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Johann Zarco expected Marc Marquez to “kill the compeition” at Ducati. Johann Zarco: “I thought he would fly around killing the competition and instead Pecco showed that he is still the rider who handles the Ducati best.” Johann Zarco has admitted that six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has taken longer than he expected to adapt to the Ducati. Marquez remains in the thick of the title fight behind Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia, both of whom are riding the GP24 bike compared to Marquez who is aboard last year’s title-winning GP23. Marquez, who took a little bit of time to…
Angel Reese comes up with an ingenious and endearing nickname for her growing WNBA fanbse. The rookie is blossoming into a star in Chicago WNBA and Chicago Sky supporters have taken a quick liking to Angel Reese as she has won them over with her relentless work ethic, exceptional rebounding abilities, and never-ending drive. She now wishes to give back to Sky fans who have supported her. After scoring a career-high 25 points against rival Caitlin Clark and her Indiana Fever, Reese is progressively improving as she makes her way in the WNBA amongst tough competition. Reese has given some of…
After recovering from an injury, Damiris Dantas rejoins the Fever: “I was so excited for this time.” INDIANAPOLIS — Four months after suffering an MCL injury in her right knee, Indiana Fever forward Damiris Dantas is back on the court. Dantas, a 6-4 forward from Brazil, signed with the Fever back in February after taking a year off from the WNBA. When deciding to come back to the league, she said her relationship with coach Christie Sides and general manager Lin Dunn is what pushed her to sign with Indiana on a two-year guaranteed deal. Dantas already has some connections to Indiana,…
In the WNBA Rookie Rankings provided by CBS Sports, Angel Reese surpasses Caitlin Clark. The WNBA has seen significant change this year. The WNBA is seeing record TV numbers thanks to the entrance of former Iowa star Caitlin Clark and the rest of this rookie class. In 2023, 462,000 people watched WNBA games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, ION, and NBA TV on average. According to information released by the league, in the first month of 2024, that number almost tripled. In the first month of the season, 1.32 million people watched games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, ION, and…
‘Fit’ for Left-Handed Relief Pitcher: Philadelphia Phillies. One of the top closers in baseball was named to the Philadelphia Phillies. Up until this past Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies had struggled in their previous ten games, going 4-6 in that time. However, their win in Game 2 gives them a chance to win their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks and could get them back on track to turn their struggles around. Expect an aggressive approach from Dave Dombrowski as the July trade deadline draws near. The Phillies have been successful for a reason, and a big part of that reason is…
Fever wins 4th straight, Caitlin Clark 3rd-fastest in WNBA history to reach 100 assists. Atlanta At State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta on Friday night, the Indiana Fever continued their winning streak with their fourth straight victory over the Atlanta Dream, 91-79. For the first time since 2015, the Fever (7-10) have won four straight games and six of their last eight games overall. The following three observations are made: Insider: Since Christie Sides benched four starters two weeks ago, the Fever have not lost. What altered? Caitlin Clark hears applause all around her.”They’re pretty crazy, aside from the IU…
Caitlin Clark has been invited to compete in 2025 by WWE star Bianca Belair. The Royal Rumble. Bianca Belair, a WWE star, praised Caitlin Clark for raising awareness of women’s basketball before putting out a challenge for her to participate in a tantalizing crossover event at Royal Rumble in 2025. Tennis, soccer, basketball, and wrestling are just a few of the women’s sports that are experiencing a surge in popularity in the 2020s as more people realize that these sports can be just as exciting as men’s. A portion of that can be attributed to Clark, who broke the NCAA…
Braves Name All-Star Pitcher for 2023; He Will Start in Doubleheader. Bryce Elder, a right-hand pitcher, has been called up by the Atlanta Braves to start Wednesday’s nightcap against the St. Louis Cardinals. On Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves will add more pitching to their lineup for their doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Right-hander Bryce Elder will start Game 2 of the doubleheader in St. Louis, Braves manager Brian Snitker said to the media. This season, Elder has started five MLB games and has a 6.46 ERA and 1.944 WHIP. He backs a 1-2 record as well. Even before Tuesday’s…
Fever had ‘a spark’ from Temi Fagbenle prior to her accident. Back and ready to provide even more. INDIANAPOLIS: Temi Fagbenle, a forward for the Indiana Fever, has experience winning championships both domestically and abroad. Alongside Lynx veterans Seimone Augustus and Sylvia Fowles, she earned a title in her inaugural season after being drafted to Minnesota in 2017. For personal reasons, she departed the WNBA in 2019 but continued to play basketball in her native Great Britain. In 2023–24, she won the British Basketball League MVP award and guided the London Lions to the EuroCup victory. The Fever procured negotiating…
Marlins All-Star slugger seen as possible blockbuster trade option for Phillies. The Philadelphia Phillies may be adding a potent bat to their lineup as they attempt to maintain their supremacy in the National League. In the Luis Robert Jr. sweepstakes, Philadelphia was once predicted to be a top buyer, but that likelihood is dwindling. But now the Phillies have a blockbuster trade target in another NL outfielder. Philadelphia would benefit greatly from the addition of Miami Marlins Jazz Chisholm Jr., according to Jim Bowden of The Athletic on Wednesday. “Chisholm is the position player most likely to be traded between…