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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · 1d

This week’s column is rather short and sweet ⬇️

A’ja Wilson is truly 1 of 1. Let her continue to add to her resume.

In the same breath, we will never see another run or player like her again.

Fearless SC @fearlesssc.com · 1d

Swish Happens Here by @christanwnba.bsky.social:

-Appreciating A'ja Wilson's greatness
-Did the Aces turn in an all time turnaround this year?

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Swish Happens Here: Appreciate greatness instead of comparing legends – Fearless SC

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Fearless SC @fearlesssc.com · 1d

Swish Happens Here by @christanwnba.bsky.social:

-Appreciating A'ja Wilson's greatness
-Did the Aces turn in an all time turnaround this year?

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Swish Happens Here: Appreciate greatness instead of comparing legends – Fearless SC

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · 6d

People that have never heard of the word “fiduciary” are using words like that today and I think that’s pretty funny

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · 11d

Just doing my part! Thank you!

christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · 11d

*All game times are subject to change

*All start times are Eastern Time

*Also suggest downloading Calendar and Sheets for UI purposes, but the Guide also has hyperlinks to take you straight to where games are streamed

Enjoy!

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · 11d

Calendar: calendar.google.com/calendar/emb...

Guide: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 #WNBA Offseason Calendar is LIVE 🚨

130+ players
700+ games
20 leagues across Europe, Australia, and USA

See below for links and general info ⬇️

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · 16d

Who knew more playoff basketball would mean there’s more to talk about?

The #WNBA Semifinals have proved to be a battle of the benches. Wrote on how that trend should continue tonight with Game 3s on the menu ⬇️

Fearless SC @fearlesssc.com · 16d

Swish Happens Here by @christanwnba.bsky.social: Who's got the edge ahead of tonight's game 3s?

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Swish Happens Here: Game 3 Picks and Keys – Fearless SC

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · 19d

In the short time @southernsylvs.bsky.social and I have been label mates, I’ve learned so much about the game.

I’m sure you will too.

Fearless SC @fearlesssc.com · 19d

Every Blade of Grass by @southernsylvs.bsky.social:

-Rising Tides
-Sinking Ships
-NWSL shut out of the Ballon d'Or

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Every Blade of Grass: Rising Tides, Sinking Ships, and no Ballon d’Or love for the NWSL – Fearless SC

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Southern Sylvs 🍉 she/her @southernsylvs.bsky.social · 19d

The playoff race is hot, and I believe in patterns. If I didn't cover every team, it wasn't done as a slight, I promise.

Fearless SC @fearlesssc.com · 19d

Every Blade of Grass by @southernsylvs.bsky.social:

-Rising Tides
-Sinking Ships
-NWSL shut out of the Ballon d'Or

fearlesssc.com/ebog-ballon-...

Every Blade of Grass: Rising Tides, Sinking Ships, and no Ballon d’Or love for the NWSL – Fearless SC

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · 23d

You already know what it is!!

a man in a suit and tie stands in front of a crowd with a comedy central logo on the bottom

ALT: a man in a suit and tie stands in front of a crowd with a comedy central logo on the bottom

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Southern Sylvs 🍉 she/her @southernsylvs.bsky.social · 23d

One thing about a Fearless SC writer, we're gonna call out a commissioner. Great work from @christanwnba.bsky.social here.

christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · 23d

Mispronouncing Natalie Nakase’s name

Failing to condemn racism and hate speech

Attempting to shortchange the first Native-American owned sports team to sell it to a Trump benefactor Tilman Fertitta

#WNBA Engelbert has proved not to be the leader the league needs escorting it into the future

Swish Happens Here: A season of controversy that never ends – Fearless SC

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you kindly! Been on my mind for bit, as you can see haha

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · 23d

You must be in Winnetka or something

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K8🌈⚽️💜 @katelynann.bsky.social · 23d

Inside you there are two wolves. One, wants Jessica Berman to step down. The other, demands Cathy Englebert steps down. Both wolves are correct.

christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · 23d

Mispronouncing Natalie Nakase’s name

Failing to condemn racism and hate speech

Attempting to shortchange the first Native-American owned sports team to sell it to a Trump benefactor Tilman Fertitta

#WNBA Engelbert has proved not to be the leader the league needs escorting it into the future

Swish Happens Here: A season of controversy that never ends – Fearless SC

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · 23d

Mispronouncing Natalie Nakase’s name

Failing to condemn racism and hate speech

Attempting to shortchange the first Native-American owned sports team to sell it to a Trump benefactor Tilman Fertitta

#WNBA Engelbert has proved not to be the leader the league needs escorting it into the future

Swish Happens Here: A season of controversy that never ends – Fearless SC

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · Sep 13

“He was an unrepentant racist, transphobe, homophobe, and misogynist who often wrapped his bigotry in Bible verses because there was no other way to pretend that it was morally correct.”

Best piece I’ve seen.

Elizabeth Spiers @espiers.bsky.social · Sep 12

I wrote my own Charlie Kirk obituary, and about valuing truth over manners: www.thenation.com/article/poli...

Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No Mourning

The white Christian nationalist provocateur wasn't a promoter of civil discourse. He preached hate, bigotry, and division

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Circling Seattle Sports @circlingseasports.bsky.social · Sep 6

Skylar Diggins apologized for not answering any questions during the last postgame press conference as part of her answer to a question about the leadership from herself and Nneka Ogwumike at this crucial part of the season.

Original Q by @christanwnba.bsky.social

#SeattleStorm #NothingButStorm

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Fearless SC @fearlesssc.com · Sep 5

Swish Happens Here by @christanwnba.bsky.social:

-Temperature check for playoff teams
-Aces rising
-Can Seattle find a way out of the first round?
-Phoenix needs more love

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Swish Happens Here: The WNBA playoffs loom in the near distance – Fearless SC

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · Aug 31

“The order demands that President Donald Trump stand down from his threat to deploy National Guard personnel to Chicago and affirms that Chicago Police Department (CPD) will remain a locally controlled law enforcement agency…”

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Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order to resist Trump's plans to deploy feds, troops to Chicago • The TRiiBE

Mayor Brandon Johnson said Trump's deployment of federal agents to Chicago could begin as early as Friday, Sept. 5.

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · Aug 29

This week in Swish Happens, powered by @fearlesssc.com

- An MVP race that needs appreciation

- An in-depth look into the long-standing relationship between Atlanta and the South Carolina WBB program

Swish Happens Here: An MVP race that needs appreciation and a Dream deferred – Fearless SC

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Fearless SC @fearlesssc.com · Aug 29

Swish Happens Here by @christanwnba.bsky.social:

-A'ja, Alyssa, Allisha, and the MVP race
-Can Atlanta take the next step on and off the court?

#WNBA

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Swish Happens Here: An MVP race that needs appreciation and a Dream deferred – Fearless SC

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · Aug 13

Verbal altercations with teammates led to Alysha Clark’s trade request, multiple league sources confirmed to Off The Record.

Sources also tell Off The Record that Seattle’s coaching staff did little to nothing to stop it.

Verbal altercations with teammates where coaches failed to act led to Alysha Clark's trade request

The Seattle Storm's coaching staff is under the microscope once again following Alysha Clark's trade request.

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · Aug 7

After being traded by the Dallas Wings to the Minnesota Lynx, DiJonai Carrington’s new focus is one that’s all too familiar to her: competing for a #WNBA championship.

A new edition of Beyond the Box Score shows just how the 2024 MIP recipient will help do that.

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Beyond the Box Score: DiJonai Carrington

After being traded by the Dallas Wings to the Minnesota Lynx, DiJonai Carrington's new focus is one that's all too familiar to her: competing for a WNBA championship.

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christan (no i), ß @christanwnba.bsky.social · Aug 2

Haha, thanks!