Howard Megdal
@howardmegdal.bsky.social
Founder/Editor @Theixsports.bsky.social, @vertical76.bsky.social. Writer @BaseballProspectus.com. Books: Rare Gems, Becoming Caitlin Clark and more. He/Him
Basketball Insider @howardmegdal.bsky.social discusses the New York Liberty's decision to split from Chris Demarco, and how the league's growing audience is pushing up expectations for head coaches. www.theixsports.com/newsletter/w...
The WNBA is now a no-excuses league
Basketball Insider Howard Megdal reflects on the Liberty's split from Chris DeMarco, and the shrinking margin for error for WNBA head coaches.
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As @slmandel.bsky.social noted: This game outdrew all college football games on cable that night.
Rachel Bachman, WSJ sports reporter@realbachscore.bsky.social · yesterday🏀 WNBA announces that Golden State - Atlanta Finals Game 7 was the second-most-watched game since the league’s 1997 inaugural weekend. It was on cable, USA Network. The game that beat it was on NBC: Aug. 23 CHI-IND (3.31M).
Bella Munson covers Sayvia Sellers and the University of Washington following their 79-63 victory over UC San Diego. Hear more from Bella Munson in her postgame recap for @theixsports.bsky.social! www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-AM...
Sayvia Sellers triple double and a win for the University of Washington
Bella Munson covers Sayvia Sellers and the University of Washington following their 79-63 victory over UC San Diego. Sellers had a standout performance, recording 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10…
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After 588 days, JuJu Watkins made her regular season return to the court for USC. Our Kelly Johnson was there, and takes you inside the electricity of her season debut #NCAAW www.theixsports.com/features/ins...
Inside JuJu Watkins's return in Las Vegas | The IX Basketball
After 588 days away from the basketball court, JuJu Watkins returned in a match against the UNLV Lady Rebels in the Hall of Fame tournament.
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Today I wrote about Jerry Koosman, a great pitcher who pitched forever and yet always seemed to find a place where someone was blocking his light.
A Fine Pitcher In His Own Right | Baseball Prospectus
A mint condition Jerry Koosman rookie card, pulled from a pack of 1968 baseball cards, will set you back $100,000. Even a more modest card in excellent condition will cost as much as Kelly Clarkson’s ...
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Marvin Ulysse has worked in Miami Heat locker rooms since 2002. He never imagined he'd have a handshake with a player - let alone a star. Until he met LeBron James. On James' history of handshakes: www.inquirer.com/sixers/lebro...
Who ya gonna believe though, the actual people who will be making those decisions or some guy with a phone
Jarrett Seidler@seidler.bsky.social · 2d agokinda wrote about this already but not sure I've ever seen a bigger gap on a free agency between my team sources and social media than on Morejon
From @munson-bella.bsky.social, meet the six new Washington Huskies: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...
Meet the six new Washington Huskies | The IX Basketball
The Washington Huskies women's basketball team is coming off their most successful season in nearly a decade — a 22-11 record (10-8 in Big Ten play) and narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixt...
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Good morning! Your #Sixers are 6-1. What can a matchup against the Chicago Bulls teach us about them? Our @austinkrell.bsky.social dives into it in our latest morning newsletter, presented by Roger Wilco. READ: www.vertical76.com/p/could-the-...
Could the Chicago Bulls test the Sixers?
Your basketball team is 6-1.
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The Ottawa Charge defender on rebounding after injury and loss, and looking forward to a fresh start at a bigger venue. @theixsports.bsky.social
Why Ronja Savolainen loves being an underdog | The IX Hockey | Powered by The Ice Garden
The Ottawa Charge defender on rebounding after injury and loss, and looking forward to a fresh start at a bigger venue.
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A second half for the ages from Gabby Williams lifted the Valkyries to a historic WNBA title in Game 7. Our @macsmith413.bsky.social on Williams' record-setting night.
Williams' 'unbelievable' performance is the stuff of WNBA legend | The IX Basketball
The Valkyries star, Williams, puts up 28 points in the second half to deliver a historic WNBA title for Golden State in its second season.
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'There were a lot of people that believed in us and believed in me as well. It started with us believing in each other, and that's so special.' For Golden State, an unwavering belief in its identity has paid off with a historic first championship. Our @mingemi.bsky.social has more.
The Valkyries believed in who they were and won a WNBA championship | The IX Basketball
The Golden State Valkyries never wavered in their belief that they had what it took to win a WNBA title. That belief paid off Saturday night.
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"I wasn't gonna lose on Halloween"
🪩 Kiri 🪩@kirio.bsky.social · 4d agoHappy Halloween to Gabby Williams only
As usual: @macsmith413.bsky.social was right. Can’t wait for her column from this one @theixsports.bsky.social. In the meantime, enjoy her prophecy from May on the Valkyries: #WNBA www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...
Are the Golden State Valkyries WNBA title contenders? | The IX Basketball
With the arrival of Justė Jocytė, the Golden State Valkyries team that Ohemaa Nyanin and Natalie Nakase have constructed is complete.
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As for Atlanta, that is about as close as you can come to winning a #WNBA title without getting it. Future sure is bright for the Dream.
USC associate head coach Beth Burns and junior wing Kennedy Smith are on the same page about defense, and that's scary for opponents. Our David Mendez-Yapkowitz explores Smith's "dog" mentality and how she'll impact the Trojans on both ends this season. #NCAAWBB
Kennedy Smith embodies ‘dog’ mentality for USC | The IX Basketball
When it comes to intensity and competitiveness on the court, few players are on the same level as USC junior Kennedy Smith.
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Happy Halloween from Gymnastics Insider! In this week's edition, @jesstaylorprice.bsky.social breaks down the final results from the 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, which concluded earlier this week www.theixsports.com/newsletter/w...
Worlds concludes with event finals — Blakely wins medal count | The IX Sports
The IX Sports: Gymnastics Insider with Jessica Taylor Price, October 31, 2026
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I can't overstate how proud of Hunter I am. Another example of our @theixsports.bsky.social staff impacting the women's sports space. Support the work we are doing here: www.theixsports.com/subscribe/
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Hunter Cruse@huntercruse.bsky.social · 5d agoSome personal news: I’m excited to announce that I’ve accepted a front office position with the Los Angeles Sparks. Thank you to everyone who has supported my work over the years. Really grateful & pumped for this opportunity!
Tendinopathy is the medically correct term for tendonitis. Most often of the patellar tendon, sometimes called jumper's knee. Rarely progresses to anything worse but can linger. Can also not!
Vertical 76@vertical76.bsky.social · 5d agoJaylen Brown is OUT tonight with left knee tendinopathy.
Brown reported soreness after the game in Indiana and was not able to go through shootaround today. Nurse just knows that he's out tonight.
The incredible @mayaxeverysport.bsky.social is on the board with her first soccer story at The IX! She previews the @nsl.ca playoffs and fills you in on everything you've missed from a thrilling second season.
2026 Northern Super League playoff preview | The IX Soccer
The road to the Diana B Matheson Cup begins October 31.
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At every stop of his career, LeBron James has made handshakes with stars. But he's also made them with role players, and two-way players, and rookies. With team staff, and locker room staff, and photographers. "His superpower is making everybody feel important." www.inquirer.com/sixers/lebro...
Hey Valkyries Courtside Report is 17 subs away from 1,000 you should join in youtu.be/_Ymi50nQAKY?...
Valkyries Courtside Report | Win or die, for real
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