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Paige Bueckers' Shirley Temple Gatorade sounds weird, tastes ... good
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers loves a good Shirley Temple. So, Gatorade made a custom flavor for her and sent it my way. If you're unfamiliar with why Gatorade would go out of its way to make such a strange flavor. Allow me to explain: Bueckers, who partnered with the company in 2021, has never been shy about her love for the classic drink. In fact, she's gone out of her way to tweet about how much they mean to her. Advertisement "I know a Shirley Temple hates to see me coming," Bueckers shared in 2024. After a recent home win against the Golden State Valkyries, Gatorade surprised Bueckers with the limited edition creation, and she was totally stoked. "Shirley Temple is like my favorite drink of all time," she excitedly told the media. "So, they put it in a Gatorade flavor. So, pretty fire." Shout-out to the good folks at Gatorade because they graciously sent me several bottles of Bueckers' favorite flavor, and I tried it. We decided to see if it was actually "pretty fire." Gatorade's Paige Bueckers-inspired Shirley Temple flavor grade: B I won't lie. A Shirley Temple Gatorade sounds absolutely strange ― weird even ― but it tastes ... good? Upon opening the bottle, there's this huge burst of cherry scent, and I knew immediately I was in for a ride. Advertisement However, to my surprise, it tastes exactly how you think Shirley Temple mixed with Gatorade would taste. (It's hard to explain, but those who know, know.) There's a sweet punch of flavor that stands out immediately, and reflects what would typically be the Grenadine syrup from a Shirley Temple. What's more, while there is no ginger ale, there's an odd something (Gatorade magic perhaps?) that hangs in the background, which gives the subtle undertones of ginger ale. The only thing missing from this is the literal cherry Shirley Temples carry to top it all off. This special Gatorade flavor also made me think it would taste amazing frozen. Like a slushie of sorts, or like those flavored Fun Pop sticks we used to eat during the summer as kids. (You know the ones. Those flavored frozen juice tubes probably gave us a brain freeze more times than we care to admit because we ate them so fast. It tastes like that. Hello, nostalgia and Summer in a bottle!) Anyways, this is one of the most Paige Bueckers things I've ever seen, and Gatorade pretty much nailed it as only they can. Kudos to them. It was solid. I probably wouldn't drink it every day ― I'll leave that to Bueckers ― but it was an awesome experience. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Paige Bueckers Shirley Temple Gatorade sounds weird, tastes good
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Paige Bueckers' Shirley Temple Gatorade sounds weird, tastes ... good
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers loves a good Shirley Temple. So, Gatorade made a custom flavor for her and sent it my way. If you're unfamiliar with why Gatorade would go out of its way to make such a strange flavor. Allow me to explain: Bueckers, who partnered with the company in 2021, has never been shy about her love for the classic drink. In fact, she's gone out of her way to tweet about how much they mean to her. "I know a Shirley Temple hates to see me coming," Bueckers shared in 2024. After a recent home win against the Golden State Valkyries, Gatorade surprised Bueckers with the limited edition creation, and she was totally stoked. "Shirley Temple is like my favorite drink of all time," she excitedly told the media. "So, they put it in a Gatorade flavor. So, pretty fire." Shout-out to the good folks at Gatorade because they graciously sent me several bottles of Bueckers' favorite flavor, and I tried it. We decided to see if it was actually "pretty fire." Gatorade's Paige Bueckers-inspired Shirley Temple flavor grade: B I won't lie. A Shirley Temple Gatorade sounds absolutely strange ― weird even ― but it tastes ... good? Upon opening the bottle, there's this huge burst of cherry scent, and I knew immediately I was in for a ride. However, to my surprise, it tastes exactly how you think Shirley Temple mixed with Gatorade would taste. (It's hard to explain, but those who know, know.) There's a sweet punch of flavor that stands out immediately, and reflects what would typically be the Grenadine syrup from a Shirley Temple. What's more, while there is no ginger ale, there's an odd something (Gatorade magic perhaps?) that hangs in the background, which gives the subtle undertones of ginger ale. The only thing missing from this is the literal cherry Shirley Temples carry to top it all off. This special Gatorade flavor also made me think it would taste amazing frozen. Like a slushie of sorts, or like those flavored Fun Pop sticks we used to eat during the summer as kids. (You know the ones. Those flavored frozen juice tubes probably gave us a brain freeze more times than we care to admit because we ate them so fast. It tastes like that. Hello, nostalgia and Summer in a bottle!) Anyways, this is one of the most Paige Bueckers things I've ever seen, and Gatorade pretty much nailed it as only they can. Kudos to them. It was solid. I probably wouldn't drink it every day ― I'll leave that to Bueckers ― but it was an awesome experience.
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10 hours ago
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Paige Bueckers Gets Major Boost Before Golden State Valkyries Game
Paige Bueckers Gets Major Boost Before Golden State Valkyries Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Dallas Wings return to action Tuesday night as they host the Golden State Valkyries. The Wings are desperate to snap a seven-game losing streak, including five straight losses at home. Advertisement Dallas is coming off a tough 88-84 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night. The Wings, who have yet to beat a Western Conference opponent this season, are clearly in need of a spark. Paige Bueckers, in her first WNBA season, has been one of the bright spots for Dallas. Although she has missed four of the team's 12 games, she leads the Wings in scoring at 17.4 points per game. Dallas hopes a special boost on Tuesday night can help her and the team secure a second win of the season. On Monday, UConn coaching legend Geno Auriemma had a noteworthy announcement made about his presence: "Geno Auriemma says he'll be in Dallas tomorrow night for the Golden State-Wings game." It'll be the first time the 71-year-old head coach has attended one of Bueckers' professional games. Auriemma, who has guided the UConn Huskies to 12 NCAA tournament titles, coached Bueckers throughout her collegiate career. Advertisement His first championship came in 1995, and his most recent was earlier this year in 2025, the Huskies' first since their run of four straight titles from 2013 to 2016. Auriemma boasts 1,250 career wins as a head coach. He has been named Naismith Coach of the Year eight times and AP Coach of the Year nine times. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers.© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Bueckers played at UConn from 2020 to 2025. She earned several major awards in 2021, including AP Player of the Year, the Naismith Award, the USBWA Award and the John R. Wooden Award. During UConn's championship run in 2025, Bueckers appeared in 38 games and averaged 19.9 points per game, slightly down from the 21.9 she posted in the 2023–24 season. Advertisement The Wings host the Valkyries at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday. Related: Caitlin Clark's Former Teammate Lands New Team After 0 Minutes with Indiana Fever Related: WNBA's Historic Announcement Means Bad News for Indiana Fever Star This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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12 hours ago
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Valkyries Reveal Incredible News Before Caitlin Clark, Fever Game
Valkyries Reveal Incredible News Before Caitlin Clark, Fever Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Golden State Valkyries have a big game coming up on Thursday. They get to host Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever at Chase Center in what could very well be their most highly anticipated home game of the season. Advertisement After all, it's not everyday that Caitlin Clark comes to town, and there's no denying that the fans will flock to see the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year in action. The Valkyries took to social media on the eve of their big clash to share some incredible news. This comes in the form of a sizable donation to non-profit organization CURYJ at the conclusion of Golden State's Commissioner Cup campaign. "After finishing 3-3 in the Commissioner's Cup, we're proud to have donated $12,000 to @CURYJ — a Bay Area organization transforming the lives of youth impacted by incarceration and injustice," the team posted on X. The Valkyries played their final game of the Commisioner's Cup on Tuesday, which resulted in an 80-71 defeat at the hands of Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. Advertisement Despite the loss, Golden State was still able to secure three wins in the in-season tournament, which, as the team said in the announcement, has generated a donation worth $12,000. CURYJ or the Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice is an Oakland-based organization that aims to unlock "the leadership of young people to dream beyond bars." CURYJ is the Valkyries chosen partner organization for the Commissioner's Cup, with every win representing a predetermined monetary donation for the charity. Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes (15) speaks to teammates after their game against the Los Angeles Yamashita-Imagn Images There won't be any donations at stake for Thursday's game, but Golden State will have no shortage of motivation to go out and secure a big home win against the Fever. The Valkyries haven't exactly been the best team in the league in their inaugural WNBA season, but a win against Clark and Co. will certainly go a long way for them. Advertisement Related: WNBA Makes Caitlin Clark Announcement After Fever-Sun Game Related: Caitlin Clark's Former Fever Teammate Temporarily Leaves WNBA Mid-Season Related: Sophie Cunningham Draws Strong Reactions From Fever Fans After WNBA Punishment This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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17 hours ago
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Valkyries Coach Sends Strong Message on Kate Martin
Valkyries Coach Sends Strong Message on Kate Martin originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Golden State Valkyries (5-5) have been one of the best stories of the 2025 WNBA season. After starting 2-5, the 2025 expansion team is riding a three-game win streak heading into a week of games against the Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun. Advertisement However, with six players headed to compete in EuroBasket 2025, head coach Natalie Nakase will need some domestic players to step up as they face Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark this week. To aid the backcourt, Golden State signed Bueckers' former teammate from their 2025 UConn NCAA championship team, Kaitlyn Chen. One domestic player more likely to step into a bigger role is guard Kate Martin, who gave Nakase one of the easiest decisions that the coach has had with the Valkyries so far. Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) dribbles against the Las Vegas Aces during the second quarter at Chase Yamashita-Imagn Images Martin was selected by Golden State in the WNBA expansion draft from the Las Vegas Aces, where she spent her rookie season after playing with Clark in college at Iowa. Advertisement From year one to year two, Martin has more than doubled her scoring average from 2.6 points per game to 6.2. She is also averaging nearly five more minutes per game. "She was my No. 1 priority from Vegas," Nakase said. "In the expansion draft, we handpicked players that embody our culture: hard-working, mental toughness and ultra-competitive." "Kate fits all of those," she continued. "Kate is our culture." Martin, 25, put her skills together into two eye-catching performances off the bench this month. On June 1, she hit her career-high of 14 points in the first half against the Minnesota Lynx. Less than a week later, she followed up with 12 points and seven rebounds in a season-high 26 minutes as the Valkyries dismantled her former team, the Aces. Advertisement "My goal is always to make an impact and be a good teammate," Martin said. "No matter how big or small my role is, I'm doing the dang thing and trying to do it to the best of my ability." Related: Caitlin Clark Makes Clear Statement on Stephanie White, Aliyah Boston Move Related: Azzi Fudd's Personal Message to Paige Bueckers is Turning Heads This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
