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Nia Coffey is the latest newcomer thriving with the Lynx under Cheryl Reeve
Nia Coffey has changed teams five times in a 10-year WNBA career. Landing with the Minnesota Lynx was a fitting reward for the journey. The 31-year-old forward has returned to her native state and thrived in her debut with the powerhouse Lynx.
Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show. The 2-year-old duck dressed in Mexico’s national colors became an internet sensation during Mexico’s World Cup-opening victory over South Africa.
Lynx douse the Fire 107-74 with 7 players in double-figure scoring and a big game by Nia Coffey
Natasha Howard had 18 points to lead seven players in double-figure scoring for the Minnesota Lynx in a 107-74 victory over Portland. Nia Coffey contributed 15 points, five rebounds, three steals and three blocks in her best all-around performance of her debut season with her hometown team.
Once again, a Minnesotan leaves the team and wins a championship
Former Minnesota Timberwolves player Karl-Anthony Towns is now an NBA champion with the New York Knicks. It follows a familiar trend, after former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold became a Super Bowl winner with the Seattle Seahawks.
Cape Verde secures stunning 0-0 draw with Spain in its World Cup debut
Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by shutting out heavily favored Spain. An impressive performance by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha helped the Cape Verde play one of the favorites to win the tournament to a 0-0 draw.