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NY Liberty, Brooklyn Nets, WNBA/NBA Writer, Editor, & Videographer at NetsDaily, The Local W, Nets Republic. Podcaster + writer w/ Black Rosie Media. Writer of the Women's Basketball Roundup newsletter Rose gold, Rosé flow, I’m okay though

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busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · Jan 22

new edition of the women's basketball roundup! @elindsay08.bsky.social was on the scene at unrivaled and has some great reporting on site. we also talk wnba free agency, a deep dive on courtney vandersloot, and plenty more!
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🦉Unrivaled Has Arrived!

The new league is setting a new standard for women's sports. Black Rosie Media founder Erica L. Ayala spent the last five days on-site.

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busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 1h

Haven't done a Brooklyn Nets feature story in a minute, so i did a lil jam session on Noah clowney!
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Noah Clowney shines in Nets preseason - Nets Republic

The Brooklyn Nets have a lot to figure out this season. The play of Noah Clowney will go a long way in helping them determine their future.

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ProPublica Guild @propublicaguild.org · 3h

Today we delivered to senior management in NY a petition signed by 1,300 ProPublica readers, donors and supporters, as well as fellow journalists at peer newsrooms and former ProPublicans. It’s clear that we have wide support for a fair contract NOW.

ProPublica Guild Secretary Jeff Ernsthausen presents CEO Robin Sparkman with our petition signatures.

ProPublica Guild members gather in CEO Robin Sparkman’s office delivering petition signatures.

ProPublica Guild members gather in the hallway outside CEO Robin Sparkman’s office, delivering petition signatures.

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Jackie Powell @classicjpow.bsky.social · 3h

“Their *advancement* to our NBA staff” is a large part of the problem the #WNBA will continue to face if this is the system that continues.

Sabreena Merchant @sabreenajm.bsky.social · 3h

Peep the lanugage from Monty McCutchen about WNBA ref Jenna Reneau's move to the NBA:

"Congratulations to Biniam, Pat and Jenna on their advancement to our NBA staff.... All three officials have worked diligently to reach the pinnacle of their profession."

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busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 5h

A lot of gems in today's "what we're reading" section, including this tribute to Sister Jean by @nauerbach.com in Happy Auer! --> I will miss Sister Jean, a March Madness icon
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I will miss Sister Jean, a March Madness icon

Plus, some college football thoughts, too!

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busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 5h

I'm back at it with da newsletter! Today we're talking the Aces bouncing back from defeat and returning to the top of the mountain, the CBA battle beginning in earnest, and plenty more.
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🏆 Las Vegas Aces: WNBA Dynasty Reigns Supreme in Historic Sweep!

Las Vegas Aces make WNBA history with third championship in four years, joining elite dynasty status and dominating the Phoenix Mercury in epic title run.

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busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 5h

"This CBA will shape the future of women’s basketball in the United States. If the league and players reach an agreement that ensures players receive the compensation they deserve, it will establish the WNBA as the top league in terms of both pay quality and overall quality of play."

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busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 17h

semaforben gonna buy like 50 copies smh

Jon Passantino @passantino.bsky.social · 19h

Olivia Nuzzi is set to address her relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a forthcoming book, galleys of which are circulating among a select group of readers, @status.news has learned www.status.news/p/olivia-nuz...

Have I Got Nuzzi For You

Olivia Nuzzi is set to address her relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a forthcoming book, galleys of which are circulating among a select group of readers, Status has learned.

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Sholante @tiphseven.bsky.social · 17h

For everyone in DC looking for a D’Angelo tribute. I believe Hush Harbor is a no phones establishment so be prepared.

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Naima Cochrane @stillnaima.bsky.social · 1d

I settled on a clip from the (incredible) doc Sly Lives! (watch it now on Hulu if you haven't.) I think it's the most transparent commentary I ever heard from D'Angelo; it's about Sly, but it's really about him.

My plan was to grab a whole different clip, but this one felt right.

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busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 1d

seven seconds or less phoenix suns. just beautiful basketball

Patrick Fenelon @patrickfenelon.bsky.social · 1d

Here's a fun NBA question: not including past teams of the franchise you're a fan of, what was your favorite team to watch of all time?

For me, my favorite non-Timberwolves team to watch were the Adelman Kings. No team has ever had a prettier half court offense

busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 1d

such a moving, heartbreaking performance
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1.1M views · 12K reactions | Music guest D'Angelo pays a moving tribute to Prince by covering his classic "Sometimes It Snows in April" with help from Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum's cover band, ...

Music guest D'Angelo pays a moving tribute to Prince by covering his classic "Sometimes It Snows in April" with help from Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum's cover band, Princess, for the Tonight...

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busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 1d

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Send It On

YouTube video by D'Angelo - Topic

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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 1d

one of the realest tributes to Prince anybody did after he died. Somebody major needs to get on TV and do for “The Charade” what D’Angelo did here

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D'Angelo ft. Princess Sometimes It Snows in April

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

"a test"? you mean...a violation?

AP: Israel plans to halve aid into Gaza over slow return of dead hostages, a test for the Gaza ceasefire

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Nate Patrin @natepatrin.bsky.social · 1d

after getting over the initial shock I got a follow-up "oof" remembering he was just in the Sly Stone doc talking about how white rock stars get to grow old and comfortable

RIP to the man with the greatest three-albums-in-20-years career in music history

D'Angelo - Devil's Pie

YouTube video by kordtyb

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busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 1d

51 is so god damn young, man. Jesus

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busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 1d

Oh my lord

Baller Alert @balleralert.com · 1d

Soul Legend D’Angelo Passes Away After Private Battle With Pancreatic Cancer

R&B and soul legend D’Angelo has passed away following a private battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51. Born Michael Eugene Archer in Richmond, Virginia, D’Angelo changed the sound of […] The post Soul Legend D’Angelo Passes Away After Private Battle With Pancreatic Cancer appeared first on Baller Alert.

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The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · 1d

It's here! The first edition of our 2025-26 Draft Board, more detail than you can find anywhere else on the best #WNBA prospects in this coming class! www.thenexthoops.com/features/202...

The IX Basketball’s 2026 WNBA Draft Board, V1.0 - The IX Basketball

The IX Basketball's preseason draft board, the most comprehensive 2026 WNBA draft class preview available, from Awa Fam to Azzi Fudd.

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busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 1d

the sport is overrun by cowards and people who don't have a feel for what they're watching as it happens

busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 1d

OH NO COMMANDERS

busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 1d

managers not letting starters go for complete games when they're cruising enrages me. idc about their numbers the 4th time through the batting order or whatever

busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 1d

Brewers might have the magic touch

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

maybe this will help some realize that you don’t need access to cover the government effectively. in fact, it’s actually better.

Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 1d

The Pentagon is telling beat reporters to sign restrictive new rules by Tuesday or surrender their press passes by Wednesday. Many news organizations are rejecting the ultimatum and saying they will not sign. Here's my latest >>> www.cnn.com/2025/10/13/m...

Media outlets, including MAGA channel Newsmax, refuse to sign Pentagon’s press access rules | CNN Business

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busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · 1d

Chaos in Milwaukee!

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Christina Kahrl @christinakahrl.bsky.social · 1d

Do you want to work in Sports at the San Francisco Chronicle? Our summer internship application has opened up & we'd love to see yours. The previous 4 sports interns all landed jobs in the industry; we gear this internship to help make sure you will too! eevd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

Sports Reporting Intern, Summer 2026

Would you like to work with world-class journalists at a digital media company seeking to reinvent the way it covers news and reaches readers? The San Francisco Chronicle is looking for a reporting in...

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