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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · 8d

And for public universities in particular, who are fending off huge cuts to federal research funding and being threatened with more cuts at every turn, these juxtapositions of coaching payouts are not good optics or realities.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · 14d

On National Coaches Day, a reminder that my book about one of the greatest coaches in history is coming out soon!! @triumphbooks.bsky.social

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · 22d

That JuJu will miss the season doesn’t surprise me. That they announced it at this point surprises me a little.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · 23d

So there’s a big national protest planned for October 18 and they’re gathering the generals…

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The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Sep 18

On Wednesday night in San Jose, Golden State’s unforgettable season ended with a 75-74 loss to the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. @macsmith413.bsky.social writes about the Valkyries' unforgettable inaugural season.

Valkyries finish with guts, grit and a roaring crowd - The IX Basketball

Golden State’s unforgettable season ended with a 75-74 loss to the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

www.thenexthoops.com

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 18

OMG fix the review process @WNBA. This isn't good for your product.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 18

Never cared about the economy.

Never cared about free speech.

Never cared about making America healthy.

This is a raw power grab.

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Sarah Spain ✨ @sarahspain.com · Sep 16

San Francisco Chronicle staff writer @mingemi.bsky.social on Game 2 of the Golden State Valkyries-Minnesota Lynx opening round playoff series taking place at the SAP Center instead of the Valks’ home court.

Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 16

So what you are saying is that the wheels have officially come off.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 12

Political ads anyone????

www.huffpost.com/entry/charli...

Trump 'Couldn't Care Less' About Bringing The Country Together

www.huffpost.com

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Triumph Books @triumphbooks.bsky.social · Sep 12

Coming in Feb. 2026: @macsmith413.bsky.social has written the definitive story of Tara VanDerveer, Stanford women's basketball, and an unmatched legacy of excellence. Pre-order LIFE'S WORK now: buff.ly/TaPeCHP

Pre-order your copy now. Life's Work: How Tara VanDerveer and Stanford Women's Basketball Changed the Sport Forever. Forewords by Tara VanDerveer and Nneka Ogwumike. Written by Michelle Smith. Coming February 2026 from Triumph Books.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 12

It's actually not bad. :)

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 11

Working with @triumphbooks.bsky.social on my bucket list project has been amazing and now there is almost a book about Tara, Stanford and the power of women’s leadership and legacy! Pre-order please.

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Along Came Poly-4-The-W @alongcamepoly4thew.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Welcome to the team SVP, Marketing & Communications, Kimberly Veale! Veale brings 15 years of experience in the WNBA & NBA. She joins the Fire after leading marketing and communications for one of the league’s most recent expansion franchises Golden State #Valkyries." fire.wnba.com/news/portlan...

Portland Fire Announces Executive Team Additions

Kimberly Veale Has Been Named Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications; Kyle Burns as Vice President, Ticket Sales and Service PORTLAND, OR – The Portland Fire today announced the appointme...

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

From @macsmith413.bsky.social, the Valkyries are playing for the postseason.

www.thenexthoops.com/features/at-...

At present, the Valkyries are set up for the playoffs - The IX Basketball

Golden State’s magic number - the combination of Golden State wins and Los Angeles losses to secure a playoff spot, the first in league history for an expansion team, sits at three.

www.thenexthoops.com

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Matthew Walter @matthew-walter96.bsky.social · Sep 1

The third quarter has not been the prettiest for either team but Golden State still leads Indiana, 50-43 with 3:17 remaining in the quarter. After make nine of their first 10 threes, the Valkyries have missed their last five.

@theixbasketball.bsky.social #WNBA #Valkyries

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 1

Stoppages for the broken clock side, replay reviews take ENTIRELY too long in the W. Add that to the fix-it list.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 1

I mean they could show the crowd the Sparks game...

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 1

Another clock issue. And we wait.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 1

Looks like we might be getting ready to play with sideline clocks. This a big hiccup. Honestly, first one all season.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 1

Teams leaving the floor because of a technical issue is, well, not good. Clock issue delay going on 25 minutes at Ballhalla.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 1

The clock isn't working at Ballhalla. I suggest unplugging it, waiting 30 seconds and plugging it in again.

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Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · Sep 1

Angela Davis is here and the crowd went WILD

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Sep 1

Valkyries crowd going crazy for Angela Davis banging the drum is peak Bay.

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Michelle Smith McDonald, APR @macsmith413.bsky.social · Aug 31

NY Times giving space and voice to the unrepentant awfulness that is Riley Gaines….man.

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