ESPN Reporter Cassidy Hubbarth in Two-Piece Workout Gear Has "Summertime in Vegas"

Cassidy Hubbarth, a renowned ESPN reporter known for her NBA coverage, recently shared highlights from her work trip to Las Vegas in July, where she interviewed players and reported from the sidelines. Captioning her post “Summertime in Vegas,” Hubbarth gave fans a glimpse into her busy but fulfilling career. In interviews, Hubbarth has discussed her lifelong dream of becoming a sports journalist, her focus on comfort and style in her on-air wardrobe, and the importance of passing down meaningful heirlooms to her daughter.

1. She Followed Her Dreams

Hubbarth talked about how she got into sports journalism to ONE37 PM. “I actually knew I wanted to be in sports broadcasting in middle school. One day I decided it after watching Pam Oliver on the FOX Pregame show for the NFL. One of my core memories is sitting on the couch after having breakfast with my family getting to watch the Chicago Bears—I saw one of Pam's interviews and it just clicked. It's the only job I've ever wanted and the only thing that I've ever pursued. It's been a dream come true for sure!”

2. She Wants To Pass Down Heirlooms

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Hubbarth revealed in her ONE37 PM interview that she wants to pass down heirlooms to her daughter. “For me, I have this necklace from my lola, which means grandmother in Tagalog, that she was very proud of that has my C initial on it, and I got the same thing for my daughter with her initials. When it comes to jewelry, I don't really accessorize outside of meaningful jewelry such as my necklace, wedding ring, and these bracelets my husband got me for special occasions and milestones. These are all things I want to pass down to my daughter. It's what I always wear—my earrings are the only things I change.”

3. She Enjoys What She Does

Hubbarth is lucky to enjoy her job as a sports journalist. “What I'm doing right now is what I want to do for the rest of my career,” she said to ONE37 PM. “I love coming off these playoffs and covering these games in the post-season. I always want to be covering the NBA on this stage, but I think if there's one more milestone I want to achieve it would be to one day cover the NBA Finals and hopefully one day be a part of the trophy ceremony. That's definitely a goal of mine, and hopefully one day I can be on that stage with Adam Silver handing over the MVP trophy.”

4. She Learned About The Business

In an AMA on Reddit, Hubbarth was asked what advice she’d give to aspiring journalists. She replied, “Do EVERYTHING and ANYTHING YOU CAN to learn how this business is changing and growing. I graduated college when twitter was taking off, and I learned and committed to use it as a tool in the industry and it has almost defined my journey. I have no clue how sports media is going to change in 5 years, let alone 10 years, so get as much experience as possible, while paying attention to how people are consuming their sports news and find a way to make yourself an asset to an employer.”

5. She Wants To Be Comfortable

Hubbarth talked about how her on-air clothing choices have evolved to ONE37 PM. She says that comfort is most important to her now. “I'm leaning into more comfortable clothes and being able to be stylishly comfortable since I'm multi-tasking by being on-air, and then having to run and pick up my daughter and take her to the park. My goal is to be stylish and comfortable.”

WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark isn’t content with just being a basketball legend—she’s adding golf to the list of skills. Clark, 22, shared pictures of herself wearing black pants and a blue sweatshirt, hitting the green with golf pros Nelly Korda and Annika Sorenstam. “Fun day surrounded by two of the best to ever do it ⛳️📍The ANNIKA driven by @gainbridgesport,” she captioned the post. “What can’t you do?” commented teammate Aliyah A. Boston. Here’s how the Indiana Fever star stays fit, strong, and focused.

1. Strength Training

Clark put on eight pounds of muscle after working with strength and conditioning coach Lindsay Alexander in 2022/23. "Obviously she's a one-of-a-kind basketball player, but the thing is, she's not a one-of-a-kind person in the weight room," Alexander previously told Business Insider. "She has this very high skill set in basketball, but her physical development could really be improved."

2. Holistic Health and Wellness

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Alexander made sure Clark employed a holistic approach to her training and wellness. "You can have the best training and the best basketball coach and all these things, but if you're not sleeping and taking care of your body appropriately, then it doesn't really matter," Alexander said. "[Clark] takes ownership of her sleep… and pretty good on the nutrition front. I think that has helped her really get to see the success from her training, because she's doing the other things as well."

3. Comfy Style

Clark has a specific style she feels comfortable in. “Usually I wear sweatpants and sweatshirts all the time,” she told Women’s Wear Daily. “I’m busy, I play basketball. But other than that, I feel like I’m very simple. I like simple things. I feel like I’m trying to get out of my comfort zone a little bit [now]. I mean, I’m definitely gonna show up in a Nike Tech fleece here and there.”

4. Record-Breaking Season

Clark had a record-breaking rookie season with the WNBA, and is still amazed at how far she’s come. "I think it's something that I'll always remember, like, coming into this league," she told CBS News. “A lot of these players are who I grew up watching on TV and wanting to be like, and now I get to play against them.”

5. Big City Dreams

Clark grew up in Des Moines, so Indianapolis feels like a big city to her. “I feel like Indianapolis is like such a good spot for myself,” she told Women’s Wear Daily. “It’s a basketball state — they love basketball through and through, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, but also I think the Fever is a first-class organization that is really trying to get back to their championship ways, and they’re gonna invest. So for myself, I can’t imagine a more perfect place to start my career. And obviously in the Midwest, I have a lot of fans. I can’t really script it any better.”

WNBA star Breanna Stewart went into 2024 with good intentions and lots of gratitude. Stewart, 29, shared a picture of herself wearing a blue shirt and gray shorts, beaming with happiness as she posed on the court. “How I’m entering 2024… with love, happiness & my people,” she captioned the post. “Happy New Year Stewie! 2024 is going to be even more amazing, if that’s possible 😜,” commented Rennae Stubbs. Here’s what Stewart’s diet, training, and recovery regimen looks like, and the home-cooked meal her fellow athletes go crazy for.

1. Basketball Training

Stewart says basketball is the best workout. "I don’t really know any other speed than basketball. I’ve just been playing it forever,” she told Red Bull. “It’s a stop-and-go game. You can be running up and down for a while, then stop, then you have to go again. We don’t do much conditioning work during the season, because we’re playing almost three games each week. But during the preseason we do some sprints on the court, and riding the Airdyne bike, which really sucks—whether you’re in shape or not, you’re dying on that thing. And a lot of different cardio machines and kinds of cardio exercises. And just playing—nothing compares to it."

2. Weight Training and Pilates

Stewart uses weights to build strength and muscle. "I need to make sure that my body is ready and that means getting in the weight room,” she told Red Bull. “I just work everything—upper and lower body. I also do Pilates to make sure that my core is strong. When I’m on the court, I’m using everything, so I want to make sure that my whole body is ready to go. I usually spend an hour in the gym, then we spend about two hours on the court for practice. I do drills—like I’ll work on my post game. It helps to have someone to work with you to make sure you’re getting pushed. After practice, I do an hour of shooting drills. I like to have a schedule and keep things consistent.”

3. Spicy Rigatoni For the Team

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Stewart’s mother makes incredible rigatoni noodles for her teammates. "My mom makes these chicken riggies that are off the chart,” she told Sports Illustrated. “She usually makes it when I have a team over or my family gets together because it's a bigger dish. It's rigatoni noodles with chicken and a tomato sauce. She can add red pepper flakes to make it spicier. She puts diced tomatoes in it, and she can add peppers and all types of things. I made it for my team when I was at UConn because they'd had it before—my mom would bring me leftovers that she'd frozen, and the team came to my house one time and she made it. I don't want to say it was as good as my mom's, but they all approved."

4. Pre-Game Meal

Stewart loves asparagus, which is low in calories yet packed with nutrients. "[I had a] pre-game meal of penne with meat sauce, brown rice, mashed sweet potatoes, and of course, asparagus," she told USA Today. "I could eat asparagus pretty much every day and not get tired of it."

5. Steam Room and Cold Tub

Stewart knows how important recovery and rest days are for athletes. “My muscles get really tight, so I’ll get them worked on before and after practice,” she told Red Bull. “I like going in the steam room and the hot tub; that makes my body feel good on the day after games. And doing yoga and really all the recovery things—the foam rolling, muscle flossing, the list goes on and on. I’ll go in the hot tub before practice and the cold tub after. The cold tub helps get the lactic acid and everything out of your legs. I try to make sure that I’m doing everything I can to keep my body feeling good. I want to stay ahead of letting my body break down, which allows injuries to happen.”