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June 23, 2024 · 1:21 am

BALLADEER’S BLOG: WNBA RESULTS, JUNE 23rd EDITION

indiana fever logoFEVER DREAM – From State Farm Arena in Georgia came this game between the INDIANA FEVER (7-10) and their hosts the ATLANTA DREAM (6-8).

A 35-25 1st Quarter lead for the Fever became 57-41 at Halftime. After the break, Indiana kept the Dream at arm’s length, ultimately winning the game by a final tally of 91-79. NaLyssa Smith’s 21 points led the Fever, while CAITLYN CLARK logged 16 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds.

las vegas acesBATTLE IN SIN CITY – The LAS VEGAS ACES (8-6) welcomed the CONNECTICUT SUN (13-2) to Michelob Ultra Arena. 

By the Half, the Aces were on top 45-28 and the 3rd Quarter ended with Connecticut cutting their opponents’ lead to 63-50. In the 4th, Las Vegas finished off the Sun 85-74. A’ja Wilson of the Aces led her team to victory with her Double Double of 26 points and 16 rebounds. Continue reading →

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June 17, 2024 · 4:37 am

NEWS, MEMES AND POLITICAL CARTOON ROUNDUP: JUNE SEVENTEENTH

It’s time for another current events roundup from the land of Joe “not competent to stand trial” Biden, courtesy of Independent Voter site Balladeer’s Blog.

blue stateANOTHER ONE OF JOE BIDEN’S ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ARRESTED – THIS TIME IN MARYLAND – FOR RAPE AND MURDER OF A MOTHER OF FIVE. Maryland sheriff rightfully calls out Biden’s disastrous immigration policies. More HERE. 

blue city trumpBLACK DETROIT PASTOR BASHES BIDEN AND OBAMA BUT THANKS TRUMP FOR COMING TO THE “HOOD”. More HERE. And HERE. 

BLACK ICONS PROUDLY SPEAK OF THEIR SUPPORT FOR DE FACTO THIRD PARTY PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP – “PEOPLE ARE HOPING HE COMES BACK.”

CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATS FIGHT BUSINESS OWNERS AND POLICE ABOUT TACKLING SKYROCKETING RETAIL CRIME. More HERE. No surprise there. Many Democrats still push to “defund the police.”

joeylynn mesarosYOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: BIDEN REGIME STILL PERSECUTING FREE SPEECH HEROINE JOEYLYNN MESAROS YEARS LATER. More HERE. She committed the “blasphemy” of displaying her Trump flags next to the Biden campaign bus. She and her family have been drained of money by the need to employ lawyers against Biden’s lawfare. Joe Biden and his thugs are fascists.   

SENATOR REMINDS THE PUBLIC THAT WAR CRIMINAL VLAD PUTIN ONLY DOES HIS LAND GRABS WHEN DEMOCRATS ARE PRESIDENT. Continue reading →

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June 16, 2024 · 2:36 am

WNBA RESULTS: JUNE SIXTEENTH EDITION

indiana feverREQUIEM FOR THE DREAM – CAITLYN CLARK and the INDIANA FEVER (4-10) welcomed the ATLANTA DREAM (5-6) to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in this game.

By Halftime the Fever were leading Atlanta 59-44. From there the 3rd Quarter ended with the Dream nibbling Indiana’s advantage down to 73-62, and the 4th with a 91-84 victory for the Fever. Aliyah Boston led Indiana with a Double Double of 27 points and 13 rebounds. Continue reading →

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June 9, 2024 · 7:00 am

BALLADEER’S BLOG: WNBA RESULTS

indiana feverINDIANA WANTS THEM – The INDIANA FEVER (3-9) took it on the road against the WASHINGTON MYSTICS (0-11).

The Fever were on top 28-19 to end the 1st Quarter, but Washington cut that to a mere 42-40 edge at Halftime. After the break, the teams went blow for blow and basket for basket, with Indiana holding on for an 85-83 win. Rookie sensation CAITLIN CLARK led the Fever with THIRTY points, while her teammate NaLyssa Smith logged a Double Double of 10 points and 10 rebounds. Continue reading →

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June 2, 2024 · 8:10 am

BALLADEER’S BLOG: WNBA RESULTS

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indiana feverINSTANT CLASSIC – The INDIANA FEVER (2-8) welcomed the CHICAGO SKY (3-4) yesterday for what turned out to be a terrific game.

The Fever led 17-14 in the 1st Quarter and 35-33 at Halftime. After the break, the Sky put up 37 points to the 36 scored by Indiana but the Fever won out 71-70. Kelsey Mitchell led the victors with 18 points. New draftee Caitlin Clark plays for Indiana. Continue reading →

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May 26, 2024 · 12:28 pm

BALLADEER’S BLOG: WNBA RESULTS

I’m still experimenting with this second shot at covering the WNBA. The first time was several years ago but interest died quickly. We’ll see how it goes this time. NOTE: The expansion team called the Golden State Valkyries will debut in 2025. Toronto’s unnamed new team will follow in 2026.

indiana feverCAITLYN CLARK FEVER – The INDIANA FEVER (1-6) took it on the road to the West Coast to face the LOS ANGELES SPARKS (1-4).

Come Halftime the Sparks were on top 45-34, but in the 3rd Quarter the Fever pulled to within 56-53. The 4th saw Indiana outscore L.A. 25-17 for a 78-73 win for the Fever. Kelsey Mitchell led the victors with 18 points, while CAITLYN CLARK notched a Double Double of 11 points and 10 rebounds.  Continue reading →

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May 19, 2024 · 6:34 am

BALLADEER’S BLOG: WNBA RESULTS AND THE NAIA WOMEN’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

More of my coverage of Women’s College Flag Football and my second round of covering WNBA results. The first time was years ago and interest quickly died, so we’ll see if it goes better this time.

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ottawa ks braves logoNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – The final day of the 2024 Flag Football playoffs saw the OTTAWA (KS) UNIVERSITY BRAVES needing a pair of wins to take their 4th straight National Championship. The 1st Game was against the WARNER UNIVERSITY ROYALS. A 7-7 opening Quarter tie remained unchanged at Halftime. The 3rd Quarter ended with the Braves up 14-7, and in the 4th, Ottawa defeated the Royals 21-13. QB Madysen Carrera went 31 of 39 for 271 yards and 3 Touchdowns. 

     In the climactic game the Braves clashed with the KEISER UNIVERSITY SEAHAWKS. After a scoreless 1st Quarter, Ottawa U. led 13-6 at the Half. From there the Braves shut out Keiser while scoring 13 more points for a 26-6 victory with Carrera going 34 of 41 for 246 yards and 4 Touchdowns. OTTAWA UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN THE ONLY CHAMPION IN FOUR SEASONS OF NAIA FLAG FOOTBALL.

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new york libertyBATTLE AT BARCLAY’S CENTER – Yesterday the NEW YORK LIBERTY hosted the INDIANA FEVER.

By Halftime the Liberty were on top 57-37, but the Fever cut that to a 73-58 difference to end the 3rd Quarter. Ultimately New York won out 91-80 led by Breanna Stewart with 24 points. Her teammate Jonquel Jones logged a Double Double of 14 points and 12 rebounds. CAITLIN CLARK led the Fever with 22 points.  Continue reading →

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May 12, 2024 · 1:03 pm

BALLADEER’S BLOG: WOMEN’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RESULTS

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warner u royalsBATTLE ROYAL – The WARNER UNIVERSITY ROYALS clashed with the WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY WARRIORS.

The Warriors seized a quick 6-0 lead in the 1st Quarter and that score was unchanged headed into Halftime. In the 3rd Quarter the Royals knotted things up at 6-6 and the 4th saw Warner University go up 13-6. Webber International made it a 13-12 game late but failed at the PAT as the Royals won out 13-12.

thomas-university-night-hawks-bigAND AT THE OTHER EXTREME … – The THOMAS UNIVERSITY NIGHTHAWKS were anti-drama in their game against the REINHARDT UNIVERSITY EAGLES (should be the Rottweilers).

The Nighthawks dominated on both sides of the ball, converting a 20-0 opening Quarter lead into a 53-0 advantage at the Half. From there Thomas U. coasted to a SEVENTY-ONE to NOTHING annihilation of Reinhardt. Alexa Wilson of the Nighthawks passed for 23 of 27 for 230 yards and 8 touchdowns. Continue reading →

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May 8, 2024 · 1:36 am

BALLADEER’S BLOG: WOMEN’S COLLEGE FLAG FOOTBALL RESULTS

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milligan u buffaloesGAME ONE – The MILLIGAN UNIVERSITY BUFFALOES took on the LIFE UNIVERSITY RUNNING EAGLES.

In a very odd game, neither Flag Football team scored until the 4th Quarter, which ended in a 13-13 tie. In the Overtime sessions the Buffaloes prevailed, emerging with a 29-28 victory. For Milligan, Bridget Keyser completed 39 of 53 passing attempts for 312 yards and 4 Touchdowns with just 1 Interception. Continue reading →

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May 5, 2024 · 2:46 pm

WOMEN’S FLAG FOOTBALL AND THE WNBA

wnba_logoFor readers who are enjoying Balladeer’s Blog’s recent coverage of Women’s Intercollegiate Flag Football there are no scores to report today because the regular season ended last week. The playoffs begin on May 7th, so on the 8th I will have results to report on.

The WNBA is still in its preseason right now. The regular season begins on May 14th. 

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