lisa Leslie's eyes WNBA Hall of Famer and USC alum Lisa Leslie believes the Trojan star Kiki Iriafen will get drafted top 5 in the WNBA draft. Sports Seriously Elena Delle Donne, a seven-time WNBA All-Star and two-time league MVP, has announced her retirement after playing 10 seasons in the WNBA. Delle Donne took to social media to announce her decision to retire from basketball, explaining that her body has ultimately made the choice for her. She referenced one of her favorite children's books, "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss, and its poignant line, "How did it get so late so soon?", to express her surprise at how quickly her career had proceeded to this point. "Being able to say that out loud was one of the hardest parts of my career. My body seemed to make this decision before my mind accepted it, but I now truly know this is the right thing for me at the right time," Delle Donne said on social media. Dell Donne will continue to be involved in basketball as a special advisor to Monumental Basketball, which owns the Washington Mystics and Washington Wizards. More: Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi back for women's Final Four alternate broadcast: What to know Elena Delle Donne's WNBA career Delle Donne was selected as the second overall pick in the 2013 WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky. She was named the 2013 Rookie of the Year and won the WNBA MVP award in 2016. After spending four years in Chicago, she was traded to the Mystics following the 2016 season. While with the Mystics, she won the WNBA Championship in 2019 and earned her second MVP award in the same year. After a series of injuries, including missing the 2020 season in the Covid-19 bubble, she missed the 2024 season after opting out and deciding not to sign a one-year supermax offer from the Mystics. For her career, Delle Donne averaged 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Elena Delle Donne, a star in Chicago and Washington, helped make the WNBA what it is today
Elena Delle Donne won the 2019 WNBA championship with the Washington Mystics, and has two MVP awards and seven All-Star nods to her name. (Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images) (The Washington Post via Getty Images) Elena Delle Donne officially retired from the game of basketball on Friday. In an Instagram post, she said, 'One of my favorite children's books asked, 'How did it get so late so soon?' I have asked myself that over and over again in the process of coming to the decision to retire from playing basketball. Being able to say that out loud was one of the hardest parts of my career. My body seemed to make this decision before my mind accepted it but I now truly know this is the right thing for me at the right time.' Advertisement If you're newer to women's basketball, you likely didn't witness just how good Elena Delle Donne was before injuries robbed her of the ability to play at an MVP level again. So let's take a trip down memory lane. The Chicago Sky drafted Delle Donne with the second overall pick in 2013, joining a team that already had a ton of firepower. Sylvia Fowles was a defensive star. Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley made up the backcourt, and while Swin Cash was in the later years of her career, she still provided meaningful minutes. Delle Donne was the last piece of the puzzle. That team went 24-10. Delle Donne won Rookie of the Year, while Fowles was named Defensive Player of the Year. Though the Tamika Catchings-led Fever swept the Sky out of the playoffs in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Chicago, coached by Pokey Chatman, showed promise. For the next few years, the Sky were at the top of the league, and Delle Donne was a huge reason why. Chicago made it to the WNBA Finals in 2014 before losing to the Phoenix Mercury. In 2015, Delle Donne averaged 23.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and two blocks per game. She was named the MVP, but the Sky lost to the Fever again in the Eastern Conference semis. Advertisement Delle Donne had become a beloved part of the Chicago sports scene. She lived near Wrigley Field, and even named her Great Dane after the Cubs' home field. But in 2016, the Sky started to hit the skids. While Delle Donne was part of the U.S. national team that won gold at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the Sky team went 18-16, then lost in the playoffs in the semifinals to the Los Angeles Sparks. Chatman was let go at the end of the season, and the overhaul was just beginning. In 2014, Fowles asked to be traded from Chicago, and she was not the first or last star to want to leave the organization. In 2016, Delle Donne followed Fowles' lead and asked for a trade. (Marina Mabrey followed suit in 2024). The team acquiesced and engineered a trade for Delle Donne to go to Washington, which was much closer to her family in Delaware. In return, Chicago acquired Stefanie Dolson and Kahleah Copper, two players who were crucial to the Sky's championship in 2021. Advertisement "Ever since I realized this deal was going to happen, I think I've had a smile on my face ever since," Delle Donne said at the time . "I really think that Washington just meets all of my personal and professional wishes." Delle Donne found her home with the Mystics. She played well and stayed mostly healthy, despite dealing with injuries and chronic symptoms of Lyme Disease, which she was diagnosed with in college. In 2019, she put together a season that few in the WNBA could have predicted. That year, Delle Donne became the first WNBA player of the 50-40-90 club: she shot 51.5 from the field, 43 percent from the 3-point line and 97.4 from the free throw line. This accolade put her in the company of Larry Bird, Steve Nash and Stephen Curry. She only missed three free throws all season, and was named the league's MVP for the second time. Her efficiency powered the Mystics to a 26-8 regular-season record. In the playoffs, they beat the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals, and then outlasted the Connecticut Sun in a thrilling Finals matchup. She played through serious back spasms throughout. At the end, she got to lift her first and only WNBA championship trophy. Advertisement Unfortunately, that version of Delle Donne never made it back to the WNBA court. Citing Lyme disease, she opted out of the 2020 season that took place in a Florida bubble during the COVID-19 pandemic. The injuries she played through for so much of her career had finally taken their toll. She played just three games in 2021, and didn't play another full season again, stepping away from the game after the 2023 season. But the ending should not define her career. Delle Donne's complete and efficient game elevated two WNBA franchises, and her play was a foundational pillar of the league that exists today.
