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New York Post
3 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Even Dave Portnoy couldn't help but praise this ‘brilliant' Angel Reese move
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, a longtime critic of Angel Reese, pulled back his sarcasm this week to praise her business savvy. Portnoy shouted out the Chicago Sky star for trademarking 'Mebounds' after the term was directed at Reese in a slanderous way, poking fun at her missed layups commonly being secured as offensive rebounds by the two-time All-Star. In a comment on Reebok's announcement of Reese's signature sneaker colorway titled Angel Reese 1 Mebounds, Portnoy wrote Saturday on X: 'I hate (sports sense) Angel Reese. Hate her. That's how much it pains me to admit how brilliant it was for her team to trademark Mebounds and make it her thing. Brilliant. I hate how brilliant it is.' 3 Dave Portnoy. who says he 'hates' Angel Reese, offered some rare praise for the WNBA All-Star. NBAE via Getty Images This was more than a compliment, it marked a sharp contrast from Portnoy's previous criticisms of Reese. He famously took jabs after her clash with Caitlin Clark, and called her — among other things — classless on several occasions. Despite his ongoing support for Clark, Portnoy recognized Reese's move as a clever business play. Reese turned a mocking term in 'mebounds' into a branding opportunity. 3 Angel Reese, a two-time WNBA All-Star, has trademarked the term 'mebounds' after it was used as a way to mock her. Getty Images 3 Angel Reese shoots against Kiki Iriafen during the WNBA All-Star Game on July 19, 2025. AP Reese, 23 and in her second WNBA season with the Chicago Sky, is averaging 14.0 points and 12.6 rebounds per contest while having made her second All-Star Game this season. Reese has also doubled her assist tally, racking up 3.8 dimes per game from her 1.9 a year ago. Portnoy's shift on Reese doesn't appear to be a total endorsement but it's still high praise coming from the Barstool owner. After a brutal start to the season has averaged 16.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game on 50 percent shooting across her last 14 appearances.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Angel Reese stops by a young fan post All-Star Game, asks her before signing autograph 'Who you gonna be?'
Angel Reese (Image credit: Instagram) Angel Reese had a lot going on around her to steal the spotlight at the All-Star Game on Saturday. From introducing her new pink shoes to sporting a T-shirt with 'Pay us what you owe us' printed on it, Reese made full use of the big stage to make her presence felt — beyond just her moves on the court. However, after the game, she drew praise for slowing down to sign an autograph for a young girl and inspiring her in a touching moment. Angel Reese signs an autograph for a young girl A video of Angel Reese stopping by a young girl at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Arena after the All-Star Game has surfaced online. In it, she is seen asking the girl, 'Who you gonna be?' before having a brief conversation and signing a large placard with her own face on it. The little girl jumps with joy and smiles widely as she receives the autograph. She is also seen wearing the black All-Star Game T-shirt. Reese is seen wearing the new colorway of her Mebounds shoes, which she introduced during the All-Star weekend. She named her shoe line "Mebounds" — a nickname she earned from being teased for grabbing rebounds off her own missed shots. Angel Reese joins WNBA players in call for pay parity Ahead of the All-Star Game, Angel Reese joined her WNBA peers in a unified call for a fair share of league revenue. Like the others, she turned heads when she removed her jacket during warmups to reveal a black T-shirt with the bold message, 'Pay us what you owe us.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Angel Reese's embarrassing moment post All-Star Game Another video from the night that caught fans' attention showed Angel Reese playfully photobombing her fellow All-Stars as they gathered for a group picture. But the fun moment took a turn when everyone screamed 'Lynx,' prompting the Chicago Sky power forward to suddenly get up and run, realizing she wasn't part of that team, Minnesota Lynx. The video, shared by WNBA on X, ended with the players laughing over the moment. Also Read: WNBA stars Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu steal attention at All-Star Game warmup in 'Pay us what you owe us' tees This marked Angel Reese's second appearance in the All-Star Game. She was recently named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week after averaging 19.7 points, 17.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.0 steals. She has also been named an NBA 2K26 cover athlete, alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Carmelo Anthony. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Angel Reese Reflects On Being The Target Of Cyberbullying In Candid Interview: 'Hard For Me'
As Chicago Sky star Angel Reese prepares for her second consecutive WNBA All-Star appearance, she's getting candid about the intense pressures that come with being one of the most popular athletes in women's sports. Angel Reese Reflects On How Her Life Has Changed Since Winning A National Championship In 2023 Several weeks ago, Reese made headlines after she trademarked the word "Mebounds," which her detractors coined to poke fun at her impressive ability on the offensive and defensive glass. Later, the WNBA star released "Mebounds" merch and shared that a portion of the proceeds would go towards combating cyberbullying. Speaking with ESPN ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game, Reese opened up about why she has been focused on shedding light on the topic. "I've experienced it," Reese said. "It was hard for me in the beginning. After I won the national championship, my whole life changed." After Reese and the LSU Tigers defeated Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes during the 2023 NCAA National Championship, Reese became the center of public scrutiny for what some perceived as taunting Clark near the end of the contest. During her interview, Reese said she'd never seen "negativity like that on social media." She continued, "It was bigger than basketball when they were finding my address [and] my car. I had to change my whole lifestyle. It doesn't bother me as much anymore just because I feel like I've built a thicker skin, but not everybody has a thick skin." Angel Reese Opened Up About Leaning On Other WNBA Players For Support The online vitriol Reese experienced after the national championship game has persisted throughout her first two seasons in the WNBA. However, in her interview with ESPN, she explained how she's found a crucial support system in her fellow athletes. "This is the closest I've been to these players," she said. "Last year, I wasn't that close. When I was in Phoenix (during the 2024 All-Star Game), I was very quiet. I didn't talk to anybody. That's what I really love about this league: being able to have sisters. I don't have any sisters. Being able to have sisters here who really, really care about me and knowing I can take that and transform that into the community." Angel Reese Has Spoken About Being 'Attacked' Online Before And Reese's comments about being cyberbullied aren't the first time the basketball player has been open about receiving inappropriate messages online. After LSU fell to Iowa in the Elite Eight round during the 2024 NCAA Tournament, Reese admitted to having a rough year, adding, "I don't really get to speak out on things just because I try to ignore, and I just try to stand strong." She further stated that since winning, she's "been attacked so many times," including being sent "death threats." But the horror didn't end there. "I've been sexualized, I've been threatened, I've been so many things, and I've stood strong every single time," she said. "And I just try to stand strong for my teammates because I don't want them to see me down and not be there for them." Reese Says Talking Trash In Sports Is Not Personal Before her rematch with Clark during the 2024 Elite Eight, Reese made a point to tell reporters that her trash talk is "not personal." She went further, adding, "Me and Caitlin Clark don't hate each other. I want everybody to understand that. It's just a super competitive game." According to Reese, when she's on the hardwood, there are "no friends." She explained, "I have plenty of friends on the court that I talk to outside of the game. But when I get between those lines, we're not friends. We're not buddies." The Maryland native added, "I'm going to talk trash to you. I'm going to do whatever it takes to get in your head the whole entire game, but after the game, we can kick it. I don't think people really realize that, and that's fine, I'll take the villain role." Clark Reflected On Her On-Court Relationship With Reese Clark has also echoed Reese's sentiment about their on-court dynamic, confirming that they're both simply competitive players with a passion for winning. "Me and Angel have always been great competitors. There's definitely that competitive fire. Both of us want to win more than anything, and that's how it should be when you're a competitor and you get into a situation like this, whether it was the national championship, whether it's the Elite 8," Clark said. "I think that's the main similarity is how competitive we are. We both grew up loving this game, and we're going to do anything we can to help our teams win."
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Angel Reese Claps Back at Haters After Earning Second All-Star Selection
Angel Reese Claps Back at Haters After Earning Second All-Star Selection originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Despite the Chicago Sky's 5-12 start to the 2025 WNBA season, Angel Reese continues to shine. Advertisement The second-year forward is averaging a double-double with 12.6 points and 12.8 rebounds per game. She currently leads the WNBA in rebounding—similar to how she finished her rookie season when she led the league in the same category. On Sunday, Reese earned her second All-Star selection of her young career and is headed to Indianapolis on July 19. Meanwhile, the 23-year-old has been a target on social media for her playing style. Since the start of the season, fans have claimed Reese's high rebounding totals come from her own misses, calling them "Mebounds." Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese earned her second career All-Star Blewett-Imagn Images Reese responded by trademarking the term on June 20 and launching an entire apparel line. But she again addressed her haters after she was named a two-time All-Star. Advertisement In a video on TikTok, she danced and wrote, "2X All-Star." In the caption, she added, "oh i thought somebody said summmm😜." View the original article to see embedded media. Reese has been on a historic roll lately. After posting 16 points, 17 rebounds and six assists against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday night, she now ranks fifth all-time in WNBA history for the most games with at least 15 points, 15 rebounds and five assists. She also holds the record for the most rebounds over a five-game span with 88. These are just a few of the historic feats Reese has pulled off recently. With five games to go before the All-Star Game, she'll look to keep the momentum going. Advertisement Related: Angel Reese's New Post Leaves WNBPA President Speechless Related: Angel Reese Reacts to 'Slap In The Face' Offer From WNBA This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Angel Reese Makes Statement With Outfit For Sky-Lynx Game
Angel Reese Makes Statement With Outfit For Sky-Lynx Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky are playing some of their best basketball of the 2025 WNBA season, winning two of their last three games. Advertisement On Sunday, the Sky looked for their second winning streak of the year, facing MVP favorite Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx. During her second WNBA season, Reese was again named an All-Star after averaging 12.4 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 16 games. But she hasn't escaped the stat-padding accusations, as some fans claim her rebound totals come mostly from collecting her own missed shots, which they call "Mebounds." Yet, Reese flipped the script on her critics by trademarking the phrase 'Mebounds," and using it for her own merchandise. Ahead of Sunday's game, Reese showed off her new gear, wearing a black T-shirt with the word 'Mebounds' across the front outlined in pink. She also went with Nike shorts, Beats headphones and flip flops. Advertisement WNBA fans enjoyed Reese's latest outfit, taking to social media to leave their thoughts. "Let's go angel," one fan said. "Oh she about to give us the calmest 20/20," claimed a second. "Angel?? Another master loading…" wrote a third. "Angel always with the subtle messages rocking the mebounds shirt😜.. I'm feeling the chill vibe today🔥.. LFG!!!!!!!" commented a fourth on Instagram (IG). "LET'S GO ALL STAR," added a fifth on IG. "Mebounds, Shebounds, Reesebounds all equal AllStar bound! Let's go Sky!" replied a sixth on IG. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese caught fans' attention with her "Mebounds" Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Following the Lynx game, the Sky will have a short break before traveling to Fairfax, Virginia to face the Washington Mystics on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. ET. Advertisement Related: Sophie Cunningham Turns Heads With Outfit For Indiana Fever Game on Saturday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
