Michelle Smith (McDonald), APR

AKA Michelle Smith-McDonald (she/her), APR. PR/Comms Pro, Hall of Fame sportswriter, Author “Life’s Work” Triumph Books. Everyone Watches Women’s Sports

[Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd]

For first time in 45 years a newspaper schedule doesn't have my name on it as of June 1. My call. The profession enabled me to meet my wife and have a family. Everything else pales in comparison, but it was a pretty cool way to make a living . . . thanks for reading . . .

[Michelle Smith (McDonald), APR @macsmith413]

"Hi Michelle,
Just writing to say congratulations! The book is good to go and the interior and jacket are off to the printer."

February 17. Here we come.
@triumphbooks @stanfordwbb @TheIXBasketball

[Michelle Smith (McDonald), APR @macsmith413]

@primetimeMitch Keep an eye on Stanford. We will find out more in the next couple of weeks.

[Michelle Smith (McDonald), APR @macsmith413]

Thoughts…
1) The @wnba should have figured out a way to get expansion teams to the top of the draft. We are going to find out that what GSV accomplished is exception not the rule.
2) Sophie Cunningham is wrong.
3) Revenue share is absolutely a hill for the players to die on.

[Michelle Smith (McDonald), APR @macsmith413]

On National Coaches Day, a reminder that my book about one of the greatest coaches in history is coming out soon!! @TriumphBooks

[Triumph Books @TriumphBooks]

Pre-order Life's Work now! Michelle Smith has written the definitive story of Tara VanDerveer, @StanfordWBB, and an unmatched legacy of excellence https://t.co/P3nTyksJFA

[Michelle Smith (McDonald), APR @macsmith413]

Working with @TriumphBooks on my bucket list project has been amazing and now there is almost a book about Tara, @StanfordWBB and the power of women’s leadership and legacy! Pre-order please.

[Basketball HOF @Hoophall]

Congratulations to Michelle Smith for receiving the Curt Gowdy Print Media Award. #GowdyAward

[Sarah Spain @SarahSpain]

In a year of crazy growth for women's sports choosing an ESPYs host who doesn't even try to make clever jokes about women athletes (he at least *attempted* for the men) he goes with hacky "no one knows the WNBA" bits, "Pinoe is a bad time" & repeatedly insults Black women. COOL.

[Michelle Smith (McDonald), APR @macsmith413]

@SteveKronerSF Looking for some help on an archival project. Can we connect?

[Michelle Smith (McDonald), APR @macsmith413]

HC Natalie Nakase on Sellars waiver. “Sellars was a joy…She picked up everything we asked her to. She did everything that we wanted her to. It's just that I have to choose the best 12 that are gonna fit. Doesn't mean it's the most talented. It means the best 12.” @valkyries

[Holly Rowe @sportsiren]

Breaking: New head coach for @SanJoseStateWBB
Jonas Chatterton @jonaschatterton has poured so much into womens basketball as an asst at Utah, OSU and Oklahoma. Excited for his next chapter.

[Michelle Smith (McDonald), APR @macsmith413]

Dear @ESPN. How many times do we have to go over this? Mike Montgomery is not the winningest coach in Stanford history. He is the winningest men’s basketball coach in Stanford history. It’s not “regular” basketball and women’s basketball.

[Pleasanton Weekly @PleasantonNews]

JUST IN - Dublin's own makes Basketball Hall of Fame: 'Trailblazer in the industry' @macsmith413 known for reporting on women's hoops wins @Hoophall 2025 Curt Gowdy Print Media Award https://t.co/4X82kYhuqy

[Basketball HOF @Hoophall]

Congratulations to 2025 Curt Gowdy Print Media Award recipient, Michelle Smith. #GowdyAward

[San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle]

“The Cal women’s basketball team is flying east this week and they’ve been upgraded to a new class: national relevance,” columnist Ann Killion writes.

Here’s why the No. 18 ranked team in the country is no fluke: https://t.co/opkS7GkIMV

[The IX Sports @TheIXSports]

As #NCAAWBB conference seasons loom, our @macsmith413 checks in with each of the former Pac-12 teams and evaluates how they've adjusted to life outside of the Conference of Champions:

https://t.co/ibVJwqNhUx

[Washington Mystics @WashMystics]

We are happy to announce and welcome Jamila Wideman as the new General Manager of the Washington Mystics.

[Michelle Smith (McDonald), APR @macsmith413]

@linzsports I bought a pack of coverters. Easy peasy.

[Michelle Smith (McDonald), APR @macsmith413]

Join me, won't you? https://t.co/54bYU9dDVY