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We’re kicking off the long weekend with Paralympic records, Chicago Sky drama, and a juicy question about WNBA couples. Plus, producer Mish gives an insightful and analytical answer about whether the Aces will three-peat, while producer Alex goes off vibes alone. A few Paralympic events to watch today (Friday, August 30):  7:30 am ET: USA Wheelchair Rugby vs. Japan 10:00 am ET: USA Wheelchair Basketball vs. Germany  11:45 am ET: Swimming Finals  3:55 pm ET: Track & Field Finals  For U.S. viewers, a full Paralympic TV schedule can be found here The full WNBA schedule –  including tune-in info – is here!  The full NWSL schedule – including tune-in info – is here!  All U.S. Open results and upcoming matches can be found here  Want to become an investor in the Minnesota Aurora? Details here  A longer list of Caitlin Clark’s WNBA records:  WNBA rookie record for most assists in a season WNBA rookie record for made threes WNBA rookie record for most games with 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists WNBA single-game assist record 1st player in league history with 25+ pts, 10+ assists, 5+ rebounds, 5+ steals, and 3+ blocks in a game Indiana Fever single-game assist record  Indiana Fever single-season assist record Fastest player in league history to 400 points and 200 assists A longer list of Angel Reese’s WNBA records:  WNBA rookie record for most games with 15+ rebounds Recorded the first double-double by a rookie in a WNBA All-Star Game WNBA record for most consecutive games with a double-double in a single season First player in WNBA history to post 20+ rebounds in 3 consecutive games First player in WNBA history to post both 10+ offensive and 10+ defensive rebounds in multiple games First player in WNBA history to log 165+ rebounds, 30+ assists, and 25+ steals through their first 15 games Watch the Portlandia 911 Beets Emergency sketch here Want more WNBA stats? Check out Across The Timeline here  Send us your Paralympics questions! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.