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USA Today
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WNBA Week 7 pregame fits, including Temi Fagbenle's leather catsuit
Oh, did we mention @TemiFagbenle is back? @Rakuten | Arrivals For The Win's Weekly WNBA outfits roundup is back for Week 7, and so are the stunning looks. The last several weeks have been a wild ride for pregame tunnel apparel. In Week 5, there was Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese and her teeth shoes. Then, in Week 6, it was Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson with a zebra-themed look and a whole host of fuzzy outfits from the players. MORE WNBA: 7 2025 WNBA All-Star Game starter snubs, including Alyssa Thomas However, in Week 7, Golden State Valkyries center Temi Fagbenle is coming to slay the entire proverbial runway. Fagbenle ate down, as the kids say, in an electric black leather catsuit that was so good. She accessorized it with a fantastic peacoat, several belts, sunglasses and black platform knee-high boots. Exquisite. It was a look, folks. Here's Fagbenle's ensemble and seven other outfits from Week 7: 1. Temi Fagbenle, Golden State Valkyries 2. Rickea Jackson, Los Angeles Sparks Los Angeles Sparks guard Rickea Jackson arriving to Arena this morning in Los Angeles. Stunning fit walk. 3. Nneka Ogwumike, Seattle Storm The Western Conference POTW is in the building ✨Nneka Ogwumike continues to dominate after averaging 25.7 PPG, 8.0 RPG, and 2.3 BPG last back in action tonight vs. the Fever at 10pm/ET on League Pass. 4. Kathryn Westbeld, Phoenix Mercury A vision in white. 5. Dearica Hamby, Los Angeles Sparks 🗣️Bring back jersey dresses! 6. Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings Something about Lil Paigey in denim <3 7. Marina Mabrey, Connecticut Sun 🤎🤎 @mmabrey1 8. Monique Billings, Golden State Valkyries She is the MOment 😌@Rakuten | Arrivals
Boston Globe
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Harvard alumna Temi Fagbenle mixes moviemaking, supporting role with WNBA debutants Golden State
'It's always been something that was a dream of mine,' she said. 'Even in college, when I could take drama classes, I did it.' Fagbenle returned to the W last year with the Indiana Fever, averaging 6.4 points and 4.7 rebounds as if she had never left. The opportunity to perform on the big screen opened up at the same time. Former college classmate Chiwetel Ejiofor , Idris Elba , and Advertisement 'When I found out that the 'Children of Blood and Bone' books were being turned into a movie, I was like, 'I have to be in this movie,' ' Fagbenle said. She reached out to Adeyemi, then the film's director Gina Prince-Bythewood , whose résumé includes 2000 hoop-romance 'Love and Basketball,' ' Advertisement 'Amazing director,' Fagbenle said. And, as it turned out, a WNBA fan. 'Of course, I should have known with 'Love and Basketball', right?' Fagbenle said. 'Huge fan of the WNBA. So she already knew me because she's been following the W and seeing Indiana. She was happy that I reached out.' Setting up the audition was as simple as an email to the casting director. Filming started in February and wrapped in June. 'I felt so lucky for that,' Fagbenle said. 'I did it and just went through the process and I got a role and I'm just so thankful.' Between then, Fagbenle set out for San Francisco to join the Golden State Valkyries. She signed with the expansion franchise in April and is having a career year — 9.7 points and 5.9 assists — for a team that's been equal parts surprise and success story, winning nine of its first 16 games while attracting the largest crowds in the league. 'It's just been an amazing experience,' she said. 'The energy here of everyone, knowing that there's a new women's team, it's just electric.' Fagbenle said she was grateful to have so many opportunities come together at once. 'I feel really blessed,' she said. 'It's obviously not without hard work. What's the saying? Luck is opportunity meets preparation. I feel I've gotten those opportunities, but I'm also very prepared. I've been preparing for all these moments, whether it's acting, whether it's being here on this team. I'm just really thankful for the journey in and out of the W.' Advertisement Tina Charles and the Sun haven't found much easy in the first season after the team's roster was almost entirely turned over. Michael Conroy/Associated Press Sun are snowballing The Connecticut Sun are 2-15 after losing a franchise record nine straight games. They've lost 11 games by double digits and eight by 20 or more, including Before this brutal stretch, the team's longest losing streaks were seven-game skids in 2013 and 2015. The Sun have their worst record through 17 games in franchise history, and it puts them in some bad company. None of the prior eight teams to start 2-15 or worse salvaged winning seasons. In fact, none finished with double-digit wins. The Sun franchise, going back to its days as the Orlando Miracle, has never finished a season with fewer than 10 wins. It finished on that number in 2013 (10-24), then again in the 2020 season disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic (10-12). Last month, when the Sun earned their first and to-date Rachid Meziane was encouraged, but also realistic about how long it might take a completely new roster to jell. 'It will take time. I don't have a timeline in my head,' he said. 'We have to continue to practice hard. Maybe it will take one season. I don't know. Because even if we are improving our game, the other teams work too. So they will improve they're game too. So we just have to reduce the gap. When you have a young team like us, we don't have a deadline in mind. Just keep working. It's a long process for us.' The Mercury have made more 3-pointers than any other team in the WNBA, and no one on Phoenix has made more than Sami Whitcomb. Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press Who's hooping? Sami Whitcomb, Phoenix: There isn't a hotter shooter in the league. Whitcomb is 22 of 43 (51.1 percent) from 3-point range her past five games, bouncing back after shooting a career-low 29.2 percent last season. Advertisement Angel Reese, Chicago: Four straight double-doubles. Four straight games with 15-plus rebounds. Reese averaged 17.3 points and 17.5 boards over that span, with 4.5 on the offensive glass (if 'mebounds' are your thing). Appointment viewing The Commissioner's Cup Final, Minnesota vs. Indiana, Tuesday, 8 p.m.: The past two Cup finals have been WNBA Finals previews, and in 2022, the Aces beat the Sky and went on to win the title. Minnesota's not only looking to repeat as Cup champions, but it looks like a machine singularly focused on returning to the WNBA championship. Meanwhile, Indiana is hovering at .500 after losing three of its past five, and Caitlin Clark has missed the past two games with a left groin injury. Julian Benbow can be reached at
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark's Former Indiana Fever Teammate Makes WNBA History
Caitlin Clark's Former Indiana Fever Teammate Makes WNBA History originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever made some big moves in the offseason to surround Caitlin Clark with the best possible roster for her sophomore season. Advertisement As the Fever added some new personnel, a number of old faces also left the squad during the offseason. This included veteran center Temi Fagbenle, who parted ways with Indiana after just one season with the team. Fagbenle, who was a strong supporter of Clark's Rookie of the Year campaign last season, was selected by the Golden State Valkyries in the expansion draft after she was left out of Indiana's protected players list. On Monday, Fagbenle helped her new team secure their second straight win, as the Valkyries pulled off an impressive 89-81 overtime road victory over the Los Angeles Sparks at Arena. Golden State Valkyries center Temi Fagbenle during a preseason game against the Phoenix J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Fagbenle arguably had her best game in a Valkyries uniform, dropping a 14-point, 13-rebound (eight of which were on the offensive end) double-double, with four steals and four blocks. It was an incredible all-around effort from the 32-year-old, and it allowed her to make her mark on the WNBA history books. Advertisement According to StatMuse on X, Fagbenle is the first player in league history to record at least eight offensive rebounds, four steals and four blocks in a single game. Fagbenle's stat-stuffing effort helped lead Golden State to a win against the Sparks, which saw the Valkyries improve to 4-5 on the season. They are now eighth in the league, and could all of a sudden become a real threat for a postseason berth in their first WNBA season. As for Fagbenle, the former Harvard and USC star has been a crucial piece for the Valkyries this season. In nine starts, Fagbenle has put up averages of 9.7 points on 53.7% shooting, 6.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks in 25.7 minutes per contest. Related: Kate Martin's Actions Before WNBA Game Grab Attention Related: Indiana Fever Send Farewell Message to Temi Fagbenle Related: WNBA Makes Official Statement on Caitlin Clark in Fever-Sky Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark's Former Fever Teammate Temporarily Leaves WNBA Mid-Season
Caitlin Clark's Former Fever Teammate Temporarily Leaves WNBA Mid-Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever are still figuring out their new roster after an eventful offseason. The team made some big moves to surround Caitlin Clark with the best possible team in her sophomore year, and the new-look squad remains a work in progress. Advertisement One of the players who left Indiana over the offseason was center Temi Fagbenle, who the Golden State Valkyries selected as the fifth overall pick in the 2025 Expansion Draft. Fagbenle has been a force for the Valkyries in their debut season, with the 6-foot-4 center averaging 10.3 points (on 54.3% shooting), 6.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals as the squad's starting center. Golden State, however, announced on Sunday that Fagbenle will be leaving the team to attend to her international duties with the Great Britain women's basketball squad. "Temi Fágbénlé will temporarily step away from the Golden State Valkyries to represent the Great Britain National Team at FIBA EuroBasket 2025," the team posted on X. As the post indicates, Great Britain's EuroBasket campaign will start on June 19 against Spain. They have two more games in Group D against Sweden and host Germany on June 20 and 22, respectively. Advertisement Fagbenle's time away from the Valkyries will be determined by Great Britain's performance in the tournament. If they make it all the way to the final on June 29, then the veteran will miss a total of six games for Golden State. Golden State Valkyries center Temi Fagbenle during her team's preseason game against the Phoenix J. Rebilas-Imagn Images One of the games Fagbenle will miss for certain is Thursday's clash against her former team. The Valkyries host Clark and the Fever at Chase Center, but Fagbenle will miss out on a reunion with her ex-teammates. Related: Aliyah Boston Responds to Caitlin Clark's Honest Confession Related: WNBA Makes Caitlin Clark Announcement After Fever's Win Against Liberty Related: Caitlin Clark's Former Indiana Fever Teammate Makes WNBA History This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix Making Version Of Hit YouTube Format ‘Blue Therapy'
Netflix has turned to YouTube again by commissioning a version of hit UK format Blue Therapy. Coming a few weeks after taking on the second season of The Sidemen's Inside, the streamer has started casting on the show in which six couples are guided by a seasoned expert in an attempt to tackle ongoing issues in their relationship. At the end of the hard-hitting therapy sessions, the couples are faced with the ultimate question – will they find their way back to each other or end the relationship for good? More from Deadline 'La Dolce Villa' Romances Its Way To Top Of Netflix Charts; 'Cobra Kai' Season 6C Underperforms In Debut Week Ryan Murphy's 'Monster' Adds Suzanna Son As Series Regular In Season 3 'Pulse': Netflix Medical Drama Starring Willa Fitzgerald & Colin Woodell Gets Premiere Date, First-Look Photos The show started life on YouTube three years ago on the Trend Centrl channel and episodes with titles such as 'My Partner Is Taking Fake It Til You Make It To Another Level' have amassed millions of views. Channel 4 has since commissioned a local version produced by Luti Fagbenle's Luti Media titled In Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy, which aired in 2023. The Netflix version, which will air globally, comes from Fagbenle's Osun Group, a new shingle that launched last year. All3Media International sold the Channel 4 version and Osun brokered the Netflix one. Fagbenle said: 'This commission marks a significant milestone for Osun Group as we embark on delivering high-quality, engaging content to a global audience, and we couldn't be more excited to partner with Netflix. Blue Therapy not only provides an intimate look into the lives and relationships of culturally diverse young couples but also offers a compelling perspective on modern dating and matters of the heart that will resonate universally.' Blue Therapy comes from showrunner and creator Andy Amadi. Series producer is Vanessa Van-Yeboah and EPs are Fagbenle and Anna Edwinson. Streamers have been taking greater advantage of the dizzying heights reached by YouTube hits. The Big Brother-esque Inside Season 2 will air later this year on Netflix and The Sidemen were at a recent Next on Netflix event in the UK. Amazon, meanwhile, made the Beast Games reality series with Mr Beast. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Tonys, Guilds & More How To Watch Sunday's 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special' Online & On TV
