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Remembering When Devo Boldly Reinvented a Rolling Stones Classic in 1977
In early 1977, the American band Devo took on The Rolling Stones’ classic “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” as one of their first major moves, transforming it into a jerky, mechanical reworking that bore little resemblance to the original. The reinterpretation, born from a jam session in the studio, shifted the song’s tone from Mick…
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DiJonai Carrington, who declared ‘White privilege’ after ejection, plays vs Storm as WNBA remains silent
DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was allowed to play against the Seattle Storm on Monday night after the WNBA imposed no discipline over an incident days earlier, in which she was ejected for a flagrant foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and subsequently posted about “White privilege” on social media. The episode has…
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Long list of embarrassing WNBA incidents is what happens when sports leagues made politics their primary focus
This Fox News/OutKick opinion piece argues that a string of embarrassing incidents shows the WNBA has become too focused on political and social issues rather than basketball, which the author claims is undermining the league’s credibility. The commentary, delivered on the “Don’t @ Me” show with host Dan Dakich, frames recent controversies as evidence that…
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Tim Walz’s golf game leaves the internet in shock, the NFL is already dunking on the NBA & Kristin Cavallari!
This piece is an instalment of “Nightcaps,” a daily sports and culture round-up column from OutKick, gathering several unrelated stories and viral moments circulating in the sports world. The article text provided is largely made up of site navigation and links to unrelated recommended articles, with the actual column content cut off before any detail…
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Former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom writes letter to WNBA officially declaring for 2027 draft
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has formally declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft, sending a letter to the league confirming his intention on Monday. The move follows through on a pledge he had previously made publicly, and it comes just hours after another ex-NBA player, Royce White, separately announced he too would declare for…
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The transgender row surrounding the WNBA
The WNBA is embroiled in a growing row over transgender eligibility rules after Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham said young girls “shouldn’t have to go against biological men” in sport, remarks that drew backing from President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance and sparked rallies from both critics and supporters. The dispute has since escalated…
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Florida AG threatens charges after Cunningham is fouled in WNBA game
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) threatened to charge WNBA players with assault after a hard foul against star Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham over the weekend. Cunningham has been at the center of controversy in recent weeks over her comments pushing back on transgender athletes in women’s sports. She was on the receiving end…
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Aces coach Becky Hammon benches 3 starters in what looks like WNBA scheduling protest in national TV game
Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon benched three of her starting players during a nationally televised WNBA game against the New York Liberty in Brooklyn on Sunday, in a move widely seen as a protest against the league’s scheduling. The game was part of a back-to-back set for the Aces, and Hammon’s decision to…
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WNBA media defends DiJonai Carrington after dangerous Sophie Cunningham hit reveals glaring bias
An OutKick (Fox News) opinion piece criticises what it describes as favourable media coverage of WNBA player DiJonai Carrington after she struck Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham above the neck during a game, an incident that led to Carrington’s ejection under a Flagrant 2 foul. The article argues that the response from WNBA-focused media outlets,…
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Who is DiJonai Carrington? WNBA star who smacked Sophie Cunningham, got ejected and blamed ‘White privilege’
DiJonai Carrington, a Chicago Sky guard, was ejected from a WNBA game on Saturday after striking Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham in the head and neck during a fast-break play. The incident has escalated into a wider row after Carrington took to social media and appeared to invoke “White privilege” in response to the backlash,…