Bob Costas Rips WNBA Coverage, Cites Angel Reese 'Black on Black' Incident

Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Quinta Brunson Call Out Pat McAfee & Harrison Butker During 2024 ESPY Awards | THR News Video

Venus Williams, Serena Williams and Quinta Brunson seemingly called out Pat McAfee for his previous comments about WNBA star Caitlin Clark and they definitely called out NFL player Harrison Butker during the 2024 ESPY Awards. Serena, who hosted the award show, was joined by Venus and Quinta on stage for a special segment celebrating this year's rise in popularity of women's sports, thanks in part to Clark.

Angel Reese Ties WNBA Record for Most Consecutive Double-Double Games

Angel Reese Ties WNBA Record , for Most Consecutive Double-Double Games. Angel Reese Ties WNBA Record , for Most Consecutive Double-Double Games. On June 27, Reese, the 7th WNBA draft pick, had 18 points and 11 rebounds to secure her 9th straight double-double, according to Bleacher Report. . She's the youngest WNBA player to ever do so. The only other player to get that many consecutive double-doubles in a single season is Candace Parker. Although Reese's team, the Chicago Sky, lost 95-83 to the Las Vegas Aces, . the former LSU star has been on a double-double streak for a few weeks now. . the former LSU star has been on a double-double streak for a few weeks now. . Since the Sky's game against the New York Liberty on June 4, . Reese has averaged 15.8 points and 12.9 rebounds per game, according to Bleacher Report. On June 20, she had a career-high 18 rebounds in under 30 minutes against the Dallas Wings. The Sky won 83-72 that day. Reese will have a chance to break Parker's consecutive double-double record on June 30 against the Minnesota Lynx. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET

Fever GM Defends Caitlin Clark by Calling on WNBA to Clean Up ‘Targeting Actions’

Fever GM Defends Caitlin Clark by Calling on , WNBA to Clean Up ‘Targeting Actions’. During the Fever's recent 71-70 victory over the Chicago Sky, . During the Fever's recent 71-70 victory over the Chicago Sky, . Chennedy Carter unnecessarily hip-checked Clark while her back was turned, knocking her to the ground. Carter's teammate, Angel Reese, was seen applauding Carter after the foul. When reporters asked Carter about the foul after the game, she said, "I ain't answering no Caitlin Clark questions.". When reporters asked Carter about the foul after the game, she said, "I ain't answering no Caitlin Clark questions.". The following day, the foul was upgraded by the league to a Flagrant 1. The following day, the foul was upgraded by the league to a Flagrant 1. A Flagrant 1 is defined as "unnecessary and/or excessive contact committed by a player against an opponent.". Fever general manager Lin Dunn took to X to stand up for Clark, who has noticeably taken a beating from her peers. . 'There's a difference between tough defense and unnecessary — targeting actions!', Lin Dunn, Fever general manager, via X. It needs to stop! The league needs to "cleanup" the crap. That's NOT who this league is!!, Lin Dunn, Fever general manager, via X. Clark said that the fouling "is what it is.". I think at this point I know I’m going to take a couple of hard shots a game and that’s what it is, Caitlin Clark, via statement. So I’m just trying to stay in the game and focus on my team and focus on what’s important, Caitlin Clark, via statement. So I’m just trying to stay in the game and focus on my team and focus on what’s important, Caitlin Clark, via statement