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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
A'ja Wilson Makes WNBA History vs Indiana Fever
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Some believe Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson to be the best player in the WNBA today, and her professional accolades seem to back that up. A seven-time All-Star, a four-time All-WNBA first-team selection, a three-time league MVP, two-time WNBA champion, two-time Defensive Player of the Year, and WNBA Finals MVP, Wilson has a resume that's second-to-none. And despite the Aces falling to .500 with an 80-70 loss to the Indiana Fever on Thursday, Wilson still played like the best player on the court. The 28-year-old center scored a team-high 20 points along with six rebounds, three steals, two assists, and a block — and she wrote her name in the WNBA record books as well. A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts to a score during the second half of a game against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on July 16, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts to a score during the second half of a game against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on July 16, 2025 in Arlington, Basketball: Angel Reese Bracing for WNBA Suspension After Sky-Lynx Wilson tied recently retired Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi for the most 20-point games through her first eight seasons (150), according to espnW. Taurasi, 43, retired after the 2024 season. She was an 11-time All-Star, 10-time All-WNBA first-team selection, five-time league scoring champion, three-time WNBA champion, and two-time WNBA Finals MVP. A'ja Wilson joining elite company 🤝 making WNBA history — espnW (@espnW) July 25, 2025 More Basketball: Wings Rookie Paige Bueckers Ties WNBA Record vs. Seattle Storm It was Wilson's 13th 20-point game this season, and her 10th since the beginning of June. Her next 20-point game will give her sole possession of the record. Wilson is tied with Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum for the third-most 20-point games this season behind Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (16) and Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (14). Wilson's feat is just the latest in a long list of records and notable accomplishments in her career. This year, she became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 5,000 career points, and she became just the second player ever to be a unanimous MVP selection.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Caitlin Clark exits late with injury as Fever beat Sun in WNBA
Kelsey Mitchell poured in 20 points and Natasha Howard added 18 points and 13 rebounds as the Indiana Fever secured an 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night in Boston. Caitlin Clark contributed 14 points, including nine in the final four minutes to help seal the victory, but appeared to aggravate her groin injury in the closing seconds. — espnW (@espnW) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이 게임은 대부분의 TV 프로그램보다 더 재미있어요 – 게다가 무료예요. Raid: Shadow Legends 플레이하기 Undo Playing in just her fourth game since returning from the injury, Clark also tallied eight rebounds and seven assists, though she struggled from the field, shooting 4-of-14 overall and just 1-of-7 from beyond the arc. Aliyah Boston and Sophie Cunningham chipped in 11 points apiece for Indiana (12-10), which has now won five of its last seven games. Live Events — WNBA (@WNBA) Connecticut (3-19) was led by veteran Tina Charles, who posted 21 points and 11 rebounds. Leila Lacan added 19 points off the bench, while Bria Hartley scored 11. The Sun, who were playing their second straight 'home' game in Boston, have now lost 13 of their last 14 games. — WNBA (@WNBA) Clark ignited a crucial fourth-quarter run, hitting a jumper with 4:14 remaining, then adding two free throws and a rare road 3-pointer—just her second of the season outside Indiana—to extend the Fever's lead to 80-71. After assisting Mitchell on a key layup with 39.3 seconds left, Clark appeared to reach for her groin and exited the game. Indiana shot 49.2% from the field, while the Sun struggled at 36.1% and hit only 5-of-25 from deep.
Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Faith Kipyegon's Breaking4: Kenyan superstar misses out on breaking 4-minute mile barrier but says ‘it's a matter of time'
As she entered the final stretch of the mile, the pacemakers around Faith Kipyegon were clapping along as they were running. The clock had already ticked past 3:50.00 by then, and the lights that were glowing along the track as she ran, to indicate if she was keeping pace, were also a bit ahead of her. It was evident by then that the four-minute barrier wasn't about to be broken today. But Kipyegon kept running, she didn't slow down, and as she crossed the finish line, she laid down on her back on the track at Stade Charlety. History, in one sense, wasn't achieved. But it was pretty audacious what she set out to do – to shave off more than 7.64 seconds from her official mile record of 4:07.64, set last year. And in her attempt at 'Breaking4', she did manage to run faster than that, clocking a time of 4:06.42. It won't be the new World Record, of course, but it lived up to the theme of the evening in Paris. As Eliud Kipchoge – the man who attempted a sub-2-hour marathon in a similar setting and missed out in his first attempt before achieving it with his second – put it earlier in the evening: Kipyegon dared to try. More than 2000 male runners have completed the mile in under 4 minutes since Roger Bannister broke that barrier in May 1954. Kipyegon's attempt to become the first woman ever is a significant one, and even she hoped it would be a matter of time before someone – or herself – breaks the glass ceiling. 'Exhausted,' she said, at the end of the race – with Kipchoge and her pacestters by her side, beaming with wide smiles at running the best ever mile. 'I feel good, I have tried. That is why I came here, try to be the first woman to run under 4 minutes. I have proven that it's possible (to try) and it is only a matter of time. I think it will come our way. If it's not me, it will be somebody else. I won't lose hope still, I will go for it. If not in a special event like this, in a normal Diamond League or anything like that. I hope I will get it one day,' said the three-time 1500m Olympic gold medallist. The Kenyan, who currently holds the world record in 1500m too, had set the official women's mile world record nearly two years ago during a Diamond League meet in Monaco. Faith Kipyegon attempted to become the first woman to run a sub four-minute mile 😤 ( 🎥 Nike) — espnW (@espnW) June 26, 2025 In the Breaking4 project designed by Nike, Kipyegon's attempt was based on multiple aspects of innovation to aid her dip under 4 minutes: She used a team of 13 elite pace setters made of 11 men and two women who were positioned in front and behind her to reduce drag. She had a specially designed too suit and a specialised pair of shoes too, while identifying the right location was considered a significant part of the planning process too. Stade Charlety is where she broke the 1500m world record last year, when she ran 3:49.04. Her best 5000m timing is also at this venue. But on Thursday, despite a seemingly strong start, Kipyegon's attempt started to lose steam midway through. After two laps, she started to drift further behind the lights that run along the track at a pre-determined speed to show how she is tracking. The third lap was where she started to fall off the pace. She is known for her strong finishing kick though, but it wasn't quite enough to push the boundaries as she and her team had hoped to. Kipyegon is already a path-breaking middle-distance runner. In June 2018, she gave birth to her daughter Alyn, and one year later she was back competing. 'My first race back came a year after giving birth: June 2019 in Stanford. I was really not in good shape, not sure how my body would cope, so I wasn't expecting much. To win a Diamond League race and break four minutes for 1500m was a huge surprise. Four months later, I ran a perfect race in Doha, winning 1500m silver and setting a Kenyan record of 3:54.22. That was two seconds quicker than I had ever run, a time I couldn't do before maternity, which is proof of what's possible,' Kipyegon write in a September 2020 column for World Athletics. At 31, she dared to redefine what was possible for female athletes. The Bannister moment didn't arrive, but she still ran a better time than she ever has, and continues to push the boundaries for what is deemed possible.
CBC
18-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
60% of Canadians say perception of women's sport has improved over 3 years: report
A new report says 60 per cent of Canadians believe perceptions of women's sport have improved over the past three years. The study also found 80 per cent of men consider themselves fans of women's sport. However, the report found that over 30 per cent of fans still say investment is lacking across media, sponsorship, and policy. Commissioned by Torque Strategies, in partnership with IMI, the report was presented at the espnW Conference at Toronto's Evergreen Brick Works on Wednesday morning. It also found 41 per cent of Canadians see women's sports as a national investment.
Express Tribune
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jemele Hill and Kate Fagan return to ESPN's Around the Horn for final appearance
Two popular ESPN alumni, Jemele Hill and Kate Fagan, are set to return for one last appearance on Around the Horn this Thursday, May 9, 2025. Their one-day comeback comes as part of a sendoff for the iconic debate show, which is set to air its final episode on May 23 after over two decades on air. Both Hill and Fagan were fan favorites during their original stints on the program. Hill worked at ESPN from 2006 to 2018, serving as a columnist, SportsCenter anchor, and co-host of His & Hers. Fagan, a former basketball standout, was with the network from 2012 to 2018, contributing across ESPN platforms including espnW, Outside the Lines, and The Magazine. Around the Horn, which premiered in 2002, has long featured rotating journalists debating the day's biggest sports stories. The program's longevity has made it one of ESPN's most enduring daily shows. Executive VP David Roberts praised the team behind ATH, stating, 'That kind of longevity in media is incredibly rare.' No permanent replacement has been announced for Around the Horn's 5 p.m. ET slot. Beginning May 26, a special 30-minute edition of SportsCenter will temporarily fill the time slot. As ESPN prepares to bid farewell to a major part of its afternoon lineup, the return of Hill and Fagan offers a nostalgic moment for longtime viewers of Around the Horn.
