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Des Linden, the 2018 Boston Marathon champion, is racing her 28th and final marathon as a professional.
The U.S. women’s hockey team will go into the Olympics as the reigning world champion.
When Boston finished her college career at South Carolina, she became the No. 1 overall pick in 2023, became the first rookie to lead the league in field goal percentage (57.6%) and was the unanimous selection as the WNBA’s rookie of the year.
The 2025 WNBA Draft takes place tonight at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN.
Kelly Pannek, Lacey Eden and Alex Carpenter each scored and captain Hilary Knight registered an assist to extend her record at the worlds to 51.
Headlined by No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers, the 2025 WNBA Draft saw plenty of dynamic talent, unexpected picks, and heartwarming moments between players and supporters.
It may be tough for a lot of the players drafted to make teams when training camps open.
“We want to ensure that the WNBA remains a space where everyone -- players, fans and corporate partners -- feel safe, valued and empowered,” WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.
The WNBA draft increasingly has become a platform for more than just athleticism — it is a celebration of identity, heritage, culture, and self-expression.
The 19-year-old basketball phenom has the chance to show the WNBA exactly what she can do on a basketball court and represent her country at the same time.