But first: The unsung hero of Olivia Culpo’s maternity bag
EDITOR’S NOTE
Well, NYC, it looks like a major sports curse has finally been broken. Yes, I’m talking about the Knicks clinching their first NBA title in 52 years. Now, it’s not the championship, but this huge trophy is worthy — and Spike Lee literally couldn’t be more excited. I’ve no doubt that Timmy would’ve been at the Vegas game, if not for his Marty Supreme premiere in the Big Apple. Speaking of, his outfit might’ve been predictable, but his date definitely wasn’t — how sweet. I hate to admit that the film’s marketing game might’ve gotten to me. Now, I may actually go see this sports (?) film on Christmas Day. But enough of that, let’s get to what else is making headlines…
— Maria Corpus / Editor / Madison, WI
Let's Discuss
No Offseason Here
What’s going on: The WNBA’s biggest stars aren’t slowing down — even when the season is over. Over the weekend, Team USA senior camp brought together Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers ahead of next fall’s World Cup in Berlin. For Clark, the camp marked her full return to the court after an injury shortened her season with the Indiana Fever. But it’s not all work and no play, as Angel and Paige (aka Paigel) reminded us. (Just don’t bring up the team’s age gap, OK?) If the scrimmages are any indication, managing director Sue Bird is going to have a hard time finalizing the roster.
Our take: Athletes are planning for next year in more ways than one. The WNBA and its players’ union remain at odds over CBA negotiations — with players asking for more than double the revenue share the league has proposed, per The Athletic. At camp, Clark stressed the WNBA is at a pivotal moment, one it can’t mess up. Meanwhile, New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud told theSkimm that it’s all about pushing for a future that reflects their worth: “There is no business that runs without its workers, and we are the product on the floor. We are what makes the WNBA go.”
Psst…theSkimm spoke to Gotham FC’s Midge Purce and WNBA stars Natasha Cloud and Courtney Williams about the ongoing negotiations and other issues facing women’s sports. Read more here.
