South Carolina’s Home Dominance Reaches Historic Levels 🔥

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1. South Carolina Breaks SEC Home Win Streak Record 🙌

Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks have officially rewritten SEC history. With their win over Auburn on Sunday, South Carolina extended its home winning streak to 70 games, breaking the previous record held by Pat Summitt and the Tennessee Lady Vols. (Sports Illustrated)

WHY IT MATTERS: South Carolina hasn’t lost a home game since 2020, a testament to the program’s dominance under Head Coach Dawn Staley. During this historic streak, the Gamecocks have won two national championships and four SEC conference titles.

2. Mystics & Valkyries Quiet During Free Agency Frenzy 🤐

This WNBA free agency period is shaping up to be one of the most surprising and roster-changing in league history. But while most teams are making major moves, two remain noticeably quiet: the Washington Mystics and the expansion Golden State Valkyries. Neither team has landed a franchise-altering free agent so far. (San Francisco Chronicle)

WHY IT MATTERS: Experts expected major shake-ups this offseason due to the looming new CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement), but the level of league-wide competition for top talent has been even fiercer than anticipated.

Both Golden State and Washington face unique challenges:

• 🏀 Golden State Valkyries – As an expansion team with no proven track record, they’ve struggled to attract marquee free agents willing to take a chance on a new franchise.

• 🏀 Washington Mystics – Without a GM until late December, the team was behind in free agency prep. New hire Jamila Wideman had less than a month to begin contract negotiations.

With rosters filling up fast, both teams are running out of options to build a competitive squad for 2025.

3. Hollywood Backs Women’s Sports With New Studio Show 🎥

Women’s sports are getting a dedicated spotlight, and one of Hollywood’s biggest names is making it happen. The Reese Witherspoon-founded production company, Hello Sunshine, has teamed up with Roku to launch a new studio sports show focused entirely on women’s sports.

Titled "Women’s Sports Now," the show will be hosted by former WNBA star and Atlanta Dream co-owner Renee Montgomery alongside comedian Sarah Tiana. It will air exclusively on The Roku Channel, a free streaming platform. (The Hollywood Reporter)

WHY IT MATTERS: The demand for women’s basketball and women’s sports is skyrocketing, and media companies are finally taking notice. While this weekly talk show will cover all women’s sports, having Renee Montgomery as co-host ensures that the WNBA stays front and center, bringing more visibility, coverage, and energy to the league.