Quieter Radio Row at Super Bowl still had success
It seemed even fewer showed up to do their shows at socially distanced tables at the Super Bowl Media Center inside the Tampa Convention Center. โWe still had live guests, including live guests from the Chiefs and Buccaneers. โRadio Row is a spectacle every year that has a buzz and excitement for media, athletes and sponsors,โ Onaindia said. One of the benefits of Radio Row is the organic networking that happens between everyone in attendance. We all missed that this year.โThe idea of Radio Row at the Super Bowl originated in 1992 in Minneapolis when New Yorkโs WFAN broadcast on-site from a local hotel.
WNBA: 4 more games to set up action for Wednesday
The WNBA action continues this week with four games of action for Wednesday. Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever, 7 p.m. ESTBoth teams are looking to bounce back and secure a win after dropping their season openers. For the Indiana Fever, they will look to 2019 WNBA All-Star MVP Erica Wheeler and Kelsey Mitchell who averages 25 points per game. Atlanta Dream vs. Las Vegas Aces, 10 p.m. ESTThe Dream are looking to keep their win streak against the Aces who dropped their season opener. The Dream will need their star power from Monique Billings who leads the team in scoring with 30 points per game.
WNBA: Indiana Fever come up with first home win since June against Atlanta Dream
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 26: Erica Wheeler of the Indiana Fever competes during the 3-Point Contest of the WNBA All-Star Friday Night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 26, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Erica Wheeler made a go-ahead layup with 11 seconds left and rookie Teaira McCowan blocked two shots at the other end as the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 61-59 on Wednesday night. Indiana snapped a six-game losing streak, while Atlanta is tied with Dallas for the worst record in the WNBA. Erica Wheeler had 15 points and five steals, and Tierra McCowan added 10 points and 14 rebounds for the Fever. Elizabeth Williams scored 17 points for Atlanta, and Alex Bentley added 12 points.
WNBA: Indiana Fever come up with first home win since June against Atlanta Dream
Erica Wheeler made a go-ahead layup with 11 seconds left and rookie Teaira McCowan blocked two shots at the other end as the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 61-59 on Wednesday night. Indiana snapped a six-game losing streak, while Atlanta is tied with Dallas for the worst record in the WNBA. Erica Wheeler had 15 points and five steals, and Tierra McCowan added 10 points and 14 rebounds for the Fever. Elizabeth Williams scored 17 points for Atlanta, and Alex Bentley added 12 points.
WNBA All-Star Game: Indiana Fever guard Erica Wheeler wins emotional MVP award
Team WilsonLAS VEGAS - Brittney Griner and the WNBA All-Stars put on quite a show in Team Wilson's 129-126 victory over Team Delle Donne on Saturday. Team Delle Donne was the first to use the hockey-like sub, putting Courtney Vandersloot in late in the first quarter. Erica Wheeler, one of six first-time All-Stars, made the most of her debut, earning MVP honors by scoring 25 points. Erica Wheeler was in tears after becoming the first undrafted player to win All-Star Game MVP. pic.twitter.com/ZnIyTIpPRP ESPN (@espn) July 27, 2019DeWanna Bonner rallied Team Delle Donne in the third quarter, scoring 11 points in the period to get it within 10.
WNBA All-Star Game: Indiana Fever guard Erica Wheeler wins emotional MVP award
LAS VEGAS Brittney Griner and the WNBA All-Stars put on quite a show in Team Wilson's 129-126 victory over Team Delle Donne on Saturday. The shot clock barely made a difference, as neither team came close to seeing it reach single digits. Team Delle Donne was the first to use the hockey-like sub, putting Courtney Vandersloot in late in the first quarter. Erica Wheeler was in tears after becoming the first undrafted player to win All-Star Game MVP. Wheeler answered though as the shot clock was winding down, hitting a 3-pointer from the top of the key.
WNBA All-Star weekend guide: Everything you need to know
The Three Point Contest (Friday, 7 p.m. EST)Allie Quigley of the Chicago Sky is the two-time reigning Three-Point Contest champion, having won the event at the 2018 All-Star Game in Minneapolis and the 2017 All-Star Game in Seattle. She will be joined this year by Las Vegas Aces guard Kayla McBride, Los Angeles Sparks guard Chelsea Gray, New York Liberty guard Kia Nurse, Connecticut Sun guard/forward Shekinna Stricklen and Indiana Fever guard Erica Wheeler. The Skills Challenge (Friday, following three-point contest)In the Skills Challenge, there will be seven players who will be competing against Brittany Griner of the Phoenix Mercury. WNBA All-Star Game (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST)Even though the roster is filled with a lot of All-Star veterans, there are five newcomers to the star studded squads. The whole list of All-Star starters and reserves:The final teams were chosen by captians Elena Delle Donne of the Washington Mystics and A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces.
WNBA All-Star weekend guide: Everything you need to know
All eyes will be on Las Vegas as it hosts the 2019 WNBA All-Star weekend which includes the skills challenge, the three-point contest and the All-Star game. The Three Point Contest (Friday, 7 p.m. EST)Allie Quigley of the Chicago Sky is the two-time reigning Three-Point Contest champion, having won the event at the 2018 All-Star Game in Minneapolis and the 2017 All-Star Game in Seattle. The Skills Challenge (Friday, following three-point contest)In the Skills Challenge, there will be seven players who will be competing against Brittany Griner of the Phoenix Mercury. WNBA All-Star Game (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST)Even though the roster is filled with a lot of All-Star veterans, there are five newcomers to the star studded squads. The whole list of All-Star starters and reserves:The final teams were chosen by captians Elena Delle Donne of the Washington Mystics and A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces.