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Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 10h

As a longtime fan of both things, this is SO PERFECT

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SportsCenter (Unofficial) @sportscenter-2.bsky.social · 1d

These two ♥️

Bam wanted a selfie with A'ja to commemorate the night 🥹

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Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 1d

😎 the WNBA is “culturally cool” now, says sports sociologist @rachelallison.bsky.social in this enlightening article from @benpickman.bsky.social

Nancy Armour @nrarmour.bsky.social · 1d

Take the time to read this one, by @benpickman.bsky.social Young boys being interested is so important, not just for the league but for women in general. Respect for women in one arena carries over.

A new generation is embracing the WNBA, including young boys

www.nytimes.com

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Shameka 🏀 @shameka23.bsky.social · 2d

Sherman is me continuing to believe in the Chicago Sky every season. I don’t learn… #WNBA

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Juno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 3d

David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)

SHAPIRO: OK, so you've spent your career creating television without Al, and I could imagine today you thinking, boy, I wish I had had that tool to solve those thorny problems...
SIMON: What?
SHAPIRO: ...Or saying...
SIMON: You imagine that?
SHAPIRO: ...Boy, if that had existed, it would have screwed me over.
SIMON: I don't think Al can remotely challenge what writers do at a fundamentally creative level.
SHAPIRO: But if you're trying to transition from scene five to scene six, and you're stuck with that transition, you could imagine plugging that portion of the script into an Al and say, give me 10 ideas for how to transition this.
SIMON: I'd rather put a gun in my mouth.

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Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 2d

NBA is just using Engelbert as a scapegoat. She is tone deaf, but she’s not the one making the decisions. Meat shield.

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Erica M @ericamauter.com · 2d

On a recent episode of Good Game @sarahspain.com made a point about the sexism in the “the girlies are fighting” undertone to the #WNBA labor situation coverage and now I can’t unhear it (especially from some specific outlets).

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Along Came Poly-4-The-W @alongcamepoly4thew.bsky.social · 2d

this should be gewd 😃🤳

Madame president Nneka Ogwumike joins Sue Bird on tomorrow's #birdseyeviewpod

be sure to lock in! 🤌 youtube.com/@suebird?si=...

#wnba #wnbpa #thenewstorm

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Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 2d

Gifting them an ice bucket as a wedding present

Manny Voices | Dr. Little | E. @itsdrlittle.bsky.social · 2d

I forgot Dewanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas were engaged.

I'm telling my grandchildren in 20 years that A'ja hit the game winner over a married couple (close enough). Lawdhammercy she's ruthless! 🤣

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Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 2d

Probably not easily, because they don’t play the same game — Unrivaled is 3v3, and AU Basketball is 5v5.

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Pitch Mr. Perfect @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social · 2d

#WNBA job in Atlanta 👀

The Atlanta Dream are hiring a Social Media Manager.

Sounds like a cool gig.

www.teamworkonline.com/basketball-j...

Social Media Manager - Atlanta Dream

Social Media Manager - Atlanta DreamLocation: Atlanta, GA (in‑office)Reports to: Director of Content Strategy & ProductionStatus: Full-timeAbout the Atlanta DreamThe Atlanta Dream is a WNBA team based...

www.teamworkonline.com

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Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 2d

Disclaimer: Mostly I’m sharing this article because of old Detroit Shock pics that include favorite Orlando Miracle players like Taj McWilliams, Pee Wee Johnson, Elaine Powell, and Brooke Wyckoff. The hazardous waste thing is 🥴

www.freep.com/story/money/...

Detroit WNBA facility would be built on site that was once heavily polluted

The future headquarters and practice facility for Detroit's WNBA team would be built on a former Uniroyal factory site that was once heavily polluted.

www.freep.com

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Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 3d

A Labublazoodie?

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Douglas Reyes-Ceroñ @dreyesceron.bsky.social · 3d

Kid is FLOORED at what the WNBA Finals are doing right now

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WNBA @wnba.com · 3d

Never gettin’ over this shot by A’ja Wilson to seal Game 3 🔥

Wilson finished with 34 PTS (Finals career-high), 14 REB, 4 AST & 3 BLKS to lead the Aces!

#WelcometotheW | WNBA Finals | YouTubeTV

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Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 3d

But it’s too “personal,” right Adam and Cathy? Think of her grown kids: how will they ever forgive her for missing their birthdays if the league can’t underpay and insult women players?

Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 3d

I hope none of them join that sports-washing operation

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Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 3d

Candace is one of the less-objectionable investors, IMO. A big NO THANKS to Project B

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Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 3d

Candace Parker is an investor in Project B. Awwwwkward.

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Vritti Ghou-el @vritti.bsky.social · 3d

ESPN's live blog for Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals is now, well, live. We'll have all the analysis and highlights you want all game long -- and after.

WNBA Finals Game 3 live updates: Can the Mercury catch up to the Aces?

Tracking all the action of Game 3 between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces, live.

www.espn.com

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Shameka 🏀 @shameka23.bsky.social · 3d

Confident that he would’ve done better than Chris Koclanes #WNBA

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Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 3d

I have a guard bias, but it’s good to see Howard and Burton getting recognized. I kinda thought maybe Chelsea Gray?

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Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 3d

It’s early, but I could maybe see Paige Bueckers as future great coach. And, hear me out, Aari McDonald. So smart, love her bball IQ. Also, it just seems that the harder a player has to work, the better a coach they can be. Not sure if she is a motivator type, though.

Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 3d

Honestly, I see Nneka as an executive (or elected official) moreso than a coach. Chelsea, yes.

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Susanne Raines @rainesgs.bsky.social · 3d

Let’s hear it for 🏀 legend Jennifer Gillom and the “Mighty Mercury” song she interpolated from the Bolton Family’s “Mighty Ruthie”

Gillom and Van Chancellor were brilliant at Ole Miss in the 1980s before breaking out in the #WNBA in 1997

Ruthie, Jen, and Van 🫶 www.si.com/wnba/mighty-...

The Catchy Rallying Cry That Could Be the Mercury’s X-Factor in the WNBA Finals

Created by a former player decades ago, the team’s “Mighty Mercury” chant has long given Phoenix home games an extra oomph.

www.si.com

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