data-mm-id=”_t57stfb9a”>The WNBA returns from its Paris Olympics break on Thursday, and of course that means the resumption of the country's greatest debate.Who's the WNBA Rookie of the Year? Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese.To refresh your memory, Clark has been the front-runner all season, but Reese built a legitimate case for the award with a record streak of double-doubles. Clark remains an overwhelming betting favorite and would have to suffer a major collapse for Reese to win. The 2024 Rookie of the Year award is Clark's to lose.On Thursday, both Clark and Reese were recognized as the WNBA's top rookies.The Indiana Fever guard and Chicago Sky forward each received the highest rating — 90 — in the upcoming NBA 2K25 video game. They reside in their own class at the top, well above the other rookies in the top five.Chicago center Kamilla Cardoso and Los Angeles Sparks forwards Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson are tied for third with ratings of 80.Making a name for themselves in the W 😤The top-rated WNBA rookies starting out in #NBA2K25! What will their ratings be by the end of the season? 🤔#2KRatings | #BallOverEverything pic.twitter.com/VYLVfhvsDF— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) August 15, 2024Did the 2K25 makers take the easy way out by giving Clark and Reese the same rating? Of course, they did.However, it's a wise business decision. There's no benefit to alienating one of the WNBA's most loyal fan bases by rating one rookie star over the other.Now that the WNBA is back, the real debate over who's the best rookie can continue where the action really matters — on the court.
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Del Bosque, who could face Loew in a second consecutive European final in Poland and Ukraine, was lost for superlatives when describing his opponent, and sees no reason why he could not go on to coach either Barcelona or Real Madrid one day should the opportunity arise.
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We have two very good goalkeepers, Wojciech and Przemyslaw, Matuszczyk told reporters.
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England coach Roy Hodgson has decided against calling up a replacement for former Southampton man Walcott, as he looks to assess his options before England begin their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
Walcott has scored four goals in 28 appearances for his country, with three of those coming in one match against Croatia in 2008.
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