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5 days ago
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"Social media is just such a false perception of reality" - Caitlin Clark shares the secrets to staying grounded in the era of social media and fame
"Social media is just such a false perception of reality" - Caitlin Clark shares the secrets to staying grounded in the era of social media and fame originally appeared on Basketball Network. In a sports world heavily influenced by social media, professional athletes can easily get lost in what's real and what's not. With people having access to platforms where they can share their thoughts on various sports leagues, including the WNBA, players must find a way to stay grounded and not be affected by the noise. One superstar who has had to navigate this daily since her rise to stardom in the NCAA while playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes is Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. As immensely popular as she has been, especially since she entered the pros, she has been a lightning rod for both praise and criticism. In an interview on the "A Touch More" podcast with WNBA legend Sue Bird and women's football icon Megan Rapinoe, she reflected on what inspires her to keep going, even in the face of sharp criticism from pundits and, occasionally, her own peers. A false reality Social media is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, anyone can get in touch with anyone else in the world and, with a few taps on a smartphone or a keyboard, offer their thoughts and opinions to an audience. On the other hand, people feel empowered to say things they may not have the courage or opportunity to say in person; at times, these things can be hurtful or damaging to others. For Caitlin, this has become an all-too-familiar aspect of her life. With her stature as the most popular woman hooper in the world who has helped elevate the WNBA to new heights since joining the league last year, she receives both praise and criticism on a daily basis. While the praise gives her motivation and drive to continue excelling on the court, the criticism can be taxing. However, she never dwells on such things, reminding herself that the social media world is just that — another world. "You have to remember, like, social media is just such a false perception of reality," Caitlin surmised. "And even for myself, you don't always realize that at times, that it's not the real world." The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year said what helps keep her feet firmly on the ground is what she sees before her when she arrives at the arena. "When you're in a position where people are going to love you and people aren't going to like you, showing up to arenas really reminds me how many people are actually there supporting and loving you," Caitlin shared. "Like, the little boys and little girls — those aren't the people on social media caring about every decision you make or every comment you post." Caitlin tries to be as authentic as possible By now, Caitlin has gotten used to all the attention she receives in the real and digital world. She understands that in this day and age, everyone has a platform to shout their opinions, whether good or bad. But she chooses to focus on the positive and stay true to herself. "I just try to show up every single day and be myself. I approach it that way — just being authentically me," she humbly declared. "Whether that means answering hard questions or facing hard moments, I just try to take it as it goes." Above all, she understands the significance of the position she's earned — a role she has tirelessly worked for, and one that many women in basketball aspire to achieve. "I always try to remind myself how lucky I am to be here and to be in this position. There are so many people who would kill to be in my shoes," Caitlin expressed. "Yeah, there are going to be hard moments. But at the same time, there have been a lot of really good moments, too. So, that's what I try to remind myself, honestly." This season has been a mixed bag for Caitlin as she has endured numerous injuries, including a hamstring strain that kept her out of the WNBA All-Star Game last Saturday. However, with the Fever's stretch run starting on Tuesday, she's determined to push through and help her team improve on their first-round exit last story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
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The StudBudz WNBA livestream had everything from Megan Rapinoe talking strap-ons to dissing Diplo
The WNBA has been gaining popularity every day, but the All Stars weekend might go down in history as the most viral moment the league has ever had, thanks to the StudBudz , now-infamous livestream. It was wild, chaotic, and extremely sapphic. There were dozens of viral moments that came out of the 72-hour-long livestream, but one that fans will likely never forget featured legendary sports couple Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird talking about strapping. Bet you didn't think you'd see that on your 2025 bingo card. WNBA players from teams across the country gather in Indianapolis for the All-Star Game, Skills Challenge, and 3-point contest, and while the talent on display was impressive, fans we're also glued to a 72-hour-straight livestream by the StudBudz, a Twitch channel hosted by Lynx teammates, besties, and certified studs Courtney Williams and Natisha 'T' Heideman. Not only did the livestream confirm some women's basketball dating conspiracy theories, but while Rapinoe and Bird were at the All-Stars weekend to film a live show for their sports podcast, A Touch More, they had a very lesbian moment with the StudBudz that has since gone viral. 'We have to address the best moment on StudBudz. Never? Never strapped,' Rapinoe asked Williams. This allstar has been quite the ki💀 #studbudz #courtneywilliams #meganrapinoe #suebird #natishahiedeman #wnbaallstar #wnba Williams looked confused because she couldn't remember the moment in the 3 days' worth of livestreams where she admitted to never having worn a strap-on. 'She lied,' Heidman said. 'I don't remember that, I be saying whatever. I've been on here too long,' Williams said while laughing. Does the NBA ever offer you iconic moments like this? Of course not. Just one more reason to tune into women's sports! Shockingly, watching four sports stars talking about wearing straps wasn't the only eye-popping clip that surfaced from the livestream. There are so many more! Courtney tells Diplo to play better music The Daily W (@thedailywsports) on Threads Courtney Williams, who didn't seem to have any idea who Diplo is, asked the famous DJ to play better music and he did! Iconic behavior. The commissioner dancing to 'Knuck If You Buck' Stud Budz stream is going down in herstory 😭 #wnba #studbudz #basketball Not in a million years would we have guessed that WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert would dance with the StudBudz to Crime Mob's 'Knuck If You Buck.' And yes, that is queer TikToker Coach Jackie in the background having a blast watching this all go down. This moment has launched several hilarious memes. Paige Bueckers singing 'Love' by Keyshia Cole legs tired arms tired head tired but the stream keep goin studs in the chat #studbudz During All-Stars weekend, not only did Paige Bueckers officially announce that Azzi Fudd is her girlfriend (as if there was ever any doubt!), but she also was caught on the livestream singing her heart out with her fellow players to 'Love' by Keyshia Cole. Singing 'Pink Pony Club' every chance they got Pink Pony Studz StudBudz x Chappell Roan #studbudz #chappellroan #72hourstream #allstarweekend #natishahiedeman #courtneywilliams #pinkponystud The neon-pink-haired StudBudz saan and danced to Chappell Roan's 'Pink Pony Club' every chance they got over the course of the weekend. They sang it at the top of their lungs in their hotel room, and on the plane on their way home. Flirting with Angel Reese Angel Reese in the building looking fine as hell 🙂↔️ tune into @studbudz live on @Twitch for all the behind-the-scenes action at @WNBA All-Star Weekend! #natishahiedeman #courtneywilliams #studbudz #wnbaallstar #allstar #streamer #angelreese This red carpet moment might have you blushing as Angel Reese appears to flirt with the StudBudz before Williams says, 'Angel better stop playing with us, know she looking fine as hell right now.' We can't wait until next year's All-Stars weekend! This article originally appeared on Pride: The StudBudz WNBA livestream had everything from Megan Rapinoe talking strap-ons to dissing Diplo RELATED Why the WNBA power couple NaLyssa Smith & DiJonai Carrington news has lesbians spiraling From elephants to purple aliens, ranking the WNBA mascots by how Sapphic they are College basketball star Sedona Prince goes undrafted; here's why WNBA fans are celebrating
Yahoo
17-07-2025
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11 women's sports podcasts to help you get your head in the game
Courtesy of Unanimous Media; VoxMedia Women's sports podcasts are gaining popularity. Every year, women's sports are gaining popularity. More and more people are tuning in to the WNBA, attending NWSL games, and even keeping up with women's college sports. Despite the rising popularity, women's sports are still underrepresented on TV and when it comes to funding. But there are a handful of amazing podcasts that are making waves by covering every facet of the world of women's sports, and giving the athlete their due. From queer retired athlete couples chatting about their love of the game to daily sports news deep dives to a show about the business of women's sports, there is something for every sports fan. A Touch More - YouTube Iconic soccer power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe host A Touch More, where they break down women's sports news, do deep dives into the ways pop culture and sports intersect, share their own stories from the pitch, and interview other female athletes. Listen to A Touch More. The RE—CAP Show - YouTube Another amazing podcast hosted by married soccer stars! This time, it's two-time USWNT World Cup champions and Olympians Tobin Heath and Christen Press. The show offers an unfiltered look at women's soccer worldwide and features the unbeatable chemistry of its two hosts. Heath and Press share stories from their own lives, spit hot takes that are usually spot on, and even make crucial announcements, like when Heath announced her retirement from the sport on air. Listen to The RE—CAP Show. Fudd Around and Find Out Ok, so technically this one isn't out yet, but with UConn star player — and Paige Bueckers' girlfriend — Azzi Fudd as the host, we're guaranteed to be listening to every episode. Fudd Around and Find Out is set to be iHeart Women's Sports' first-ever podcast dedicated exclusively to women's sports and will provide a platform for underrepresented voices in the world of sports. Listen to Fudd Around and Find Out. The Women's Hoops Show - YouTube On The Women's Hoops Show, host Jordan Robinson is joined by a former player or expert to do a deep dive into the WNBA, college basketball, and the newly launched Unrivaled league. It's your one-stop shop for everything women's basketball! Listen to The Women's Hoops Show. The Equalizer Podcast (NWSL) Hosted by Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry, The Equalizer Podcast is the leading source for women's soccer news and analysis. It's well known for its journalistic approach to the world of the NWSL and will keep you up to date on everything happening within women's soccer. Listen to The Equalizer Podcast (NWSL). Locked on Women's Basketball - YouTube This one-of-a-kind daily podcast is hosted by Howard Medal and the staff of The Next, who are joined by an all-star lineup of guest hosts to discuss all of the latest news in women's hoops, from the WNBA to the NCAA and even international women's basketball. Listen to Locked on Women's Basketball. Sports are Fun! - YouTube Sports are Fun! is hosted by Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Cup champion Kelly O'Hara and her co-host Greedy Diaz. With a rotating cast of hosts and guests, the podcast dives into everything from the world of women's sports and will remind you why you're a sports fan to begin with. The show has only been around since February but it's already earned a spot in the rotation. Listen to Sports are Fun! The [Female] Athlete Project Olympic gold medalist Chloe Dalton hosts The [Female] Athlete Project, a weekly podcast covering women's sports news, everything from the WNBA to women's golf. Listen to The [Female] Athlete Project. Keeping Track Keeping Track is hosted by Roison McGettigan, Alysia Montano, and Molly Huddle, three Olympic runners and moms who tell the stories of inspiring figures in the world of women's sports, discuss what's going on in Women's Track and Field, and get serious about the running industry. Listen to Keeping Track. Hear Her Sports - YouTube Former professional cyclist Elizabeth Emery hosts Hear Her Sports, where she shares the stories of female athletes who are breaking down barriers and changing the world of women's sports. Podcasts that break down games or dive into sports news are wonderful, but it's also invaluable to have a place where female athletes are given the platform to tell their stories. Listen to Hear Her Sports. The Business Case For Women's Sports On every episode of The Business Case For Women's Sports, host Caroline Fitzgerald interviews leaders in women's sports who deep dive into data, marketing strategies, and sponsorship deals, all in the name of proving just how lucrative women's sports can be. Listen to The Business Case For Women's Sports. This article originally appeared on Pride: 11 women's sports podcasts to help you get your head in the game RELATED 5 lesbian power couples who play on rival sports teams 25 lesbian sports power couples who are winning at life and love Philadelphia's first ever queer women's sports bar set to be a slam dunk
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ex-ESPN host blasts Shane Gillis for jokes about female athletes in ESPYs monologue
Shane Gillis 'didn't even try to make clever jokes about women athletes' during his viral ESPYs monologue, former ESPN personality Sarah Spain has fumed. Gillis, 37, was tasked with hosting ESPN's annual sports awards ceremony on Wednesday night, giving him the opportunity to mock a number of sports stars, some of whom were in attendance at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Among the comedian's victims were Shedeur Sanders, Aaron Rodgers, Bill Belichick, Jake Paul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while he also ventured outside of sports by making jokes about Donald Trump and disgraced late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He also trolled a number of women on the night; taking aim at the likes of Megan Rapinoe, Simone Biles, Caitlin Clark and the WNBA as a whole. 'Megan Rapinoe could not make it tonight... nice,' Gillis said about the former USWNT soccer captain before adding . 'No? We're gonna pretend she's a good time? Alright.' The actor and comic also mocked 4ft 8in Olympic gymnast Biles over her height and the WNBA over its lesser-known players while saying about Clark: 'When Caitlin Clark retires from the WNBA, she's going to work at a Waffle House so she can continue doing what she loves most: fist fighting Black women.' In a year of crazy growth for women's sports choosing an ESPYs host who doesn't even try to make clever jokes about women athletes (he at least *attempted* for the men) he goes with hacky "no one knows the WNBA" bits, "Pinoe is a bad time" & repeatedly insults Black women. COOL. — Sarah Spain (@SarahSpain) July 17, 2025 Yet those gags did not go down well with Spain, who has ripped into Gillis for his 'hacky' punchlines about female sports stars. The sports reported wrote on X: 'In a year of crazy growth for women's sports choosing an ESPYs host who doesn't even try to make clever jokes about women athletes (he at least *attempted* for the men) he goes with hacky "no one knows the WNBA" bits, "Pinoe is a bad time" & repeatedly insults Black women. COOL.' Gillis had mixed success with his jokes on the night after some drew huge laughter from the crowd and others failed to land. His brutal dig at legendary NFL coach Belichick, 73, and his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson sparked one of the loudest reactions from the audience after he first began a joke about MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani. 'Shohei is a once in a generation talent. No one's been able to do what he's done at so many positions - pitcher, hitter, and bookie,' Gillis said, referring to Ohtani's former interpreter's $17million betting scandal. He then set his sights firmly on Belichick and Hudson. '"Bookie" is what Bill Belichick reads to his girlfriend before bedtime,' he continued, to rapturous laughter. 'They do the "Very horny caterpillar," "The little engine that could but needed a pill first," and of course, "Good night boobs." That's my favorite one.' 'Not trashing Bill Belichick,' Gillis went on. 'He is 73 years old and dating a hot 24-year-old. People are criticizing him. What happened to this country? We used to be a great country. 'He won six Super Bowls. He is dating a hot 24-year-old. Maybe if you guys won six Super Bowls you wouldn't be sitting next to a fat ugly dog wife.' He then slightly backtracked as that harsh quip drew a stunned reaction from the crowd. 'They let me do it. This is Disney. They allowed that... Yeah, we should've taken that out,' Gillis said. 'I had doubts going into that. That didn't work all week.'
Yahoo
03-07-2025
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Congratulations Are Pouring In For WNBA Legend Sue Bird
Congratulations Are Pouring In For WNBA Legend Sue Bird originally appeared on The Spun. Sue Bird's playing days are long gone, but she's dominating the headlines in the WNBA this Wednesday. Bird spent her entire WNBA career with the Seattle Storm, averaging 11.7 points and 5.6 assists per game. She was a 13-time All-Star, four-time WNBA champion and three-time assists leader. The UConn legend was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame this year. Advertisement With that said, Seattle will honor Bird on Aug. 17 with her very own statue outside Climate Pledge Arena. That day has been dubbed the "Forever Sue" game. "For over two decades, the city of Seattle supported me, both on and off the court," Bird said in a statement. "It's because of this community that Seattle will forever hold a special place in my heart. This statue isn't just for me, it's for anyone out there hoping to one day pursue their passions and live out their dreams. I'm thankful to the Storm and Seattle for this honor, and can't wait to celebrate with my family, friends and our amazing fans in August." SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 06: Megan Rapinoe and partner Sue Bird watch during the second quarter between the Seattle Storm and the Los Angeles Sparks at Climate Pledge Arena on June 06, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by)As you'd imagine, WNBA fans are applauding Bird for this incredible honor. She was the heart and soul of the Storm for two decades, so it's only fitting she receives her own statue. Advertisement "The Storm is the first franchise in the W to dedicate a statue to a former player, well done," Niko Tamurian of KOMO News said. "We cannot wait. So deserving. Congrats Sue," one fan wrote. "So deserving! Go Sue," an Instagram user wrote. "She deserves this," another fan commented. Tickets for the Storm's game on Aug. 17 are already available. Hopefully, there'll be a packed crowd in attendance. Regardless, Bird deserves a standing ovation from the fans in Seattle. Related: WNBA All-Star Accused Of Taking 'Cheap Shot' At Caitlin Clark Congratulations Are Pouring In For WNBA Legend Sue Bird first appeared on The Spun on Jul 2, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
