📰 Fever’s Sophie Cunningham celebrates hitting 1M TikTok followers after sticking up for Caitlin Clark
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham gained significant attention on TikTok after a heated game against the Connecticut Sun where she got ejected for retaliating against Sun guard Jacy Sheldon. Cunningham’s popularity soared, surpassing 1 million TikTok followers within a few days. She received praise for defending her teammate Caitlin Clark, who had been targeted during the game. Despite being fined for her actions, Cunningham remained steadfast in supporting Clark and criticizing the referees for not protecting star players. Cunningham’s bond with Clark and teammate Lexie Hull was evident as she wore a shirt displaying “Tres Leches” ahead of their upcoming game against the Las Vegas Aces. The Fever, despite recent losses, have a chance to turn things around in their next game against the Seattle Storm.
📰 Yulia Putintseva reacts after heated ‘nobody likes you’ jab from Maria Sakkari
Women’s tennis star Yulia Putintseva and Maria Sakkari had a public spat at the Bad Homburg Open, where Sakkari won the match. Sakkari criticized Putintseva for not looking her in the eyes during the handshake, leading to a heated exchange of words. Putintseva posted the incident on Instagram, defending her actions. Sakkari referred to Putintseva as a ‘little pig’ and ‘piece of s—‘ in a post-match interview. Despite the tension, Sakkari expressed respect for Putintseva as a player and focused on her upcoming match at the tournament and the upcoming Wimbledon Grand Slam.
📰 Trevor Hoffman, Ryan Klesko to manage top high school baseball talent at Perfect Game All-American Classic
The Dick’s Perfect Game All-American Classic will feature Baseball Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman and former San Diego Padres All-Star Ryan Klesko as managers for the top 60 high school baseball players in North America at Petco Park on Aug. 17. The event, which debuted in 2003, has seen star players like Bryce Harper and Francisco Lindor participate, with many players going on to be drafted into the MLB. Hoffman, who has been involved with the event for over a decade, is excited to interact with the young players and share his insights. Klesko emphasized the importance of events like the All-American Classic in helping young athletes showcase their talents and navigate their journey to the big leagues. The coaching staff for the game includes former MLB stars like Phil Nevin, Mo Vaughn, and Alfonso Soriano, who are eager to mentor the next generation of baseball stars.
📰 Law firm that worked to keep SJSU trans player eligible also cleared athlete of conspiring to harm teammate
Attorney Tim Heaphy from the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher conducted an investigation into allegations against San Jose State’s transgender volleyball player Blaire Fleming, accused of conspiring to harm a teammate. Despite the investigation, no disciplinary action was taken by the Mountain West Conference due to insufficient evidence. Fleming’s eligibility to compete in women’s college volleyball was upheld after legal battles led by Heaphy’s firm. The investigation also involved allegations of Fleming discussing plans to harm her teammate Brooke Slusser during a game against Colorado State. Slusser, who had a previous concussion, expressed concerns about potential long-term brain damage.
Slusser and former assistant coach Batie-Smoose declined to interview with investigators during the investigation. The Mountain West Conference closed the investigation without finding sufficient evidence of misconduct. Slusser faced alleged harassment and threats for opposing trans inclusion in women’s sports, leading her to leave the SJSU campus. Fleming graduated from San Jose State amid ongoing controversy. Heaphy offered legal counsel to navigate a federal Title IX investigation, which was declined by the school.
📰 Paige Spiranac adds new chapter in ‘case study’ about her golf game
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac recently confirmed her theory that she plays better on the course when she wears fewer clothes, sharing her findings on social media. She conducted a “case study” two years ago and posted a picture on Sunday to illustrate her point, expressing frustration with her performance that day. Spiranac mentioned her preference for minimal clothing while playing golf and shared examples of her improved scores when wearing less. Despite wearing a golf-appropriate outfit on a different occasion, she noted that it didn’t help her game, reinforcing her belief in the correlation between clothing and performance. With a significant following on social media, Spiranac continues to engage her audience with her insights and experiences in the golfing world.
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