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UPI
09-07-2025
- Sport
- UPI
Watch: Chicago Sky's Angel Reese smacks clipboard out of coach's hands
July 9 (UPI) -- Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese took out her frustration by smacking a clipboard out of the hands of one of her coaches during a loss to the Washington Mystics, but later said the incident is "not happening again." The incident occurred with about 30 seconds remaining in the game Tuesday in Washington, D.C. The Sky and the Mystics were tied at 77 before the Mystics received two free throws. Reese, who was visibly frustrated with a foul call, walked toward the Sky bench. Vice president of basketball operations and strength and condition coach Ann Crosby went to meet Reese in the area and attempted to hand her a clipboard. Reese used her left arm to smack the clipboard out of her hands, sending it flying toward the court. Those **** were pissing me off shoutout to Ann because she know it was the heat of the moment and she didn't let me apologize because she knew! Not happening again tho♀️ Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) July 8, 2025 Reese, who hosts a podcast called Unapologetically Angel, later wrote on X that Crosby "didn't let" her apologize for the incident because she knew she was frustrated. "Those [expletives] were pissing me off," Reese wrote on the social media platform. "Shoutout to Ann because she know it was the heat of the moment and she didn't let me apologize because she knew! Not happening again tho." Reese scored a game-high 22 points and collected 15 rebounds, four assists and a steal. She also totaled five fouls and three turnovers in the 81-79 setback. The All-Star forward, who leads the league in rebounding, tied the score with two free throws with 14 seconds remaining. But Sky center Elizabeth Williams went for a block and was whistled for a foul on Mystics forward Shakira Austin on the next possession. Austin made both of her free throw attempts with 2.8 seconds remaining. Sky guard Rachel Banham missed a deep 3-pointer off the backboard at the final buzzer. The Sky outshot the Mystics 45% to 42.3%, including a 31.6% to 26.7% edge from 3-point range. The Skt made 25 free throws, compared to the Mystics' 31. Reese, who has been among several WNBA stars to criticize officials in recent weeks, is among the league leaders in personal fouls (60). She trails only Ariel Atkins and Kiki Iriafen, who picked up 63 apiece so far this season. She picked up 119 during her rookie campaign, which was tied for the third-most in the league and trailed only Aliyah Boston (130) and Kahleah Copper (121). "We just have to be better," Reese said, when asked about Williams' late foul call. "We can't let it go down to one possession. Refs make calls that they know are not right and they'll look back and know that wasn't the right call." Williams, who fouled out, totaled 20 points and seven rebounds in 30:07 of action. Austin led the Mystics with 15 points. She also recorded eight rebounds and five assists. The Sky (5-13) lost three of their last four games, including their last two, and sit in 12th place in the WNBA standings. They have the second-worst record in the WNBA after the Connecticut Sun (2-16). The Sky will host the Dallas Wings (6-14) at 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday in Chicago.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Angel Reese gives emotional shoutout to Lisa Leslie after win and breaks silence on their bond
Angel Reese had a powerful message after the Chicago Sky's home win. She spoke during the postgame discussion not only about her performance or the end of the team's losing streak but also about other things. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Rather, she shined the focus on somebody different. One of the most respected names in women's basketball was watching from the crowd. Angel Reese opened up about how that person has helped her stay focused, improve her game, and stay strong off the court too. Angel Reese shares deep respect for Lisa Leslie after Chicago Sky's big win On Tuesday, June 25, 2025, after a Chicago Sky defeat against the LA Sparks (97-8610), Angel Reese credited Lisa Leslie. Angel Reese scored 18 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in front of Lisa Leslie, who was physically present. Angel Reese spoke about Lisa Leslie's great influence on her growth following the game. She described how the WNBA legend sends her morning Bible quotations and messages, always motivating her to keep working diligently. 'She told me, 'Continue to work, you're a beast on the boards.' She's like a big sister, mom, aunt — whatever you want to call it. She doesn't have to help me, but she does.' Earlier this year, Angel Reese even included Lisa Leslie in her McDonald's commercial alongside Breanna Stewart and Aaliyah Del Rosario, showing how much she values her support. Lisa Leslie calls Angel Reese her modern-day counterpart on podcast Back in February 2025, Lisa Leslie appeared on Angel Reese's podcast, Unapologetically Angel. Leslie called Reese her modern-day version, praising her heart and hunger to improve. Lisa Leslie said,'The biggest advice I have for you is gonna be how you shoot your layups… that's fixable for you.' She also said she's proud that Angel Reese wants to learn and grow. 'The fact that you already have that attitude? You're going to get better, and I can help you get better. I'm positive.' Having just begun her first WNBA season, Angel Reese has showed flashes of brilliance. Her most recent performance, guided by Lisa Leslie, proves she is going in the correct direction. Also Read:
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Angel Reese releases 'Mebound' clothing line, acknowledging criticism and raising money to fight cyberbullying
Angel Reese's new line of merchandise, "Mebounds," was released on Thursday as the Chicago Sky forward continues the fight against cyberbullying during her second season in the WNBA. Reese trademarked the word "Mebound," which was initially coined to mock her rebounding her own missed shots. While embracing the criticism, Reese took the term and flipped it into a positive message. Advertisement Reese announced the merchandise line on her X account with a video showing the different designs from the latest release. The former LSU star wrote that some of the proceeds will go to the Angel C. Reese Foundation to "help fight against cyberbullying." The line includes sweatshirts, T-shirts and hats featuring the "Mebounds" slogan, and several pieces include the line: "Anything that comes off that board, it's mine." The pieces are available on Reese's website. On an Instagram story promoting the new clothing line, Reese restated her foundation's mission, "to help fight cyberbullying, raise awareness, and create safe online spaces for the next generation. Because every rebound — and every Mebound — is power reclaimed." Advertisement Reese has advocated against cyberbullying toward athletes and girls in general. Apart from addressing the subject on her "Unapologetically Angel" podcast, Reese has made other efforts to create safe online spaces. In August 2024, Reese collaborated with "The Net" Mental Health Network to launch the "Block The Negativity Post Up Positivity' campaign. The partnership produced a video, later posted on the Sky's YouTube channel, highlighting that 87% of female athletes experience online harm. The Angel C. Reese Foundation was founded in 2023 with various initiatives to empower women through education, mentorship and sports. Apart from back-to-school giveaways and plans to open basketball courts in Chicago, Reese recently partnered with the Magic Johnson Foundation to launch a financial literacy program in Baltimore, where Reese is from. "Mebound" is the latest project as Reese aims to expand her impact beyond the basketball court. Advertisement In her second year in Chicago, Reese is already averaging a double-double with 11 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. She led the WNBA in rebounds as a rookie with A'ja Wilson and Jonquel Jones sitting second and third, respectively. The Sky sit fifth in the Eastern Conference and 11th in the WNBA with a 3-8 record.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Flau'jae Johnson Reveals Why She and Angel Reese Aren't Friends Anymore
Flau'jae Johnson Reveals Why She and Angel Reese Aren't Friends Anymore originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For two seasons, Angel Reese and Flau'jae Johnson were close friends and teammates. The Chicago Sky forward and current LSU star guard helped lead the Tigers to their first-ever national championship back in 2023, but in the two years since, they've seemingly drifted apart. Advertisement 'I still support Flau'jae; we aren't as close as we used to be,' Reese said on her 'Unapologetically Angel' podcast last year. 'There's no hard feelings or anything. It happens. 'You don't have the best relationships with everybody, and don't always continue relationships with people. So I wish her the best always, I'm always going to support her. There's no love lost but we aren't as close as we used to be.' Though they no longer speak, Reese made it known there's no bad blood between the two. However, Johnson seemingly painted a different picture. LSU Lady Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson, left, celebrates with former teammate Angel Reese after defeating the Virginia Tech Hokies in the 2023 women's Final Lee-Imagn Images During a recent appearance on 'The Breakfast Club' podcast, Johnson made it seem like the two actually had a falling out during Reese's final season at LSU. Advertisement 'We're not friends, but I mean that bond that we had, that thing that we did together, winning a national championship, you can never take that away from us,' Johnson stated. 'And so sometimes stuff happens, you wish it don't happen but it do. And you just got to grow. '… Yeah, it was a lot of media, it was a lot of locker room stuff. You know what I'm saying? Stuff that go on behind the scenes. But it happens, it happens… Sometimes stuff happens. You wish it don't happen, but it do.' While it's not known exactly what went down between the two, their mothers did feud publicly back in 2023 over social media. Reese's mother seemingly fired the first shot, taking a jab at Johnson's mother, who responded by insulting Reese and mocking her alleged 2.0 GPA at the time — something she carried with her and jabbed at after graduating last year. Related: Brittney Griner Bracing for Punishment After Altercation With WNBA Official This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Angel Reese's Unexpected Gesture Catches Attention During Sky-Liberty Game
Angel Reese's Unexpected Gesture Catches Attention During Sky-Liberty Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky's game against the New York Liberty got prime-time treatment on ESPN Tuesday night in Barclays Center. Advertisement That meant a 30-minute "WNBA Countdown" before the game, veteran reporter Holly Rowe patrolling the sidelines and plenty of coverage of the Sky's most popular player, second-year forward Angel Reese. Those elements collided during a mid-game interview that took place between the first and second quarters. Rowe pulled aside Reese to ask about Chicago's slow start to the game, which saw the struggling Sky trail the defending WNBA champions 26-15 after the first 10 minutes. Reese's response was more than Rowe bargained for. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images After the 23-year-old answered the first question, she identified something wrong with the reporter's eyelash and offered a helping hand. Advertisement "Are you fixing my eyelash?" Rowe said, flustered in the middle of her next question. "I love that, thank you!" The wholesome moment caught the attention of WNBA fans on social media. "Angel Reese just fixing Holly Rowe's eyelash on national television mid-interview was such a moment," wrote a fan on X. "Angel Reese fixing Holly Rowe's eye lashes is a classic TV moment," echoed another. "Don't @ me." Reese's highly-acclaimed sense of style off the court and the friendly persona she displays on her "Unapologetically Angel" podcast shined through in the interaction. "Angel is such a girl's girl," praised a fan. "She don't even like holly rowe like that and she still fixed her eyelash mid interview." Advertisement "Angel fixing Holly Rowe's eyelash," one user said jokingly. "She said girl you look a mess." "Angel Reese adjusting Holly Rowe's eyelash during a first quarter interview is something you won't see in any other league," wrote a WNBA fan. At the time of the interview, Reese had seven points in the first quarter on 3-for-4 shooting while the rest of her team had eight points on 4-for-15 shooting. Related: Angel Reese Issues Reminder to Hailey Van Lith Amid Chicago Sky Struggles Related: WNBA Fans Take Issue With ESPN's Holly Rowe This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
