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An underdog Cal squad sports new-look freshman, transfers and seasoned veterans ahead of its last season in the always-competitive Pac-12. The Daily Californian sports writers give their thoughts on storylines and expectations headed into the season.

An underdog Cal squad sports new-look freshman, transfers and seasoned veterans ahead of its last season in the always-competitive Pac-12. The Daily Californian sports writers give their thoughts on storylines and expectations headed into the season.

As a lifelong sports enthusiast, I’ve had a goal to experience at least one professional game in every major sport, and the only one that I was missing was a WNBA game. So, when the stars aligned to have game two of the WNBA Finals during my stay in Las Vegas, I made it my number one priority to attend what would be my first WNBA experience.

Once the queen of Corona, Jayda Curry has quickly become the cornerstone of Cal women’s basketball in just one year in Berkeley.

Women’s work is cheapened even when women are equally willing to throw their bodies off of a set of stairs while on a skateboard for audience entertainment.

Athletes have taken off their uniforms and joined the world in the revolution for change in society, marching side by side with their fans.

The first transgender and nonbinary player in WNBA history, they have been not only a trailblazer but also a proponent for change.

Through player activism, planned events and community outreach, the WNBA has demonstrated its commitment and support of marginalized communities.

Even so, the women were paid less for their efforts. There are countless examples of female athletes earning less than they are due in sports.