Nashville's WNBA Bid Honors a Legend 🧡🏀

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1. Nashville’s WNBA Bid Tugs At The Heart 🤠

Nashville is making a strong push for a WNBA expansion team, and they’re bringing some major star power to the table. Bill and Crissy Haslam, owners of the NHL’s Nashville Predators, have assembled a high-profile ownership group featuring Candace Parker, Peyton Manning, Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw. The group officially announced their bid—along with the team name: the Tennessee Summitt. (The Tennessean)

WHY IT MATTERS: The WNBA’s expansion race is heating up, and this high-profile ownership group brings serious credibility and momentum to Nashville’s bid. Tennessee has a rich women’s basketball legacy, thanks in large part to the late, great Pat Summitt. Coach Pat Summitt inspired a generation of athletes and fans, helping to grow the women’s game. Naming the team in her honor would further cement her legacy and also bring elite women’s basketball to a state full of passionate fans.

2. Caitlin Clark Declines NBA 3-Point Contest Invite 🎯

Caitlin Clark has turned down an invitation to compete in the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest, stating that she wants her first pro contest to be in the WNBA. Her decision follows last year’s record-breaking Steph Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu showdown, which drew massive viewership and became the most-watched NBA All-Star Saturday Night in four years. (Yahoo Sports)

WHY IT MATTERS: Clark’s choice sends a strong message about her commitment to the women’s hoops. The WNBA is where she wants to make her mark. While the NBA invite was a huge sign of respect, her decision could help elevate the visibility of the WNBA’s All-Star weekend.

3. Angel Reese & McDonald’s: Bigger Than Basketball 🍟

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese just inked a landmark deal with McDonald’s. She is the first-ever women's basketball player to have a signature McDonald's meal. Her custom order? The “Bold” BBQ Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese, featuring a brand-new barbecue sauce created in her honor—a blend of sweet, savory, and a little bit of spice. (Just Women’s Sports)

WHY IT MATTERS: For the first time in its 85-year history, McDonald’s is giving a female athlete her own meal, putting Reese in elite company with basketball legends like Michael Jordan and LeBron James. This deal highlights the growing mainstream appeal of women’s basketball and the cultural impact of its rising stars.

The “Angel Reese Special” hits McDonald’s nationwide on February 10th.