Author: Black Dog
Arike Ogunbowale, Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Stars to 117-109 win over US Olympic team PHOENIX — Arike Ogunbowale set the WNBA All-Star scoring record with 34 points and Caitlin Clark made the most of her All-Star debut as the WNBA team beat the U.S. Olympic team 117-109 on Saturday night. It was the second consecutive win for the WNBA All-Star team over the Olympians. The All-Stars also won in 2021 led by Ogunbowale, who was MVP of that game. That loss was the only one that the Americans had in 2021 en route to winning their seventh consecutive…
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese to team up for matchup against Olympic team at WNBA All-Star weekend PHOENIX — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will once again step into the spotlight during All-Star Weekend with their matchup against the US Olympic team. They’ll get to team up for the first time on the WNBA All-Star team after being rivals in college. Reese’s LSU squad topped Clark’s Iowa team for the national championship in 2023. The Hawkeyes knocked out the Tigers this past year in the Elite Eight. While there has been so much hype on the pair entering the…
Caitlin Clark Sends Message to Fans Following First WNBA All-Star Game Appearance Caitlin Clark has been tremendous in the first half of her rookie season with the Indiana Fever. But after the WNBA All-Star Game, she’s ready for a break. Caitlin Clark is ready to kick her feet up and take a break away from basketball. The Indiana Fever rookie said she’s looking forward to a little rest and relaxation following another record-setting performance in Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game. Clark ended Saturday’s game with 10 assists, a rookie record for a WNBA All-Star Game. She came up one short…
Is Angel Reese going to the Olympics? Star rookie lands in Paris where Team USA is gunning for gold… but reveals airline lost her bags! Angel Reese is not playing in the Olympics for Team USA, but she’s travelled to Paris anyway – without her luggage. The Chicago Sky rookie, who played in her first WNBA All-Star Game last weekend, confirmed that she had landed in the French capital on Monday despite a major travel hiccup. ‘They lost our bags said we only get ‘$100 in euros’ to shop until they find them but we made it to Paris,’…
Mic’d up Caitlin Clark says she’s ‘going to launch a bomb’ before half-court heave and A’ja Wilson makes major admission to Angel Reese in hilarious clips from WNBA All-Star weekend At the risk of being unpopular, Caitlin Clark agreed to be mic’d up for her All-Star debut over the weekend, resulting in a number of funny moments for the Indiana Fever rookie. Connecticut Sun veteran forward DeWanna Bonner laughed and sidestepped Clark after the former Iowa star revealed ‘I have a mic on.’ Later, Clark – who is always eager to hoist a long-rage shot – told a teammate…
Roma are showing a strong interest in Rennes’ right-back Lorenz Assignon as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. The Italian club is actively seeking to bolster their right flank, and Assignon has emerged as a key target. Gianluca Di Marzio reports that although Roma has not yet made an official offer to Rennes, their interest in the French defender is significant. Assignon, who spent the last season on loan at Burnley, has attracted attention with his performances. During his stint in the Premier League, he made 15 appearances, scoring one goal and providing two assists.…
AC Milan are interesting in signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo and they currently lead a very congested race, according to a report. TMW recently reported that Milan are following Fernandez-Pardo closely after an explosive end to the last season. He started only two games during the regular season for Gent but then in the play-offs he caught fire, scoring seven goals and adding two assists in 10 games at the age of just 19. acmilan logo AC Milan LOADING OFFICIAL CONTENT Now, the same source are stating that the Milan directors have had new contacts over the teenager, who in…
AC Milan face competition from Manchester United to sign another one of their summer transfer targets in Youssouf Fofana, according to a report. The Diavolo and the Red Devils went head-to-head for Zirkzee a few weeks ago, before Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani decided to freeze the negotiations once it became clear his agent wanted €15m in commissions in order to close the deal. According to what is being reported by Sky Sports UK, United intend to keep Scott McTominay despite interest from Fulham and Galatasaray, and they also wish to add another piece to the department. Talks…
Milan have finalised a contract agreement with Youssouf Fofana and will soon present a new offer to Monaco for the midfielder. The Rossoneri have been seriously targeting the 25-year-old French midfielder for a number of weeks now, believing him to be the perfect reinforcement for Paulo Fonseca’s squad. A number of clubs are also interested in the player, including Manchester United and Atletico Madrid. Milan already agreed to the rough terms of a contract with Fofana a fortnight ago, willing to offer a four-year contract with an option for a fifth worth around €3m net per season plus €500,000…
NBA guard Russell Westbrook is expected to join the Denver Nuggets after being bought out following a sign-and-trade agreement for Kris Dunn with the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers. Westbrook was officially waived by Utah on July 20. Westbrook will join the team after being bought out of his contract by the Jazz and clearing waivers, according to sources. The triple-double king is also a solid pickup for the Nuggets as Westbrook could possibly finish his career in Denver, while he heads into his 19th year in the league. This is reportedly an expanded deal that was initially reported…