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Deadspin | Wild sign ’23 top pick Charlie Stramel, but debut must wait Michigan State’s Charlie Stramel moves the puck against New Hampshire during the second period on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. The Wild have signed Minnesota native and 2023 first-round pick Charlie Stramel to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal announced Monday won’t begin until 2026-27 as the 21-year-old center is out for this season with a broken ankle. Stramel sustained the injury in Michigan State’s season-ending NCAA Tournament loss to Wisconsin on March 28. He had 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) with seven game-winning goals and a plus-29 rating in 37 games in 2025-26. Stramel earned All-Big Ten first-team honors this season and led the Spartans to a Big Ten championship in 2024-25. The 6-foot-3, 216-pound native of Rosemount, Minn., was the No. 21 overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Wild #sign #top #pick #Charlie #Stramel #debut #wait

Deadspin | Wild sign ’23 top pick Charlie Stramel, but debut must wait
Deadspin | Wild sign ’23 top pick Charlie Stramel, but debut must wait Michigan State’s Charlie Stramel moves the puck against New Hampshire during the second period on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. The Wild have signed Minnesota native and 2023 first-round pick Charlie Stramel to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal announced Monday won’t begin until 2026-27 as the 21-year-old center is out for this season with a broken ankle. Stramel sustained the injury in Michigan State’s season-ending NCAA Tournament loss to Wisconsin on March 28. He had 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) with seven game-winning goals and a plus-29 rating in 37 games in 2025-26. Stramel earned All-Big Ten first-team honors this season and led the Spartans to a Big Ten championship in 2024-25. The 6-foot-3, 216-pound native of Rosemount, Minn., was the No. 21 overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Wild #sign #top #pick #Charlie #Stramel #debut #waitMichigan State’s Charlie Stramel moves the puck against New Hampshire during the second period on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

The Wild have signed Minnesota native and 2023 first-round pick Charlie Stramel to a three-year, entry-level contract.

The deal announced Monday won’t begin until 2026-27 as the 21-year-old center is out for this season with a broken ankle.

Stramel sustained the injury in Michigan State’s season-ending NCAA Tournament loss to Wisconsin on March 28.


He had 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) with seven game-winning goals and a plus-29 rating in 37 games in 2025-26.

Stramel earned All-Big Ten first-team honors this season and led the Spartans to a Big Ten championship in 2024-25.

The 6-foot-3, 216-pound native of Rosemount, Minn., was the No. 21 overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft.

–Field Level Media

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Michigan State’s Charlie Stramel moves the puck against New Hampshire during the second period on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

The Wild have signed Minnesota native and 2023 first-round pick Charlie Stramel to a three-year, entry-level contract.

The deal announced Monday won’t begin until 2026-27 as the 21-year-old center is out for this season with a broken ankle.

Stramel sustained the injury in Michigan State’s season-ending NCAA Tournament loss to Wisconsin on March 28.

He had 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) with seven game-winning goals and a plus-29 rating in 37 games in 2025-26.

Stramel earned All-Big Ten first-team honors this season and led the Spartans to a Big Ten championship in 2024-25.

The 6-foot-3, 216-pound native of Rosemount, Minn., was the No. 21 overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft.

–Field Level Media

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TNSJA Awards 2026: CSK’s Mhatre present as emerging TN sportspersons honoured at Chepauk <div id="content-body-70835654" itemprop="articleBody"><p>Ten budding sportspersons were presented with ₹50,000 each at the Chennai Super Kings-Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists’ Association Scholarships 2025-26 held with the support of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday.</p><p>Chess prodigies — the eight-year-old Tamizh Amudhan (the only under-9 player in the world rated above 2000 Elo) and nine-year-old R. Aaranya (Asian youth champion) — were the youngest beneficiaries this year.</p><p>Among those present were CSK’s Wholetime Director Rupa Gurunath, CEO K.S. Viswanathan, India under-19 World Cup-winning captain and CSK batter Ayush Mhatre, gold medal-winning hockey Olympic skipper V. Bhaskaran, and table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal.</p><div class="inline_embed article-block-item"><p>[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqRlN0-0f2s[/embed]</p></div><p>The other prominent sportspersons were veteran volleyball player Mohan. Ukkrapandian, former India U-19 cricket captain M. Senthilnathan, former TN cricketer S. Sharath (BCCI junior selection committee chairman), and India footballer R. Sandhiya.</p><p>TNCA president T.J. Srinivasa Raj, secretary U. Bhagwandas Rao and Dr. R.N. Baba were also in attendance.</p><p>Hailing the TNSJA’s efforts, Rupa Gurunath promised to continue CSK’s support for talented sportspersons.</p><p>“It’s an honour to carry forward my father N. Srinivasan’s legacy. He has always supported all sports, not just cricket.</p><p>“I liked what was said earlier that this should not be your (athletes’) destination, but a sign that you are on the right path. It’s humbling to be here and share the stage with these young athletes. I’m happy to be part of this and to continue supporting the association,” she said.</p><p>Viswanathan added: “We are contributing to a cause that is good for all sports. CSK is a franchise that doesn’t focus only on cricket. It’s a tradition set by N. Srinivasan, and we are following it.”</p><p>Mhatre wished the award recipients the very best. “I also began my cricketing journey at a young age. I can understand how this scholarship can motivate [the young sportspersons]. I appreciate TNSJA for doing this. All the best to the youngsters,” he said.</p><p>Bhaskaran was also full of praise, but he had a request: “Appreciate TNSJA for wonderfully selecting these champions. I put my heart into it, and I ask you to make it much bigger. I wish every athlete a wonderful journey in the near future.”</p><p>Sharath Kamal urged the young awardees to aim higher. “Firstly, it’s a fantastic event, getting to meet our fellow superstars in various sports and, at the same time, the young, talented crop of athletes. It’s a great job, TNSJA.</p><div class=" article-picture center"><img src="https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/hv7c7e/article70835652.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_5668.JPG" data-original="https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/hv7c7e/article70835652.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_5668.JPG" alt="Hailing the TNSJA’s efforts, Rupa Gurunath promised to continue CSK’s support for talented sportspersons." title="Hailing the TNSJA’s efforts, Rupa Gurunath promised to continue CSK’s support for talented sportspersons." class=" lazy" width="100%" height="100%"/><div class="pic-caption"><figcaption class="figure-caption align-text-bottom"><p> Hailing the TNSJA’s efforts, Rupa Gurunath promised to continue CSK’s support for talented sportspersons. | Photo Credit: R RAGU </p><img class="caption-image" src="https://assetsss.thehindu.com/theme/images/SSRX/lightbox-info.svg" alt="lightbox-info"/></figcaption></div><p class="caption"> Hailing the TNSJA’s efforts, Rupa Gurunath promised to continue CSK’s support for talented sportspersons. | Photo Credit: R RAGU </p></div><p>“The scholarship gives them the right motivation to go ahead. I wish I had this kind of support when I was young. It’s good to see slowly, over time, the other sports having individual superstars,” Sharath said.</p><p>Thanking the TNSJA, former scholarship recipient and former India swimmer A.V. Jayaveena spoke about the profound impact it had on her early sporting journey.</p><p>“This is something that I deeply value. When I think of it today, I realise how much this recognition and scholarship meant to me at that point in time. Yes, it gave confidence, belief, and, very importantly, a sense that I was on the right path. Thank you so much, TNSJA, for doing that and for bringing in that culture of encouragement,” she said.</p><p>Jayaveena left the young athletes with an impactful piece of advice: “To all the awardees, please make sure this recognition is not the destination, but a very humble beginning. Make sure this fuels the hunger, discipline, and passion you have for the sport”.</p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 07, 2026</p></div> #TNSJA #Awards #CSKs #Mhatre #present #emerging #sportspersons #honoured #Chepauk

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Indian Sports Wrap, April 7: Abhay Singh goes down against Youssef Ibrahim at El Gouna Open <div id="content-body-70834103" itemprop="articleBody"><h4 class="sub_head">SQUASH</h4><p>Top-ranked Indian Abhay Singh went down in a five-game thriller to Egyptian world No 7 Youssef Ibrahim in the men’s second round of the El Gouna Open squash, a PSA Platinum event, in El Gouna, Egypt, on Monday.</p><p>World No. 25 Abhay began strongly, winning the opening and third games, before the Egyptian wrested control to advance with a hard-fought 7-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-5, 11-8 victory in 68 minutes.</p><p><i>-Team Sportstar</i></p><h4 class="sub_head">SURFING</h4><div class=" article-picture center"><img src="https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/l04ldh/article70834091.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Andaman%20%20Nicobar%20Tourism%20and%20Surfing%20Federation%20of%20India%20to%20Host%20National%20Surfing%20Championship%20%E2%80%98Little%20Andaman%20Pro%202026%E2%80%99%202.jpeg" data-original="https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/l04ldh/article70834091.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Andaman%20%20Nicobar%20Tourism%20and%20Surfing%20Federation%20of%20India%20to%20Host%20National%20Surfing%20Championship%20%E2%80%98Little%20Andaman%20Pro%202026%E2%80%99%202.jpeg" alt="The championship is aiming to expand India’s competitive surfing circuit." title="The championship is aiming to expand India’s competitive surfing circuit." class=" lazy" width="100%" height="100%"/><div class="pic-caption"><figcaption class="figure-caption align-text-bottom"><p> The championship is aiming to expand India’s competitive surfing circuit. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement </p><img class="caption-image" src="https://assetsss.thehindu.com/theme/images/SSRX/lightbox-info.svg" alt="lightbox-info"/></figcaption></div><p class="caption"> The championship is aiming to expand India’s competitive surfing circuit. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement </p></div><p>The Surfing Federation of India, in association with the Department of Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, is set to host the national-level surfing championship ‘Little Andaman Pro 2026’ for the very first time in the islands.</p><p>Scheduled from April 9 to 12, the four-day championship will take place at Butler Bay Beach.</p><p>Speaking about the upcoming championship, SFI President Arun Vasu said, “The Little Andaman Pro marks an important milestone for Indian surfing. It not only strengthens our National Surf Series but also provides athletes the opportunity to compete in high-quality reef conditions, which is essential for their growth at the international level.”</p><p><i>-Team Sportstar</i></p><h4 class="sub_head">GOLF</h4><p><b>Dhruv Sheoran leads by one on Day 1 of Andhra Open Golf Championship</b></p><p>Dhruv Sheoran, a winner on the DP World PGTI, posted an opening round of four-under 67 to set the pace in round one of the Rs 1 crore Andhra Open at the East Point Golf Club (EPGC) in Visakhapatnam.</p><p>The 31-year-old Dhruv soared to the top of the leaderboard with an eagle on the par-5 12th and a run of three consecutive birdies from the first through the third.</p><p>On the 12th, Dhruv hit a massive 372-yard drive followed by a gap wedge that left him two feet short of the hole, and he converted the putt for eagle on the par-71 course.</p><p>The Bengaluru-based duo of PGTI winners Chikkarangappa S. and Khalin Joshi were tied second, one shot back at three-under 68.</p><p><i>– PTI</i></p><h4 class="sub_head">HOCKEY</h4><p><b>Odisha overpowers Kerala; Chandigarh and Haryana register win</b></p><p>Chandigarh, Haryana, Odisha, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu registered victories in their respective Division ‘A’ matches at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship in Rajgir.</p><p>In the first match of the day, Chandigarh staged a spirited comeback to defeat Maharashtra 5–3 in a pulsating Pool A match.</p><p>Maharashtra drew first blood through Pravin Patiyal Pratham (21’), but Chandigarh skipper Sahil Duhan (27’) responded swiftly to restore parity.</p><p>Rehan Shafi Khan (32’) put Maharashtra back in front soon after the break, yet Chandigarh showed resilience once again. Goals from Parambir Singh (46’) and Arjandeep Singh (53’) turned the tide in their favour, giving them a crucial one-goal lead.</p><p>Maharashtra refused to back down, with Rehan Shafi Khan (56’) scoring his second of the match to level proceedings. However, the momentum swung decisively in Chandigarh’s favour as Parambir Singh (56’) completed his brace moments later, before Afridi (57’) put the result beyond doubt</p><p>The second game of the day saw Hockey Haryana register a comfortable 3–0 win over Hockey Manipur in their Pool C clash. Aditya Kumar (11’) , Ashish (16’) and Rohit (42’) were the goal scorers.</p><p>Odisha delivered a dominant performance, thrashing Kerala 8–0 in their Pool D match with Deepak Prakash Toppo (13’), Mohan Majhi (18’, 48’), Amandeep Dang (38’), Manesh Naik (41’), Bikash Majhi (45’), Mithles Kerketta (52’) and Bipul Tirkey (57’) scoring.</p><p>In the fourth and final match of the day, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Hockey registered a commanding 6–0 victory over Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu in their Pool B encounter.</p><p>Dhiraj Pal (20’, 54’) and Abhishek Pal (31’, 60’) scored a brace each while Ajay Yadav (17’) and Pawan Yadav (47’) also resgistered their names on the scoresheet.</p><p><i>– PTI</i></p><h4 class="sub_head">CRICKET</h4><p>Bengal Pro T20 League to get a ninth team in 2026 season</p><p>The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Tuesday welcomed a ninth franchise, Novus Purulia Royals, for the third season of the Bengal Pro T20 League (BPTL) scheduled in June.</p><p>“BPTL has been a success, helping find talent. I am thrilled to announce the ninth franchise for the league,” said CAB president Sourav Ganguly in the presence of well known cricketers such as Jhulan Goswami, Ajinkya Rahane, Mohammed Shami and Rinku Singh in Kolkata.</p><p><i>-Team Sportstar</i></p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 07, 2026</p></div> #Indian #Sports #Wrap #April #Abhay #Singh #Youssef #Ibrahim #Gouna #Open

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Deadspin | Banged-up Liberty hope to stop the bleeding vs. Sky Jul 20, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Liberty guard Marine Fauthoux (4) dribbles the ball up court against the Dallas Wings during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images It’s almost unthinkable, but it’s true. The New York Liberty — WNBA champions in 2024 and this year’s Commissioner’s Cup champs — are in danger of missing the league’s eight-team playoffs. New York is 14-12 and a half-game above eighth place. The Liberty have lost eight of their past 11 games as they prepare to host the Chicago Sky on Wednesday night. The Liberty have two former league MVPs in Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. Stewart, Jones, Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally are multiple-time All-Stars. However, Ionescu has missed 12 games due to injuries, and Sabally has been out since June 23 due to concussion protocol. In addition, key starter Leonie Fiebich has not played since July 3 due to a foot injury, and guard Marine Johannes is questionable for Wednesday’s game due to an ankle injury. In New York’s most recent game, a 99-98 overtime win at Dallas on Monday, the Liberty turned to seldom-used rookie guard Marine Fauthoux, who scored 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. It was easily the best performance of her five-game WNBA career. Fauthoux, New York’s third-round pick in 2021, is a 25-year-old from France who signed a developmental contract for this season. Now, due to the injuries, she’s getting a look. “It was hard to watch other people play,” Fauthoux told the New York Post. “But I was sure my time would come.” While New York is seventh in the standings, Chicago (9-17) sits in 12th place. The Sky are just 4-10 on the road and 1-8 in the Eastern Conference. The Sky have faced the Liberty just once this season, losing 96-95 in Chicago on June 17. With just 10 seconds left in that game, Ionescu hit the winning layup with her left hand. That was New York’s eighth straight win at that time, and Sabally, Fiebich and Johannes all played. Perhaps the Sky will be able to take advantage of New York’s weakened state. However, Chicago’s Skylar Diggins, a seven-time All-Star who scored 19 points in that previous Liberty game, hasn’t played since July 3 due to a knee injury. One of the Sky players to watch is former Liberty point guard Natasha Cloud, who averages 9.8 points and 4.5 assists and should have added motivation against her old team. Kamilla Cardoso could give the Liberty trouble due to her 6-foot-7 frame. She’s averaging 14.2 points and a team-high 8.5 rebounds. Rookies Sydney Taylor (13.5 ppg) and Gabriela Jaquez (8.5 ppg) can both get hot and score. “I’m always confident in my shooting,” Taylor said in a recent press conference, “and that’s regardless if I go 8-for-8 or 0-for-8.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Bangedup #Liberty #hope #stop #bleeding #SkyJul 20, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Liberty guard Marine Fauthoux (4) dribbles the ball up court against the Dallas Wings during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

It’s almost unthinkable, but it’s true. The New York Liberty — WNBA champions in 2024 and this year’s Commissioner’s Cup champs — are in danger of missing the league’s eight-team playoffs.

New York is 14-12 and a half-game above eighth place. The Liberty have lost eight of their past 11 games as they prepare to host the Chicago Sky on Wednesday night.

The Liberty have two former league MVPs in Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. Stewart, Jones, Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally are multiple-time All-Stars. However, Ionescu has missed 12 games due to injuries, and Sabally has been out since June 23 due to concussion protocol.

In addition, key starter Leonie Fiebich has not played since July 3 due to a foot injury, and guard Marine Johannes is questionable for Wednesday’s game due to an ankle injury.

In New York’s most recent game, a 99-98 overtime win at Dallas on Monday, the Liberty turned to seldom-used rookie guard Marine Fauthoux, who scored 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. It was easily the best performance of her five-game WNBA career.

Fauthoux, New York’s third-round pick in 2021, is a 25-year-old from France who signed a developmental contract for this season.

Now, due to the injuries, she’s getting a look.

“It was hard to watch other people play,” Fauthoux told the New York Post. “But I was sure my time would come.”


While New York is seventh in the standings, Chicago (9-17) sits in 12th place. The Sky are just 4-10 on the road and 1-8 in the Eastern Conference.

The Sky have faced the Liberty just once this season, losing 96-95 in Chicago on June 17. With just 10 seconds left in that game, Ionescu hit the winning layup with her left hand. That was New York’s eighth straight win at that time, and Sabally, Fiebich and Johannes all played.

Perhaps the Sky will be able to take advantage of New York’s weakened state.

However, Chicago’s Skylar Diggins, a seven-time All-Star who scored 19 points in that previous Liberty game, hasn’t played since July 3 due to a knee injury.

One of the Sky players to watch is former Liberty point guard Natasha Cloud, who averages 9.8 points and 4.5 assists and should have added motivation against her old team.

Kamilla Cardoso could give the Liberty trouble due to her 6-foot-7 frame. She’s averaging 14.2 points and a team-high 8.5 rebounds.

Rookies Sydney Taylor (13.5 ppg) and Gabriela Jaquez (8.5 ppg) can both get hot and score.

“I’m always confident in my shooting,” Taylor said in a recent press conference, “and that’s regardless if I go 8-for-8 or 0-for-8.”

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Bangedup #Liberty #hope #stop #bleeding #Sky">Deadspin | Banged-up Liberty hope to stop the bleeding vs. Sky Jul 20, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Liberty guard Marine Fauthoux (4) dribbles the ball up court against the Dallas Wings during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images It’s almost unthinkable, but it’s true. The New York Liberty — WNBA champions in 2024 and this year’s Commissioner’s Cup champs — are in danger of missing the league’s eight-team playoffs. New York is 14-12 and a half-game above eighth place. The Liberty have lost eight of their past 11 games as they prepare to host the Chicago Sky on Wednesday night. The Liberty have two former league MVPs in Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. Stewart, Jones, Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally are multiple-time All-Stars. However, Ionescu has missed 12 games due to injuries, and Sabally has been out since June 23 due to concussion protocol. In addition, key starter Leonie Fiebich has not played since July 3 due to a foot injury, and guard Marine Johannes is questionable for Wednesday’s game due to an ankle injury. In New York’s most recent game, a 99-98 overtime win at Dallas on Monday, the Liberty turned to seldom-used rookie guard Marine Fauthoux, who scored 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. It was easily the best performance of her five-game WNBA career. Fauthoux, New York’s third-round pick in 2021, is a 25-year-old from France who signed a developmental contract for this season. Now, due to the injuries, she’s getting a look. “It was hard to watch other people play,” Fauthoux told the New York Post. “But I was sure my time would come.” While New York is seventh in the standings, Chicago (9-17) sits in 12th place. The Sky are just 4-10 on the road and 1-8 in the Eastern Conference. The Sky have faced the Liberty just once this season, losing 96-95 in Chicago on June 17. With just 10 seconds left in that game, Ionescu hit the winning layup with her left hand. That was New York’s eighth straight win at that time, and Sabally, Fiebich and Johannes all played. Perhaps the Sky will be able to take advantage of New York’s weakened state. However, Chicago’s Skylar Diggins, a seven-time All-Star who scored 19 points in that previous Liberty game, hasn’t played since July 3 due to a knee injury. One of the Sky players to watch is former Liberty point guard Natasha Cloud, who averages 9.8 points and 4.5 assists and should have added motivation against her old team. Kamilla Cardoso could give the Liberty trouble due to her 6-foot-7 frame. She’s averaging 14.2 points and a team-high 8.5 rebounds. Rookies Sydney Taylor (13.5 ppg) and Gabriela Jaquez (8.5 ppg) can both get hot and score. “I’m always confident in my shooting,” Taylor said in a recent press conference, “and that’s regardless if I go 8-for-8 or 0-for-8.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Bangedup #Liberty #hope #stop #bleeding #Sky

#Olivia #Miles #top #WNBA #rookies #AllStar #break #ranked">Olivia Miles and the 5 top WNBA rookies at the All-Star break, ranked It’s just about time for the WNBA All-Star Weekend, and that also means it’s time to rank the best-performing WNBA rookies so far.The draft class’s top picks — Azzi Fudd (No. 2), Olivia Miles (No. 2) and Awa Fam (No. 3) have all excelled, but there have been a few surprise players in the mix for top performers, too.Here’s where things stand entering the midpoint of the season.1. Olivia Miles, Minnesota LynxOlivia Miles has been a revelation. The No. 2 overall pick is a legitimate MVP candidate, and she’s the biggest reason why the Lynx have been as good as they’ve been this season. Miles is averaging 19.6 points on 50.1% shooting, including 36.2% from three. She’s also tallying 6 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game, while powering the Lynx to the league’s best record. She’s the only player in WNBA history to hit all three marks (19.6 points, 6 assists, and 4.8 rebounds) in a single season.2. Azzi Fudd, Dallas WingsBecause Azzi Fudd was drafted before Olivia Miles, her own success has been a bit overshadowed by the Lynx’s point guard. But make no mistake about it: Fudd is having a terrific rookie season in Dallas, and she’s fit perfectly alongside former UConn backcourtmate Paige Bueckers. Fudd is averaging 13.5 points on 45.2% from the field and 38.8% from outside the arc, while establishing herself as one of Dallas’s top defenders.3. Awa Fam, Seattle StormAwa Fam has been exceptional in her age-20 season. Fam shares the frontcourt with Dominique Malonga, and the two have formed a formidable pairing. Fam is averaging 11.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game (most among rookies). She’s also shooting 36.4% from beyond the arc on 4 attempts.4. Sydney Taylor, Chicago SkySydney Taylor has been a bright spot in what’s been an otherwise difficult Chicago Sky season. Taylor went undrafted, and somehow, she’s established herself as one of the best rookies in the class.Taylor is the third-leading scorer among rookies — averaging 13.5 points per game on 45.2% shooting, while hitting 33.1% from beyond the arc. The most impressive part? She’s doing it in just 19.8 minutes per game.5. Flau’jae Johnson, Seattle StormFlau’jae Johnson was selected 7th overall by the Golden State Valkyries, only to be traded on draft night for Marta Suarez, who was later cut. The Valkyries have had a great second season, but the Johnson trade could end up living in infamy. The former LSU star took a few weeks to find her rhythm, but she’s now the second-leading scorer among rookies and an integral part of the Storm’s young core. Johnson is averaging 13.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. She erupted for 26 points on 7-for-11 field goals in a 105-102 loss to the Lynx on Monday. #Olivia #Miles #top #WNBA #rookies #AllStar #break #ranked

“The greatest pain is that we couldn’t bring the World Cup back home to our country. If anyone deserved to live that feeling again, it was you.” Rodrigo De Paul wrote on social media after Argentina’s heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final, admitting that the loss will hurt for a long time.

Spain controlled the match from the beginning till the end, dominating ball possession for most of the match. Lionel Scaloni’s side struggled to build through midfield, and did not manage to score, with Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute goal proving to be the clincher for Spain.

De Paul said the bond between the team and the fans goes beyond the trophy, and that this shared identity is what he is holding on to as he processes the defeat.

“There were so many people waiting for us to fall, but that only made us stronger. Their attacks, their conspiracies, and their hate only proved how much our smiles and our way of being bother them.”

De Paul’s message closed with his love for the shirt and his country: “Today more than ever, I am proud to be Argentine.”

Published on Jul 22, 2026

#Rodrigo #Paul #pens #emotional #reaction #Argentinas #World #Cup #Final #loss">Rodrigo De Paul pens emotional reaction after Argentina’s World Cup Final loss “The greatest pain is that we couldn’t bring the World Cup back home to our country. If anyone deserved to live that feeling again, it was you.” Rodrigo De Paul wrote on social media after Argentina’s heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final, admitting that the loss will hurt for a long time.Spain controlled the match from the beginning till the end, dominating ball possession for most of the match. Lionel Scaloni’s side struggled to build through midfield, and did not manage to score, with Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute goal proving to be the clincher for Spain.De Paul said the bond between the team and the fans goes beyond the trophy, and that this shared identity is what he is holding on to as he processes the defeat.“There were so many people waiting for us to fall, but that only made us stronger. Their attacks, their conspiracies, and their hate only proved how much our smiles and our way of being bother them.”De Paul’s message closed with his love for the shirt and his country: “Today more than ever, I am proud to be Argentine.”Published on Jul 22, 2026 #Rodrigo #Paul #pens #emotional #reaction #Argentinas #World #Cup #Final #loss

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