{
  "id": 20151231,
  "title": "“Look At Money Martin”: Fans Show Kate Martin Love After She Impresses in First WNBL Game Without Team Practice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/look-at-money-martin-fans-show-kate-martin-love-after-she-impresses",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T09:18:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/look-money-martin-fans-show-091854107.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fans demonstrated their adoration for Kate Martin after she shone brightly in her WNBL debut, despite lacking team practice beforehand. Martin, who spent 24 hours on a flight to reach Australia, contributed a solid 2-of-4 shooting performance, netting a crucial three-pointer and amassing five points, as well as two rebounds. The Bendigo Spirit's victory over their opponents was a significant 97-70, and the fans were overjoyed at witnessing Martin receive the playing time she rightfully deserved.\n\nKate Martin's journey to the WNBL was not an easy path. After being waived by the Golden State Valkyries and joining the Los Angeles Sparks, she ultimately found her current position in the Australian league. With only 19 games played in 2026, Martin averaged a commendable 7.7 minutes per game. Eager to prove her worth, the talented young player expressed her excitement about her new adventure in Australia, stating her desire to make an impact noticeable enough for teams to take notice of her work.",
  "summary": "Kate Martin worked on her game and tried her best to make a WNBA team, but she didn’t get meaningful playing time. The Golden State Valkyries waived her, and she then joined the Los Angeles Sparks before finally landing in Chicago.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}