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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 22m

Escape Seattle … 👀

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 23m

Sarah!

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 1h

Had to happen eventually.

Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 1h

I've tried to hold my typing fingers, but that narrative never sat well with me.

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 1h

Guess he's just like all the women coaches now!
#WNBA

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 1d

Ha, for real!

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Mike Quigley @quigley.house.gov · 1d

Chicagoans are terrified right now because of these ICE raids.  We need all Americans to know what’s really going on here.

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 1d

The Phoenix Mercury are down 0-3 and will be without Sabally.

In my latest for @cbssports.bsky.social, I outline why Sami Whitcomb might be the player to step up if Phoenix hopes to force a Game 5.
#WNBA

www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/20...

2025 WNBA Finals: Sami Whitcomb's offensive spark must return if Mercury hope to extend series in Game 4

'We trust her with every single shot; it doesn't matter,' Satou Sabally said

www.cbssports.com

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 1d

SATOU SABALLY UPDATE:

"Mercury forward Satou Sabally has been diagnosed with a concussion and has been ruled out of tomorrow’s Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces."

#WNBA

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Sean Hurd @seanahurd.bsky.social · 2d

Phoenix Mercury rookie Monique Akoa Makani is the first player from Cameroon 🇨🇲 to play in the WNBA Finals.

She hopes her visibility will inspire the next generation of Cameroonian players to chase their own basketball dreams.

“It only takes one person.”
andscape.com/features/pho...

Phoenix Mercury's Monique Akoa Makani derives pride, purpose from African roots - Andscape

The Phoenix Mercury's Monique Akoa Makani is the first player from Cameroon to play in the WNBA Finals.

andscape.com

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 3d

Wayment! This version is filthy good.

Damn, sis!

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 4d

That last line.

Jim Owczarski @jimowczarski.bsky.social · 5d

I (obviously) do not cover the #WNBA. I am a very interested observer.
But this passage by @seeratsohi.bsky.social in her latest 🤯

Knowing NBA owners & how THEY work … W players are really rolling the ball uphill here more than any of us casuals may have thought.

www.theringer.com/2025/10/02/w...

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 5d

I asked Satou Sabally what positive things that Mercury can take away today ahead of Game 3.

“The positive thing is that we still have so many games to play … I still believe in us.”

Said she have unwavering belief in the team.

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 5d

Bruh

Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 5d

Becky Hammon talked who she leaned on during the Aces’ season this year.

Hammon, after thinking: “Jesus.”

(Q: @classicjpow.bsky.social)

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 5d

Sunday Times in the PNW. @wagesofwins.bsky.social

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Roberta Rodrigues @robertafr.bsky.social · 9d

Here are @blackrosiemedia.com's WNBA Finals predictions:
Me: Mercury in 7.
@busyxb.bsky.social: Mercury in 5
@elindsay08.bsky.social: Aces in 6

What do y’all think?

Roberta Rodrigues @robertafr.bsky.social · 9d

The @blackrosiemedia.com crew is getting together in just 5 min to discuss the latest developments in the WNBA. Napheesa Collier dropping the mic, Aces and Mercury in the Finals... Whew, a lot to talk about. Join us live in the link below:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_wT...

NAPHEESA COLLIER DROPS THE MIC! IS THE #WNBA COMMISSIONER IN TROUBLE?

YouTube video by Black Rosie Media

www.youtube.com

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 7d

Facts!

Lindsay Gibbs @lindsaygibbs.bsky.social · 7d

Engelbert deserves the criticism she is getting. But Adam Silver and the NBA are the biggest obstacle in WNBA labor fights. My latest for @cbssports.bsky.social:

www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/ge...

WNBA's Engelbert under fire — but the NBA's power looms larger

Engelbert faces blazing criticism from WNBA players, but the NBA's ownership and influence remain the central challenge to the league's future.

www.cbssports.com

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 9d

It was unfortunate Mitchell couldn’t go the rest of the way. Speaks to how much she carried Indiana (and not just this season).

I was more so pointing out I called for point gawd game from Gray in order for the Aces to advance.

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 9d

🤣

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PWHL Seattle @pwhl--seattle.bsky.social · 9d

Frankly, this is the moment you have all been waiting for... THE INAUGURAL PWHL SEATTLE SCHEDULE IS HERE! 🌭

Season ticket memberships available 👉 bit.ly/48aTaSa

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Julia Poe @juliapoe.bsky.social · 10d

One of my first experiences covering Cathy Engelbert as WNBA commissioner was when she named gun violence as the main reason why the league refused to open up a Chance the Rapper concert to the public during All-Star weekend in Chicago. Didn’t get much buzz at the time but always stuck with me.

Daniel Thompson @dr-thompson.bsky.social · 10d

Napheesa Collier's full statement at the beginning of her exit interview.

She directly quotes conversations with Cathy Englebert that legitimately call into question how the WNBA is being led. (Part 1/2) #WNBASky

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 9d

Auntie E be knowin'!
#WNBA
www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/ac...

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 10d

Wrapping A-10 WBB Media Day.

Here is a statement I received from the WNBPA regarding Napheesa Collier’s exit interview remarks.

Statement from the WNBPA:

“Napheesa Collier is an outstanding leader and Officer of this Union. When Phee speaks, people listen. We are confident that her words today speak to the feelings and experiences of many, if not most or all of our members. The leaders of the league and its teams would benefit from listening to her powerful statement. The players know their value even if the league does not. They are fighting for their legacy and the future of basketball."

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Erica L. Ayala @elindsay08.bsky.social · 11d

🤔

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 12d

Breaking News: The Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Bad Bunny Will Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Latin superstar known for hits including “MIA” and “Me Porto Benito” will perform in February in Santa Clara, Calif.

nyti.ms

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🕸️jess m. 🎃🍂 @jametc.bsky.social · 12d

this is so fucking insane.

just any fucking random person that looks even vaguely ethnic is free to be tackled by these fucking larpers who cover their faces. this is fucking insane.

privileged people need to start carrying baseball bats or something

WuTangIsForTheChildren @wutangforchildren.bsky.social · 12d

ICE Nazis in Chicago tried to kidnap a food delivery worker but my man was too fast for those slow bastards

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