The back-to-back WNBA MVP is joining the fight against WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Aces star A’Ja Wilson threw her support behind Lynx phenom Napheesa Collier after she ripped the league’s top executive for “the worst leadership in the world” and revealed controversial comments about Engelbert’s views on players’ worth, including Caitlin Clark. “I had an opportunity to listen to Phee, …
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A’ja Wilson backs Napheesa Collier: ‘I was honestly disgusted by the comments that Cathy made’
Getty Images WNBA leadership was put on blast when Minnesota Lynx guard Napheesa Collier made a strong statement during her exit interview on Tuesday. She received a lot of support, and one of the strongest responses came from four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson shortly after the Aces punched their ticket to the WNBA Finals. Wilson had not commented much on …
Read More »WNBA playoffs 2025: A’ja Wilson, Aces fend off Fever in overtime to reach WNBA Finals
The Las Vegas Aces are headed back to the WNBA Finals. The Aces fended off the Indiana Fever 107-98 in a wild overtime game on Tuesday night at Michelob Ultra Arena to close out their Game 5 semifinals series. That officially earned them a trip to the WNBA Finals, where they’ll now take on the Phoenix Mercury in a best-of-seven …
Read More »WNBA playoffs 2025: A’ja Wilson, Aces fend off Fever in overtime to reach WNBA Finals
For the third time in four years, the Las Vegas Aces are headed to the WNBA Finals. The Aces closed out the Indiana Fever 107-98 in overtime in Game 5 of their semifinals series on Tuesday night at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. They’ll now advance to the WNBA Finals to take on the Phoenix Mercury in a best-of-seven …
Read More »Portland Mayor Keith Wilson condemns federal intervention, claims videos of anti-ICE riots were from years ago
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson on Saturday dismissed President Donald Trump’s plan to send federal troops to Oregon’s largest city, claiming there is no lawlessness or violence there. Trump announced Saturday morning he plans to send troops to Portland at the request of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The president said he directed War Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide …
Read More »Giants QB Russell Wilson expected to emerge as trade candidate following benching
Wilson is making $10.5 million from the Giants this year, but $8 million of that came in a signing bonus. Thus, a team trading for Wilson would assume just a portion of his $2 million base. That’s cheap enough to happen midway through the season, when wallets are tight against the salary cap. The Giants are likely to consider such …
Read More »Seattle Mayoral candidate Katie Wilson to pull out of KOMO-TV debate if Kimmel not put back on air
Seattle Mayoral candidate Katie Wilson is calling on Sinclair Broadcast Group to reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s show on KOMO-TV. On Thursday, Wilson announced in front of KOMO Plaza—which houses the studios of KOMO-TV—that she will not participate in the October 8 debate at Seattle University, co-hosted by KOMO, unless Sinclair reverses its decision to pull Kimmel’s program from its stations. She …
Read More »Russell Wilson makes powerful retirement decision after being benched for Dart – talkSPORT
Russell Wilson makes powerful retirement decision after being benched for Dart talkSPORT Giants HC Brian Daboll says it was his decision to bench Russell Wilson for Jaxson Dart NFL.com Malik Nabers: My job doesn’t change because QB does NBC Sports Russell Wilson Sends Strong Message After Being Replaced by Jaxson Dart Newsweek Jaxson Dart may be the best hope to give an already-woeful NYC …
Read More »Kurt Warner questions Giants leadership after benching Russell Wilson
The Giants’ colossal quarterback shift might not be enough to save the sinking ship, at least in the eyes of one Hall of Fame QB. The Giants — off to a disheartening 0-3 start — called an audible on Tuesday and benched struggling veteran Russell Wilson in favor of rookie Jaxson Dart ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Los …
Read More »Russell Wilson: I’m not done as a player, but I’m not asking for a trade
Russell Wilson’s run as the Giants’ starting quarterback came to an end this week. Head coach Brian Daboll confirmed Tuesday’s reports that the Giants were benching Wilson in favor of first-round pick Jaxson Dart when he spoke to reporters on Wednesday. Wilson was also benched by the Broncos in 2023 and he had a lackluster 2024 season with the Steelers, …
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