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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · 13h

The Aces are officially a dynasty. I went behind the scenes on how the Las Vegas Big 3 delivered. Again. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

The three stars who made the Aces three-time WNBA champs

Las Vegas won its third title on the shoulders of A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young, and the star trio has no plans to stop there.

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loyalroyal.bsky.social @loyalroyal.bsky.social · 3d

@katiebarnes.bsky.social wrote a great piece on Chelsea Gray and the way the Aces hold each other accountable. I love seeing Chelsea play at the level she’s at right now. Of active players, she leads the league in W Finals games played. Tonight is #20.

The biting barb that spurred Chelsea Gray and the Aces

Aces "Point Gawd" Chelsea Gray has returned to form in the WNBA Finals. She traces her late-season upswing to a comment from A'ja Wilson.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · 17d

Just put it on!

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · 17d

It’s (almost) that time of year! I build a Christmas playlist every year that I make public on Black Friday. To make this happen, I start listening to Christmas music on Oct 1 (or now apparently). Tell me your faves! What should I be listening to this year?

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you so much!!!

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Kevin Pelton @kpelton.bsky.social · 18d

Teamed up with @katiebarnes.bsky.social and @michaelvoepelespn.bsky.social to discuss why the Liberty moved on from Sandy Brondello, who could be next on the sidelines in New York and where Brondello might land (Seattle?): www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

What's next for New York Liberty after firing Sandy Brondello?

Sandy Brondello seemingly had support from her players, but she's out after four seasons, including the 2024 WNBA title.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · 18d

Y’all I wrote about the StudBudz and it was just as fun as I imagined www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

'We got that vibe about us': Inside the StudBudz WNBA takeover

With pink hair, lively banter and bold basketball, Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman champion Black, gay, masc representation in the WNBA.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 22

Also a favorite! How’d I forget it?!

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 22

I’m so proud of these stories and all the others. I hope you enjoy the walk down memory lane as much as I did.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 22

A look at the impact of President Trump’s executive order affecting transgender athletes after 6 months. www.espn.com/olympics/sto...

Transgender athlete debate rolls on six months after executive order

Six months after President Trump signed an executive order banning trans women from women's sports, these athletes are still trying to find ways to compete, and battles around their participation cont...

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 22

A profile of Angel Reese, back when she was still No. 10 at LSU. www.espn.com/womens-colle...

Angel Reese knows you're watching

LSU's hopes for a repeat national championship could depend on whether Angel Reese can find the right blend of fire and fun.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 22

A postgame feature on Fudd, using some reporting from another story that never ran. www.espn.com/womens-colle...

More than a shooter: How Azzi Fudd lifted UConn to title

Azzi Fudd has long been considered a superb shooter. Now the UConn guard is also an NCAA champion.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 22

A chronicle of San Jose State’s volleyball season www.espn.com/college-spor...

Inside San Jose State's polarizing volleyball season

A controversial volleyball season that has included protests, forfeits and lawsuits over a player who is said to be transgender gets its next chapter this week at the Mountain West tournament.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 22

A profile of Layshia Clarendon, the most consequential player in WNBA history. www.espn.com/espn/feature...

The 'magic' and faith within the WNBA's most powerful player

Player. Parent. Activist. Pioneer. Faith is the driving force for the WNBA's first openly nonbinary and transgender player.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 22

Jonquel Jones and the struggles of masculine of center WNBA players. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

Who gets to be the face of the WNBA? Jonquel Jones is ready for her close-up.

She's the reigning MVP of the WNBA and a virtual unknown. Jonquel Jones wants to turn a spotlight on the WNBA's underplayed stars.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 22

A profile of Maya Moore as she sought justice for her now, husband. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

Inside Maya Moore's extraordinary quest for justice

Maya Moore paused a Hall of Fame career to pursue the fight of her life. This is the behind-the-scenes story of her battle to free a man serving 50 years for a crime he says he didn't commit.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 22

A look at Paige Bueckers right before she came to UConn. www.espn.com/womens-colle...

Can this one super-prospect revive the greatest dynasty in sports?

Will No. 1 recruit Paige Bueckers be the new star to return UConn women's basketball to its dynastic glory? Perhaps. But if it's up to her, she'll do it with a little help from a friend.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 22

A cover story on Azzi Fudd, exploring loss, recovery, and resilience. www.espn.com/espn/feature...

How Azzi Fudd became the best prospect in a generation

Basketball's best prospect in decades couldn't be derailed by a devastating knee injury or a pandemic. The next step in Fudd's ascension: teaming with Paige Bueckers at UConn.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 22

A profile of Amanda Nunes before her fight with Ronda Rousey at UFC 207. It’s one of the first profiles of a woman who would become the greatest ever. www.espn.com/espnw/cultur...

Ronda Rousey's forgotten competitor

She's the defending UFC women's bantamweight champion and could halt Ronda Rousey in her quest to become the undisputed top dog. Meet the other half of UFC 207's main card fight.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 22

My first story on transgender athlete policy. www.espn.com/espn/story/_...

How two transgender athletes are fighting to compete in the sports they love

In the face of fear and anger, two young transgender athletes fight to compete in the sports they love.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 22

Missed it by a few days, but Aug. 17 was my 10th anniversary at ESPN. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work here and grow up here, really. Thank you to my editors for putting up with me and to the athletes who have trusted me. Here are some of my favorite stories from the past decade.

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Aug 13

The roof is about to pop of Mohegan as the Sun take a 16-point lead over the Sky into halftime. My ears are ringing!

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Jul 21

Y’all! Im writing another book! I can’t wait to dive into reporting and writing about this incredible moment in women’s basketball :)

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Jul 15

That’s so rude lol

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · Jul 9

I finally finished and I fully agree

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