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A’ja Wilson Ranks Wild Buzzer Beater Against Mercury on All-Time Satisfying Buckets of her Career

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Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson ranked her wild buzzer-beater against the Phoenix Mercury as the most satisfying bucket of her career. She made this known during her appearance on a Thursday episode of the “First We Feast” podcast.

“Oh, it’s number one,” Wilson said [starting from 2:37]. “All the greats have that super cool picture and it’s like, ‘oh, time just kind of froze and you know it was a bucket.’ I didn’t have that until that moment, and I think that kind of solidified my career at that moment of like being the MVP. So, yeah, I love that. That’s like number one.”

Wilson helped the Aces take down the Mercury in Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals. In the closing stages of the game, with five seconds left, she caught the inbounds pass around the elbow. She dribbled once, spun through a double team, faded back, and released a 7-foot turnaround jumper. The ball rattled on the rim but dropped clean with just 0.3 seconds left as the Aces held on for a 90-88 win, taking a 3-0 advantage in the Finals.

Aces coach Becky Hammon said the play was meant for A’ja Wilson. Wilson, in return, praised Coach Hammon for trusting her in such a decisive moment.

“I appreciate Becky trusting me in those moments,” Wilson said. “But those are just playoff basketball moments. Those are moments that you live for. I’m glad I was able to come to work.”

A’ja Wilson finished the game with 34 points and 14 rebounds. This performance made her the first player in WNBA Finals history to record consecutive games of at least 25 points and 10 rebounds.

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### A’ja Wilson Names Most Impactful Drill That Shaped Her Pro Game

A’ja Wilson also revealed the most impactful drill from her youth that shaped her career as a professional during the “First We Feast” podcast.

She recalled a conditioning drill called “wing-to-wing” from her college days under Coach Staley.

“I remember in college, Coach Staley had this drill called wing-to-wing and you’re literally just running up and down the court,” Wilson explained. “I wasn’t really too happy about that because I don’t really like to run like that even though my job is running.”

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Wilson has turned out to be one of the best players in WNBA history. She led the Aces to their third championship in the 2025 season, winning the Defensive Player of the Year award (shared with Alanna Smith) and earning a record fourth WNBA MVP award. That season, she averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game for the Aces.
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Popular online personality could become a full-time WWE Superstar, believes Randy Orton

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Randy Orton is among the most decorated stars in professional wrestling. The veteran recently opined that a popular internet personality could become a full-time WWE Superstar. For the most recent episode of Speed Goes Pro, IShowSpeed headed to the Performance Center to train like a future WWE Superstar. The YouTuber received training from The Apex Predator before competing in a match against Anthony Luke. The 20-year-old put forth an incredible performance but lost the contest. Thanks for the submission! After the match, Randy Orton told IShowSpeed that although he still has a long way to go, he is certain that the YouTuber has what it takes to be a WWE Superstar. “It takes a very long time to get good at your craft. You got a long way to go. But without a shadow of a doubt, I think you do have what it takes to be a WWE superstar,” Orton told IShowSpeed. The Viper further opined that IShowSpeed is ready, both physically and mentally, to become a professional wrestler. He added that if the online streamer wants, the latter can become a full-time WWE Superstar through hard work and dedication. “He is ready. We’ve got something here. Mentally, he’s there. Physically, he’s got everything it takes. If he wants to stick with this journey, you know, through hard work and dedication, he could one day be a full-time WWE superstar if he wants it,” Orton added. You can check out the entire video below: WWE Hall of Famer wants Randy Orton to turn heel Randy Orton is among the most iconic heels in professional wrestling. However, he has been a babyface since his return from injury at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023. Speaking on TMZ Sports’ Inside the Ring podcast, Mark Henry noted that Randy Orton was being underused. However, the veteran does not want to see The Viper win a championship as a babyface. Henry stated that he wanted Orton to turn heel and claimed playing a bad guy was tailor-made for The Viper. “Some people think he’s being underused right now, and I’m one of those people. But I wouldn’t want Randy to be champion as good guy Randy. I want Randy in the role that’s tailor-made for him-coming in, punting people again, RKO’ing people’s grandmothers and kids, stomping everyone. Let Randy be Randy,” Henry said. It remains to be seen whether WWE has any plans to turn Randy Orton heel in the future. If you use quotes from the first half of this article, please credit IShowSpeed with an H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.
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“How much stability are we going to give him?” – Dinesh Karthik’s massive statement on Team India after whitewash in IND vs SA 2025 Tests

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Former batter Dinesh Karthik has hit out at the uncertainty surrounding India’s No. 3 position following their massive 408-run defeat in the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati. The match, which ended on Day 5 (Wednesday, November 26), saw India bowled out for just 140 in their second innings while chasing 549, marking India’s biggest Test defeat by runs as the hosts were whitewashed in the two-match series. Ad After the loss, Karthik, in a video posted on Instagram, questioned India’s constant chopping and changing at the No. 3 slot. Notably, seven different players have been tried in that position since September 2024. Karthik said: “In the World Test Championship cycle, out of the 65 Test matches that have been played, India’s No. 3 holds the 2nd worst record in the first innings of a Test match, averaging 26. That is something for us to ponder about. Who is our No. 3? How much stability are we going to give him? Washington plays at No. 3 in Calcutta. Sai Sudarshan is playing at No. 3 in Guwahati. Is chopping and changing helping Team India, or do we need to give more stability and consistency? What is the answer?” Ad Trending In the same video, Karthik also highlighted the lack of bowling opportunities given to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and added that India are a much better team than what they showed in the South Africa series, saying: “But what is lacking? Is it the quality of players? Their inability to play spin? Pacers and spinners being out bowled in India. One too many all-rounders being played. Nitish Reddy, the nominated all-rounder, pace all-rounder has bowled 14 overs across a whole domestic calendar season in Test cricket in India. India has just 2 players who have scored 100 runs in this Test series. South Africa had 7. I mean, come on, we are better than that for sure. How can suddenly there be a nose dive in Test cricket.” Ad This marked only South Africa’s second Test series win in India, with their first coming back in 2000 under Hansie Cronje. “Very minimal chances” Dinesh Karthik on India’s hopes for reaching 2027 WTC final In the same video, Dinesh Karthik stated that India have very slim chances of reaching the 2027 World Test Championship (WTC) final, saying: Ad “It almost feels like, in this World Test Championship cycle, India have very minimal chances. 2 away games against Sri Lanka, 2 away games against New Zealand, and 5 Tests against Australia at home. But the next Test match is after 7 months. Are we going to forget this? Are we just going to move on, saying, okay, that’s a fresh season? By then, so much of white-ball cricket would have happened, and I am sure India is so good at that. Will we tend to overlook what’s happening in Test cricket right now? That’s the big question for us to ponder. Think, what does it take for this Test team to come back and become as good as they were?” India are currently fifth in the 2025-27 WTC standings, with 48. 15 PCT after nine matches. × Feedback Why did you not like this content? Clickbait / Misleading Factually Incorrect Hateful or Abusive Baseless Opinion Too Many Ads Other Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Follow IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates, News & Biddings at Sportskeeda. Get the fastest updates on Mega-Auction and cricket news Edited by Dev Sharma.
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Millwall vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction and Betting Tips | November 26th 2025

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Millwall will host Sheffield Wednesday at The Den on Wednesday in another round of the 2025-26 EFL Championship campaign. The home side have had an overall positive season but have lost their way in recent games and have now dropped out of the promotion playoff spots. They suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Portsmouth upon returning from the international break last weekend, falling 2-0 behind before a red card to Joe Bryan midway through the second half all but ended their chances of mounting a comeback. Thanks for the submission! Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, have endured a woeful campaign and appear to be on borrowed time in the second tier as they continue to reel from the heavy points deduction handed to them last month. The Owls suffered a 3-0 defeat to rivals Sheffield United in the Steel City derby on Sunday and could have few complaints about the result after failing to register a single shot on target throughout the contest. They remain rock-bottom in the Championship table with -4 points and will be desperate for a positive result on Wednesday to lift the mood around the club. Millwall vs Sheffield Wednesday Head-to-Head and Key Numbers There have been 55 meetings between Millwall and Wednesday. The hosts have won 18 of those games while the visitors have won two more. There have been 17 draws between the two teams including their most recent matchup which ended 2-2. The hosts have lost just one of their last nine games in this fixture. Wednesday have the worst offensive and defensive records in the English second tier this season with 12 goals scored and 32 conceded in 16 games. Millwall have scored 18 goals in the Championship this term, the fewest of any team in the top half of the table. Millwall vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction The Lions head into the midweek clash on a four-game winless streak after winning each of their previous four. They are, however, undefeated in their last four home matches and are firm favourites for Wednesday’s game. The Owls have lost their last two games and are winless in their last 10. They have the joint-worst away record in the division so far and could lose this one. Prediction: Millwall 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday Millwall vs Sheffield Wednesday Betting Tips Tip 1 Result: Millwall Tip 2 Goals Over/under 2. 5 Over 2. 5 goals (Four of the last five matches between the two teams have produced more than 2. 5 goals) Tip 3 Both teams to score: YES (Both sides have found the back of the net in three of the hosts’ last four matches).
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3 reasons why AEW took the world title off Hangman Page at Full Gear 2025

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Hangman Page lost his AEW World Championship to Samoa Joe at Full Gear last night. It was a pretty unexpected title change that shocked the entire wrestling fanbase all over the globe. It marked the end of a 133-day title run of Page that started at All In: Texas this year in August. However, now fans wonder why AEW suddenly decided to take the title off of Page at Full Gear. The Anxious Millennial Cowboy was having an incredible run as a champion in the company. In his title reign, Page faced stars like MJF, Kyle Fletcher, and Jon Moxley, proving that he is one of the best in the business right now. But his shocking title loss has put a big question mark on his future in the company, and perhaps what it holds for the AEW World Championship ahead. Therefore, let’s discuss 3 reasons why AEW took the world title off Hangman Page at Full Gear 2025: #3. To give Samoa Joe one final World Title run Samoa Joe delivered one helluva performance at Full Gear to become the new champion. The Samoan Submission Machine is in a few final years of his career right now, and he has already teased his retirement coming sooner than later. Besides, Tony Khan has also promised that he wants to give a proper send-off to Joe before he hangs up his boots for good. Therefore, there are chances that the company might have decided to give him one final run as the AEW World Champion before he retires. Joe has a massive respect in the world of professional wrestling. He has done an amazing job in being a cornerstone for All Elite Wrestling by elevating several stars in the company. As a result, it could be a gift to the veteran in his twilight years of his pro-wrestling career. #2. To give shock value to Full Gear The AEW World Championship change was a big talking point coming out of the Full Gear pay-per-view. Fans were pretty excited about seeing yet another title run by Samoa Joe. Therefore, Tony Khan might have decided to take the title off of Hangman to create some buzz around the top title picture in the company. Such an angle creates a shock factor in the product. Besides, now fans will tune into the next episode of AEW Dynamite to see the aftermath of the Full Gear event. It opens the door for a new chapter for Joe as well as for Hangman Page in the company, which might reinvigorate fans’ interest in the weekly programming for AEW. The company has been facing a major hit on its weekly shows lately. Such a decision could heavily boost ratings for next week’s Dynamite and Collision. #1. To set up yet another chase for Hangman Page Hangman Page is one of the biggest babyfaces in All Elite Wrestling today. However, with him as the World Champion, the company might be facing a little difficulty in presenting him as the hero of the company. Therefore, Tony Khan could be planning yet another title chase arc for The Anxious Millennial Cowboy in the Jacksonville-based promotion to further refine his character. Many believe that Hangman Page is at his best when he is chasing the championship gold. The company can build yet another impactful story around that storyline to create some compelling narrative for the fans. Besides, the 34-year-old star could go up against the top heels of the Jacksonville-based promotion to rebuild himself and reclaim the AEW World Championship at a big pay-per-view next year.
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Raleek Brown’s career night keeps Arizona State in Big 12 title hunt with 42-17 win over Colorado

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) Raleek Brown rushed for 255 yards, the third-most in Arizona State history, and had a pair of touchdowns to help the turnover-prone Sun Devils stay in Big 12 title contention with a 42-17 win over Colorado on Saturday night. The Sun Devils (8-3, 6-2) still need help Texas Tech and.
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Boston International shuts out Hopedale to win Div. 5 title, make history

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Players and fans braved the rain on Saturday to witness Boston International take home the MIAA boys soccer Division 5 state championship with a 2-0 victory over Hopedale. This makes the school the first Boston City League team to win a boys soccer title. “Means a lot,” said Boston International head coach Edmar Varela. “I don’t think any other team earned it more than we did.” Boston International pushed Hopedale all game, staying in control and keeping its opponents on their toes. Despite working hard to keep the Lions at bay, Hopedale couldn’t seem to match up offensively. Both teams started strong in the first half. While Boston International moved the ball several yards at a time, Hopedale responded with a strong defense that kept the Lions at bay for the majority of the first half. However, the Lions delivered just before the end of the first half, with Syberto Brevil scoring the game’s first goal with an assist from Xavier Arriola. “(Xavier) is a team player. His vision is second to none,” said Varela. “These guys, you can never be surprised at what they do. We have a group of athletes . and Syberto’s one of them. He has an incredible shot.” The defensive battle continued through the first 33 minutes of the second half, but Boston International’s Henrich Saint delivered a key insurance goal to double the lead with just about seven minutes remaining. As Hopedale raced against the clock to recover, time just wasn’t on its side. BINCA held onto their 2-0 lead and carried it to victory. Coach Varela is proud of his team’s growth and teamwork this season, something that’s led them to this win. “It’s amazing to see the progress,” he said. “Individually, they’ve always been very solid but playing as a team is the hardest thing. I’ve been doing a lot of preaching about that, and we’ve been doing it all season long.” When asked about his proudest moment this season, Coach Varela didn’t hesitate. “Proudest moment has to be today,” he said. “Winning state champs, this is history. This is for [the players], this is for their families, their school, communities. This is for Boston.”.
https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/11/22/boston-international-shuts-out-hopedale-to-win-div-5-title-make-history/

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Oscar Piastri breaks silence on controversial social media repost about McLaren favoring Lando Norris

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Oscar Piastri has addressed his controversial Instagram repost of Bernie Ecclestone’s comments about McLaren favoring Lando Norris in the F1 drivers’ championship. The Australian driver couldn’t offer a concrete explanation for his action, which he claimed was accidental. Ecclestone had made his comments around two weeks ago. The ‘F1 Supremo’, who founded the Formula One Group in 1987, accused McLaren of a ‘British bias’ “McLaren prefers the English driver Norris,” the 94-year-old told Sport. de. “He has more star quality and marketing appeal for them, has more camera presence and publicity. That’s probably why it’s better for McLaren.” Oscar Piastri reposted an Instagram post on day one of the Las Vegas GP weekend, which had those quotes, before deleting it shortly after. It sparked controversy on social media, and after the qualifying session on Saturday, he was asked to address the matter. “I don’t know,” he told RN365. “I woke up this morning and saw it, so I don’t know, maybe I accidentally did it. Obviously, it was not intentional. But yeah, I didn’t know what had happened. So I don’t know.” Bernie Ecclestone’s comments came in the aftermath of the flipping of fortunes at McLaren. Oscar Piastri, the championship leader for most of the season, witnessed a mysterious drop in performance, while Lando Norris scripted his path to the top to lead the championship by 24 points. On Saturday, Norris clinched pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix in wet conditions, while Piastri could only manage P5. However, this time around, the Australian driver was affected by some misfortune in the form of yellow flags, which forced him to abort his final flying lap in Q3. Oscar Piastri admits to more complication in the championship fight after Las Vegas qualifying Coming into the Las Vegas GP weekend, Oscar Piastri knew he needed to finish ahead of Lando Norris at all three remaining races and the Sprint in Qatar to have a shot at winning the drivers’ championship. However, he encountered a big hurdle at the very first step, qualifying four positions behind his McLaren teammate in Sin City. But it’s Las Vegas after all, so a lot could happen. We’ve seen pretty entertaining races here the last couple of years, a lot of action, so hopefully I can get myself involved on the right side of that action and make up some ground tomorrow.” Piastri was surprised by the behavior of the tires in the wet qualifying session. The wheelspin, even in fifth and sixth gears, caught him off guard. However, the 50-lap race on Sunday is expected to be in dry conditions, with the 24-year-old hoping for at least a podium finish.
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Florida next coach odds: Lane Kiffin remains the favorite

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As Florida’s head coaching search drags on, one big name remains a clear favorite for the job. Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin remains the most likely candidate as a 53 percent favorite to be the next head coach in Gainesville, according to Kalshi, a New York-based financial exchange and prediction market. Kiffin, who has led the No. 8 Rebels to a 10-1 start, has been flirting with leaving Oxford with several high-profile openings like Florida and LSU available. No. 22 Missouri’s Eliah Drinkwitz and Washington’s Jedd Fisch follow Kiffin with a 20 percent chance to land the job. Georgia Tech’s Brent Key, who has a six percent chance at being the next Gators head coach, per Kalshi, and no other candidates have odds better than five percent. As of Thursday afternoon, the market, which opened Oct. 21, has drawn nearly $950,000 in bets at Kalshi. Florida parted ways with head coach Billy Napier, who went 22-23 in four seasons, in October after the Gators struggled during a 3-4 start. After losing to Kiffin’s Ole Miss on Saturday, the Gators fell to 3-7, securing their fourth losing season in five years. Kiffin is also seen as a favorite for the LSU opening. Betting on College Football? Check out the best College Football betting sites Read our expert’s guide on how to bet on College Football Get the latest College Football National Championship winner odds Kalshi has Kiffin with a 40 percent chance at taking that job, making him the leader in that market as well. He’s far from a guarantee to leave Ole Miss, though. As of this writing, Kalshi is giving him just a 17 percent chance of leaving the school he’s called home for the past six seasons. Ole Miss reportedly is willing to match any offer Kiffin receives. Why Trust New York Post Betting Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. He’s particularly knowledgeable about the big three MLB, the NFL and the NBA.
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