They have a great teamSame here and as a thirty year UConn fan I've got a head start.
They have a great teamSame here and as a thirty year UConn fan I've got a head start.
Are you watching the softball finals?No question money contaminates the surroundings of the game, yet baseball itself remains the beautiful thing it's always been.
Not the least but interested. I mean I'm glad for clark and the league if they can put a good product on the floor. Thus far the NBA has carried that league. It just proves when there is actual talent people will watch.
I've been enjoying the skyrocketing ratings and fan base since Catlin Clark entered the league! I've also enjoyed the rivalry between Clark and Angel Reese.
The difference, to me: Reese is behaving her age and Clark is just keeping her head down to her own business and setting records.
I don't know if it's fair to claim "the NBA carries the WNBA" since viewership and attendance have skyrocketed.Not the least but interested. I mean I'm glad for clark and the league if they can put a good product on the floor. Thus far the NBA has carried that league. It just proves when there is actual talent people will watch.
NEW YORK -- The WNBA once again had strong metrics this year as the league had its most-watched regular season in 21 years and its highest average attendance since 2018.
Viewership was up 21% over last year across its national television partners, and the league's average attendance of 6,615 fans was the WNBA's highest since the 2018 season. An expanded schedule to 40 games this season helped the league gain its highest total attendance in 13 years at 1,587,488.
"The significant rise in key business metrics is a testament to the captivating games being played and the WNBA's expanding appeal," WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said. "This surge in interest not only showcases the immense talent and athleticism on the court but also highlights the compelling narratives that continue to emerge about the players and the league."
EdwinA, a Trumper who doesn’t see beauty any longer in baseball. Would be out of character if he did.
Are you watching the softball finals?
Today's game sure isn't what it used to be when I played....I couldn't touch one of those pitches...lolWe go to the local high school girls' softball games. My daughter played in high school and college, and still plays in a local womens' city league. Some of those gals are wicked fast pitchers. 60-70 mph+ . Seen this gal play a game:
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The highest paid softball player is NiJaree Canady, who signed a $1 million Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Texas Tech. This is the highest amount paid to a college softball player, surpassing previous records like Montana Fouts' $136,000 NIL deal. Monica Abbott was previously known as the highest paid player in professional softball, signing a $1 million, six-year contract with the Scrap Yard Dawgs.
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Nijaree Canady, a pitcher for Stanford University, throws her fastball at speeds of around 75 mph. She also has a changeup that she throws at a slower speed, which she's been using more effectively as a sophomore. Some reports indicate she has thrown up to 77 mph previously.
Don't know why that pic is what the AI picked out for her, she's not white. The pic is maybe Pickens?
Nah, it's Abbot.
I think she made the right choice...Canady has an arm that is just super-human; it should be, for a million bucks and a steal from Stanford. I've never heard of anybody choosing to leave Stanford for a West Texas team, even for that kind of money. Hope it works out for her education and networking wise.
It's responsible for giving it a platform. The players are making it a success.The NBA owns 60% of the WNBA, and pays for it's marketing and broadcasting. Of course it's responsible for its success. Duh.
It's responsible for giving it a platform. The players are making it a success.
I think she made the right choice...
She's probably more at home at Texas Tech...she's from Kansas...Stanford might have been a bit too "stuffy"...lol
You seem to think name calling is a way of self enhancement, making up for your low intelligence as evidenced in this thread.It's called 'marketing'. Doesn't matter how great they are unless lots of people actually see them play, dumbass.
You seem to think name calling is a way of self enhancement, making up for your low intelligence as evidenced in this thread.
Viewership has only recently skyrocketed with the arrival of Clark. Who do you think kept the wnba afloat for the 28 years before she showed up?I don't know if it's fair to claim "the NBA carries the WNBA" since viewership and attendance have skyrocketed.
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WNBA regular season most-watched in 21 years
The WNBA once again had strong metrics this year as the league had its most-watched regular season in 21 years and its highest average attendance since 2018.www.espn.com
Please note what I said in my prior post - I believe we're in agreement - attendance and viewership have skyrocketed with the advent of CC.Viewership has only recently skyrocketed with the arrival of Clark. Who do you think kept the wnba afloat for the 28 years before she showed up?
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WNBA to lose ‘US$40m’ in 2024 season, NBA won’t see returns ‘for years’ - SportsPro
NBA investors growing impatient after pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into WNBA, according to New York Post.www.sportspro.com
For the purposes of clarity you said:Please note what I said in my prior post - I believe we're in agreement - attendance and viewership have skyrocketed with the advent of CC.