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The WNBA is at an all-time high in popularity with the emergence of rookie phenoms Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. And at the halfway point in the 2024 season, the all-star game will surely be one to remember.
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The WNBA All-Star Game 2024 — which will see the Team WNBA players go up against Team USA — takes place at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Saturday, July 20.
What Time Is the WNBA All-Star Game?
The WNBA All-Star Game broadcasts live on Saturday, July 20, at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. The women’s basketball game airs on ABC.
In addition, the WNBA All-Star Game Weekend kicks on Friday, July 19, with the Skills Challenge at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT, and the 3-Point Contest afterwards. The events broadcast on ESPN.
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Where to Watch the WNBA All-Star Game for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch the WNBA All-Star Game Weekend if you don’t have cable — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV and Fubo — also offer free trials, so you can watch ABC and ESPN for free.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch the WNBA All-Star Game on ABC and ESPN with DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.
How to Watch the WNBA All-Star Game on DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ABC and ESPN for the WNBA All-Star Game Weekend — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $69.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as NBC, CBS and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.
How to Watch the WNBA All-Star Game on Hulu + Live TV
The WNBA All-Star Game Weekend on ABC and ESPN is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $76.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ for free.
Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one plan. It also features many other networks, including CBS, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox and more.
How to Watch the WNBA All-Star Game on Fubo
To watch the WNBA All-Star Game Weekend on ABC and ESPN, Fubo starts at $79.99 per month with nearly 200 channels — including local and cable — that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a seven-day free trial, you can watch for free, if you act fast and sign up now.
The services gets you live access to local broadcast networks including NBC, Fox and CBS, while it also has dozens of cable networks, such as Bravo, CMT, ID, TV Land, VH1, TLC, E!, FS1, MTV, FX, Ion, OWN, Paramount Network and much more.
Who Is Playing During the WNBA All-Star Game?
In 2024, the format is a little different since it’s also an Olympic year. Instead of East vs. West, this year’s WNBA All-Star Game features Team WNBA vs. Team USA. The last time the format was switched up like this was during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
Moreover, the all-star break is extended because the 2024 Olympics take place in Paris later in July. Below, check out a complete roster list of Team WNBA and Team USA.
Team WNBA:
DeWanna Bonner — Connecticut Sun
Aliyah Boston — Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark — Indiana Fever
Allisha Gray — Atlanta Dream
Dearica Hamby — Los Angeles Sparks
Brionna Jones — Connecticut Sun
Jonquel Jones — New York Liberty
Kayla McBride — Minnesota Lynx
Kelsey Mitchell — Indiana Fever
Arike Ogunbowale — Dallas Wings
Nneka Ogwumike — Seattle Storm
Angel Reese — Chicago Sky
Team USA:
Napheesa Collier — Minnesota Lynx
Kahleah Copper — Phoenix Mercury
Chelsea Gray — Las Vegas Aces
Brittney Griner — Phoenix Mercury
Sabrina Ionescu — New York Liberty
Jewell Loyd — Seattle Storm
Kelsey Plum — Las Vegas
Breanna Stewart — New York Liberty
Diana Taurasi — Phoenix Mercury
Alyssa Thomas — Connecticut Sun
A’ja Wilson — Las Vegas Aces
Jackie Young — Las Vegas Aces
How to Buy WNBA All-Star Game Tickets Online
Want to attend WNBA All-Star Game in person? There are last-minute tickets available with Vivid Seat, SeatGeek, StubHub and Ticketmaster. Prices vary depending on seats available at Footprint Center in Phoenix.
WNBA All-Star Game Weekend 2024 broadcasts on ABC and ESPN, but it’s also available to livestream with DirecTV Stream on Saturday, July 20, at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT.
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“Not Like Us” has become an anthem that’s inescapable at this point, and ubiquitous in pop culture as it returns to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. But not everyone is thrilled to hear Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track everywhere — including Steph Curry.
Following USA Basketball’s dominant 105-79 exhibition victory over Nikola Jokic and Serbia on Wednesday (July 17), the arena DJ in Abu Dhabi bumped the Mustard-produced banger, and the Golden State Warriors superstar was caught voicing his frustration.
“Damn with this song. It’s not the only song in America,” Curry pleaded. LeBron James pushed back as he seems to be enjoying the “Not Like Us” explosion. “I love it,” James can be heard saying at mid-court while rounding up his teammates.
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Shooting guard Anthony Edwards appears to be on LeBron’s side, as he can be seen at the end of the clip dancing to “Not Like Us.”
Steph’s reaction caused quite a stir on social media, as Jermaine Dupri, responded, essentially saying today’s rap culture just isn’t used to massive hits such as “Not Like Us” dominating the landscape.
“I just saw Steph’s reaction to the Kendrick record and I thought it was very ironic because what he is feeling (Pause ) is a record impacting the streets and this new generation is not use to that,I’m sure many of yall don’t understand what I’m saying,” he wrote on Instagram.
JD continued to share his thoughts in an accompanying video while walking. “The goal in hip-hop used to be impact, not sales, not charts — impact. How hard you could impact the streets,” he said. “That’s no longer the goal and — to me — that is the sole reason why rap isn’t what rap used to be because n—-s don’t care about impacting the streets no more.”
DJ Jazzy Jeff chimed in on the matter in the comments, saying, “I think what the issue is we used to have a few songs with this impact at the same time to spread it out alil more…because we haven’t had a Lean Back or a In Da Club in so long.”
Kevin Durant defended his former teammate in a comment online, saying, “Maybe bro just wanna hear another song.”
Perhaps Curry was surprised to be hearing “Not Like Us” across the globe in the United Arab Emirates. Although, Team USA could be making “Not Like Us” their victory song, as they fittingly played Kendrick’s hit after defeating Canada last week.
Time will tell if the arena DJs keep playing the hit, or listen to Curry and pull back following the team’s next exhibition contest, which comes on July 22 against Germany in London.
Watch the clip of Steph Curry talking about “Not Like Us” below.
BTS‘ Jin has seen and done some amazing things during his band’s rocket ride to global fame over the past decade. But when he was tapped to be South Korea’s official representative in the Paris 2024 Olympic torch relay the 31-year-old K-pop star was beside himself with excitement. Explore See latest videos, charts and news […]
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It was just a minor victory over Canada for Team USA in Wednesday night’s (July 10) basketball exhibition in Las Vegas, but the U.S. Olympic team celebrated in style with Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” booming through the T-Mobile Arena speakers.
Following the 86-72 win in Sin City, footage showed “Not Like Us” playing while LeBron James gave a speech to the team at mid-court.
They fittingly broke the huddle and waved to the crowd while thanking them for coming out. The public address announcer then interrupted the Drake diss track to ask the audience to give the team a final ovation before heading home.
“Drake and the entire nation of Canada took an L tonight,” a fan wrote on X.
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Another deemed that “Not Like Us” will continue to be an anti-Canada troll for a long time. “This song will get played any time Canada loses in anything for the foreseeable future,” they said.
The victory over Canada marks the first of five total exhibition games coming up for Team USA before heading to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, where they’ll tip-off the group phase on July 28 against Nikola Jokic and Serbia.
After facing an 11-1 deficit to start the game, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards and the bench lineup gained control, and Team USA ended up cruising to a double-digit win in the second half.
Edwards finished with a team-high 13 points, while Steph Curry added 12 of his own. Lakers big man Anthony Davis stuffed the stat sheet with a double-double (10 points, 11 rebounds) and four blocks.
It was a good opening statement for the Americans with Kevin Durant not playing and Kawhi Leonard leaving the team, both due to injuries. (Leonard will be replaced by Boston Celtics guard Derrick White.)
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USA Basketball isn’t the only team trolling Drake recently. The X account for Argentina’s soccer team jabbed at the 6 God following the team’s 2-0 Copa America semifinal win over Canada July 9 at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.
“Not like us, not with us,” the team tweeted. The accompanying photo featured Argentina’s players huddled up, with “Not Like Us” written across the top of the image. It was more salt in the wound for Drake after he also bet $300,000 on Canada to pull off the upset against the heavily favored Argentinians.
Megan Thee Stallion has welcomed another member of the Hot Girl crew. It all began over the weekend when U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles shouted out the Houston rapper after she punched her ticket to Paris when she was selected as part of the American squad. “This was for you uncle and Megan, I’m going to […]
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The 2024 Summer Olympics are right around the corner! The highly anticipated games will take place in Paris from July 26 to Aug. 11. If you want to get a head start on your Team USA gear for Fourth of July, consider checking out these top apparel picks from Pacsun, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Amazon, Walmart, Skims, Old Navy, and Target.
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Whether you’re gearing up to cheer for your favorite athletes or simply soaking in the excitement of one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events, you’ll be able to show your Team USA pride with a range of options including tanks tops, lightweight jackets, hats, and more.
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How to Stream Summer Olympics 2024
Subscribe to Peacock to catch all the action from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Once subscribed and logged in, visit PeacockTV.com/Olympics via the web browser or install the Peacock app on your phone, tablet, or TV device.
Although there is no free trial available for new users, Peacock provides budget-friendly options with plans starting at $5.99/month.
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Jin is representing his home country at the 2024 Olympics!
The BTS superstar will participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay as a torchbearer from South Korea, it was announced on Tuesday (July 2). While specifics have yet to be revealed, Jin’s relay aims to spread the message of “harmony” and “peace,” per a press release.
The ceremonial Olympic Torch Relay happens before each set of games, and features the Olympic flame traveling from Olympia, Greece, through various countries and ending up at the site of that year’s Olympic games. It was first performed at the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics.
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Jin recently completed his mandatory military service, and celebrated the special moment by reuniting with his BTS bandmates, who were all given leave to mark the milestone.
The Paris Summer Olympics begin on July 26, and earlier this year, it was announced that Snoop Dogg will be joining NBC’s team to report on the games this summer, and will be onsite to deliver “regular reports” on the Olympic Primetime Show.
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“I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris. It’s a celebration of skill, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness,” Snoop said in a statement at the time of the announcement. “We’re going to have some amazing competitions and, of course, I will be bringing that Snoop style to the mix. It’s going to be the most epic Olympics ever, so stay tuned, and keep it locked. Let’s elevate, celebrate, and make these games unforgettable, smoke the competition, and may the best shine like gold. Peace and Olympic LOVE, ya dig?”
The Paris Games are set to take place July 26 through Aug. 11. NBC and its streaming service, Peacock, will be providing coverage of the Olympics.
Flavor Flav admittedly doesn’t know much about water polo, but the Public Enemy rapper is all in on the U.S. Women’s team this summer when they travel to Paris for the 2024 Olympics. After the rapper responded to a comment by team coach and three time gold-medal-winning captain Maggie Steffens calling for support for the team earlier this year, the dynamic duo appeared on CBS Mornings together on Monday (July 1) to talk about their unlikely partnership.
Flav — who has signed a five-year sponsorship deal for both the men’s and women’s U.S. water polo teams — was dressed in his finest red, white and blue team USA olympic gear for the chat, including, of course, an enormous, blinged-out Team USA medallion. “These women out here… the women’s water polo team they out there bustin’ their butt to make United States look good,” Flav told co-hosts Nate Burleson and Gayle King.
“And they chasin’ this dream, you know what I’m sayin’?,” Flav said of the team that scored back-to-back-to-back gold medals in 2012, 2016 and 2020. The Public Enemy hype man admitted that he didn’t know much about the sport before and had only seen it briefly on TV during previous Olympics. But when his manager showed him Steffens’ post about how team members — like many Olympic athletes — have to have two or three jobs to support their sports careers he said he had to get involved.
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“I was definitely surprised. I was really excited,” Steffens said of her reaction when Flav responded to her post and pledged to help out. “When Flav responded it was definitely not who I expected. But it has been a beautiful, beautiful expectation and relationship that has changed and he’s really opened up a lot of doors and truly been a hype man for us. It’s been amazing.”
On May 4, Steffens wrote in an Instagram post that she and her fellow athletes could really use some financial support before this summer’s games. “You all are truly the team behind the team and we feel it and we need it! Many of my teammates aren’t just badass champions, but also teachers, business owners, coaches, physicians assistants, and more. Some may not know this, but most Olympians need a 2nd (or 3rd) job to support chasing the dream (myself included!) and most teams rely on sponsors for travel, accommodations, nutritional support, rent/lodging, and simply affording to live in this day and age,” Steffens wrote on Instagram in paying tribute to her hard-working mates.
Father of four girls Flav, 65, responded at the time, “AYYY YOOO,,, as a girl dad and supporter of all women’s sports – imma personally sponsor you my girl,,, whatever you need. And imma sponsor the whole team. My manager is in touch with your agent and imma use all my relationships and resources to help all y’all even more. That’s a FLAVOR FLAV promise.”
During their interview Flav said that he’s since learned that the intensely physical sport in which players can swim in excess of two miles during a match while treading water most of the time is “one of the hardest games to play.” Blown away by the amount of work they put into their sport for what is typically very little remuneration, Flav said he was happy to step in, which Steffens said has already made a difference.
“He’s always making us laugh and definitely brings a lot of positivity,” Steffens said of the shine Flav has brought amid the anxiety that has begun to creep in as the July 26 opening date for the Paris games approaches. “To have Flav’s really positive, optimist and fun energy it brings a great perspective to our team.” After Flav noted that he can swim, Steffens pledged to get the rapper in the pool to test out his water polo skills.
In a surprise that lit up Steffens already beaming face, Flav revealed that his sponsorship will come with a Virgin Voyage cruise as well as a $1,000 bonus. “That’s amazing,” a shocked-looking Steffens said with a wide grin on her face. “I’m elated, that’s amazing. Thank you so much!”
For now, though, Flav is planning to be in Paris to cheer the team on and, he added, he hopes his effort will open the doors for other celebs to sponsor Olympic athletes.
Check out Flav and Steffens below.
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The Olympics are just around the corner, and SZA is ready for Simone Biles to return to the gymnastics mat. In a new promotional video shared by NBC on Monday (July 1), the “Saturn” singer meets the four-time gold medalist, as the two sweetly fangirl over each other. When Biles mentions that SZA used to […]