I’m currently brainstorming a way to watch all the WNBA games at once (hint: you can’t). While I may not singlehandedly be able to solve this problem, I can share the highlights from this week in women’s sports. I’m writing this week’s highlights as I take a break from packing for my trip to the PNW. Let me know when you reach the last word! 🥂

// The trade deadline for the WNBA has passed

And what a whirlwind it was. Alysha Clark and Jacy Sheldon to the Washington Mystics. Slim to the Seattle Storm. Dijonai Carrington and Jaylyn Sherrod to the Minnesota Lynx. Diamond Miller to the Dallas Wings. Aaliyah Edwards to the Connecticut Sun. I feel like I was on the edge of my seat the entire day on Thursday. Some teams are betting on a younger core (Dallas, Connecticut, and Washington), while some are betting that the experience of players in their prime is the winning recipe (Seattle and Minnesota). I’m just ready to see these women get what they deserve and fewer injuries as the second half of the season rolls on.

// A new tennis star has entered the chat

Victoria Mboko became the second-youngest player in WTA history to beat four Grand Slam champions in one event, with wins over Sofia Kenin, Coco Gauff, and Elena Rybakina as well. Only Serena Williams accomplished the feat at a younger age during the 1999 U.S. Open. The Canadian player entered the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal on a wildcard. Maybe it was a home court advantage, maybe it was Maybelline. Either way, I’m excited to see her performance at the U.S. Open, the final Grand Slam on the 2025 tennis calendar.

// Alyssa Thomas breaks the record for most consecutive triple-doubles

Number 1 trash talker in the league. Number 1 triple threat in the league. Alyssa Thomas is the power forward filling some big Diana Taurasi-sized shoes on the Phoenix Mercury team. With Dewanna Bonner now by her side and the big 3 all healthy, this season just got real scary for their opponents (even though they just lost to the Atlanta Dream). Alyssa Thomas has the most triple-doubles of any active player in the WNBA, and it’s not close. I’m rooting for this Olympian to get a few more rings and honors before the season ends.

// Nigerian women's basketball 5-peat

The Nigerian women's basketball team made a 5th straight championship appearance and won in the African league. This consistency has established them as a dominant force in African basketball. Their Olympic qualification last year marked a significant milestone for Nigerian women's basketball, bringing international recognition to the program and its players. This success has created a pipeline of talent to the WNBA, with players like Murjanatu Musa being recruited to the Phoenix Mercury. Michaela Onyenwere and Elizabeth Williams of the Chicago Sky also hail from the country. This pathway provides Nigerian players with professional opportunities and elevates the visibility of African women's basketball globally.

// A’Ja Wilson makes history, again

A'ja Wilson's recent dominance has powered her team to a higher ranking. A 30-point, 20-rebound double-double performance is unprecedented – it’s never been done before in the history of the WNBA. She recorded these stats against the Connecticut Sun, the same team she played against when she recorded her 1,000th point of the 2024 season. While I know she’s a frontrunner for the MVP race, I still hope it goes to Alyssa Thomas. (argue in the comments idc)

I’m heading to spend some time in the PNW tomorrow morning and would love your food and sightseeing recommendations. I’ll be in town for the first-ever WNBA game in Canada, as well as a few other games if possible (a Storm home game against the Mercury and a Reign home game against the Chicago Red Stars? Sign me please). I’ll catch you guys next week!