The Alliance of American Football (2019) lasted less than one of its full seasons of 10 games. Here’s a brief look at the league’s eight teams.
SAN DIEGO FLEET
Record: 3-5 (2 games unplayed)
Western Conference
ORLANDO APOLLOS
Record: 7-1 (2 games unplayed)
Eastern Conference Continue reading
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The WNBA resumes its regular season on August 15th, but for readers who miss the usual look at game results here’s a related WNBA item. A few months back I posted about the two new WNBA franchises that will be debuting.
The GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES, sponsored by the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, will debut in May of 2025. Their colors will be violet and black, and their home games will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Already, fans have reserved over 15,000 Season Tickets, which is the MOST EVER FOR A WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL SPORTS FRANCHISE. And there are still several months left for that figure to rise higher and higher. Continue reading
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The divisions of college football covered here at Balladeer’s Blog always kick off their regular season earlier than the bigger divisions do.
AUGUST 22nd
Division: NJCAA
The teams: The COLLEGE OF DUPAGE CHAPARRALS will host the ELLSWORTH COLLEGE PANTHERS in this Thursday night game at 8:00PM Eastern Time.
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AUGUST 24th
Division: NAIA
The teams: The COLLEGE OF IDAHO COYOTES will host the LINCOLN UNIVERSITY (CA) OAKLANDERS in this Saturday night game at 7:00PM Eastern Time. Continue reading
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The WNBA season resumes on August 15th, so to avoid losing the enthusiasm of those readers who were supporting these posts here’s a look at every WNBA Champion and Runner-Up since their very first season.
1997 CHAMPIONS – HOUSTON COMETS
Runners-Up – New York Liberty
Comment: The Comets downed the Charlotte Sting in the Semifinals before facing New York in the Championship Game.
NOTE: With only 8 teams in the league for this debut season, doing playoffs by an Eastern Conference and Western Conference was not the format used. No “best of” series until the 1998 season, either, just a 1-game clash each step of the way to the title tilt. Continue reading
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WNBA games do not resume until Mid-August, so here is a look at the current standings.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
I. NEW YORK LIBERTY (21-4)
2. CONNECTICUT SUN (18-6)
3. INDIANA FEVER (11-15) Continue reading
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DOWN TO THE WIRE – The INDIANA FEVER (11-15) took it on the road against the MINNESOTA LYNX (17-8).
The Fever eked out a 20-19 edge in the 1st Quarter, but Minnesota knotted everything up at 38-38 by Halftime. The Lynx then went on top 60-53 to end the 3rd Quarter, but in the 4th Indiana stormed from behind to win the game 81-74. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 21 points, while her teammates Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark contributed a Double Double of 17 & 16, and 17 points, respectively.
BROOKLYN BATTLE AT BARCLAY’S – In this game the NEW YORK LIBERTY (21-4) welcomed the CONNECTICUT SUN (18-6) to the Barclay’s Center.
The 1st Half ended with the Liberty up 45-42 over Connecticut. The Sun proceeded to tie the game at 63-63 in the 3rd Quarter, while the 4th ended in an 82-74 victory for New York. Sabrina Ionescu tossed in THIRTY points to lead the Liberty in this thriller. Continue reading
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Obviously, I will have more coming regarding larger events, but for right now let’s take a look at WNBA results.
INDIANA OVER PHOENIX – The INDIANA FEVER (10-14) welcomed the PHOENIX MERCURY (12-11) in this game.
The Fever led Phoenix 28-16, 55-35 and 81-58 in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Quarters respectively. In the 4th, Indiana held off a gallant rally attempt by the Mercury, winning the game 95-86. Kelsey Mitchell’s 28 points led the Fever. CAITLIN CLARK had a Double Double of 20 points and 13 assists, while her teammates Aliyah Boston and NaLyssa Smith logged Double Doubles of their own with 21 & 13 and 14 & 10.
ACES WILD – The LAS VEGAS ACES (15-7) took it on the road against the ATLANTA DREAM (7-15) yesterday.
A 44-30 Halftime advantage for the Aces over Atlanta became 57-47 to end the 3rd Quarter. Las Vegas made up the difference in the 4th, taking down the Dream by a final tally of 84-70. The Aces were led by A’ja Wilson with her magnificent Double Double of THIRTY-THREE points and 18 rebounds. Continue reading
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Balladeer’s Blog takes its latest look at a college whose sports teams have a nickname that is out of the ordinary.
SUSSEX COUNTY COLLEGE Continue reading
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WIN IT IN THE FOURTH – The INDIANA FEVER (9-13) played host to the NEW YORK LIBERTY (17-4) yesterday.
The Fever were clinging to a mere 39-38 edge as Halftime arrived. The 3rd Quarter ended with the Liberty on top 62-55, but Indiana roared from behind in the 4th to win the game 83-78. CAITLIN CLARK led the Fever with a Double Double of 19 points and 13 assists, while her teammate NaLyssa Smith notched a Double Double of her own with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
TUSSLE AT THE TARGET CENTER – In this game the MINNESOTA LYNX (15-6) welcomed the WASHINGTON MYSTICS (5-17) to their Target Center home court.
The Lynx saw their 25-14 1st Quarter lead melt away as Washington tied things up at 36-36 by the midpoint. After the break, the Mystics were up 57-55 in the 3rd Quarter before Minnesota exploded for a 74-67 victory in the 4th. Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams led the Lynx with 17 points each. Continue reading
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WIN IT BY TWELVE – The SEATTLE STORM (11-6) welcomed the INDIANA FEVER (7-12).
By Halftime of the game the Storm were on top of Indiana by a score of 53-39 and from there they coasted to an 89-77 victory. Jewell Loyd led the winners with her THIRTY-FOUR points. For the Fever, CAITLIN CLARK led with 15 points and 7 assists. Continue reading
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