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Caitlin Clark will not participate in this year’s WNBA All-Star events due to injury

July 19, 2025

Indiana Fever fans will miss Caitlin Clark this WNBA All-Star weekend since she will not be participating in the event. Clark made the announcement via the team’s communication and social media channels.

Caitlin Clark’s teammate, Lexie Hull was named as her replacement in the 3-point contest, as for the All-Star game, from WNBA, “Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes and Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones have been named by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to replace the injured Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally on Team Clark in the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game.”

WNBA to implement a 4-point shot for 2025 WNBA All-Star Game

July 17, 2025

WNBA;

4-Point Shot
• Four circles – two at each end of the court – will be placed above the current three-point line at a distance of 28-feet from the rim [approximately six feet further than the current three-point line]
• Each four-foot circle shall be designated as the “AT&T 4-Point Shot” area
• Any shot made by a player who has contact within the 4-point area upon attempting the shot will be credited as four points
• For every AT&T 4-Point Shot made, AT&T will make a donation to foundations supported by the WNBA and selected by players
• (See court diagram below)

Aside from the 4-point shot, WNBA will also implement “Special Rules for 2025 WNBA All-Star Game” like the 20-Second Shot Clock, Live-Play Substitutions and “No Free-Throws”

20-Second Shot Clock
• The shot clock will be shortened from 24 to 20 seconds. The shot clock will still reset to 14 seconds after an offensive rebound.

Live-Play Substitutions
Teams will be permitted to implement hockey-like player substitutions while the ball is in play, provided certain conditions are met:
• Only the offensive team may make live-play substitutions, and only one player substitution is permitted per possession
• One player can exit the court, and another can enter onto the court only while their team has possession of the ball in the backcourt
• The players exiting and entering the court must do so in the backcourt between the 28-foot mark and the half-court line
• The player entering onto the court may not touch the ball in the backcourt

Not adhering to any of the above guidelines will result in a turnover and the ball shall be awarded to the opposing team.

Automatic Points for Free-Throw Attempts: “No Free-Throws”
• In circumstances that would require a player to shoot free throw(s), the player will automatically be credited with the maximum available point(s) given the situation. In such cases, the box score will reflect the appropriate number of free-throws as attempted and as made.
• The only time in which players will physically attempt a free throw will be during the last two minutes of the fourth quarter and during the entirety of any overtime period(s)

Participants for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Friday Night Events

July 17, 2025

WNAB just release the names of participants for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Friday Night Events; 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge.

The 3-Point Contest is headline by Superstar Caitlin Clark and last two champion of the contest; Sabrina Ionescu (2023) and Allisha Gray (2024), and for the Skills Challenge we have last year’s winner Allisha Gray with Natasha Cloud and Courtney Williams.

WNBA;

ESPN will broadcast the Kia WNBA Skills Challenge and the WNBA STARRY® 3-Point Contest from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of the Indiana Fever, on Friday, July 18 (8 p.m. ET). The events are a prelude to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Saturday, July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, Disney+ and ESPN+).

Below are the participants for the 2025 WNBA Skills Challenge:

PLAYER TEAM POSITION
Natasha Cloud New York Liberty Guard
Skylar Diggins Seattle Storm Guard
Allisha Gray Atlanta Dream Guard
Erica Wheeler Seattle Storm Guard
Courtney Williams Minnesota Lynx Guard

Below are the participants for the 2025 WNBA 3-Point Contest:

PLAYER TEAM POSITION
Sonia Citron Washington Mystics Guard
Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever Guard
Allisha Gray Atlanta Dream Guard
Sabrina Ionescu New York Liberty Guard
Kelsey Plum Los Angeles Sparks Guard

NY Liberty routs Indiana Fever Sans Caitlin Clark (98 – 77)

July 17, 2025

The New York Liberty did defeat the Indiana Fever with a score of 98-77. The Fever were without their star point guard Caitlin Clark due to a right groin injury she sustained the previous night against the Connecticut Sun.

It was a close game at the start until Liberty ran way with the game building a 15-point lead by the end of first half and never look back. Liberty’s largest lead was 26 points (48 – 74) in the 3rd quarter.

Breanna Stewart lead the NY with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists, Sabrina Ionescu added 15 points and 9 assists.

Fever’s leading scorer is Kelsey Mitchell with 16 points, followed by Sophie Cunningham, who moved up to start the game with 12 points and Damiris Dantas added another 11 points. NY Liberty’s win halt’s Indiana’s 3 game winning streak against the Atlanta Dream, Dallas Wings and Connecticut Suns.

This will be Fever’s last game as they prepare for the WNBA All-Star Weekend. After the break, they will face the Liberty once again, Wednesday night.

James Gunn Unveils Teaser Poster of Supergirl, Coming in 2026

July 17, 2025

James Gunn, head of DCU films, just posted a teaser of the Supergirl, which is scheduled to be in theaters next year. Milly Alcock was cast as Supergirl for the film and the working title is Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

The film will also star Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, and Emily Beecham. Jason Momoa was also cast to play the alien mercenary and bounty hunter – Lobo. The film is scheduled to be in theaters on June 26, 2026.

Full list of ESPYS 2025 Award winner with Caitlin Clark bagging the Best WNBA Player

July 17, 2025

The 2025 ESPYS just concluded their presentation of the greatest athletes and moments in sports this year, and below are the winners. As a sport, basketball got the most awards this year, with 7 players taking home particular honors. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder received two awards: Best NBA Player and Best Athlete – Men’s Sports. On the women’s side, Caitlin Clark was awarded Best WNBA Player, while Cooper Flagg and JuJu Watkins bagged the Best College Athlete awards for male and female, respectively.

Then we have the legends of the sports, Diana Taurasi and former USWNT player Alex Morgan were honored with the prestigious Icon Award, while former NBA player Oscar Robertson received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.

Here’s the full list of winners of the 2025 ESPY Awards.

  • Best Championship Performance: Simone Biles, Olympic gymnastics all-around
  • Best Play: Saquon Barkley’s backwards hurdle
  • Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award: Sloane Stephens
  • Capital One Cup Winners: UNC women and Ohio State men
  • Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Katie Schumacher-Cawley
  • Icon Award: Alex Morgan and Diana Taurasi

  • Pat Tillman Award for Service: Los Angeles County firefighters David Walters and Erin Regan
  • Gatorade Players of the Year: Jane Hedengren and Cameron Boozer
  • Best Comeback Athlete: Suni Lee, USA Gymnastics
  • Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award: Rishin Tandon, Maegha Ramanathan and Ian Waite
  • Arthur Ashe Award for Courage: Oscar Robertson
  • Best Athlete – Men’s Sports: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Best Record-Breaking Performance: Alexander Ovechkin, NHL all-time goals leader
  • Best Team: Philadelphia Eagles, NFL
  • Best NBA Player: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Best WNBA Player: Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever

  • Best College Athlete – Men’s Sports: Cooper Flagg, Duke men’s basketball
  • Best College Athlete – Women’s Sports: JuJu Watkins, USC women’s basketball
  • Best Athlete with a Disability: Noah Elliott, Para Snowboarding
  • Best NFL Player: Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Best MLB Player: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Best NHL Player: Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers
  • Best Driver: Max Verstappen, F1
  • Best UFC Fighter: Merab Dvalishvili
  • Best Boxer: Katie Taylor
  • Best Soccer Player: Christian Pulisic, AC Milan, USMNT
  • Best Golfer: Scottie Scheffler
  • Best Tennis Player: Coco Gauff

Portland Fire are back!

July 15, 2025

Portland will bring back the Portland Fire as the team prepare to enter the league next season. Portland Fire first enter the league in 2000 and folded in 2002, then last Sept. 2024, WNAB announced that Portland will the 15th WNBA franchise set to begin play in the 2026 season, will be owned and operated by RAJ Sports, led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal.

RAJ Sports is also the principal co-owners of Sacramento Kings (NBA) and Stockton Kings (NBA G-League). RAJ Sports also purchased the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in January 2024.

Nike introduces the Sabrina 3

July 11, 2025

Nike and NY Liberty Star PG Sabrina Ionescu just announce the Sabrina 3, Ionescu’s 3rd signature shoes.

The Sabrina 3, Sabrina Ionescu’s latest signature basketball shoe, evolves from the success of its predecessors by blending high-performance features with a design deeply rooted in her Romanian heritage. The sneaker showcases exceptional craftsmanship, drawing inspiration from textile weaving and embroidery to create a silhouette that’s both artistic and reliable.

Key features include mesh pleats on the upper, which not only give the shoe its distinctive style but also integrate cables across the midfoot for superior containment, strength, and support. This innovative system is paired with the familiar comfort of a forefoot Air Zoom unit and a Cushlon 3.0 midsole, ensuring the consistent ride and court feel that fans have come to expect.

Design elements such as the returning vertical, off-axis Swoosh on the medial side symbolize Sabrina’s ongoing efforts to break barriers. A new concentric “S” traction pattern further personalizes the shoe, celebrating her identity and achievements.

Together with the Sabrina 3 shoes, Nike will also release Sabrina’s third signature collection of Dri-FIT apparel, which includes a unisex pant; hoodie; full-zip sweatshirt; and reversible short and top; as well as T-shirts for women, men and kids.

The Sabrina 3 will be available July 24 at nike.com and select retail locations with a $135 price tag.

Source: Nike

DMW to Shipowners: Reroute or Face Sanctions Amid Red Sea Dangers

July 10, 2025

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is urging shipowners and manning agencies to reroute vessels away from the high-risk Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to ensure the safety of Filipino seafarers. This directive comes from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and is a response to recent attacks in the region.

Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac stressed that simply taking safety precautions isn’t enough; avoiding these areas altogether is the best way to protect seafarers. He also mandated that shipowners and manning agencies report any scheduled passages through these high-risk zones and provide information on Filipino seafarers on board to the DMW’s welfare monitoring system. Failure to report will result in sanctions.

The DMW is actively monitoring the situation, coordinating with other agencies, and providing direct assistance and updates to the families of affected seafarers, emphasizing a “people-first approach” as directed by President Marcos.

You can read the full text of DMW statement below.

𝗗𝗠𝗪 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 ‘𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸, 𝘄𝗮𝗿-𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲’ 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure the safety and security of Filipino seafarers, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reiterates its call for shipowners and licensed manning agencies (LMAs) to reroute their vessels away from high-risk areas, particularly traversing the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

In response to recent attacks in the Red Sea, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac reiterated key provisions of the Department Order No. 1, Series of 2024, ensuring protection of Filipino seafarers amid the increasing incidence of hijacking or armed violence against ships passing through the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and surrounding areas.

“We asked shipowners carrying Filipino seafarers to please divert your voyagers. It is not enough to just say, we are taking the necessary safety precautions, the best way to spare our seafarers is to avoid the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden,” Secretary Cacdac emphasized.

In addition, he urged shipowners and manning agencies to report the scheduled passage of ships and those Philippine seafarers on board in our welfare monitoring system including information on deployment or knowledge of any scheduled passage to the Red Sea or Gulf of Aden, emphasizing that “Failure to report such a significant event will result in the imposition of sanctions under the DMW rules and regulations upon the manning agent and the principal.”

“The Department will not hesitate to take firm and lawful action against those who compromise the safety of our seafarers. We owe them protection, not promises,” Cacdac stressed.

The DMW is closely monitoring developments in the region and working in tandem with concerned agencies to coordinate support for seafarers and their families. The DMW already reached out to affected families via phone calls and zoom meeting to ensure that necessary assistance and updates are delivered directly.

“President Marcos has directed us to take a people-first approach—to make sure every Filipino seafarer is accounted for and that their families are given the attention and care they deserve,” Secretary Cacdac ended. ###

Live Action Adaptation of Solo Leveling now in production and will star Byeon Woo-seok

July 10, 2025

Netflix’s live action adaptation is currently in production and will star South Korean Actor Byeon Woo-seok.

Solo Leveling follows the story of Hunter Sung Jin-woo, who after being selected as a Player by the System and is able to grow in strength without limit and became the National Level “strongest” Hunter in the world and as the new Shadow Monarch and the successor fight in the war between the Rulers and the Monarchs.

There has been no report as to when the live-action series will be available, and it’s safe to say that it may not be available until the anime series has been completed or at least is on its later part.

Watch the 2025 WNBA All-Star Draft with Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier

July 9, 2025

The 2025 WNBA All-Star captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier join Malika Andrews on WNBA Countdown to make their team selections.

2025 WNBA ALL-STAR TEAM ROSTERS


TEAM CLARK
PLAYER TEAM HT COLLEGE ASG
Aliyah Boston Indiana Fever 6-5 South Carolina 3
^Sonia Citron Washington Mystics 6-1 Notre Dame 1
*Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever 6-0 Iowa 2
Sabrina Ionescu New York Liberty 5-11 Oregon 4
^Kiki Iriafen Washington Mystics 6-3 Southern California 1
Kelsey Mitchell Indiana Fever 5-8 Ohio State 3
Satou Sabally Phoenix Mercury 6-4 Oregon 3
^Kayla Thornton Golden State Valkyries 6-1 Texas-El Paso 1
^Gabby Williams Seattle Storm 5-11 Connecticut 1
A’ja Wilson Las Vegas Aces 6-4 South Carolina 7
Jackie Young Las Vegas Aces 6-0 Notre Dame 4

TEAM COLLIER
PLAYER TEAM HT COLLEGE ASG
^Paige Bueckers Dallas Wings 6-0 Connecticut 1
*Napheesa Collier Minnesota Lynx 6-1 Connecticut 5
Skylar Diggins Seattle Storm 5-9 Notre Dame 7
Allisha Gray Atlanta Dream 6-0 South Carolina 3
Rhyne Howard Atlanta Dream 6-2 Kentucky 3
Nneka Ogwumike Seattle Storm 6-3 Stanford 10
Kelsey Plum Los Angeles Sparks 5-8 Washington 4
Angel Reese Chicago Sky 6-3 Louisiana State 2
Breanna Stewart New York Liberty 6-4 Connecticut 7
Alyssa Thomas Phoenix Mercury 6-2 Maryland 6
Courtney Williams Minnesota Lynx 5-8 South Florida 2

* denotes All-Star team captain by virtue of being the starters to receive the most votes in balloting by fans
^ denotes first-time All-Star selection

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, Team Clark vs. Team Collier, will be on Saturday, July 19th at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of Indiana Fever.

Clark & Collier: Drafting Their Dream All-Star Teams (and Trading Coaches!)

July 9, 2025

WNBA All-Star Team Captains just concluded their 2025 All-Star Draft, both team captains even agreed to trade their coach.

From WNBA: “Following the final selection, the captains made one trade, swapping head coaches. As a result, Cheryl Reeve and her Lynx staff will now guide Team Collier and Sandy Brondello and her New York Liberty staff will lead Team Clark.”

Below are the 2025 WNBA All-Star Draft selections and the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game rosters.

2025 WNBA All-Star Draft
First Round: Starters Selections
Team Clark Team Collier
Pick 1:   Aliyah Boston, Indiana Pick 2:   Breanna Stewart, New York
Pick 3:   Sabrina Ionescu, New York Pick 4:   Allisha Gray, Atlanta
Pick 5:   A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Pick 6:   Nneka Ogwumike, Seattle
Pick 7:   Satou Sabally, Phoenix Pick 8:   Paige Bueckers, Dallas
Second Round: Reserves Selections
Team Clark Team Collier
Pick 10:   Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana Pick 9:     Courtney Williams, Minnesota
Pick 12:   Gabby Williams, Seattle Pick 11:   Skylar Diggins, Seattle
Pick 14:   Sonia Citron, Washington Pick 13:   Angel Reese, Chicago
Pick 16:   Kiki Iriafen, Washington Pick 15:   Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix
Pick 18:   Jackie Young, Las Vegas Pick 17:   Kelsey Plum, Los Angeles
Pick 20:   Kayla Thornton, Golden State Pick 19:   Rhyne Howard, Atlanta

ICYMI: Fever suffers another loss to Sparks (87 – 89)

July 8, 2025

After winning three games in a row, including their Commissioner’s Cup victory over the Lynx, and doing so without their star PG Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever were defeated by the LA Sparks in two consecutive games. Both were close games where neither team gained a lead larger than 8 points.

Azura Stevens led the Sparks with 21 points and 12 rebounds, and she also shot 3 of 7 from beyond the arc. Kelsey Plum added 20 points, and Dearica Hamby contributed 18 points and 4 assists.

The Fever had another strong defensive game with 33 rebounds, 3 steals, and 6 blocks. Indiana’s defensive effort was highlighted by Makayla Timpson’s block on Rickea Jackson at the end of the 1st quarter. Indiana led throughout the 4th quarter but was scoreless in the last 1:45 of the game. Aliyah Boston had one more chance to extend the game to overtime but missed a 21-foot pull-up jumper coming off a timeout.

Here’s the game high lights.

The Indiana Fever will host the Golden State Valkyries this Wednesday, while the LA Sparks will host the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday, July 10th.

Official: Kevin Durant Part of NBA’s First 7-Team Deal

July 8, 2025

It looks like that the “Kevin Durant trade to Houston Rockets” was just the start, now there’s a new report that KD is now part of the NBA’s first 7-Team Trade.

The NBA stated, “The largest trade in NBA history finally came together on Sunday, with centerpiece Kevin Durant joining the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and a slew of other assets with no fewer than seven teams and 13 players involved.”

Here’s the trade in a nutshell;

Rockets get:

  • Kevin Durant
  • Clint Capela

Suns get:

  • Jalen Green
  • Dillon Brooks
  • Khaman Maluach (No. 10 overall)
  • Rasheer Fleming (No. 31 overall)
  • Koby Brea (No. 41 overall)
  • Daeqwon Plowden
  • 2026 second-round pick
  • 2032 second-round pick

Nets get:

  • 2026 second-round pick
  • 2030 second-round pick

Warriors get:

  • Alex Toohey (No. 52 overall)
  • Jahmai Mashack (No. 59 overall)

Hawks get:

  • David Roddy
  • 2031 second-round pick
  • Cash

Lakers get:

  • Adou Thiero (No. 36 overall)
  • Cash

Timberwolves get:

  • Rocco Zikarsky (No. 45 overall)
  • 2026 second-round pick
  • 2032 second-round pick
  • Cash

It’s unclear what this means to all the teams involved and how it will shaped their future but one this is for sure, the Rockets will be scary this coming season with KD and Alperen Şengün, with the rest of the team.

WNBA announces the 2025 WNBA All-Star Reserves

July 7, 2025

After announcing the Starters and the Coaches for this year’s All-Star games, WNBA has announce the 12 Reserves for the 2025 WNBA All-Stars. The reserves high-lighted by veterans Skylar Diggins of the Seattle Storm and Alyssa Thomas from Phoenix Mercury, and rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen who are both from Washington Mystics.

  1. Sonia Citron, Mystics (Rookie and 1st All-Star selection)
  2. Skylar Diggins, Seattle Storm (7th All-Star selection)
  3. Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream (3rd All-Star selection)
  4. Kiki Iriafen, Washington Mystics (Rookie and 1st All-Star selection)
  5. Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana Fever (3rd All-Star selection)
  6. Kelsey Plum, Los Angeles Sparks (4th All-Star selection)
  7. Angel Reese, Chicago Sky (2nd All-Star selection)
  8. Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix Mercury (6th All-Star selection)
  9. Kayla Thornton, Golden State Valkyries (1st All-Star selection)
  10. Courtney Williams, Minnesota Lynx (2nd All-Star selection)
  11. Gabby Williams, Seattle Storm (1st All-Star selection)
  12. Jackie Young, Las Vegas Aces (4th All-Star selection)

Team Captains Clark and Collier will draft their respective rosters by selecting first from the remaining eight players in the pool of starters and then from the just announced pool of 12 reserves.

Here are now the full roster of 2025 WNBA All-Stars.
2025 WNBA ALL-STARS

STARTERS
PLAYER TEAM POSITION
^Paige Bueckers Dallas Wings Guard
**Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever Guard
Sabrina Ionescu New York Liberty Guard
Allisha Gray Atlanta Dream Guard
**Napheesa Collier Minnesota Lynx Frontcourt
A’ja Wilson Las Vegas Aces Frontcourt
Breanna Stewart New York Liberty Frontcourt
Aliyah Boston Indiana Fever Frontcourt
Nneka Ogwumike Seattle Storm Frontcourt
Satou Sabally Phoenix Mercury Frontcourt

RESERVES
^Sonia Citron Washington Mystics Guard
Skylar Diggins Seattle Storm Guard
Rhyne Howard Atlanta Dream Guard
^Kiki Iriafen Washington Mystics Frontcourt
Kelsey Mitchell Indiana Fever Guard
Kelsey Plum Los Angeles Sparks Guard
Angel Reese Chicago Sky Frontcourt
Alyssa Thomas Phoenix Mercury Frontcourt
^Kayla Thornton Golden State Valkyries Frontcourt
Courtney Williams Minnesota Lynx Guard
^Gabby Williams Seattle Storm Guard
Jackie Young Las Vegas Aces Guard

**denotes All-Star team captain by virtue of being one of the two highest vote-getters in voting by fans.
^ denotes first-time All-Star selection.

Cheryl Reeve and Sandy Brondello Named Head Coaches for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game

July 6, 2025

Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx and Sandy Brondello of the New York Liberty were selected as the head coaches for the WNBA All-Star Game. Reeve and Brondello respective team owned the two best records in the league; Minnesota (15-2) and New York (12-5).

ESPN: “Because the coach with the best record was paired with the player with the most fan votes, Reeve will coach Team Clark and go up against Collier, the centerpiece of her dominant Minnesota team.”

Cheryl Reeve and Sandy Brondello are not stranger to each other, since they “Minnesota Lynx” and “New York Liberty” face in last year’s 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup and then later matchup in the 2024 WNBA Finals. Lynx defeated the Liberty for the 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, while the Liberty took home the 2024 WNBA Championship.

NBA Free Agency: Deandre Ayton to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers

July 3, 2025

After being bought out by Portland Trailblazers, Center Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign the LA Lakers, this will give the Lakers the size that they need at the center position.

Anti-Political Dynasty Act filed at the House of Representatives

July 3, 2025

ACT Teachers Party List Representative Antonio Tinio and Kabataan Party List Representative Renee Co filed on Monday House Bill 209 or the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act.

ABS-CBN:

The measure defines “political dynasty” as a “family or clan that concentrates, consolidates, or perpetuates their political power by holding public office simultaneously or successively.”

Under the bill, “no person shall hold or run for any elective national or local office simultaneously with another within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity, whether legitimate or illegitimate, full or half blood.”

It also prohibits those within this degree of relationship to an incumbent elected official from immediately succeeding to the position.

If I’m not mistaken, similar bills have been filed before, and since the majority of political personalities are from ‘political dynasties/families,’ I doubt that this new bill will be more successful than the previously filed bills.

Nothing Headphone (1) announced

July 2, 2025

Together with the Nothing Phone (3), the company also announced the Nothing Headphone (1). Available black and white colors, the Nothing Headphone (1) will retail for $299 or around SAR 1,121.25.

Below are the notable specs;

  • Dimension (HxWxD): 173.85 mm x 78.0 mm x 189.25 mm
  • Drivers: 40 MM DYNAMIC / 16 Ω
  • RF: 20 HZ – 40 KHZ
  • Diaphragm: PU
  • Tuning: SOUND BY KEF
  • Battery: 1040mAh Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
  • Type: real-time adaptive anc
  • Depth: up to 42 db
  • Frequency range: 2000 hz
  • Microphone quantity: 3 mics each side / 6 mics total
  • Connection range: 10 M
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • Dual connection
  • Compatible with Android version 5.1 and above, iOS version 13 and above.
  • Codecs: AAC, SBC, LDAC

Just like the Nothing Phone (3), preorders for the Headphone(1) will be this 4th of July and it will be available on 15th of July.

Nothing announces Phone (3)

July 2, 2025

Nothing has official announced their Phone (3), the company is keeping their signature transparent design with the revamped “Glyph Matrix” instead of the traditional Glyph Interface. The Glyph Matrix is a small micro-LED screen in the top right corner of the phone, designed to show app alerts, notifications, and real-time progress indicators without waking the main display. It also supports “Glyph Toys” and will have a public SDK for custom widgets and games. The camera module also features a unique, asynchronous lens placement.

The Phone (3) will feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution (1260 x 2800 pixels) and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It boasts a peak brightness of 4500 nits and typical outdoor brightness of 1600 nits. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i on the front and Gorilla Glass Victus on the back.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 SoC, a significant upgrade that offers improved CPU and GPU performance compared to its predecessor. The Phone (3) will be available in two configurations; 12GB RAM with 256GB storage and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage, both the RAM and storage utilizes LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage technology.

As for the cameras, it will use a a triple 50MP camera setup at the back; the main shooter will be a 50MP sensor (1/1.3″ OV50H) with f/1.68 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), then an ultrawide 50MP sensor (1/2.76″ JN1) with f/2.2 aperture and 114° field of view and the 3rd camera is a periscope telephoto with 50MP sensor (1/2.75″ JN5) with f/2.68 aperture, OIS, 3x optical zoom, and up to 60x digital zoom. It also functions as a macro camera.

For the front camera, it will be using a 50MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.

The Nothing Phone (3) will have 5,500mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports 65W fast wired charging (charges to full in under an hour) and 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging.

On the software side, the Phone (3) will be running the company’s very own Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15. The company promises 5 years of Android OS updates and 7 years of security patches. It will also includes new AI-powered features like “Essential Space” for organization and “Essential Search” for universal phone-wide searching. A “Flip to Record” shortcut allows for quick transcription and summarization of conversations.

AS for the rest of the specs,

  • Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM)
  • 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be)
  • Bluetooth 6.0
  • GPS, USB Type-C, NFC
  • In-display fingerprint sensor
  • Stereo speakers
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack
  • New “Essential Key” customizable button.

The Nothing Phone (3) starts at $799 (globally) / SAR3,000.00 (Saudi Arabia) for the 12GB+256GB model, and $899 /SAR3,371.25 (Saudi Arabia) for the 16GB+512GB model. The company said that preorders for the Nothing Phone (3) will be available this 4th of July and it will be available on 15th of July.

Indiana Fever routs Minnesota Lynx to capture 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup

July 2, 2025

The Indiana Fever are this year’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Champions. The Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx even without their star point guard Caitlin Clark due to a left groin injury.

Natasha Howard was named the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup MVP, having her best game in a Fever uniform, scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Starters Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aari McDonald scored 12 points apiece, while Sophie Cunningham added 13 points and 7 rebounds off the bench.

The Lynx started the game strong, jumping to a 13-point lead in the first quarter, but the Fever tightened their defense in the second quarter and held Minnesota scoreless in the last 8 minutes of the first half and to just 7 points in the second quarter (32 – 27). In the third period, the Fever were able to extend their lead to 10 points and a 15-point lead in the final period (74 – 59).

Game highlights

The Indiana Fever’s next five games will be at home, starting this Friday against the Las Vegas Aces. The Minnesota Lynx will also play their next three games at home, starting with the Washington Mystics, also this Friday.

WNBA expanding to Three New Cities; Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia

July 1, 2025

The WNBA will soon be expanding to 3 new cities with 3 new teams. This was announced in a news conference “WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announces Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia to join the league in historic expansion.”

  • Cleveland – coming 2028
  • Detroit – coming 2029
  • Philadelphia – coming 2030

The three new teams will be in addition to the two other teams that was announced, Portland and the Toronto Tempo, both team will join the league in 2026 season of WNBA.

WNBA announces the 2025 WNBA All-Star Starters

July 1, 2025

The two All-Star captains, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will draft their respective rosters by selecting first from the remaining eight players in the pool of starters and then from the pool of 12 reserves.

WNBA is scheduled to announce that 12 All-Star reserves on July 6, and looking at the fan voting results, I have a good idea on who the 12 All-Star reserves will be.

Here are the number of vote that each All-Star starters received;

  1. Caitlin Clark (IND) – 1,293,526
  2. Napheesa Collier (MIN) – 1,176,020
  3. Aliyah Boston (IND) – 1,174,669
  4. A’ja Wilson (LVA) – 986,662
  5. Breanna Stewart (NYL) – 972,434
  6. Paige Bueckers (DAL) – 805,471
  7. Sabrina Ionescu (NYL) – 583,428
  8. Satou Sabally (PHX) – 456,025
  9. Allisha Gray (ATL) – 441,346
  10. Nneka Ogwumike (SEA) – 398,608

Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will the Team Captains for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game

June 30, 2025

The WNBA just concluded the voting period for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. Clark and Collier are the two All-Star starters who received the most fan votes. Clark received 1,293,526 votes from fans, and Collier received 1,176,020.

Clark is averaging 18.2 points and a career-high 8.9 assists per game, while Collier ranks No. 1 in the WNBA in scoring (a career-high 24.5 ppg) and fourth in rebounding (8.4 rpg), leading the Lynx to a league-best 13-2 record.

Before the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier, with their teams, will face each other in the Commissioner’s Cup Finals this July 2nd.

In a statement, the WNBA said that “the two All-Star captains will then draft their respective rosters by selecting first from the remaining eight players in the pool of starters and then from the pool of 12 reserves.”

The 10 starters, including Clark and Collier, were selected from across the WNBA without regard to conference affiliation. Current WNBA players and a media panel joined fans in selecting the All-Star starters. Fans accounted for 50 percent of the vote, while current WNBA players and a media panel each accounted for 25 percent.

After the starters have been announced, the league’s head coaches will select the 12 reserves without regard to conference affiliation. The head coaches will vote for three guards, five frontcourt players, and four players at either position regardless of conference. Coaches may not vote for players on their own team. The names of the 12 reserves will be revealed across WNBA social and digital platforms on Sunday, July 6, at noon ET.

The 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of the Fever, on Saturday, July 19.

Nike release the Caitlin Clark’s ad for her new Kobe 5 Protro PE

June 30, 2025

The new Kobe V Protro “Caitlin Clark” will retail for $190. This is not the Caitlin Clark signature shoes but a player exclusive colorway of the Kobe 5 Protro PE. Clark’s signature kicks will arrive early next year, since it has been reported the Nike will release Clark’s Signature Logo in Holiday 2025.

Available 6/30 at 5:00 PM

When Caitlin Clark laces up her Kobe 5s, she enters a new dimension.

She’s put her prowess on display wearing an array of coveted Kobe models — now she has her own player edition. It’s outfitted in Midnight Navy, Bright Crimson, vibrant hits of University Gold, and polished off with a high-gloss finish that glistens under the spotlight.

This Protro model takes a great basketball shoe and makes it better. It’s engineered with a flexible Air Zoom unit and scaled-down traction for optimal court feel. Plus, the minimally structured upper is lightweight and supportive all-around.

Alex Eala suffers a heartbreaking defeat at the WTA Lexus Eastbourne Open Finals

June 29, 2025

WTA;

Maya Joint rallied to win one of the year’s toughest matches at the Lexus Eastbourne Open on Saturday, securing her second Hologic WTA Tour singles title of 2025.

In a matchup of two of the Hologic WTA Tour’s brightest young talents, 19-year-old Maya Joint of Australia saved four championship points to edge 20-year-old qualifier Alexandra Eala of the Philippines 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (10) in Saturday’s final.

It was a tough match but just by reaching the WTA Finals, Alex Eala is already a winner in the hearts the Filipinos. If her trajectory continues to go up, she will face Maya Joint in the future.

Here’s the game high lights.

Indiana Fever wins over Dallas Wings without Caitlin Clark (94 – 86)

June 29, 2025

It was a statement game for the Indiana Fever as they defeat the Dallas Wings 94-86 in a hard-fought contest that showcased the Fever’s depth and determination even without their star point guard, Caitlin Clark. Missing her second straight game due to a left groin injury, Clark’s absence provided an opportunity for other Fever players to step up, and they answered the call with a collective effort that secured a crucial road win.

From the opening tip, the Fever started fast, jumping out to an impressive 33-13 lead in the first quarter. Their offense was incredibly efficient in the 1st quarter, converting all of their shots from inside the arc and shooting a remarkable 59.3% from the field for the game. Fever’s efficiency carried over to the second quarter and was able to set the tone for the game, they managed to built a 20-point lead (40 – 20) but ended the half with a 13-points lead (56 – 43).

Veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell lead the Fever with a season-high 32 points and 7 assists, Mitchell also hade a crucial three-points to recapture the lead (82 – 80) after the Wings taking lead for the first time in the game. Aliyah Boston also continued to impress, adding a strong 21 points and six rebounds, keeping her consistent presence in the paint. Natasha Howard was a force on both ends, recording a double-double with 15 points and a game-high 13 rebounds, along with three steals. Making her first start for the Fever, Aari McDonald added 13 points and six assists, providing valuable playmaking in Clark’s absence.

The Dallas Wings is led by rookie sensation Paige Bueckers’ 27 points and six assists, lead the Wings comeback. After trailing by as many as 23 points, the Wings managed to briefly take an 80-79 lead in the fourth quarter, fueled by improved shooting and aggressive defense. However, the Fever kept their composure, responding with a decisive 9-0 run to reclaim control and seal the victory.

It’s a great win by the Fever (8-8), as they move back to a .500 record on the season before facing the Minnesota Lynx in the Commissioner’s Cup Finals this July 2nd.