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Watch Nike’s terrific Super Bowl ad with Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson and 7 other stars

Currently running through a brick wall.

Nike really put a whole bunch of superstar women athletes in a commercial, and it’s glorious.

Let me say the quiet parts out loud: it’s been a long time since I’ve been totally stoked about a Super Bowl commercial. However, I’ll be talking about Nike’s “So Win” commercial for a while.

This thing has some serious heavy hitters, including WNBA elites Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson and Sabrina Ionescu, tennis great Aryna Sabalenka, college sensation JuJu Watkins, soccer stars Sophia Smith and Alexia Putellas plus Olympians Jordan Chiles and Sha’Carri Richardson. WHAT?!

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If that wasn’t enough, the ad is narrated by rap sensation Doechii. I’m currently trying not to scream all over again just thinking about it. Here’s Nike’s first Super Bowl ad in over 25 years:

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A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo (finally!) hard-launched their relationship

A’ja and Bam are (officially!) a thing.

A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo are officially a thing.

First, let me be the first to say that neither one of them owes us a thing about their relationship. If they never revealed anything, that’s their business. But, after months of speculation, it was getting harder and harder to ignore them showing up for one another and that they weren’t totally adorable.

I mean, c’mon. “Favorite olympian from out of town?” The fans were swooning.

Thankfully, A’ja knew precisely what she was doing by dropping that line during her recent jersey retirement. It was planned. “The beautiful thing about our relationship, and our bond, is that we’re very aware of things,” she recently told Adrienne Gaffney of Elle. Here’s more from A’ja on her relationship with Bam:

“We know how to navigate through a lot of different things and never shy from moments, but also make sure that we uplift [each other].”

“I would’ve been doing a disservice if I did not mention my favorite Olympian. Because of that favorite Olympian, you see the best of me. Because of the care and the support that not a lot of people see all the time. If I did not recognize my special Olympian, he wouldn’t be able to get his flowers. So, in that sense, I think it was just a perfect time.”

“It was just a moment that I would love to share because people should know that I’m not alone. I have an amazing support system behind me.”

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A’ja Wilson’s signature A’One shoes were worth the wait

A’ja Wilson’s shoe already has my bank account in a chokehold.

A’ja Wilson, take my money already. The A’Ones are fantastic.

After what feels like a lifetime of waiting, the A’One sneaker is here, and it’s so beautiful. I mean, it’s immaculate. ABSOLUTE CINEMA. The “Pink A’ura” colorway. ARE YOU KIDDING ME, A’JA WILSON?! Okay. Let me breathe so I can get into some of the dope details.

Her A’One logo on the shoe is inspired by the star she draws inside the “A” in her signature. She also has Celtic symbols for the words “mom” and “dad” that honor her parents. A’ja’s new signature shoes drop in May 2025 with an apparel line and matching Calm Slides. I’m so sorry in advance to my bank account and every bank account across the country. GATHER YOUR COINS NOW. YOU NEED THESE IN YOUR LIFE.

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Of course, one of A’ja’s biggest supporters, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, already has a pair.

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The Heat’s not-so-subtle Bam Adebayo posts had A’ja Wilson fans swooning

“Favorite Olympian from out of town.”

The Miami Heat social media accounts are totally in on stirring the pot with rumored couple Bam Adebayo and A’ja Wilson.

Bam and A’ja have not *officially* announced that they’re dating. But, for months, headlines have been swirling about the pair. Whether it’s tweets of Bam seemingly trolling us all or A’ja’s Aces teammates and the Miami-Dade major seemingly leaning into the assumptions, the stories about Bam and A’ja are growing.

On Sunday, the Miami Heat certainly didn’t help. Here’s what we mean.

Just hours before a not-so-subtle Bam Adebayo tweet, South Carolina retired A’ja Wilson’s jersey. During Wilson’s thank you speech, she noted some of the folks in attendance, specifically calling out her “favorite Olympian from out of town.”  (See the 1:50 mark of the clip below.)

Well, you know what the Miami Heat did? They shared photos of a certain “favorite Olympian.”

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Of course, this made A’ja Wilson fans swoon. Here’s how they reacted.

Then, the Las Vegas Aces entered the chat because, of course, they did.

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As you can see, the Bam-A’ja conspiracy lives on.

This isn’t ending any time soon.

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A’ja Wilson surprised UNC basketball players, who completely lost it when they saw her

Losing it in 3…2…1…OKAY, THEY ARE SCREAMING.

UNC women’s basketball was totally stunned when A’ja Wilson casually walked into their locker room on Sunday.

As you might suspect, this wasn’t an ordinary visit, and when Wilson slyly dropped a “Good win, guys” as she entered the room, the whole team collectively lost it. Their faces went from complete shock to screaming and overwhelmed SO FAST.

Here’s the video of that special moment. Look at poor Alyssa Ustby (No.1). She can barely keep it together, holding back tears, as A’ja tells the room to relax like it was no big deal. Another player says, “WHAT?!” to a nearby teammate, trying to wrap their mind around what’s happening. Then, a perfectly timed “act civilized” can be heard in the background, and the whole clip becomes GOLD. Currently playing this ON A LOOP.

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If you didn’t catch the team’s fantastic reactions, some great souls did the work for you.

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Napheesa Collier or A’ja Wilson for WNBA Defensive Player of the Year? Fans are debating.

Even after Napheesa Collier locked up DPOY, WNBA fans are still debating about the award.

WNBA fans had lots of thoughts about Napheesa Collier winning Defensive Player of the Year.

The WNBA revealed several season awards on Sunday, including Defensive Player of the Year honors. That title went to Collier, who has been the life and soul behind the Minnesota Lynx and a massive reason why the team has one of the best records in the WNBA.

Additionally, Phee’s high motor helped Minnesota sustain a top-five defense for most of the season. With Collier’s help, the Lynx ranked second in defensive rating (94.8) and fewest points allowed (75.6.) At the individual level, Phee ranked second in the WNBA in steals per game (1.91),  fourth in defensive rebounds per game (7.5) and seventh in blocked shots per game (1.41).

Collier’s campaign to secure her new hardware was not without pressure from other players. A’ja Wilson, who also had a stellar season, was right behind Collier in voting.

As you might imagine, there’s been a conversation about Wilson and Collier both being defensive forces. Here’s some of what has been said:

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How to buy New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces WNBA playoff tickets

Limited tickets for what promises to be an epic semifinal still remain.

It’s the blockbuster of a WNBA playoff matchup between the two teams with the best odds to win the 2024 championship that we’ve all been waiting for, but we’re getting it a round early.

The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces will meet in a WNBA playoff semifinal matchup for the ages, a rematch of last year’s WNBA Finals where the Aces defeated the Liberty 3-1.

The Aces were up and down this year, earning the No. 4 seed in the 2024 playoffs, but when you are the two-time defending champs and have the unanimous league MVP in A’ja Wilson, all that matters is the playoffs.

On the other hand, the Liberty were far and away the best team during the regular season, and the team is hungry for revenge following last year’s Finals.

Limited tickets remain for what is sure to be an epic playoff series, so get yours now before the games sell out.

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New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces schedule

The Liberty and Aces begin their series on Sunday, Sept. 29. With off days between each game, and an extra day for travel, the series schedule looks like this:

Game 1: Aces @ Liberty – Sunday, Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. ET – Buy tickets

Game 2: Aces @ Liberty – Tuesday, Oct. 1, time TBA – Buy tickets

Game 3: Liberty @ Aces – Friday, Oct. 4 at 9:30 p.m. ET – Buy tickets

Game 4: Liberty @ Aces – Sunday, Oct. 6, time TBA (if necessary) – Buy tickets

Game 5: Aces @ Liberty – Tuesday Oct. 8, time TBA (if necessary) – Buy tickets

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New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces ticket prices

As of publication, here are the cheapest tickets available to each game in the Liberty vs. Aces playoff series:

Game 1: $59

Game 2: $57

Game 3: $26

Game 4: $25 (if necessary)

Game 5: $72 (if necessary)

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WNBA Playoff schedule

Sunday, Sept. 29:

  • Aces @ Liberty – Game 1 – 3 p.m. ET
  • Sun @ Lynx – Game 1 – 8:30 p.m. ET

Tuesday, Oct. 1:

  • Aces @ Liberty – Game 2 – time TBA
  • Sun @ Lynx – Game 2 – time TBA

Friday, Oct 4:

  • Lynx @ Sun – Game 3 – 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Liberty @ Aces – Game 3 – 9:30 p.m. ET

Sunday, Oct 6:

  • Liberty @ Aces – Game 4 – time TBA (if necessary)
  • Lynx @ Sun – Game 4 – time TBA (if necessary)

Tuesday, Oct 8:

  • Aces @ Liberty – Game 5 – time TBA (if necessary)
  • Sun @ Lynx – Game 5 – time TBA (if necessary

The WNBA Finals do not yet have a scheduled start date, and will begin following the conclusion of both semifinal series.

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A’ja Wilson cleverly used her MVP trophy as an outfit accessory before Aces playoff game

What a top-tier FLEX.

A’ja Wilson dropped one of the biggest flexes of 2024, and we’re not mad.

On Sunday, Wilson was named WNBA MVP, becoming only one of four players ever to win the award three times and just the second in league history to have their selection be unanimous. That’s pretty wild stuff.

In pretty A’ja Wilson fashion, the award was less about her and more about her team. She secretly wrote her Aces teammates thank you letters for the season, sharing them shortly after earning MVP honors. But, she did save just a little bit of limelight for herself. A’ja walked the Aces tunnel ahead of a WNBA playoff matchup with the Seattle Storm holding a very shiny accessory — her MVP trophy.

WNBA fans totally loved the move and her dazzling red suit. Here’s how they reacted:

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A’ja Wilson tearfully shared secret letters she wrote Aces teammates after winning WNBA MVP

A’ja Wilson finding new ways to thank her teammates will forever be awesome.

A’ja Wilson got emotional again about her teammates, and it’s just the best thing.

If you’ve been keeping track, Wilson has been becoming increasingly vulnerable about how much she loves her teammates lately. Just days ago, she was in tears, thanking her Aces teammates for helping her reach 1,000 points in a season. Now, you need to grab the tissues because there’s more wholesome (and tearful) activity happening.

On Sunday, Las Vegas dropped footage of when A’ja found out she won the 2024 WNBA MVP award. She received a call from commissioner Cathy Engelbert and then shared letters that she had secretly written thanking her teammates and the coaching staff for a great end to the regular season. Wilson had seemingly planned to share the letters later, but as she says, “I guess God wants me to share with you guys in person.” Here’s more from Wilson during the nearly six-minute tribute video (See the clip and full YouTube video below):

“I hope you guys understand how much you mean to me. I hope you guys know that this trophy is nothing without y’all. We’ve been through the ringer, and we’re gonna continue to go through the ringer. But one thing y’all don’t have to ever worry about is A’ja going anywhere. I am forever grateful to be y’all’s teammate.

“Y’all have given me so much strength. Y’all have given me so much love — so much power — and I hope I can do the same for you guys. So, thank you guys from the bottom of my heart. This truly means a lot.”

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Caitlin Clark deservedly earned 3rd-place MVP votes to cap standout rookie season

MVP votes as a rookie.

Now that the WNBA regular season is over, awards have been decided and Caitlin Clark’s phenomenal rookie campaign is being cemented in history. Not only was she named the unanimous AP Rookie of the Year and a first-team All-WNBA player, Clark also received MVP votes.

Though A’ja Wilson won the award unanimously, Clark put together a good enough campaign to finish fourth in voting, and she even received a few votes for third place.

In fact, Clark’s six third-place votes were second most to Breanna Stewart, and she led all players with 26 fourth-place votes. With an additional 22 fifth-place votes, Clark tallied 130 points to finish fourth in voting, just ahead of the Connecticut Sun’s Alyssa Thomas.

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Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx and Stewart finished second and third in voting, respectively.

Clark’s top-five finish isn’t too surprising after her historic first year helped catapult the Indiana Fever from 13 wins last season to 20 wins and a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Clark played all 40 games and led the Fever with 19.2 points per game and a league-best 8.4 assists. Her Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell also received third- and fifth-place MVP votes.

Indiana opens the playoffs Sunday against Thomas and the Sun.