Diana Taurasi Calls It: The End of an Unmatched Career 🐐

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1. Diana Taurasi Calls It a Career After 20 Legendary Years 🏀

Diana Taurasi, the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, is retiring after two decades of dominance. The Phoenix Mercury icon, known for her clutch performances and fiery competitiveness, walks away at age 42 with an unmatched resume: three NCAA titles, three WNBA championships, 11 All-Star appearances, and six Olympic gold medals.

In an exclusive with TIME, Taurasi said, “Mentally and physically, I’m just full.” She steps away from the game with 10,646 career points and an indelible mark on women’s basketball. (TIME)

WHY IT MATTERS: Taurasi defined basketball for a generation. From UConn to the WNBA and Team USA, she set the gold standard for excellence and winning. Her ability to deliver in the biggest moments made her one of the most feared and respected competitors in basketball history.

🎥 Watch USA Basketball’s tribute to Taurasi’s legendary run 👉 USA Basketball

2. Paige Bueckers Lands GQ Cover, Proves She's More Than Hoops 📸

UConn star Paige Bueckers graces the cover of GQ in a feature that explores her career, style, influence, and evolution in the NIL era. Check out the cover story here 👉 GQ

WHY IT MATTERS: The days of athletes being just athletes are over. Bueckers, like many women’s basketball stars, is redefining what it means to be a basketball star by leveraging their influence in media, fashion, and branding. Her GQ cover is another signal that women’s basketball players are now household names and shaping culture.

3. AU Breaks Records in Nashville—WNBA Expansion Next? 🎟️

Athletes Unlimited set a new attendance record in Nashville, drawing its biggest crowds to date. Attendance for the first two weeks of this season is up 137% compared to last year’s run in Dallas. (Axios)

WHY IT MATTERS: Attendance numbers don’t lie. There’s a demand for more women’s basketball, and cities like Nashville are stepping up. The city is already in the running for a WNBA expansion team, with Candace Parker among the backers of a bid for the Tennessee Summitt. With the WNBA expected to announce its next expansion later this year, could Music City be the league’s next big move?