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MYAH: A Friendship That Defied Distance, Age and Explanation
She found me when I wasn't looking for anyone. Myah entered my world with laughter, warmth and a grace I didn't expect to find on TikTok. Behind that bubbly personality is a young woman whose kindness, class and genuine friendship have reminded me that sometimes the most meaningful connections are the ones we never see coming.
AZZIE: A Different Kind of Success, A Different Kind of Teacher
Sometimes the people who make the biggest difference in our lives are the ones we never expected to meet. Through TikTok, I found Azzie, a young woman whose humor, kindness, personality and genuine friendship helped bring light into some of my darkest days. What began as an online connection became something far more meaningful, reminding me that friendship isn't measured by distance, age or circumstance.
CHASE: The Sisterhood Neither of Us Saw Coming
An ocean separates us. A generation stands between us. Yet in six short months, Chase became the little sister I never knew I needed. From heartfelt conversations to unexpected moments of emotional support, our friendship transcended age, distance and circumstance. What began on TikTok became something far more meaningful: a bond built on trust, loyalty, unconditional love and the beautiful gift of chosen family.
Surviving Depression, Devastating Injury and the Road to Recovery
A devastating leg injury. A 25-year job lost. Overwhelming medical bills. Workplace toxicity. And the terrifying return of suicidal ideation. When my body broke down, so did my will to live. But a surgeon, a physical therapist, my son, longtime friends, professional athletes and unexpected allies from TikTok helped me rediscover the power of loyalty, kindness and cerebral strength. This isn't a triumphant comeback story. It's an unfiltered account of survival, resilience and finding reasons to keep going.
Brink fulfills childhood goal
Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink accomplished a childhood goal to represent the United States in the Olympics when she was named to the 3x3 US National Team.
RANKS: Top 4 look the same, but in different order
Three teams went undefeated last week, including top-ranked Connecticut (8-0), which remains undefeated after winning all three of its games. The Sun remain No. 1, but 2-4 have changed once again.
If the WNBA is Public Enemy No. 1, then Bring the Noise ladies
Just 2-1/2 weeks into the season, and there are plenty of narratives in and around the WNBA. Some are pretty damn good, others are extremely bad. Haters gon’ hate, as they say. But it hasn't taken long for WNBA’s veterans and coaches to defend their sisterhood, taking offense to storylines being created at every turn, the most popular ones surrounding Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark.
NOTES: VanDerveer’s impact carries into WNBA
Of the 12 teams in the WNBA, Stanford is represented on six of the teams, with seven active players who played under former coach Tara VanDerveer, the all-time winningest basketball coach for both men and women.
NOTES: WNBA rookie class living up to its billing
The 2024 WNBA rookie class has quickly lived up to its billing after the first week of the regular season.
Martin’s block heard ‘round Las Vegas highlights debut
Las Vegas Aces rookie Kate Martin made her WNBA debut on Saturday, May 18, and it was a performance that might be remembered for the block heard round Las Vegas.
Natasha Cloud writing new chapter in The Valley
Natasha Cloud ranks third in the WNBA with 1,265 assists since arriving in the league in 2015. Also in that span, she ranks ninth among all guards with 785 rebounds. She won her first championship, then with the Washington Mystics. Now she’s looking for a second ring in Phoenix.
RANKS: Defending champs open season atop WNBA
POWER RANKINGS: There's no question which team is No. 1 coming into the season. But who follows the Las Vegas Aces in my first WNBA rankings of the season?
A’One since Day One… A’ja Wilson’s been that
Delayed, but not denied. It's been A'ja Wilson's mantra for a while now, assuring her adoring fans her time was coming. The Nike shoe deal was only a matter of time, the face of the WNBA kept inferring. Before Wilson's May 11 homecoming in Columbia, South Carolina, where the Las Vegas Aces dominated Puerto Rico 102-50 in front of 13,507 fans, the delay was over.
NFL: Top QBs who can affect the lines
Patrick Mahomes can have an effect a point spread to the tune of seven points if he were to miss a game.
NFL: It was a bad beat, get over it!
When the Los Angeles Rams ended Sunday’s game with a field goal, it carved into San Francisco’s lead and left the 49ers with a 7-point win, and sports bettors with a headache.
WHO RUN THE WORLD? GIRLS!
In what’s long been a male-dominated arena, professional sports have enjoyed record numbers in viewership for women athletes in 2023. From soccer, to tennis, to basketball, to combat sports, professional women athletes are now sharing a much-earned spotlight.
Is buying a half point worth it?
Since 2014, there have been 789 games where the point spread ranged between 2.5 and 3.5 per Stathead, giving bettors an opportunity to buy on or off of 3. But how many landed on 3?
NFL: Week 1 Best Bets
The NFL season gets underway Thursday with the Detroit Lions visiting the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs are 4 1/2-point favorites with a total of 53.
Smith, Stephenson embrace Christmas as first-time dads
Golden Knights wives Tasha Stephenson, l, and Melissa Smith hold their newborns, Ford and Isla, respectively, donning personalized baby tops as they watch their fathers, Chandler and Reilly, play recently at T-Mobile Arena.
Sheppard embraces culture shock in new role
It’s taken time, but former Virginia Tech star Aisha Sheppard has become used to her role with the Las Vegas Aces. It’s been Sheppard's maturation process that has been just as impressive as the jump shot that helped land her in the 23rd slot of the 2022 WNBA Draft.
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