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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
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rangers trade Chris Kreider to Ducks for prospect Carey Terrance, exchange of draft picks
What's felt inevitable since his name was leaked in a League-wide trade memo seven months ago finally became reality Thursday, when the New York Rangers traded Chris Kreider and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft to the Anaheim Ducks for center prospect Carey Terrance and a 2025 third-rounder. The Rangers are sending Anaheim the fourth-round pick they received as part of the trade that sent defenseman and captain Jacob Trouba to the Ducks in December. They will receive a third-round pick that originally belonged to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The net effect is that the Rangers will move up 15 spots in the draft. Advertisement The key to this trade was that the Rangers did not retain any salary. The Ducks assume all $13 million Kreider is owed for the next two seasons, freeing up a crucial $6.5 million in salary-cap space for the Rangers, who now have roughly $15 million available this offseason but need to sign a handful of restricted free agents, including forward Will Cuylle. Terrance is 20 years old and was Anaheim's second-round pick (No. 59 overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft. The upstate New York native signed his entry-level contract April 9 and will turn pro next season. He's a high-character, two-way center, who was captain for Erie in the OHL this season and is likely suited for a bottom-six role in the NHL. Kreider was the longest-tenured player on the Rangers roster, after making his NHL debut in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators in 2012, shortly after helping Boston College win the NCAA National Championship. Advertisement The 34-year-old forward played 883 regular-season games over 13 years with the Rangers, seventh most in franchise history. He also appeared in a Rangers-record 123 Stanley Cup Playoff games, and is their all-time leader with 48 postseason goals. The Rangers reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2014 and the Eastern Conference Final five times during Kreider's tenure. Likely his greatest moment wearing the Rangers sweater came in the spring of 2024, when he scored a natural hat trick in the third period to spark a comeback victory and eliminate the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Second Round. When Kreider and the Rangers returned from Raleigh, Kreider's lawn was filled with signs and balloons from fans celebrating his heroics. But that joy didn't continue for Kreider, whose name was included in a November memo Rangers general manager Chris Drury sent to all 31 teams expressing his desire to trade the power forward and Trouba, the team captain. Advertisement Though only Trouba was traded — coincidentally to the Ducks in December — Kreider was stung by the memo. He retreated into himself, dealt with back and hand injuries, and had a major backslide in production, ending up with just 30 points in 68 games. Despite finishing third on the Rangers with 22 goals, Kreider's struggles were a big reason the Blueshirts missed the playoffs for the first time in four years to complete one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history. So, this day seemed inevitable and necessary for both Kreider and the Rangers, albeit still somewhat shocking considering his place in Rangers history. Advertisement Related: Why former Rangers center nearly was traded 2nd time before deadline Chris Kreider goes down as one of greats in Rangers history There's a good chance Kreider's No. 20 will end up in the rafters at Madison Square Garden one day. He's third all-time in Rangers history with 326 goals and tied with Camille Henry for first with 116 power-play goals. His 582 points are 10th in team history. A beast in front of the net who brought blazing speed and brute strength to the Rangers lineup for more than a decade, Kreider scored 52 goals in 2021-22. He's one of only four players in Rangers history to score 50 goals in a season and ended the season two shy of tying Jaromir Jagr's record of 54 set in 2005-06. Kreider won the prestigious Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award in 2021-22, as well as the Rod Gilbert Mr. Rangers Award that same season. He represented the Rangers in the 2020 and 2022 NHL All-Star Games, and the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February. Advertisement The respected alternate captain is headed to Orange County, where he's reunited with Trouba, Ryan Strome and Frank Vatrano — and is expected to be a leader on a talented, young Ducks team on the upswing. Earlier this offseason, the Ducks hired three-time Stanley Cup winner Joel Quenneville as coach. The Ducks have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs seven consecutive seasons, but improved 21 points (to 80) year-over-year in 2024-25 and appear poised to be in the postseason picture next season. Related Headlines
USA Today
07-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Light the Tower! Texas softball national title sets off celebration, social media frenzy
Light the Tower! Texas softball national title sets off celebration, social media frenzy Light the Tower! As soon as the Texas Longhorns softball team secured its first NCAA National Championship with a 10-4 win over Texas Tech in Game 3 of the Women's College World Series, the celebrations started in Oklahoma City's Devon Park, on the University of Texas Campus and all over social media. From Matthew McConaughey to Longhorns softball legend Cat Osterman to former Texas football great Eric Metcalf all posted congratulations to the first Texas team to win the WCWS title in eight tries. On the field, the players and staff celebrated with trophies and confetti. Texas ace pitcher Teagan Kavan was named the WCWS outstanding player. Kavan didn't give up a single earned run in the tournament. Even Texas Tech super fan Patrick Mahomes tipped his hat on Twitter. Longhorns fans that didn't make the trip to OKC will get to celebrate with the team Saturday evening at Red & Charline McCombs Field at 6 p.m. CT. The gates open at 5 p.m. CT and admission is free. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @LonghornsWire.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Sport
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Warren JFK's Ryan to join national championship basketball program
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Warren JFK senior Nick Ryan will continue his academic and athletic career at Trine University. The Eagles basketball standout signed his letter of intent on Thursday. 'Once I went down to Trine, I was like, 'Oh my goodness, this place is unbelievable,'' Ryan said. 'From the facilities to the campus, everything about it was just unbelievable.' Ryan led Kennedy in points (26.5), rebounds (11.5), assists (2.5) and steals (2.7) last season, and was twice named to our WKBN Starting 5. The reigning Trumbull County Player of the Year helped lead the Eagles to 72 career wins and two District titles. He will graduate as the school's all-time leading scorer and rebounder with 1,928 career points and 890 rebounds. 'It was a very big goal of mine to be at the top of the list once I left JFK, so being able to do that was a big accomplishment,' Ryan said. 'I just want to leave a legacy behind. Like, not only was I a good basketball player but I was a good person as well.' Trine University is an NCAA Division III basketball program that competes in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The Thunder were 21-5 overall last season and won the NCAA National Championship in 2024. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pittsburgh Penguins appoint Dan Muse as 23rd head coach in franchise history
Penguins hire Dan Muse to lead team as new head coach Muse brings championship pedigree and player development record Live Events Muse tasked with leading Penguins through competitive transition (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Dan Muse as the team's new head coach, making him the 23rd individual to hold the position in franchise history. President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas cited Muse's success at multiple levels and strong player development background as key reasons for the 42, joins the Penguins with 20 years of coaching experience, including stints as an assistant coach in the NHL with the New York Rangers (2023–2025) and Nashville Predators (2017–2020). In both organizations, Muse held responsibility for special teams and played a key role in improving their penalty killing read: NHL: Captain Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk lead Panthers' comeback to reach their third consecutive Stanley Cup final During his NHL tenure, Muse contributed to three division championships and two President's Trophies. He was directly involved in penalty kill systems that ranked fourth overall in the NHL during his two seasons in Nashville and again with the Rangers from 2023 to 2025, where the team achieved the second-best net penalty killing percentage in the league.A native of Canton, Massachusetts, Muse has coached at various levels, winning titles in the NCAA, USHL, and international competitions. He began his career at Milton Academy in 2005 and held coaching roles at Williams College and Sacred Heart University before joining Yale University in Yale, Muse served as assistant and later associate head coach, helping the program capture the 2013 NCAA National Championship. In the USHL, Muse led the Chicago Steel to their first Clark Cup Championship in 2016–17, compiling the best record in the Eastern Conference and the third-best mark also served as head coach for the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP) from 2020 to 2023. His Under-18 Team won the gold medal at the 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship and set a program record with 16 wins over NCAA teams that season. Muse's teams included top NHL prospects such as Rutger McGroarty, Ryan Leonard, Will Smith, Zeev Buium, and Luke read: Oilers vs Stars NHL Playoff rematch offers big betting storylines ahead of Game 1 His international coaching experience includes serving as a video coach for Team USA during the 2013 and 2014 World Junior Championships, with the team capturing gold in his new role, Muse will be responsible for guiding a Pittsburgh Penguins roster in transition, with an emphasis on youth development and tactical structure. Kyle Dubas highlighted Muse's attention to detail, special teams expertise, and ability to connect with both veteran and young players as decisive factors in the holds a degree from Stonehill College, where he played collegiate hockey from 2001 to 2005 before shifting into coaching. He and his wife, Maureen, have four read: Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele plays for his late father as Jets face elimination in NHL Playoffs The Penguins organization is looking to rebuild competitiveness in the coming seasons, and Muse's track record with developing talent and leading teams to success at different levels is expected to support that goal. His appointment marks a new direction for the franchise as it aims to re-establish its position as a playoff contender.
