Michael Waterloo

Atlanta

Director of Marketing, Thrive Technologies and Contributor at Freelance

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2025 WNBA Draft Winners and Losers » Winsidr

1 week ago | winsidr.com | Michael Waterloo

The mocks were released. The hot takes were scorching. The cold takes were … unnecessary. The WNBA Draft took place Monday night and we now know the landing spots for 38 new players. Like the takes, some picks were good. But some were … questionable. If you weren’t able to watch the draft or are unsure of what to make from your team’s picks, don’t worry. I have you covered with this year’s WNBA Draft winners and losers. Let’s get to it.
Top 300 players (Updated)

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Michael Waterloo

Baseball is back, baby! And I'm back for another year of driving the points league ship, kicking it off with some rankings. First, let's examine what I look for and how I gear these rankings specifically for points leagues. I use projections, make tweaks, chat with others within the industry and look at my rankings from last year compared to ADP this year to spot the biggest gaps and evaluate the "Why?" of it all.
Women’s March Madness bracket prep: Strengths, weaknesses for all 68 teams, outlooks and more

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Michael Waterloo

So, you want to be a No. 1 seed, do you? For only the sixth time, four teams ranked No. 1 throughout the regular season (South Carolina, UCLA, Notre Dame, and Texas). Any game. Any night. An upset could happen. And what a perfect way to usher in March Madness for what is poised to be another fantastic few weeks of basketball to put a cap on a season filled with storylines and moments.
Strengths, weaknesses for all 68 teams, outlooks and more

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Michael Waterloo

So, you want to be a No. 1 seed, do you? For only the sixth time, four teams ranked No. 1 throughout the regular season (South Carolina, UCLA, Notre Dame, and Texas). Any game. Any night. An upset could happen. And what a perfect way to usher in March Madness for what is poised to be another fantastic few weeks of basketball to put a cap on a season filled with storylines and moments.
Adapting on the Fly: Celeste Taylor's Ready to Make Her Mark in Year 2 » Winsidr

1 month ago | winsidr.com | Michael Waterloo

The transition from college to the WNBA is a quicker process than just about any other sport. Right after the NCAA March Madness Tournament is the WNBA Draft in April, which leads right into training camp, and then the start of the season in May. There’s no rest for the rookies – even after the season has ended. Just ask Celeste Taylor.
Top 300 players, from Aaron Judge to Noah Cameron

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Michael Waterloo

Baseball is back, baby! And I'm back for another year of driving the points league ship, kicking it off with some rankings. First, let's examine what I look for and how I gear these rankings specifically for points leagues. I use projections, make tweaks, chat with others within the industry and look at my rankings from last year compared to ADP this year to spot the biggest gaps and evaluate the "Why?" of it all.
Erica Wheeler to Join the Storm » Winsidr

2 months ago | winsidr.com | Michael Waterloo |Jasmine Harper

Erica Wheeler has signed a deal to join the Seattle Storm, first reported by Players TV. Wheeler is fresh off of a two-year, $444,308 contract with the Indiana Fever – a deal that had her as the highest-paid player in the league at a point. Now, Wheeler is moving on to her next chapter with the Storm where she states her story will write itself.
Dana Evans Traded to the Aces » Winsidr

2 months ago | winsidr.com | Michael Waterloo

Dana Evans is on the move, as Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that the Chicago Sky has traded Evans to the Las Vegas Aces for two second-round picks. According to multiple league sources, the Sky are finalizing a trade that will send guard Dana Evans to the Aces for two second-round draft picks. Evans — a product of Gary, Indiana — was acquired by the Sky via trade a month into the 2021 championship season.
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus Moves to Las Vegas » Winsidr

2 months ago | winsidr.com | Michael Waterloo |Owen Pence

Cheyenne Parker-Tyus has signed a one-year, unguaranteed, veteran minimum contract with the Las Vegas Aces, first reported by Callie Fin of the Las Vegas Review Journal.. Parker-Tyus has been a consistent big in the WNBA since being drafted by the Chicago Sky in 2015. Parker-Tyus spent her first six seasons with the Sky before signing with the Atlanta Dream in 2021, where she spent her last four seasons – including an All-Star appearance in 2023.
Brittney Griner to Atlanta is a Pitch Perfect Match » Winsidr

2 months ago | winsidr.com | Michael Waterloo

Over the course of 11 seasons, 315 games, 9,567 minutes played, and 5,572 points played, Brittney Griner has done it all. If Diana Taurasi is the Batman for the Phoenix Mercury franchise, it’s hard to argue that Griner isn’t the Robin. Griner is synonymous with the Mercury, as it’s the only franchise she has played for since being drafted No. 1 overall out of Baylor in 2013. Until now.