Angel Reese’s Pass During Chicago Sky Game Draws WNBA Reaction originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
It’s been a trying season for the Chicago Sky, who entered Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Lynx with a 5‑11 record and sitting in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.
The Sky have struggled to find consistency on both ends of the floor, averaging just 78.8 points per game (12th of 13 teams) while allowing opponents to score 87.7 points (12th of 13).
Despite the team’s overall struggles, there have been bright spots, none more notable than Angel Reese.
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Who Will Compete with Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg for ROTY? originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
DALLAS – Some rookies have already laced up their shoes for the first time as NBA players this year as the summer leagues are kicking off with multiple showcase events.
No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, however, won’t get his first taste of pro action until July 10 … but as expected, he is already the odds-on favorite to win the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year award at -180.
Kel’el Ware is the Talk of the NBA Summer League originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Kel’el Ware, the Miami Heat’s rising star, has become the focal point of the NBA Summer league with his jaw-dropping performances.
The 7-foot center, drafted 15th overall by the Heat in the 2024 NBA Draft, has been turning heads with his athleticism and skill, particularly highlighted in a recent game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the California Classic on Sunday evening.
Class Impact: Brayden Robinson Gives Notre Dame A Dynamic Playmaker originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Notre Dame is absolutely scorching hot on the recruiting trail and that continued with the commitment of dynamic Texas wide receiver Brayden Robinson. The 5-9, 160-pound athlete picked Notre Dame over Miami (Fla.) and Arizona.
Let’s break down how the commitment of Robinson impacts the Notre Dame 2026 class and depth chart.
NOTRE DAME CLASS IMPACT
Robinson is the 25th player to commit to Notre Dame in the 2026 class and he’s the 16th offensive player to join the class.
The Mebounds merch line is officially here.
WNBA forward Angel Reese has become the face of “Mebounds” for the league, renowned for grabbing her own missed shots, which still count as rebounds on the stat sheet.
Reese is fully embracing the subtle jab — on Sunday, the Chicago Sky player was spotted wearing a Mebounds shirt. The Sky faced the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center, and Reese showcased the Mebounds merch, now available through her branding team.
Dalton Knecht’s Summer League Struggles Spark Concern Among Lakers Fans originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers second year pro Dalton Knecht showed flashes of brilliance with coach JJ Redick’s team last season as he shot three-pointers at a high rate, knocking down nearly 38 percent of them while scoring 9.1 points per game on 46.1 percent shooting in his rookie season.
NEW YORK (AP) — Gabby Williams scored 16 points, Nneka Ogwumike added 15 to help the Seattle Storm beat the New York Liberty 79-70 on Sunday.
The Storm (12-7) trailed by three at the half before outscoring New York 22-6 in the third quarter. They held the Liberty to just 2-for-18 shooting from the field in the period, including New York (12-6) missing its first 10 shots.
Meanwhile, Skylar Diggins, Ogwumike and Williams were converting on the other end. Dominique Malonga, the No. 2 pick in the draft, took over at the end of the quarter.
‘Make Us a Promise’ – UFC’s Quiet Request to Ilia Topuria Revealed originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Ilia Topuria’s star has never shined brighter. On the biggest stage of the year—UFC International Fight Week at T-Mobile Arena—he delivered a chilling reminder of his power. With one devastating straight right, he floored veteran Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, cementing his reign atop the lightweight division.
Angel Reese Makes Statement With Outfit For Sky-Lynx Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky are playing some of their best basketball of the 2025 WNBA season, winning two of their last three games.
On Sunday, the Sky looked for their second winning streak of the year, facing MVP favorite Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx.
During her second WNBA season, Reese was again named an All-Star after averaging 12.4 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 16 games.
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