Ellie the Elephant, the New York Liberty's mascot, and Grimace are taking over Brooklyn -- a dynamic duo we've never seen together before, but now we've learned why they're hanging out.
The surprise friendship is all about teaming up to welcome the 2025 McDonald's All American Games to Brooklyn April 1st at Barclays Center, Ellie's WNBA home turf -- and they were super pumped about it when TMZ caught up with them.
Trust us, you’ve gotta check out the video -- no one’s more hyped about the hoops news than these 2, except maybe Grimace's crew at McDonald's ... which just made the official announcement about The Games.
A Texas man is in a world of trouble for allegedly stalking Caitlin Clark ... after officials say he contacted the WNBA superstar with threats and sexually explicit messages on social media -- and then drove to Indianapolis.
55-year-old Michael Lewis was taken into custody and charged with stalking (a Level 5 felony) in Indianapolis on Sunday ... after cops say they traced his activity to a hotel in the area.
Indianapolis Metropolitan PD says officers first made contact with Lewis last week ... and he downplayed the nature of the messages -- claiming they were more fantasy than reality. He also stated he was only in Indianapolis on vacation.
WNBA star Cameron Brink pulled out all the stops for her combined New Year's and birthday bash ... enjoying the finer things in life -- delicious sushi, champagne and a bubble bath overlooking the ocean!!
The Los Angeles Sparks' No. 2 pick in the 2024 draft shared a recap of her festivities on Thursday ... showing her rocking a shiny black dress as she welcomed 2025 with her friends.
Brink -- whose birthday falls on New Year's Eve -- also had some special time with her fiancé, Ben Felter ... and it appears he treated her to some flowers, fresh fruit and booze on her special day.
Taylor Swiftcan safely add one new fan to her already MASSIVE following -- Caitlin Clark's mom, Anne -- as the Indiana Fever superstar revealed she converted her mom into a Swiftie after the two attended a show in Indianapolis!
Clark joined Travisand Jason Kelceon their "New Heights" podcast ... where the trio gushed over the recently wrapped "Eras" tour, with the 22-year-old saying her mother didn't want to miss out on attending one of the pop stars shows.
"My mom was begging me to take her," she said. "She was like, 'I gotta go, everybody is talking about it.' I'm like, 'okay, okay.'"
Don't hang Angel McCoughtry's jersey in the rafters just yet ... the 5x WNBA All-Star tells TMZ Sports she's looking to make a comeback to the league she starred in for a decade, and she feels as good as ever!
"It's comeback season," McCoughtry told Babcock on Friday.
Angel, who is now 38 years old, last played in the league two seasons ago for the Minnesota Lynx ... however, she only played a few games. Over the course of her stellar career, AM's averaged nearly 19 points a game.
File this under the easiest decision ever ... the Iowa Hawkeyes announced they will retire Caitlin Clark's iconic number 22 jersey next year!
The school dropped the announcement Wednesday, saying the ceremony will take place during the team's matchup against USC on February 2 (2/2), playing off the number worn by Clark during her four years at IU.
"I'm forever proud to be a Hawkeye and Iowa holds a special place in my heart that is bigger than just basketball," Clark said in a statement. "It means the world to me to receive this honor and to celebrate it with my family, friends and alumni."
Angel Reese shot her shot with Rihanna ... and it appears to have worked -- 'cause the two agreed to work together after meeting each other on Wednesday!!
The link happened at the Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York City ... where the Chicago Sky star accepted the Style Influencer of the Year honors.
RiRi was there with her bae, A$AP Rocky ... and Reese totally lost it when they crossed paths.
WNBA star Kelsey Plum is having a pretty crappy Monday ... and she says it's all 'cause she drank a tainted Jamba Juice smoothie!
The Las Vegas Aces point guard took to Instagram to explain her plight ... writing on her IG Stories that she believes she's battling some bad diarrhea this week due to some extra berries she threw into her JJ drink over the weekend.
"Peeps," she wrote in a warning to her followers, "stay away .... I ordered double strawberries this weekend and my butt paying the price."
Cameron Brink peeled back the curtain on her big Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue debut ... sharing a few behind-the-scenes pics of the photo shoot -- and she looks fantastic!!
The WNBA star posted the snaps on Instagram ... documenting what she's been up to recently -- including her recent collab with the popular magazine.
There's nothing wrong with Caitlin Clark's jump shot, but her golf swing clearly needs some work ... check out video of her on a course Wednesday -- she nearly drilled a gaggle of spectators with an errant shot!
Clark is participating in this week's pro-am at The Annika at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida ... and in one of her first holes of the day, she almost took out some fans who were following her around.
Take a look at a clip shot by golf reporter Beth Ann Nichols, Clark teed up her ball and took a whack at it ... but mishit it badly.
Dreams really do come true -- at least that's the case for WNBA star Cameron Brink -- 'cause the Los Angeles Sparks rookie just landed a spot in the newest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue!!
The baller beauty jetted down to Boca Raton, Florida for a photo shoot with Ben Horton ... joining athletes like Suni Lee, Gabby Thomas, Jordan Chiles and Eileen Gu who will grace the pages of the popular magazine in 2025.
It's a full circle moment for Brink, who said earlier this year it was a life goal of hers to pose for S.I. ... telling Paul George on his "Podcast P" show, "I think it's super empowering."
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes are leading the charge to get a WNBA team in Kansas City ... and the Chiefs superstar explained his reasoning behind the pursuit on Thursday -- calling it a "no-brainer."
The Super Bowl-winning quarterback confirmed his plans to bring a women's basketball team to the City of Fountains during a press conference on Thursday ... noting the WNBA's recent success is appealing.
The winner of the most adorable Halloween costume goes to ... Dave Portnoy's pups, Miss Peaches and Pete, whose outfits were inspired by WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark!!
Portnoy showed off his famous doggos fit, along with her new adopted brother Pete The Beagle on All Hallows Eve ... with Miss Peaches rocking a Clark jersey with a black wig -- while Pete played the role of the basketball!
The fit even caught the attention of the person who inspired it ... with Clark dropping a comment showing love for Peaches hairpiece!
Angel Reese's gripe over her WNBA salary not covering her Chicago rent certainly got folks talking ... but her situation could actually be MUCH worse -- 'cause Barbara Corcoran tells TMZ Sports paying $8,000 a month in the Windy City ain't too shabby!!
The Sky forward sparked a bit of backlash when she complained about her financial situation on Instagram Live ... claiming her WNBA check alone couldn't keep a roof over her head.
Fans quickly ripped Reese, claiming she was balling without a budget ... but Corcoran -- who also stars on "Shark Tank" -- said it might not be the case.
It's a bad day to be a champagne bottle ... 'cause Breanna Stewart is grabbing all the bubbly in sight as the New York Liberty parades through the streets to celebrate their WNBA Finals win!!
The 6-foot-4 forward was spotted having a blast as her float made its way down Broadway ... spraying what appeared to be some Ace of Spades before taking a swig right from the container.
Sabrina Ionescu -- who wore a dope Nike custom Liberty jacket for the occasion -- turned the bash into a mini meet-and-greet ... hopping off her float to show love to the fans in attendance.
