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SOURCE SPORTS: WNBA All-Star Game Sets New Viewing Record of 3.44 Million Viewers

July 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix did numbers on TV! According to ESPN, 3.44 million viewers watched the game on ABC, topping the previous best of 1.44 million in 2003.

Last year’s WNBA All-Star game brought in 850,000 viewers.

“This weekend’s extraordinary viewership underscores women’s sports’ exponential growth and ESPN is proud to showcase this incredible league and its exceptional athletes on such a grand stage,” said Julie Sobieski, ESPN senior vice president of league programming and acquisitions.

Last Saturday’s 2024 #WNBAAllStar game on ABC was the most-watched EVER

3rd most-viewed #WNBA event EVER
Largest WNBA audience EVER on ESPN platforms
Largest WNBA Countdown EVER

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— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) July 23, 2024

Also during the weekend, Jake from State Farm joined forces with basketball star Caitlin Clark to surprise fans in Phoenix ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game — the unexpected meet-and-greet thrilled fans, who were excited to see Caitlin in person.

This event is part of State Farm’s ongoing commitment to supporting women’s sports and the WNBA. The WNBA All-Star weekend it provided a perfect opportunity for the insurance company to showcase its dedication to empowering female athletes and engaging with the basketball community. Fans left with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation for State Farm’s support of women’s sports.

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adidas Basketball Celebrates Candace Parker and WNBA All-Star Weekend

July 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

During the WNBA All-Star Weekend, adidas Basketball emphasized its commitment to empowering women in sports and fostering the sisterhood within the W Roster, starting with a tribute to Candace Parker.

On Friday, July 19, adidas hosted a surprise ceremony for Parker, celebrating her 16-year partnership with the brand. Friends, colleagues, and family, including Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Copper, Nneka Ogwumike, Aliyah Boston, and Sue Bird, honored Parker’s contributions to the league and her leadership. Parker expressed her gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to championing women in sports through Access, Representation, and Innovation.

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The weekend continued with the annual ACE Party, which featured guests Angel Reese, Holly Rowe, Megan Rapinoe, and Breanna Stewart and a performance by Flau’jae Johnson.

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Adidas also spotlighted its W roster athletes, with Sophie Cunningham competing in the Skills Challenge and Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Copper, Nneka Ogwumike, and Aliyah Boston playing in the All-Star Game. At W Live, in partnership with Dicks Sporting Goods, Aliyah Boston spoke with ESPN analyst Andraya Carter and interacted with fans, sporting Parker’s legacy tee.

The event highlighted adidas’ Exhibit Select line, with Cunningham wearing the Exhibit Select 2.0 PE, and Kahleah Copper’s “True to Norf Philly” PE, inspired by her North Philadelphia mural, being announced.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Jake from State Farm and Caitlin Clark Surprise Fans Ahead of WNBA All-Star Game

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jake from State Farm joined forces with basketball star Caitlin Clark to surprise fans in Phoenix ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game — the unexpected meet-and-greet thrilled fans, who were excited to see Caitlin in person.

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SOURCE SPORTS: A’Ja Wilson, Brittney Griner, Breanna Stewart Highlight WNBA All-Star Starters

June 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The WNBA has announced the starters for the WNBA All-Star game. The rosters are highlighted by the return of Brittney Griner to the game, voted in by fans.

The game is set for July 15, and the overall leading vote recipients were Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson and New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart. The two will be captains for the game.

The other starters announced with Griner, Wilson, and Stewart include highly-touted Indiana Fever rookie Aliyah Boston. She will be the sixth rookie in league history to start the game. Joining Boston are guards Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young of Las Vegas; guard Arike Ogunbowale and forward Satou Sabally of the Dallas Wings; forward Nneka Ogwumike of the Los Angeles Sparks; and guard Jewell Loyd of the Seattle Storm.

The 12 reserves will be selected next week by the coaches.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Kelsey Plum Wins MVP as Team Wilson Bests Team Stewart at WNBA All-Star Game

July 11, 2022 by newhiphopnews

During the 2022 WNBA All-Star game, the game’s legends were celebrated as basketball icons Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles are closing the curtain on their WNBA careers.

Throughout the game in Chicago, both stars celebrated their achievements and what they provided to the game, including standing ovations as the two received flowers from game captains A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart. Fowles impressively slammed home a breakaway drunk during the second quarter.

The game was a 134-122 win for Team Wilson and Kelsey Plum of the Las Vegas Aces took home the MVP award behind a 30-point effort. Plum tied the scoring record set by WNBA legend Maya Moore.

During halftime, every player in the game changed into Brittney Griner’s jersey to play the remainder of the game. Griner was named an honorary starter and received fan support throughout Wintrust Arena in BG-branded t-shirts.

“We just wanted to make sure at some point that we were able to — on national television, obviously in front of a sold-out crowd — put Brittney’s name in the forefront,” said Bird to ESPN. “Hopefully at some point she sees a picture or something, letting her know that she is always on our minds and in our hearts.

Highlights from the star-studded game are available below.

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