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Ayabella @lakeraya.bsky.social · Sep 11

I do! That's so cool! But I'm halfway around the world from America lmao 😭

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Dana Holtzbert @danaholtzbert.bsky.social · Sep 2

Dropping this off here. #WNBA

A Stax comic panel of JK Rowling accepting a money bag while saying “K*ll every trans person” and the “I ❤️ HP” t-shirt wearing fan giving her the bag has Breanna Stewart’s head in the original’s place, saying “I’m an ally, I just really like Harry Potter!”

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Dana Holtzbert @danaholtzbert.bsky.social · Sep 2

A quick check on Breanna’s business partner. #WNBA

🎃LoZza🎃 @cocoafox023.bsky.social · Sep 1

Oh... that's JK Rowling joking about murdering people that turned on her

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Rey-Rey @rey-rey.net · Sep 2

COACH ROBERTS: "Rickea's been tremendous closing games out. Tremendous. And we just have so much confidence in her."

DEARICA HAMBY: "Nobody can guard her."

Rey-Rey @rey-rey.net · Sep 2

The Sparks (19-20) somehow stay alive in the postseason chase as they came back from 17 down in the second half to defeat the Storm (22-20) in Seattle. Impressive back-to-back wins by the Sparks. Check out the recap at the Sporting Tribune.

Sparks close out with 11-0 run to defeat Storm in Seattle

SEATTLE -- Somehow, the Sparks are staying alive.The Sparks (19-20) were tired from their game against the Mystics in Los Angeles on Sunday. They were down 17 points in the third q

www.thesportingtribune.com

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Rey-Rey @rey-rey.net · Sep 2

The Sparks (19-20) somehow stay alive in the postseason chase as they came back from 17 down in the second half to defeat the Storm (22-20) in Seattle. Impressive back-to-back wins by the Sparks. Check out the recap at the Sporting Tribune.

Sparks close out with 11-0 run to defeat Storm in Seattle

SEATTLE -- Somehow, the Sparks are staying alive.The Sparks (19-20) were tired from their game against the Mystics in Los Angeles on Sunday. They were down 17 points in the third q

www.thesportingtribune.com

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Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · Aug 29

I wrote about the Los Angeles Sparks' sudden rise into the playoff picture after their rocky start to the season.

Winsidr @winsidr.com · Aug 29

From a win-loss record of 6-14 to playoff contention 🔥

The Sparks’ turnaround, fueled by their mix of vets and young players, has them looking dangerous..

@jamauribowles.bsky.social breaks down what makes LA a playoff disruptor ⤵️

The Los Angeles Sparks’ Surge into the Playoff Picture » Winsidr

Playoffs or no playoffs, and with a blend of veterans and youth, the Los Angeles Sparks have shown that they have a bright future ahead.

winsidr.com

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Ayabella @lakeraya.bsky.social · Aug 28

What a snowflake

The Independent @the-independent.com · Aug 27

Sean Hannity says he left New York City because he got too many mean looks from people at restaurants

Sean Hannity says he left NYC because of mean looks from people at restaurants

www.independent.co.uk

Ayabella @lakeraya.bsky.social · Aug 26

Great signing. I wish the Sparks drafted her.

Along Came Poly-4-The-W @alongcamepoly4thew.bsky.social · Aug 26

The Dallas Wings have signed guard Serena Sundell to a seven-day hardship contract. Sundell will be available for Wednesday’s game against the Connecticut Sun.

#wingsUP #wnba #welcometothew

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Ayabella @lakeraya.bsky.social · Aug 25

Omg men are so emotional

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Seattle Reign FC @reignfc.com · Aug 25

A NEW RECORD 👑

Sofia Huerta now holds the @nwslsoccer.com assist record with 32 regular season assists. ✨

Congratulations Sofia!

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Ayabella @lakeraya.bsky.social · Aug 21

The Sparks won

The Athletic @theathletic.com · Aug 21

Paige Bueckers last night 🔥

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Rey-Rey @rey-rey.net · Aug 21

Paige Bueckers scored a ridiculous 44 points but the Sparks (17-18) came away with the win against the Wings (9-27) after a Kelsey Plum floater that beat the buzzer. Recap at the Sporting Tribune.

Sparks escape with Plum buzzer beater, survive 44 from Bueckers

LOS ANGELES -- The Sparks continue to survive.Paige Bueckers left an indelible mark in Crypto.Com Arena when she scored a ridiculous 44 points, which was the most scored by a WNBA

www.thesportingtribune.com

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Steve Jones @stevejones20.bsky.social · Aug 21

KELSEY PLUM FOR THE WIN

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Ayabella @lakeraya.bsky.social · Aug 21

Wow, just wow Kelsey. 💜💛💚

Snap(ped Neck) Wilson ☠️ @snapwilson.bsky.social · Aug 21

Kelsey Plum, man.

a cartoon of a dinosaur with the words i miss her so much

Alt: I'm crying.

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Ayabella @lakeraya.bsky.social · Aug 18

This is terrible

Ayabella @lakeraya.bsky.social · Aug 18

WNBA WNBA-ing again 😭😭

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Yna 💋✨ is mean, hot, and cool @rainingynaside.bsky.social · Aug 18

I think what I love most about this is: the increased risk of death for Black mothers isn't just during labor and delivery, it lasts the entire first year postpartum. There are many theories as to why, and one of them is STRESS. This type of love and support could literally save her life 🫶🏾🥰

𝒮𝒽ℯ-ℛ𝒶 @riptodeesse.blacksky.app · Aug 17

This is how you show up in the birthing room for your lady

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Ayabella @lakeraya.bsky.social · Aug 17

So much deserved. I miss watching her play. What a legend 💚💛

pangui @pangui.bsky.social · Aug 17

Sue Bird’s statue looks great! I’ve seen so many terrible ones I was worried, but it actually looks like her. 😆
#WNBA

A bronze statue of Sue Bird. She looks like she’s going for a shot, with one leg lifted and one extended arm holding the ball. She’s wearing a Storm jersey with number 10. Her hair is in a ponytail and flying out behind her.

Ayabella @lakeraya.bsky.social · Aug 17

Lmao I cannot 💀

I’ve Had It Podcast @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 12

Reminder that Riley Gaines TIED FOR FIFTH PLACE

Ayabella @lakeraya.bsky.social · Aug 17

The W posted again after 14 days. It took Sue Bird's statue unveiling for them to pay attention to W fans using Bluesky 😅

WNBA @wnba.com · Aug 17

Big day energy 💐

The legend herself, Sue Bird, has arrived for her statue unveiling in Seattle.

#ForeverSue

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Rey-Rey @rey-rey.net · Aug 16

Sparks interview archive for the Sporting Tribune this season 2/2:

Sarah Ashlee Barker: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/05/31/c...
Sania Feagin: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/07/31/s...
Cameron Brink: www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/08/06/t...

Thank you and good night!

TST Exclusive: Conversation with Sparks forward Cameron Brink

LOS ANGELES -- Cameron Brink is back playing basketball.After getting her rookie year cut short on June 18th, 2024 due to a torn ACL and meniscus, Brink rehabbed and recovered for

www.thesportingtribune.com

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Casey Parks @caseyparks.bsky.social · Aug 10

Anti-trans laws don’t only affect trans people and their families. In Vermillion, South Dakota, a bathroom ban nearly cost a town its only bookstore. Then a young trans couple stepped up. My latest for @washingtonpost.com — wapo.st/4m3PuFP

A family opened a town’s first bookstore. A bathroom bill is driving them away.

The Phelans ran the only bookstore in Vermillion, South Dakota. They sold it and moved after a new law would’ve required their daughter to use a boy’s bathroom.

wapo.st

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · Aug 13

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Kelsey Plum is one of the WNBA’s top assisters. But that’s on the court. Off it, Plum is giving back in ways that go largely unseen. It speaks to the type of person she is. In a wide-ranging interview, Plum opened up on a variety of topics.

NEW: justinrusso.substack.com/p/kelsey-plu...

'Evolving Every Day': Kelsey Plum assisting on and off the court

The guard talked exclusively with Russo Writes.

justinrusso.substack.com

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Mel @thegatesofmel.blacksky.app · Aug 14

Even if you don’t understand trans issues, you have to understand why it’s important not to cede ground when it comes to one group deciding who has the right to exist as they are.

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