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Aya Abdeen

10 months

A dream come true as I covered a WNBA game for the first time! What a historic night by Diana Taurasi, who became the first player in WNBA history to score 10,000 points. 🏀👩‍💻 #WNBA #WatchWomensSports

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Seeing this photo of Brittney Griner breaks my heart. It's so infuriating and frustrating💔 We want Brittney Griner home. 🙏 #WeAreBG

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Brittney Griner's wife, Cherelle, posts a statement about BG on Instagram. She appreciate everyone reaching out to her. #WNBA #4Thevalley #FreeBrittneyGriner

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2 years

No WNBA player should ever play in Russia again after what the country has done to Brittney Griner. We are so worried about BG's physical and mental health. Bring her home. #WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner

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2 years

This photo of Brittney Griner is heartbreaking and painful. We want her home ASAP, 130 days too long. 😓💔 #FreeBrittneyGriner #WeAreBG

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@ayabdeen

14 days

Brittney Griner shares her thoughts on the #WNBA preseadon game not being televised or streamed anywhere on her Instagram story.

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@ayabdeen

1 year

Today it's Thanksgiving. Brittney Griner should be here celebrating and eating a delicious thanksgiving dinner with her family and friends. But, she's been wrongfully detained for 280 days. It's time to bring Brittney Griner and all wrongfully detained Americans home. 🙏 #WeAreBG

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@ayabdeen

8 months

I ran into Brittney Griner during my shift and idk what to say 🤯 #WNBATwitter #ValleyTogether

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@ayabdeen

2 years

No WNBA player should ever go to Russia to play basketball ever again after how the country treated Brittney Griner, who's been wrongfully detained for 264 days. Bring BG and all wrongfully detained Americans home. #WeAreBG #BringThemHome

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@ayabdeen

3 years

Candice Dupree mocks the #WNBA referees as her costume😂💀

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Liberty legend Teresa Weatherspoon posts a statement about BG. #WNBA #FreeBrittneyGriner

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@ayabdeen

2 years

South Carolina WBB HC Dawn Staley attends Brittney Griner's wife, Cherelle, graduation ceremony. Cherelle Griner graduates from NC Central University School of Law. #4thevalley #WeAreBG #WNBA

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@ayabdeen

2 years

One year ago today, Brittney Griner had a huge block to secure the Phoenix Mercury's ticket to the 2021 WNBA Finals on the road in Las Vegas. It's time to bring BG and all wrongfully detained Americans home. 🙏💜🧡 #WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner

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@ayabdeen

11 months

Phoenix Mercury's Skylar Diggins-Smith is seen practicing with Bridget Pettis, a Mercury legend. Credits go to Bridget Pettis' Instagram story. #ValleyTogether #WNBA

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2 years

Skylar Diggins-Smith posted this on Instagram with the caption, "New addition loading." Congratulations, Skylar! 🙌 #WNBATwitter

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2 years

"There are no words to express this pain. I'm hurting, we're hurting. We await the day to love on you as a family," Cherelle Griner said on Instagram post. #WNBA #FreeBrittneyGriner

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Seeing this photo of Diamond DeShields on the sidelines from last night broke my heart after seeing her and the Phoenix Mercury going through so much this season. 🥺💔 #4thevalley #WNBATwitter #WeAreBG

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2 years

Tina Charles posted on her Instagram story about Sam Thomas' excitement for making the final roster on the Phoenix Mercury. We're so happy for you, Sam! #4TheValley #WNBA #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

2 years

The Los Angeles Sparks have been going through drama since Derek Fisher benched Candace Parker in the 2019 WNBA playoffs. From Parker and Chelsea Gray's departure of the Sparks to the firing of coach Fisher and Liz Cambage leaving the team, it's a mess. #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

1 year

My sister, Angelina, surprised me with a Brittney Griner jersey from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 🥰 #BGFree #WeAreBG #WNBATwitter

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2 years

"I don't dance for free." -Diana Taurasi. #wnba

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@ayabdeen

2 years

This Friday, the final Sue Bird vs. Diana Taurasi matchup will take place in downtown Phoenix, and it's not on national TV. Why is the Storm vs. Mercury game not nationally televised?! #WNBATwitter #WatchWomensSports

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@ayabdeen

2 years

I couldn't believe there was so much negativity in the replies whenever I spread awareness about Brittney Griner's scary situation in Russia. It's not okay, and it's disgusting. Bring Brittney Griner home. That's the tweet. #WeAreBG

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@ayabdeen

2 years

We love and support you, Brittney Griner🙏💜🧡 #FreeBrittneyGriner

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@ayabdeen

4 months

An update on Elena Delle Donne, per @alexaphilippou : She is interested in two teams; the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces. #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

2 years

You see how starstruck Brittney Griner was when she ran into @S10Bird in the 2018 WNBA All-star in Minnesota🥺🧡🧡 We miss you, BG! #WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

3 months

Kahleah Copper posts a goodbye post to the Chicago Sky. "X-Factor, I can't wait to be on your side and bring another championship back to The Valley. Let's get it!" -Copper on her Instagram post. #WNBAtwitter

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@ayabdeen

2 years

The Minnesota Lynx waiving Crystal Dangerfield, who won the 2020 #WNBA rookie of the year, and Layshia Clarendon surprised me. #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

2 years

“In general I think we all just miss her,” Sue Bird said. “Early in the season, one of our preseason games was in Phoenix and that I think was when it hit me the hardest. I can’t imagine what the Phoenix players go through, because I think of BG often.” #4TheValley #WeAreBG

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@ayabdeen

3 years

I remember this 2018 Dallas Wings team... #WNBA

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@ayabdeen

10 months

Alyssa Thomas posted a photo on her Instagram of her proposing to Connecticut Sun teammate DeWanna Bonner. #WNBA

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@ayabdeen

2 years

I’ll be joining @phnx_sports for an internship as a writer for the @PHNX_Mercury this summer! Thank you guys for your amazing support as I continue to take you through my journey to pursuing my dreams of becoming a part of the future of women in sports!! 🧡💜 Let's get it! #WNBA

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@ayabdeen

1 year

The type of energy we need going into 2023. Happy New Year, #WNBATwitter 🎉🏀

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Sam Thomas, UofA alum, and Maya Dodson, 26th overall pick by Phoenix, made the final roster for the Phoenix Mercury. #4TheValley #WNBA @PHNX_Mercury

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Love this video of Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi having fun together🥺🧡💜 Time to bring Brittney Griner home🙏 #WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner #4thevalley

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Aya Abdeen

@ayabdeen

1 year

Today, the 2023 WNBA schedule release took place. But at the same time, we will continue to say Brittney Griner's name until she enters US Soil. 286 days too long, it's time to bring her and all wrongfully detained Americans home. #WeAreBG #BringThemHome 🙏

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@ayabdeen

1 year

I have some exciting news to announce for you, #WNBATwitter ! I'll be joining @TheNextHoops as a contributing writer. Thank you, @howardmegdal , for giving me an opportunity to work with this fantastic team for women's basketball! I can't wait to get to work! 🤩

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@ayabdeen

1 year

Brittney and Cherelle Griner attended this year's Arizona Martin Luther King day festival. They seem so happy in the pictures. (Via Cherelle Griner's Instagram story). #WeAreBG #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

4 years

@ProjectLincoln Trump has actually done less for the black people. That's why we protest for the black lives matter movement✊

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@ayabdeen

3 years

GUESS WHO I RAN INTO?! @ariivory

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@ayabdeen

3 years

@espn Super bowl 54 halftime show is better

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Where it all started for Sylvia Fowles, Candace Parker, and Allie Quigley! It's so cool to see that!! #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

2 years

The website is updated as fans are welcome to send a note to Brittney Griner (a pop-up once you enter the website). #WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner

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@ayabdeen

2 years

There's a rally and prayer vigil for Brittney Griner, who has been wrongfully detained for 109 days. Fans chant, "Bring Brittney Griner home." #WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

6 years

@BleacherReport When I met Diana Taurasi, omg she's amazing and friendly! She'll always be a 🐐 in Phoenix! And always loved by the wnba! And #WomenHoopToo #KeepGrowingWNBA #WNBA Diana Taurasi #WNBAVote

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@ayabdeen

1 year

Hug your Seattle Storm fans today as Breanna Stewart announced that she has signed with the New York Liberty. #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

2 years

I ran into Amaya Hamby, the daughter of Dearica Hamby! #WNBA

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Sophie Cunningham is wearing a Brittney Griner jersey to tonight's game. She said that it's time to bring BG home. #WeAreBG #4TheValley #MoreThan

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@ayabdeen

2 years

These people that think that Brittney Griner deserves to stay in Russia for "disrespecting the flag" are the same ones that believe January 6 is tourism when it's actually an insurrection.

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@ayabdeen

3 years

@ProjectLincoln Qanon and Trump

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@ayabdeen

3 months

Today, I officially turn 21! 🎂

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@ayabdeen

2 years

One year ago today, Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi were with the top 25 Greatest of All Time players on the court during Game 1 of the 2021 WNBA Finals in Phoenix. Free Brittney Griner till it's backward. 🙏 #WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Brittney Griner's last post was about being excited to play with this Mercury team 12 days before her wrongful detainment. 101 days too long. #4TheValley #WeAreBG 💔

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@ayabdeen

2 years

It's been 92 days since Brittney Griner has been wrongfully detained. Its time to bring her home. #WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner

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@ayabdeen

3 years

@espn Super bowl 54 halftime show is the best

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@ayabdeen

2 years

@WNBAStormChaser Sue Bird. That's the response. 🤭🤩

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@ayabdeen

2 years

It's been 85 days since Brittney Griner has been wrongfully detained in Russia. Her pre-trial detention has been extended by 30 days. We will continue to pray for Brittney Griner's swift and safe return home. #WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner

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@ayabdeen

1 year

One month from today, the 2023 WNBA Free Agency will begin. 👀 #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

2 years

I just found this message Brittney Griner sent me on my 18th birthday last year. Griner is a generous and kind person and doesn't deserve to go through so much. Time to bring BG and all wrongfully detained Americans home. 🥺❤️ #WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner #BringThemHome

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@ayabdeen

2 years

One year ago today, Brittney Griner played in her final game in Phoenix, where the Mercury won Game 2 of the 2021 WNBA Finals. Griner is still in our thoughts as we continue to spread awareness about BG's difficult situation until she enters US Soil. #WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Phoenix Mercury's Diamond DeShields ( @diamonddoesit1 ) is nominated for Best Comeback Athlete in this year's ESPYs. Her comeback story was about learning how to walk again and then contributing to the first championship for the Chicago Sky. #4thevalley #WeAreBG #WNBATwitter

ESPN PR

@ESPNPR

2 years

Nominees announced for The 2022 @ESPYS Presented by Capital One as fan voting begins 📄 Full list of nominees: 🗳 Fan voting: More: 🏆 The 2022 ESPYS | July 20 | 8p ET | @ABCNetwork

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@ayabdeen

2 years

My favorite moment with Brittney Griner was when I received a personalized cameo from her on my 18th birthday in February 2021! It was the best birthday gift ever! I met BG at Fry's Trading Places a few years ago, and her personality is everything! 💜🧡 #WeAreBG

Phoenix Mercury

@PhoenixMercury

2 years

BG has touched the lives and hearts of so many of us. Tell us your story. Any interaction you ever had with her. Attach a photo. Reply. Quote tweet. Let’s fill our feed with these moments 🧡 #WeAreBG

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@ayabdeen

1 year

Today it's my 20th birthday! 🥹🎂

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Chicago Sky head coach James Wade is wearing a pin that says #WeAreBG , honoring Brittney Griner last night. He was an assistant coach for the UMMC Ekaterinburg a few years ago. #WNBA #SkyTown

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@ayabdeen

10 months

Live from Footprint Center as the Phoenix Mercury will take on the Atlanta Dream tonight. Diana Taurasi is 18 points away from scoring 10,000 points, and there are baby goats. Follow me and @morrscode_ for coverage at @TheNextHoops . #ValleyTogether #WNBA

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@ayabdeen

11 months

Almost a year ago, Vanessa Nygaard was called out by Skylar Diggins-Smith on Twitter with a clown emoji after she said that Diana Taurasi should've been an All-star. Today, she and the Phoenix Mercury have parted ways after a 2-10 start. #ValleyTogether #WNBA

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@ayabdeen

1 year

Cherelle Griner, Brittney's wife, posted pictures of these two having fun at the Waste Management Open on her Instagram story. #WeAreBG #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Nneka Ogwumike encourages everyone to spread awareness about Brittney Griner, who's wrongfully detained in Russia for 100 days, until she returns home safely. #WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner #4TheValley

Mirjam Swanson

@MirjamSwanson

2 years

Brittney Griner has now been detained in Russia for 100 days. Last night in Indiana, the @LASparks ’ @nnekaogwumike and @33katielou implored people to advocate for her release — and shared some ways to do that. #WeAreBG . Story to come, but have a listen:

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@ayabdeen

10 months

The whole Phoenix Mercury huddle around Shey Peddy, who came down hard after getting elbowed by Jordan Horston of Seattle. Get well soon, Shey. #WNBA #ValleyTogether

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Today it's Brittney Griner's 32nd birthday. It's time to bring her and wrongfully detained Americans home. Love you and miss you, BG. 🙏 #WeAreBG #BringThemHome #FreeBrittneyGriner

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Brittney Griner wore a hoodie that said "Abortion is healthcare" last season. 🗣 It's been 104 days since Brittney Griner has been wrongfully detained in Russia. We will continue to pray for BG's swift and safe return home. 🙏💜🧡 #WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner

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@ayabdeen

2 years

"What I would do to squeeze you." - @sophaller on Brittney Griner, who has been wrongfully detained for 34 weeks. #FreeBrittneyGriner #WeAreBG

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@ayabdeen

2 years

"This that 2023 deluxe version." - @SheyP11 😂💀 You got this in the bag, Shey! I can't wait to hear your comeback story! 💪💐 #4thevalley #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

2 years

@lindseyrbhair @birdstheword_24

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Players around the WNBA share their experience of playing with Brittney Griner in UMMC Ekaterinburg of Russia on Instagram. They're also pleading for BG to return home safely. #WeAreBg #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

3 years

I miss seeing the @PhoenixMercury play🥺🧡💜 #WellBeBack #RevengeSZN @SkyDigg4 @Breezyyy14

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@ayabdeen

3 years

This just happened🤯 #4thevalley

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@ayabdeen

2 years

Wing Sam Thomas becomes the first undrafted player from the University of Arizona women's basketball team to make a #WNBA roster since 1997. She impressed the Phoenix Mercury in training camp. @PHNX_Mercury #4TheValley

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@ayabdeen

2 years

This is a photo of #DianaTaurasi , @SkyDigg4 , and #BrittneyGriner in last year's #WNBAAllStar in Las Vegas. You see how happy they are in this picture! 🧡💜 We miss seeing the big 3 play together. Time to bring Brittney Griner home, 121 days too long. 🙏 #WeAreBG #4TheValley

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@ayabdeen

1 year

Here's an update on how @SheyP11 is doing after having surgery on torn Achilles (back in August). She also gave credit to her teammate, Skylar Diggins-Smith, for the "extra motivation." #4TheValley #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

4 years

@PhoenixMercury I AM SO FIRED UP RIGHT NOW🧡💜🔥 #4TheValley

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@ayabdeen

2 years

I worry about Brittney Griner's physical and mental health everyday. She should be home with her loved ones. 135 days too long. #WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner

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@ayabdeen

3 years

This is the @PhoenixMercury explorer edition Nike air forces 1 made by @RuffCustoms ! Can't wait to wear them to the games soon💜🧡 I added in @DianaTaurasi and @SkyDigg4 names on the back of the shoes btw🤩 #4thevalley #WNBA

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@ayabdeen

3 years

BG MADE MY BIRTHDAY🤯🔥 thank you to my sister for sending me the video! 💯 @PhoenixMercury #WNBA

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@ayabdeen

3 years

I JUST WAIVED AT DIANA TAURASI AND SHE WAIVED BACK AT ME!! MY HEART🐐🥺 #WNBA

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@ayabdeen

4 years

I am very excited to say... I JUST GOT ACCEPTED TO ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY! I can't wait to see what the future holds in the world of women in sports journalism! 😁😁 #DevilsUp

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@ayabdeen

2 years

@ariivory The misogyny and homophobia in the comments are disgusting. These are the same people that believe the January 6 is only a "tourism" while it's an insurrection.

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@ayabdeen

3 months

"Kelsey Plum, you can post now 😉." -Sue Bird on her Instagram story. Caitlin Clark surpassed Plum to break the scoring record in NCAA women's basketball history. #WNBATwitter

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@ayabdeen

3 years

@espn Tom Brady and the bucs right now

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@ayabdeen

2 years

I have a job interview for Lululemon this morning. Wish me some good luck guys!! 🤞

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2 years

We miss you, BG🧡💜 #WeAreBG We'll continue to pray for her safe return to the United States as the #WNBA season begins today. #4TheValley #FreeBrittneyGriner

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1 year

Both Brittney and Cherelle Griner are rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles to win this year's Super Bowl in Arizona. Credits go to Cherelle Griner via Instagram story. #superbowl #wearebg #flyeaglesfly #wnbatwitter

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2 years

@SkyDigg4 representing Phoenix and wearing the #WeAreBG hoodie to the #WNBAAllStar game in Chicago! I'm here for this! 🤩💜🧡 #4thevalley #WNBATwitter

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2 years

@ariivory There's another Brittney Griner rally in Phoenix on Tuesday before the Lynx vs. Mercury game at Footprint Center.

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@ayabdeen

1 year

Wishing Diamond DeShields the best as she is headed to the Dallas Wings. Her comeback story she shared at the beginning of the 2022 WNBA season is inspiring, and her heroics in Phoenix Mercury's final regular season games are huge. #WNBATwitter

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2 years

I set up my iPad for college! For my lock screen, I chose to put the picture I had with @ariivory because she inspires me to become a part of the future of women in sports. For my home screen, I chose to put in the picture I had when I met Diana Taurasi for the first time! 🤩

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1 year

A full-circle moment for Sydney Wiese. She posted these two photos with Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi on her Instagram in 2020. Now, Wiese signs with the Phoenix Mercury. #WNBATwitter #4TheValley