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We’re kicking off the long weekend with Paralympic records, Chicago Sky drama, and a juicy question about WNBA couples. Plus, producer Mish gives an insightful and analytical answer about whether the Aces will three-peat, while producer Alex goes off vibes alone.

• A few Paralympic events to watch today (Friday, August 30): 

• • 7:30 am ET: USA Wheelchair Rugby vs. Japan

• • 10:00 am ET: USA Wheelchair Basketball vs. Germany 

• • 11:45 am ET: Swimming Finals 

• • 3:55 pm ET: Track & Field Finals 

• • For U.S. viewers, a full Paralympic TV schedule can be found here

• The full WNBA schedule –  including tune-in info – is here! 

• The full NWSL schedule – including tune-in info – is here! 

• All U.S. Open results and upcoming matches can be found here 

• Want to become an investor in the Minnesota Aurora? Details here 

• A longer list of Caitlin Clark’s WNBA records: 

• • WNBA rookie record for most assists in a season

• • WNBA rookie record for made threes

• • WNBA rookie record for most games with 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists

• • WNBA single-game assist record

• • 1st player in league history with 25+ pts, 10+ assists, 5+ rebounds, 5+ steals, and 3+ blocks in a game

• • Indiana Fever single-game assist record 

• • Indiana Fever single-season assist record

• • Fastest player in league history to 400 points and 200 assists

• A longer list of Angel Reese’s WNBA records: 

• • WNBA rookie record for most games with 15+ rebounds

• • Recorded the first double-double by a rookie in a WNBA All-Star Game

• • WNBA record for most consecutive games with a double-double in a single season

• • First player in WNBA history to post 20+ rebounds in 3 consecutive games

• • First player in WNBA history to post both 10+ offensive and 10+ defensive rebounds in multiple games

• • First player in WNBA history to log 165+ rebounds, 30+ assists, and 25+ steals through their first 15 games

• Watch the Portlandia 911 Beets Emergency sketch here

• Want more WNBA stats? Check out Across The Timeline here 

• Send us your Paralympics questions! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

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