WNBA sex toy incidents may be linked to cryptocurrency group’s money scheme The group's coin was created the day before the first incident, and as of Thursday, its worth had nearly tripled in one week.

NEW: Over the last few days, I've listened to more than 5 hours of streams re: a memecoin community, the WNBA and neon green sex toys

On what I've heard, the group's stated mission, and the link to recent incidents (w/ an "Inglorious Bastards" tie)
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#WarriorsPlusMinus The latest on Jonathan Kuminga and how his return impacts the rotations. With @timkawakami.bsky.social

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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is here now.
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Noah Lyles’ taunting stare sparks beef with Kenny Bednarek at U.S. track championships Lyles passed Bednarek down the stretch Sunday to win the 200-meter title at the U.S. championships, punctuating it with a staredown.

"I think it’s not good character."

A Noah Lyles stare down. A Kenny Bednarek shove.

Fast times and high drama in the men's 200-meter final as Lyles gets revenge from Paris Olympics.

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Syd doing Syd things in a new race ... Masai Russell looks even better ... Jacory Patterson's blow up continues ... and more

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After six years and nearly 1,500 podcasts, today is No Dunks' final day with The Athletic. What a run. But don't you worry ... No Dunks isn't going anywhere! We're back on Tuesday with a brand new show, and we'll announce our next steps later this summer. The Classic Factory forever! ❤️

Sha'Carri Richardson arrested on domestic assault charge in Seattle

Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested after an incident with boyfriend Christian Coleman at the Seattle airport. The case has been cleared.

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How masked veteran Tiffany Hayes has breathed life into the Valkyries’ inaugural season Mask on, motor humming. The WNBA veteran isn't slowing down as she guides Golden State.

Tiffany Hayes brings the peace she found — she earned — to the Valkyries.

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ALL THOUGH WE’VE COME …

New Ep of #WarriorsPlusMinus is a farewell to one of its pillars. With @anthonyVslater and @timkawakami, we went down memory lane.

I was dressed appropriately.

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TO THE END OF THE ROAD …

New #WarriorsPlusMinus episode featuring an interview with Kevon Looney. He explains why he left the Warriors and takes a trip down memory lane.

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Free-Agency Day 1: Goodbye Looney, Kuminga Delay Podcast Episode · Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors · 07/01/2025 · 44m

New Warriors plus/minus podcast

Day 1 of free agency recap with @thompsonscribe.bsky.social and @timkawakami.bsky.social with some of the latest intel

Another Warriors’ legend departs.

No. 5

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Possible Trade Targets, Kuminga’s Future & Thoughts on 41st Pick Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors · Episode

New "Warriors Plus-Minus" with @anthonyvslater.bsky.social @thompsonscribe.bsky.social -- possible trade targets, 41st-pick targets and Kuminga talk.

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T.J. McConnell brings the energy for the Pacers, who need him more than ever If anyone exemplifies the Pacers' heart and all-out play, it's their undersized but undeterred backup point guard.

T.J. McConnell, much bigger than a cliche.

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Jalen Williams has always known what his epic Game 5 performance revealed

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"The crowd was amazing. It just goes through your veins, through your whole body." — Julie Vanloo

The Valkyries have begun. The Bay is here.

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What’s next for Steph Curry and the Warriors after quiet elimination in Minnesota? Is the answer to keep developing young players like Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski around the aging veteran core?

“Only solace you can really take was that we had a chance. ... Makes it worse. You just don’t want to go out like that.” — Steph Curry

The conflict of disappointment and promise. Downed by Wolves in 5, what's next for Warriors?

✍️ with @anthonyvslater.bsky.social

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Warriors’ Pat Spencer shouldn’t be in this NBA spotlight. He never let that stop him Pat Spencer probably shouldn't be in the NBA. But basketball was always on his mind.

Pat Spencer is here.

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#WarriorsPlusMinus Where do the Warriors go from here without Steph Curry? How can they by him time?

Bonus cut: The Jimmy & Buddy Show

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Steph Curry’s hamstring injury gives the Warriors another mission: Buy him time The Warriors don't yet know how long Steph Curry will be out. Now they'll have to try to keep a promising season alive without him.

“I just feel so bad for him." — Steve Kerr

Steph Curry poured so much into getting the Warriors back here. But his hamstring injury in Game 1 puts two years of work in jeopardy.

Unless his teammates can buy him time.

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“I’m a winner” — Steph Curry

WATCH: Stephen Curry and the Warriors have a long history of breaking Rockets’ hearts New players, same franchise. Curry and the Warriors will always be known as the team that crushed the Houston Rockets' dreams.

After 10 years and five series, what does think of Steph Curry?

“I’m a winner.”

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#WarriorsPlusMinus The Warriors survive and advance. We dive into the many layers of another epic Game 7 win for Golden State.

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In Warriors’ Game 7 win, Buddy Hield was the emphatic answer they needed When the Warriors needed it most, Buddy Hield delivered a career night to defeat Houston and send Golden State into the second round.

What the Warriors’ stars needed was somebody, anybody, to show up for them in this Game 7 ride.

Their Buddy came through.

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Do the Warriors have any juice left?

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#WarriorsPlusMinus Warriors are in big trouble. Game 7. On the road. Will they blow another 3-1 lead? We discuss how to avoid the total collapse.

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“I’ve seen it for 11 years. Game on the line, Draymond making a stop. It’s like having Steph Curry take the shot.” - Steve Kerr

Another clutch stop added to the vault. Draymond Green lives for this.

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It's getting spicy in Chase Center.

Brooks hip-checked Curry. When he was on the ground, Curry appeared to taunt him with the number 2 — referencing his second foul.

Then Brooks approached Curry and Draymond immediately jumped in. And the pushing and shoving ensued

“When you think on mentally tough, you’ve got to put him in the category of Kobe and Michael.” - Buddy Hield

Steph Curry teaches the young Rockets an old lesson — he won’t be easy to break.

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#WarriorsPlusMinus Without Jimmy Butler, several stepped up in the Game 3 win over the Rockets. We discussed them all.

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