Las Vegas, NV

Columbus, OH

New York Post

Aces head coach Becky Hammon said she was able to give reporters “some facts” about the ongoing lawsuit filed by Sparks star Dearica Hamby last week accusing her and the WNBA of discrimination when she played for Las Vegas.

Hammon denied any wrongdoing when asked about the lawsuit, in which Hamby alleges her former employer discriminated against her while she was pregnant with her second child after she signed a contract extension with the Aces in June 2022. 

“It just didn’t happen, … the bullying,” Hammon said in a postgame press conference after the Aces beat the Sparks 87-71 on Sunday....

Becky Hammon responds to Dearica Hamby discrimination lawsuit with ‘some facts’

Us Weekly

UPDATE, 8/19/24 at 2:35 p.m. ET: Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon has spoken out after former player Dearica Hamby accused her of discrimination while being pregnant.  "Here's some facts," Hammon, 47, said during her postgame press conference on Sunday, August 18. "I've been in either the WNBA or the NBA for now 25 […]

WNBA Coach Becky Hammon Strongly Refutes Dearica Hamby’s Lawsuit: ’It Just Didn’t Happen’

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

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Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

Chicago, IL

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Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, who has quickly made a name for herself in the WNBA, faced a tough challenge against vetran Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury. The matchup saw Griner dominate both ends of the court, leading the Mercury to an 85-65 victory, while setting a franchise record along the way.

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Three Team USA stars couldn't even celebrate their gold medal.

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

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It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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WNBA players are not paid very much, at least in comparison to players in the NBA. Caitlin Clark, the most popular player in the league and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, is making just $84,514 per season. She signed a four year, $338,056 contract after going No. 1 overall ...

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Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

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Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

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FuboTV is still riding high—at least on the stock market—as the high-profile Venu Sports legal battle remains in a holding pattern. In the first full day of trading following a federal judge placing a preliminary injunction against the debut of Venu Sports—the streaming alliance involving Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery—FuboTV shares closed up by 17.6% at $1.80 per share.

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Add another player to the list of those who praised Devin Booker for his play on Team USA this summer en route to the U.S.’s fifth-straight Olympic gold medal. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. Minnesota Timberwolves star and Team USA teammate Anthony Edwards made...

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Venu Sports faces a temporary injunction that is expected to prevent it from launching before the NFL season. However, the long-term picture may be more dire for the media company co-owned by Fox, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Front Office Sports contributor Daniel Kaplan explains the implications of the news.

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A four-game WNBA slate featured standout performances from the Fever guard trio of Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Lexie Hull, as well as all-time scorers Tina Charles and Diana Taurasi. Angel Reese also put together one of her most impressive double-doubles in the highest rebounding game of her rookie season.

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Dearica Hamby’s case against the Las Vegas Aces is getting some traction. Becky Hammon’s former player experienced some rough moments of discrimination during her time in the organization. Then, a move to the Los Angeles Sparks happened unexpectedly. Now, she is suing reportedly her former team for damages and is also looking to do the […]
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Aces’ Becky Hammon breaks silence on Dearica Hamby lawsuit

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Nellis Air Force Base, NV

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Becky Hammon Stridently Denies Pregnancy Discrimination Claims: ‘Just Didn’t Happen’

Becky Hammon doubled down on her denials Sunday night. In their second game back from the Olympic break, Hammon’s Aces hosted the Sparks. Los Angeles guard...

Becky Hammon Stridently Denies Pregnancy Discrimination Claims: ‘Just Didn’t Happen’

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