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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · 2d

On National Coaches Day, a reminder that my book about one of the greatest coaches in history is coming out soon!! @triumphbooks.bsky.social

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · 10d

That JuJu will miss the season doesn’t surprise me. That they announced it at this point surprises me a little.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · 11d

So there’s a big national protest planned for October 18 and they’re gathering the generals…

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The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · 20d

On Wednesday night in San Jose, Golden State’s unforgettable season ended with a 75-74 loss to the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. @macsmith413.bsky.social writes about the Valkyries' unforgettable inaugural season.

Valkyries finish with guts, grit and a roaring crowd - The IX Basketball

Golden State’s unforgettable season ended with a 75-74 loss to the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

www.thenexthoops.com

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · 21d

OMG fix the review process @WNBA. This isn't good for your product.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · 21d

Never cared about the economy.

Never cared about free speech.

Never cared about making America healthy.

This is a raw power grab.

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Sarah Spain ✨ @sarahspain.com · 22d

San Francisco Chronicle staff writer @mingemi.bsky.social on Game 2 of the Golden State Valkyries-Minnesota Lynx opening round playoff series taking place at the SAP Center instead of the Valks’ home court.

Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · 23d

So what you are saying is that the wheels have officially come off.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · 26d

Political ads anyone????

www.huffpost.com/entry/charli...

Trump 'Couldn't Care Less' About Bringing The Country Together

www.huffpost.com

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Triumph Books @triumphbooks.bsky.social · 26d

Coming in Feb. 2026: @macsmith413.bsky.social has written the definitive story of Tara VanDerveer, Stanford women's basketball, and an unmatched legacy of excellence. Pre-order LIFE'S WORK now: buff.ly/TaPeCHP

Pre-order your copy now. Life's Work: How Tara VanDerveer and Stanford Women's Basketball Changed the Sport Forever. Forewords by Tara VanDerveer and Nneka Ogwumike. Written by Michelle Smith. Coming February 2026 from Triumph Books.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · 27d

It's actually not bad. :)

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · 27d

Working with @triumphbooks.bsky.social on my bucket list project has been amazing and now there is almost a book about Tara, Stanford and the power of women’s leadership and legacy! Pre-order please.

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

"Welcome to the team SVP, Marketing & Communications, Kimberly Veale! Veale brings 15 years of experience in the WNBA & NBA. She joins the Fire after leading marketing and communications for one of the league’s most recent expansion franchises Golden State #Valkyries." fire.wnba.com/news/portlan...

Portland Fire Announces Executive Team Additions

Kimberly Veale Has Been Named Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications; Kyle Burns as Vice President, Ticket Sales and Service PORTLAND, OR – The Portland Fire today announced the appointme...

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The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Sep 1

From @macsmith413.bsky.social, the Valkyries are playing for the postseason.

www.thenexthoops.com/features/at-...

At present, the Valkyries are set up for the playoffs - The IX Basketball

Golden State’s magic number - the combination of Golden State wins and Los Angeles losses to secure a playoff spot, the first in league history for an expansion team, sits at three.

www.thenexthoops.com

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Matthew Walter @matthew-walter96.bsky.social · Sep 1

The third quarter has not been the prettiest for either team but Golden State still leads Indiana, 50-43 with 3:17 remaining in the quarter. After make nine of their first 10 threes, the Valkyries have missed their last five.

@theixbasketball.bsky.social #WNBA #Valkyries

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 1

Stoppages for the broken clock side, replay reviews take ENTIRELY too long in the W. Add that to the fix-it list.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 1

I mean they could show the crowd the Sparks game...

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 1

Another clock issue. And we wait.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 1

Looks like we might be getting ready to play with sideline clocks. This a big hiccup. Honestly, first one all season.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 1

Teams leaving the floor because of a technical issue is, well, not good. Clock issue delay going on 25 minutes at Ballhalla.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 1

The clock isn't working at Ballhalla. I suggest unplugging it, waiting 30 seconds and plugging it in again.

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Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · Sep 1

Angela Davis is here and the crowd went WILD

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 1

Valkyries crowd going crazy for Angela Davis banging the drum is peak Bay.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Aug 31

NY Times giving space and voice to the unrepentant awfulness that is Riley Gaines….man.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you! It was a great conversation in front of a room full of passionate fans.

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