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Angel Reese has a knack for double-doubles and causing panic among racist crowds as she battles for WNBA Rookie of the Year honors

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There’s almost half of the WNBA season left, and there are still two months to go. That’s enough time for a player to heat up or cool down, enough time to attain historic results or hit a brick wall. But why wait until the end when we are able to start talking about Rookie of the Year now?

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Two clear favorites have emerged, and it’s no surprise that Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark is the favorite over Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese. Clark was practically anointed MVP coming into the league, so winning the ROY title was a given. Overly effusive fans and media acted as if respiratory too hard on Clark ought to be considered a foul. Evil ones like Jason Whitlock suggest that so-called jealous players could conspire to defraud and increase Reese’s possibilities of winning the prize.

University of South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says Reese doesn’t need any help. “If I had to pick a Rookie of the Year right now, today… it would be Angel,” Staley said he told TMZ last weekend “Without a doubt, because of what she was able to accomplish with the double-double.”

During that point, Reese has recorded double-doubles (points and rebounds) in 15 consecutive games, a league record. That streak ended Saturday, but Reese began over Tuesday, scoring 13 points and grabbing 10 rebounds against the defending champions in Las Vegas. Her streak of dominating the boards at LSU has remained intact, as she leads the league in rebounds (12 per game).

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The “Chi-Town Barbie” has moved on from the Bayou, but she still does the dirty work down low, now often grunting and hitting larger, stronger players in the paint. But she dogthat may’t be taught or measured, and there’s no quit in her. In stark contrast to her off-the-court style, Reese plays in an unspectacular manner, occasionally missing close-range shots only to grab a rebound on her putback attempt.

Fans call it persistence, but critics call it filling in statistics. They might want to examine out NBA legend Moses Malone, nicknamed “The Chairman of the Boards,” who was a master at collecting his own foul balls. Using a backboard to create a follow-up shot might be the result of poor aim or timing, which is an appropriate explanation.

It’s true that Reese was chasing a statistic to secure a double-double with seconds left in a game that had already been decided. That happened last Saturday on Chicago’s final possession against the New York Liberty, which had a 14-point lead with 19 seconds left. In situations like that, losing teams typically dribble until time runs out, but Reese was frantically demanding the ball, needing a layup to attain 10 points. The Liberty surrounded her with 4 players, clearly uninterested allowing this streak to proceed.

If 4 players had gone after Clark to forestall her from reaching a personal milestone, they might have been called petty.

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“Winning is the most important thing to me,” Reese said. “I think I’ve done a great job of being consistent and I’ve already broken the record. So I want to be able to just be myself and do whatever my teammates need me to do.”

There are not any logos of threes and pinpoint assists that fill Clark’s film, but that is life in the trenches. The work looks different there, where players pull it out of the mud. And nobody did it like Reese in breaking the double-double record by Chicago-based Candace Parker.

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The only player to win each ROY and MVP titles in the same season (2008), Parker is Reese’s favorite. She set her record as a 29-year-old in her eighth season. Reese shattered it as a 22-year-old rookie, braving the torrents racist hatred and venommostly from Clark fans. Their intensity in bullying Reese is unusual and unnecessary, especially since Clark is playing simply great, leading the league in assists, becoming the first rookie with triple double.

As the W enters a monthlong Olympic hiatus, Reese and Clark are set to be teammates on a rotating basis. They are the only newcomers on the WNBA team that may face Team USA in the All-Star Game on Saturday. Their every interaction might be scrutinized like a courtroom tape, with defense attorneys and prosecutors making claims about body language and facial gestures.

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Clark will likely win ROY on merit, despite being a loss machine. Her most ardent fans will go nuts if she doesn’t, nevertheless it’s not unthinkable that Reese will win the award. There’s no telling what either player will do when the season resumes and, pray, they make the playoffs.

I won’t be mad if Reese lifts the trophy, because she’s a worthy candidate. I’m not proud of it, but there’s a certain charm to watching her haters go crazy.

Who do you’ve got?


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Usher to provide the address of the Emory University class start from 2025 graduates

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It seems that there will not be much that Usher Raymond IV – Better, known to the world, simply as a USher – no. He can sing. He can dance. He can sing and dance while skating. He works. Sells Las Vegas residences. Performs philanthropic work.

And also performs the completion addresses. Usher was utilized by the University in its own yard. May 12 Usher will provide the address at Emory University 180. Ceremony of graduation and shall be awarded with an honorary doctorate in humanitarian letters from the institution. This will not be the first Usher Rodeo with an honorary doctorate; In 2023 Berklee School of Music in Boston He awarded the International Superstar with distinction. He also gave comments then.

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Usher will not be alien to Emory University. His non-profit, New Usher Lookwhich according to the website“He transforms the lives of malnourished youth through a comprehensive program that develops passion, global leaders”, has established cooperation with Emory’s University’s University Goizueta Business School in a 400-hour program helping to prepare teenagers for faculty. Apparently, non-profit influenced over 50,000 students.

“I spent my life following my spark – my passion – and trying to support young people when they find and follow their own passions. I am excited that I have the opportunity to talk to these amazing Emory students who graduate and prepare for imprint in the world – said Usher in Billboard statement.

Usher is one of the most successful musical acts in history, selling over 80 million records, winning many Grammy awards and has toured throughout the world since his profession in the mid -90s. His album “Confessions” from 2004 is the second best -selling album from 2000 and is taken into account by Rolling Stone as one of the best albums of all of all of all.

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The most iconic moments of the beauty of Robert Flack – Essence

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Robert Flack, a valued singer, songwriter and pianist, died on February 24, 2025, at the age of 88. The legendary singer, whose velvety voice again defined the soul and R&B, stays a everlasting icon of elegance, emotions and artistry. With timeless classics, resembling “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “The First Time Ever and Wis See Your Face”, the singer died the audience captivated the audience along with her ability to weave delicacy and power in every note. Not only will we take heed to her repetitive music, but we won’t stop eager about its most iconic moments of beauty.

In the 70s Robert seriously swayed Afro – a daring statement of being black and proud – during performances at live shows, including the famous Newport Jazz festival. Two years later, she honored the scene of Ronnie Scott in London along with her hair drawn into the band, combined with dramatic long eyelashes, which defined her characteristic appearance. Always to experiment with hair, she also accepted braids decorated with beads, without effort combining style and cultural pride.

Just a few many years quickly forward, and Robert was still turning her head. While playing in Gillette Civil Rights 2010 between Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals, she stunned the navy blue eye shadow, a dark light highlighter and daring red lipstick. The following yr, she performed at Bideawee Ball from 2011 with full rhythm – eyeliner, mascara, highlighter and its characteristic red lips. And in 2020 she performed unforgettable during the 62th annual Grammy Awards, wearing a beautiful curly crown and the same red lipstick that we met and loved.

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In honor of her everlasting legacy, we glance back at some of the most iconic beauty moments of Roberta’s incomparable flack.

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Joe Freshgoods X New Balance 992 “Starn Well” is celebrating cooperation

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Joe Freshgoods selects five years and counts with New Balance because of his latest version 992 “Arged Well”, a tribute to his creative partnership with a characteristic brand of sportswear, which still supports his design talents and a contagious passion.

After Debut On the Joe Freshgoods New Balance 992 website, Chicago Creative is preparing for a wider version of February 28 via newbalance.com and chosen retail sellers. The new edition of the sneakers means the fifth anniversary of Joe of New Balance, milestone after almost stood before closing his now widely beloved and known brand.

The document coming in June 2025 is shared within the history of Joe’s success, from his start as an area Streetwearus brand in his hometown of Chicago to providing New Balance partnership in 2020, when he wasn’t sure find out how to keep his business.

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“He examines how the partnership influenced the global culture of sneakers and development transparency”, Joe common In the announcement on Instagram, “which was more important to me than just doing it about tennis games. This is a real life. ”

The trailer of the documentation offers access to Joe’s journey, presenting his modest approach to success and its influence on the Boston brand of sportswear founded in 1906. Since joining New Balance, Joe Robinson (higher referred to as Joe Freshgoods), a champion with a young history.

Five years later, with 20 Sneakers Publishing House and counting the most recent cooperation of New Balance Joe Freshgoods is a love letter for his creative journey with the Boston brand.

“Sometimes I feel that I shouldn’t be here. But I am here and say, “Oh, I’m good at what I do,” he says within the film.

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Project 992 “Agnish well” attracts the inspiration from the primary cooperation of Joe Freshgoods from New Balance – the edition of New Balance 992 “No Emotions”, also referred to as “heart anatomy”. It was a right away hit and celebrated in the course of the NBA All-Star weekend, and now charges resale prices around $ 3,000.

While the explanations for the New Balance revival may vary, many consider the primary release of Joe 992 to be a catalyst that enlivened the brand. Sneakers have pink and red suede silhouettes placed on an olive mesh base and accented saddle skin on the tongue and rear card.

Four sets of lace are attached, and the box is decorated with unique details reflecting the theme “aging well”. In addition, Joe Freshgoods designed the “Championship Dreams” leather university jacket to commemorate his five -year success as a designer.

“I wanted this jacket to capture the essence of the last five years – each project was a milestone, another closed chapter, another dream,” Joe signature Post on Instagram. “Over time, I had the honor to tell culturally important stories, and this jacket reflects this travel project according to the design.”

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