Angel Reese Breaks WNBA Record for Most Rebounds in a Single Season
Angel Reese sets a new WNBA regular-season rebounding record in her rookie year, surpassing legend Sylvia Fowles and solidifying her status as one of the league's brightest stars. We discuss it here!
August 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) walks on the court during the first half at Wintrust Arena.
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By: Joshua Martin
Over the holiday weekend the “Bayou Barbie” broke the league’s regular-season rebounding record, marking the latest milestone in her impressive rookie season. The record was previously held by WNBA legend Sylvia Fowles with a total of 404. Reese needed six rebounds to surpass Fowles entering Sunday’s (Sept. 1) match up with the Minnesota Lynx. The Chicago Sky forward reeled in 19 boards during the contest, bringing her current regular season total to 418.
The WNBA expanded its regular season to 40 games prior to the 2023 regular season, Reese broke the record in 32 games, two less than Fowles. With eight regular season games remaining, her new benchmark is likely to rise. Officially cementing her place as one of the most spectacular rookies in WNBA history.
“Coming into [the WNBA] I just knew my motor. Offensive rebounds and defensive rebounds is something that I know I can always do. I knew it was going to translate right away.”
Despite some common misconceptions about her game, Reese emphasizes that her accolades stem from hard work and willingness to get physical.
“A lot of people think it’s because I get my own [misses] but statistically, it’s not. People think it’s because I’m the tallest on the court, when I’m not. It’s being able to go down there and bang, doing things that a lot of people don’t want to do. Defense and rebounding wins championships. And I’ve won championships at every level by just doing that. ”
Reese broke the WNBA’s rookie record for rebounding and double-doubles earlier this season. The All-Star forward and the Chicago Sky have eight regular season games remaining and currently have a 11-21 record, placing them eighth overall in the WNBA standings.
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Angel Reese Joins Unrivaled, a Women's 3-On-3 Basketball League
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese joins Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 women's basketball league founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. We discuss it here!
Angel Reese Signs With Unrivaled Basketball League
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By: Joshua Martin
The 22 year old rookie standout of the Chicago Sky has signed on to join Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 winter women’s basketball league founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. In an increased effort to provide additional options to professional women’s basketball players who often rely on overseas teams during the off-season, Reese’s signing makes her the 10th WNBA star to sign with the new league.
“For years, women have relied heavily on off-court sponsorships for a majority of their income. With Unrivaled, we’re revolutionizing the game by prioritizing investments in our stars and ensuring their on-court performance is reflected in their pay.”
Unrivaled will feature 6 teams during its inaugural season, with 5 players on each team. Games will have a 1-hour playing time, with 4 quarters of play including a game clock and a shot clock. The league will also host a 1v1 single-elimination tournament to determine the best 1v1 player in the world. The league will also feature historic contracts, offering the highest average salary in women’s professional sports league history.
Unrivaled Basketball’s additional player pool includes Arike Ogunbowale, Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Plum, Rhyne Howard, Kahleah Cooper, Jackie Young, Chelsea Grey, and the two founders. Investors include U.S. soccer stars Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, NBA legends Carmelo Anthony and Steve Nash, LPGA champion Michelle Wie West, former ESPN and Turner presidents John Skipper and David Levy and more.
“This is going to be a league for all players and that’s why the ownership perspective is really, really valuable for us. To do anything, you have to have a few first movers, but I think after that then it’s getting the collective group attached and knowing that they have an equal share and are part of helping this thing grow, and will have voices into how this thing grows as well.”
The season tips off in January 2025 in Miami.
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New Beats Campaign Features Angel Reese, Sha'Carri Richardson, and Naomi Osaka as Stars
Angel Reese, Sha'Carri Richardson, and Naomi Osaka take center stage in promotional materials for the latest Beats Solo 4 line, drawing inspiration from their individual sports. We discuss it here!
Angel Reese poses at the WNBA draft.
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By: Adonis Armstrong
Beats, a company known for its innovative audio products, has unveiled its latest offering, the Beats Solo Buds wireless headphones and the much-anticipated Beats Solo 4 headphones. Angel Reese and Sha'Carri Richardson are the stars of this campaign.
Beats Solo Buds combine the best features of the Solo line: portability, comfort and superior audio quality, all in the most compact design. The Solo Buds are the perfect on-the-go companion, delivering a remarkable sound and up to 18-hours of battery life. They also feature an easy one-touch pairing with both iOS and Android. The Solo Buds are available in four premium colors, including Arctic Purple and Matte Black, starting in June.
In contrast, Beats Solo 4 elevates your listening experience through enhanced, robust audio, Personalized Spatial Sound featuring dynamic head tracking and UltraPlush Cushions ensuring unmatched confort. The Solo 4 is a headphone that sets a new standard in innovation. It boasts incredibly long battery life up to 50-hours and supports Lossless Audio through USB-C. The Solo 4 comes in Matte Black and Slate Blue and Cloud Pink. It is available on apple.com for $199.99.
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Recap of the 2023 ESPYS
2023 ESPYS recap celebrated sports excellence and inspiring athletes with awards, performances, and heartfelt recognition. We discuss it here!
Angel Reese at the 2023 ESPYS
By: Joshua Martin
The ESPYS are a time where some of the most famous athletes from around the world come together to celebrate the past year in sports. The 31st edition of the annual celebration of the sports world’s elite was once again held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Some of the more popular awards are Best male athlete, Best female athlete, the prestigious Jimmy V award for Perseverance, the Pat Tillman award for Service and the Arthur Ashe award for Courage.
Alongside the celebration of the championship players, there were musical performances by Lil Wayne and H.E.R.
WEEZY HAS THE #ESPYS JUMPING 👏 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/9qcekwQYIb
— ESPN (@espn) July 13, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs took home the award for best team thanks to their Super Bowl LVII winning effort earlier this year and the team’s quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, once again took home the award for best NFL Player (he won in 2019 after his first MVP season).
LSU’s superstar forward Angel Reese won Best Breakthrough Athlete. Reese made headlines during the NCAA tournament where her “you cant see me” and “ring me” celebrations took the world by storm. Despite the backlash, her talents propelled her to the top of the list of the best breakthrough athletes.
"Another natty is coming, period." 💅
— ESPN (@espn) July 13, 2023
You heard it at the ESPYS first❗️ pic.twitter.com/A7VxH0Eq41
Carmelo Anthony, alongside the famed ‘Banana Boat Crew’ , was honored for his accomplishments on and off the court.
Shortly after LeBron James let the world know that he doesn't plan on retiring anytime soon and that he has more to give to the game of basketball.
"Lucky for you guys, that day is not today."
— ESPN (@espn) July 13, 2023
Go off, Bron 😂 pic.twitter.com/4X1Fqs0PqX
Last but not least, The Buffalo Bills training staff was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service due to their actions that saved the life of safety Damar Hamlin. An emotional Hamlin introduced the staff that was responsible for saving his life.
Damar Hamlin presenting the Pat Tillman Award for Service to the Bills' training staff at the @ESPYS is pretty awesome. pic.twitter.com/Lbt5B6yTYF
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 13, 2023
Below is the list of complete winners.
Best Athlete, Men’s Sports: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Best Athlete, Women’s Sports: Mikaela Shiffrin, Ski
Best Breakthrough Athlete: Angel Reese, LSU Women’s Basketball
Best Record-Breaking Performance: LeBron James surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for NBA career scoring record
Best Championship Performance: Lionel Messi, Argentina – World Cup Final
Best Comeback Athlete: Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
Best Play: Justin Jefferson with the Catch of the Century
Best Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Best College Athlete, Men’s Sports: Caleb Williams, USC Football
Best College Athlete, Women’s Sports: Caitlin Clark, Iowa Women’s Basketball
Best Athlete with a Disability: Zach Miller, Snowboarding
Best NFL Player: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Best MLB Player: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
Best NHL Player: Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Best NBA Player: Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
Best WNBA Player: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Best Driver: Max Verstappen, F1
Best UFC Fighter: Jon Jones
Best Boxer: Claressa Shields
Best Soccer Player: Lionel Messi, Argentina/PSG
Best Golfer: Scottie Scheffler
Best Tennis Player: Novak Djokovic
SPECIAL AWARDS
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Liam Hendriks
Arthur Ashe Award for Courage: U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team
Pat Tillman Award for Service: Buffalo Bills Training Staff
SPORTS HUMANITARIAN AWARDS
Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award: Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee Bucks) and Lauren Holiday (retired U.S. Women’s National Team)
Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award: Jordan Adeyemi, Ashley Badis, Rishan Patel
Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year: San Antonio Spurs
Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award Honorees: Dr. Richard Lapchick
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LSU Dominates as the Lady Tigers Win Their First Championship in School History
LSU Lady Tigers win their first women's national title in school history with a dominating performance, led by Angel Reese as the Most Outstanding Player. We discuss it here!
Angel Reese and the LSU Lady Tigers
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By: Joshua Martin
It’s funny how in this country we can see the same gesture and come away with two different conclusions. It's also funny how a dominating performance by the LSU Lady tigers can be overshadowed with everything else that's going on off the court.
Let's start by giving props to Angel Reese as she wins the Tournaments Most Outstanding Player. The double double machine carried her strong regular season performance into the tournament and was undoubtedly the team's emotional leader.
Jasmine Carson
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The Tigers got off to a hot start shooting the ball, led by Jasmine Carson’s 21 points in the first half off the bench. The senior guard was super efficient, hitting all seven of her first half shots including a three pointer off the glass right before halftime.
National Player of the year Caitlin Clark struggled to find a rhythm as she was held scoreless in the second quarter despite accumulating 14 for the half. Clark also made NCAA tournament history passing Sheryl Swoopes’ record for most points in a single NCAA women’s tournament.
The Hawkeyes comeback was valiant but short lived. Foul trouble was a major issue all night for Iowa. Late in the third quarter Iowa’s starting center picked up her fourth foul of the game while Clark simultaneously was hit with a technical foul.
The Tigers ultimately cruised to a 102 - 85 victory, which is the first women’s national title in school history.
During the closing moments of the game, the tiger’s Reese hit Clark with the “you can’t see me” gesture made popular by WWE wrestler John Cena and proceeded to point to her ring finger.
Angel Reese
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Clark made a similar gesture during Iowa’s Elight Eight victory versus Louisville, which drew praise from Cena.
If it wasn’t “classless” when Caitlin Clark did it, don’t call it classless when Angel Reese does it. Let the women compete, it’s sports!! pic.twitter.com/lJpS1NId68
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) April 2, 2023
“I don’t take disrespect lightly.”
"I don't take disrespect lightly."
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 2, 2023
Angel Reese on her celebration in front of Caitlin Clark. pic.twitter.com/IxrdUz1ae6
Several big named athletes came to the defense of Reese after many viewed her actions as classless, including Los Angeles Lakers superstar Lebron James
FACTS!!!! Love to see it https://t.co/YrrlIyg90S
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 3, 2023
Let me be clear this has nothing to do with Clark. She is an amazing player.
But…
“I’m too hood, I’m too ghetto. Ya’ll told me that all year. But when other people do it, ya’ll don’t say nothing. So this is for the girls who look like me”
"I'm too hood, I'm too ghetto. Y'all told me that all year. But when other people do it, y'all don't say nothing. So this is for the girls that look like me."
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) April 2, 2023
Angel Reese is unapologetically her 👏 @Reese10Angel pic.twitter.com/9cuCWwayhA
To me “unapologetically You” equals “unapologetically Black” Keep doing your thang sis!!
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