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Mercury send powerful message to Alyssa Thomas after huge milestone
The post Mercury send powerful message to Alyssa Thomas after huge milestone appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Phoenix Mercury have been one of the best teams in the WNBA this season, and they recently got a major boost with the return of Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper from injury. Following their 83-75 win against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday, the Mercury improved to 9-4. Not only that, but Alyssa Thomas reached a career milestone in points as well, prompting a powerful message from the Mercury on social media. Advertisement With 14 points against the Sun, the milestone that Alyssa Thomas reached was 4,000 career points. The Mercury made sure to recognize that incredible accomplishment. 'Power. Persistence. Pure Buckets,' the team posted on social media. '4,000 career points for The Engine!' The Mercury's game against the Sun was also significant in that it was Thomas' first game back as an opponent. Originally selected by the New York Liberty with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft, Thomas was traded to the Sun on draft day. She played the first 11 seasons of her career with the Sun before being acquired by the Mercury in a blockbuster sign-and-trade deal this past offseason. In true Thomas fashion, she had a strong all-around game against the Sun. In addition to her 14 points, she grabbed eight rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Coming into Wednesday's game, Thomas had appeared in seven games in her Mercury debut at a little over 31 minutes per game. Advertisement She had been averaging 14.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 9.0 assists, and 1.9 steals with splits of 52.5 percent shooting from the field and 63 percent shooting from the free-throw line. A five-time All-Star, Thomas was expected to be part of a new Big 3 with the Mercury alongside Copper and Satou Sabally. While injuries pushed back their debut, the Mercury are now able to use the lineup they've been waiting to unleash on the WNBA. The trio combined for 39 of the team's 83 points against the Sun. Related: Natasha Cloud, Brittney Griner joyfully reunite before Liberty-Dream clash Related: Returning Kahleah Copper is Mercury's final piece of 'death lineup'
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Josh Taylor beaten by Ekow Essuman on points in thriller as Scottish hero's comeback bid ends in defeat
Thriller wows fans as The Engine grinds down home favourite in Glasgow TAYL OF WOE Josh Taylor beaten by Ekow Essuman on points in thriller as Scottish hero's comeback bid ends in defeat Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JOSH TAYLOR'S Scotland homecoming and welterweight welcome against Ekow Essuman ended in disaster. The 34-year-old Tartan Tornado was supposed to leap up a weight and dominate the 36-year-old Nottingham underdog. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Josh Taylor was caught by Ekow Essuman in an absorbing fight Credit: PA But Ekow 'The Engine' put on a brilliant showing of grit and commitment to win a unanimous decision. The Three ringside judges in Glasgow called it: 116-113, 116-112 and 115-113. Scotland's former undisputed super-lightweight king raced away with the opener, jabbing Essuman's head but then brutalising his body. Essuman enjoyed some right-hand success in the second but it was Taylor who was always landing the more punishing blows, especially to the torso. Taylor shipped another right hand as soon as the third started and failed to box his way back the session. And the fourth was a screamer as Essuman was wobbled by a left hand and then Taylor was staggered by a right. A seventh-round head clash cut Taylor around his left eye and gave Essuman a big red bullseye to aim for. And Essuman's scores and confidence grew as the fight went on, as Taylor kept trying to land a stunning stoppage and allowed his rival to snatch rounds. The tenth was a brilliant round for the away fighter who was supposed to give Taylor a warm and victorious welcome to the 10st 7lb division. Taylor stopped punching back in the championship rounds as Essuman exposed him with so much more energy and enthusiasm right up until the final bell. 2 The pair slugged it out in a high-class contest Credit: PA
The Sun
24-05-2025
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- The Sun
Josh Taylor beaten by Ekow Essuman on points in thriller as Scottish hero's comeback bid ends in defeat
JOSH TAYLOR'S Scotland homecoming and welterweight welcome against Ekow Essuman ended in disaster. The 34-year-old Tartan Tornado was supposed to leap up a weight and dominate the 36-year-old Nottingham underdog. 3 3 But Ekow 'The Engine' put on a brilliant showing of grit and commitment to win a unanimous decision. The Three ringside judges in Glasgow called it: 116-113, 116-112 and 115-113. Scotland's former undisputed super-lightweight king raced away with the opener, jabbing Essuman's head but then brutalising his body. Essuman enjoyed some right-hand success in the second but it was Taylor who was always landing the more punishing blows, especially to the torso. Taylor shipped another right hand as soon as the third started and failed to box his way back the session. And the fourth was a screamer as Essuman was wobbled by a left hand and then Taylor was staggered by a right. A seventh-round head clash cut Taylor around his left eye and gave Essuman a big red bullseye to aim for. And Essuman's scores and confidence grew as the fight went on, as Taylor kept trying to land a stunning stoppage and allowed his rival to snatch rounds. The tenth was a brilliant round for the away fighter who was supposed to give Taylor a warm and victorious welcome to the 10st 7lb division. Taylor stopped punching back in the championship rounds as Essuman exposed him with so much more energy and enthusiasm right up until the final bell. 3
The Sun
24-05-2025
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- The Sun
Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman LIVE RESULTS: Moses Itauma on undercard as Taylor looks to make winning return on home soil
JOSH TAYLOR will be desperate to make his home crowd proud TONIGHT as he faces Ekow Essuman in Glasgow with the WBO International title up for grabs. The Scotsman needs a win to revive his career after suffering back-to-back defeats at the hands of Teofimo Lopez and Jack Catterall. However, Taylor has his work cut out with 36-year-old Essuman as the Engine goes into this bout having convincingly retained his WBO title during his last encounter against Ben Vaughan. A packed undercard also includes highly touted heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma - who is expected to fight for a world title in the near future. 3 minutes ago By Nyle Smith Welcome Josh Taylor takes on Ekow Essuman in a Scottish homecoming fight TONIGHT! Taylor is looking to rectify back-to-back defeats as he takes on 36-year-old Essuman. 'The Tartan Tornado' Taylor comes into the clash off the back of two losses, having been beaten by Teofimo Lopez before losing his rematch to Jack Catterall in May 2024. Ekow 'The Engine' Essuman comes into the bout with a record of 21-1-0, with eight of his 21 victories coming by KO. Essuman's only defeat came at the hands of Harry Scarff in 2023, losing by unanimous decision in Manchester, meaning Taylor will look to be the first man to KO Essuman to get back to form. The Engine in turn looks to be the first man to KO Taylor, with both of his defeats coming by unanimous decision, with whoever can score the victory becoming the WBO international welterweight champion. But before this huge fight, there are several thrilling bouts on the undercard.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'It will be the making of him'
Carl Frampton says we will find out just how much Josh Taylor has got left to give to boxing when he takes on Ekow Essuman in Glasgow on Saturday capturing all four belts at light-welterweight, Taylor has made the decision to step up a division to welterweight, a move Frampton believes the Scot "should have made a few fights ago".The Tartan Tornado is looking to get his career back on track following back-to-back defeats to Teofimo Lopez and Jack Catterall."I'm looking forward to seeing the new version of Josh Taylor, the welterweight version," Frampton told BBC Scotland."Light-welterweight was just hard for him, but I imagine we're going to see a rejuvenated Josh Taylor and I'm excited about it."It's a really under-the-radar dangerous fight because Ekow is maybe not the biggest name in the world, but he's a really good fighter, strong as a bull, fit as a fiddle. "Ekow 'The Engine' is his nickname and he'll be there all night and he'll be trying all night."Josh will be in a fight and I think we'll find out how much Josh actually has left in this game after the performance."I fancy Josh to win it, I think he'll look good winning it as well but no doubt Ekow will cause him a few problems." Taylor's stated aim is to emulate Frampton by becoming a two-weight world champion, and the Northern Irishman believes the 34-year-old is capable of climbing to the top of the mountain again in a new division."I think it's going to be the making of him now moving up to welterweight," Frampton said."Undisputed light-welterweight champion, a marquee division, he's done that, he's ticked that box. "If he retired tomorrow his career has been incredible, but I think Josh wants to win a world title in the second division, in the welterweight division, another marquee division and I think he can do it."A two-weight world champion to go along with the undisputed champion at 140. What a fighter - he doesn't get the credit he deserves."
