#AjaWilson
o The Las Vegas Aces MVP just led the team to a 112-100 win over the Atlanta Dream last night.
o But it wasn’t the only good news.
o She dropped a career-high 53 points, matching the WNBA’s single-game scoring record.
o It marks only the third 50-point game in the league history.
o Head coach Becky Hammon said, “I don’t know what kind of creature she is, but she runs like a deer, jumps like a cat and catches like if she were Spiderman. I don’t know what exactly what that is, but she is just special.”
o The Aces face travel to Chicago Wednesday to play the Sky.
#HendersonLittleLeague
o All good things must come to an end.
o The Henderson Little League All-Stars were eliminated from the Little League World Series yesterday.
o They lost to Tennessee, 2-1.
o Henderson Mayor Michelle Romero released a statement saying, “Congratulations to the Henderson All-Stars for their great run at the Little League World Series. Carrying the hopes of our community, they played hard and most importantly, with heart. These young men are outstanding role models for those who will follow in their footsteps, like my grandsons who play in this same league. And that’s the best kind of champion to be.”
#Starbucks
o The unofficial start of fall begins when Starbucks starts selling its Pumpkin Spice Latte.
o Insiders say their fall menu, which includes the PSL, will return on tomorrow, August 24th.
o The company hasn’t made an official announcement but they did post a pumpkin and eyeball emojis this week.
o The other drinks set to return are the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and the Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato.