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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · 1d

Dynasty on deck.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 1d

One more win and the Las Vegas Aces become the WNBA’s third dynasty with their third title in four years.

In a season that saw them wrestle with mediocrity, winning is still what they do.

🔗: http://dlvr.it/TNZPK2

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Seerat Sohi @seeratsohi.bsky.social · 1d

new pod! the GOAT @thompsonscribe.bsky.social
joined to talk about the GOAT doing GOAT things, the tortured plight of Alyssa Thomas, more Finals stuff. We also discussed his reporting on Cathy Engelbert’s precarious job status

open.spotify.com/episode/3XbY...

The Aces Are Up. Can the Mercury Knock Them Down?

open.spotify.com

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · 1d

His first real job was as Steve Kerr’s special assistant.

After nine years and six trips with the Warriors, soaking in lessons from Hall of Famers, Nick U’Ren is back in the Finals.

This time, he’s home.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · 1d

His first real job was as Steve Kerr’s special assistant.

After nine years and six trips with the Warriors, soaking in lessons from Hall of Famers, Nick U’Ren is back in the Finals.

This time, he’s home.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · 3d

The levels of A’ja Wilson

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · 3d

The levels of A’ja Wilson

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · 8d

🚨EMERGENCY POD🚨

#WarriorsPlusMinus It’s finally over. Jonathan Kuminga signs. @samamick.bsky.social joins us to discuss the end of the saga and what it means.

With @timkawakami.bsky.social

Apple: apple.co/46TS7Un
Spotify: bit.ly/4nx3o49

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · 14d

#WarriorsPlusMinus Getting ready for Media Day. Will Jonathan Kuminga be signed? Who will steal the show? With @timkawakami.bsky.social

Apple: apple.co/4gHjbuh

Spotify: bit.ly/4gD0gAO

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · 20d

Noah Lyles gets No. 4. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden gets the double. And the success of American sprinting continues.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · 21d

USA has a new sprint star.

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden blew away the field in the 200. She becomes the first American woman to win gold in the 100 and 200 at the World Championships

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timkawakami.bsky.social @timkawakami.bsky.social · 28d

New "Warriors Plus-Minus" with @thompsonscribe.bsky.social -- Curry headed to top-5 all-time? Kuminga countdown, and what's the likely Kawhi fallout? (Correct links)
-Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0EYT...
-Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Curry Headed for Top-5 All-Time? / Kawhi Fallout

Podcast Episode · Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors · 09/11/2025 · 48m

podcasts.apple.com

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · 21d

At the end of the Valkyries’ dream season: heartbreak.

This might be a good thing.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · 27d

Her name is Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. And after the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, many more people may know it.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

On Melissa Jefferson-Wooden’s ascent to sprinting stardom, the world stage is next

On a track stocked with talent, Jefferson-Wooden exudes something special. The star potential is unmistakable.

www.nytimes.com

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · Sep 5

“The crowd was unbelievable tonight. I couldn’t hear anything.” — Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase

History at Ballhalla.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

Veronica Burton yells after scoring. Players on the bench in the background leap in celebration.

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · Aug 29

The breakthrough of Veronica Burton

www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · Aug 29

The breakthrough of Veronica Burton

www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · Aug 13

Kent Lacob’s big decision and a conversation about nepotism, identity and opportunity.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...

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Ben Pickman @benpickman.bsky.social · Aug 7

NEW: Over the last few days, I've listened to more than 5 hours of streams re: a memecoin community, the WNBA and neon green sex toys

On what I've heard, the group's stated mission, and the link to recent incidents (w/ an "Inglorious Bastards" tie)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...

WNBA sex toy incidents may be linked to cryptocurrency group’s money scheme

The group's coin was created the day before the first incident, and as of Thursday, its worth had nearly tripled in one week.

www.nytimes.com

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · Aug 4

#WarriorsPlusMinus The latest on Jonathan Kuminga and how his return impacts the rotations. With @timkawakami.bsky.social

Spotify: bit.ly/4mbDyBK
Apple: apple.co/4ofKaR7

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · Aug 4

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is here now.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · Aug 3

"I think it’s not good character."

A Noah Lyles stare down. A Kenny Bednarek shove.

Fast times and high drama in the men's 200-meter final as Lyles gets revenge from Paris Olympics.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

Noah Lyles’ taunting stare sparks beef with Kenny Bednarek at U.S. track championships

Lyles passed Bednarek down the stretch Sunday to win the 200-meter title at the U.S. championships, punctuating it with a staredown.

www.nytimes.com

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · Aug 3

Syd doing Syd things in a new race ... Masai Russell looks even better ... Jacory Patterson's blow up continues ... and more

www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

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J.E. Skeets @jeskeets.bsky.social · Jul 31

After six years and nearly 1,500 podcasts, today is No Dunks' final day with The Athletic. What a run. But don't you worry ... No Dunks isn't going anywhere! We're back on Tuesday with a brand new show, and we'll announce our next steps later this summer. The Classic Factory forever! ❤️

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thompsonscribe.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social · Aug 1

Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested after an incident with boyfriend Christian Coleman at the Seattle airport. The case has been cleared.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

Sha'Carri Richardson arrested on domestic assault charge in Seattle

www.nytimes.com

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