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Among the many things Grandma Kitty shared with Steph Curry tonight after the game at Barclays, one of my faves is a Mother’s Day card she received from her family. It read: “Happy Mother’s Day mom. Thank you for teaching us to love God, each other, and Steph Curry.” Enjoy!
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philip lewis
@Phil_Lewis_20h
Southern coach Marshall Faulk revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/…

Southern football coach Marshall Faulk reveals he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Southern football coach Marshall Faulk shared that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. The NFL Hall of Famer is in his first season leading the Jaguars after being introduced as coach...

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WNBA on NBC and Peacock
@WNBAonNBC5h
A pivotal Game 4 as the Valkyries look to even the series and the Dream aim for a 3-1 lead. 👀
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SJ@SJBasketbal84h
keep thinking it’s not that bad and doesn’t affect their team in a larger sense tho. remember all this when y’all complain about your FO not being able to land free agents. they never should’ve downplayed it in that exit presser.
Underdog WNBA
@UnderdogWNBA4h
Notes on the Fever and their reputation within the WNBA, per @anniecostabile, @_Brian_Hamilton: - An agent said clients regularly disable social media accounts before and after games against Indiana due to increase in toxic messages they say they received - A different agent said clients have reported being called the N-word at Fever games "multiple times"; Fever say they have received no complaints about racial slurs from fans at home games - Amber Cox plans to reach out to WNBA, WNBPA after Finals to tackle issue of player-fan dynamics
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Tim Kawakami@timkawakami4h
And if the explanation is that Jocyte isn't ready for this... maybe there could've been a little more time spent during the season to try to get her ready?
Tim Kawakami@timkawakami4h
I know there are smart reasons why it won't happen and there will be people mad at me for suggesting it... but given the Valkyries' struggles vs. Atlanta so far... Could Juste Jocyte get some minutes in Game 4 just to see if she can change the dynamic?
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Tim Kawakami@timkawakami4h
I know there are smart reasons why it won't happen and there will be people mad at me for suggesting it... but given the Valkyries' struggles vs. Atlanta so far... Could Juste Jocyte get some minutes in Game 4 just to see if she can change the dynamic?
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Underdog WNBA
@UnderdogWNBA4h
Notes on the Fever and their reputation within the WNBA, per @anniecostabile, @_Brian_Hamilton: - An agent said clients regularly disable social media accounts before and after games against Indiana due to increase in toxic messages they say they received - A different agent said clients have reported being called the N-word at Fever games "multiple times"; Fever say they have received no complaints about racial slurs from fans at home games - Amber Cox plans to reach out to WNBA, WNBPA after Finals to tackle issue of player-fan dynamics
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Annie Costabile@AnnieCostabile4h
Perception vs. reality The Indiana Fever's pursuit of a WNBA title hinges on the franchise's ability to confront where those two things converge and the environment created as a result. ✍️: AC + @_Brian_Hamilton nytimes.com/athletic/7708662…

The Indiana Fever want a championship. Is their reputation around the WNBA in the way? (Gift...

Indiana may need to swing big in free agency. But will some players' perceptions of the Fever and its fans hamper their shot at a title?

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Meghan L. Hall
@ItsMeghanLHall5h
NEWS: Indiana Fever president Kelly Krauskopf will step down from her role. According to Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Krauskopf made her decision and informed leadership before the end of the 2026 WNBA regular season.
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Nia Symone
@NiaOnAirOct 22
No lies told. In all of my years of living, I have NEVER experienced a sporting event like this. You just had to be there man
Elle Duncan
@elleduncantvOct 22
I called State Farm arena (Phillips) home for 6 yrs- I was in the building when the Hawks pushed the Celtics to 7 gms in 2008 and it was a total madhouse. So trust me when I say… last night was the absolute craziest atmosphere I’ve ever witnessed there in my life. ATL showed tf out.
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Callie Fin@Callie__FinOct 22
New @USATODAY story: Angel Reese's haters were loud. Her dominance in the WNBA Finals is louder. From her play to her attitude, more on how the DPOY is leading the Atlanta Dream and making previous criticisms of her age poorly ⬇️ usatoday.com/story/sports/wn…

Angel Reese is silencing her critics one WNBA Finals game at a time

Angel Reese has never lacked for haters. But after years of criticism, Reese is making those takes age poorly with a dominant run in the WNBA Finals.

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Myles
@MylesEhrlichOct 22
This is the shot of the Finals. Gonna be hard to top it.
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In the Finals, Gabby Williams on drives to her... Left: 13 drives, 0.42 PPP Right: 11 drives, 1.0 PPP
Josiah Cohen@josiahcohen13Oct 22
How did the Atlanta Dream hold Gabby Williams & Tip Hayes to just 11/31 (35.5%) shooting in game 3 of the WNBA Finals? Quick video explainer of one defensive technique, "weak," the Dream used to great effect, especially against Williams, and ways the Valkyries might counter.
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Josiah Cohen@josiahcohen13Oct 22
How did the Atlanta Dream hold Gabby Williams & Tip Hayes to just 11/31 (35.5%) shooting in game 3 of the WNBA Finals? Quick video explainer of one defensive technique, "weak," the Dream used to great effect, especially against Williams, and ways the Valkyries might counter.
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The Valkyries were back up to 48.8 feet tonight!
Nekias (Nuh-KAI-us) Duncan
@NekiasNBAOct 21
Valkyries' average pick-up distance per round: Wings: 53.1 feet Aces: 52.8 feet Dream: 37.7 feet (!) Pregame, I asked Natalie Nakase if their pick-up points were dictated by the game plan or if they’re more player-led
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Valkyries' average pick-up distance per round: Wings: 53.1 feet Aces: 52.8 feet Dream: 37.7 feet (!) Pregame, I asked Natalie Nakase if their pick-up points were dictated by the game plan or if they’re more player-led
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Kei
@RealMamaEagleOct 22
I love this so much! The “look at your woman” dap! 😂👏🏾
𝐭𝐚𝐲.⋆˚☾
@zavanchyOct 22
DB fades away from danger. Angel daps up AT!
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Nia Symone
@NiaOnAirOct 22
I asked Coach Smesko pregame about Naz’s contributions on the court that don’t always show up in the stat sheet. He talked about her ability to be able to help Dream on every possession & so much more. Naz would go on to have 15 pts 2 rebs. 3/5 from the three tonight. Post game I followed up and asked his thoughts on her performance ⤵️
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Chris Williamson@CWilliamson44Oct 22
Burton said an all-time highlight will NOT be happening on my watch you gonna earn these points Rhyne lol
Nekias (Nuh-KAI-us) Duncan
@NekiasNBAOct 22
like come ON dawg lol
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Meghan L. Hall
@ItsMeghanLHallOct 22
“It's me hyping myself up, but I want you scared of (expletive).” Angel Reese is the thermometer of the WNBA Finals. If you can’t match her energy, you’re cooked. usatoday.com/story/sports/wn…

Angel Reese turned up the heat. Atlanta Dream made Golden State burn | Opinion

Angel Reese is the thermometer of the Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals. If her temperature is high, good luck. If you can’t match her energy, you’re cooked

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SJ@SJBasketbal8Oct 22
this is refined angel reese and she’s still not done. another gear and more refinement are there for her. y’all ignored all the serious flashes back then & are surprised now, but also still downplaying it. guess what? you gon be surprised again later too
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