It began like a regular night in the WNBA, one team trying to stay perfect, the other desperate for a turnaround. Fans packed the arena, assuming a competitive matchup. However, what they got was something else entirely. A stunning late-game surge flipped the script and provided a win that felt bigger than just basketball.

Off the court, the moment carried more weight. Days before tip-off, the ex-Yankees star Alex Rodriguez finalized a high-stakes and years-long deal. As the final buzzer sounded, the veteran did not need to face the press—just two words that said it all and captured the joy of a dream finally realized.

After a long road to ownership, the ex-shortstop finally had his moment. With the NBA agreeing on the final stage of a $1.5B deal, Rodriguez and Marc Lore took 100 percent control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx. It was the outcome of a multi-year journey mixed with missed deadlines, arbitration drama, and a high-powered financing issue featuring Michael Bloomberg and Eric Schmidt. However, now, Alex Rodriguez is all in, and the star’s two-word celebration summed it up perfectly: “Let’s go @minnesotalynx!!”

The Lynx also provided the former Yankee a reason to cheer more. Down by 15 points with just over five minutes left, Minnesota unleashed a stunning 23-2 run to take down the Connecticut Sun 76-70. Napheesa Collier played like a beast with 33 points and 11 rebounds. Then, there was Natisha Hiedeman, who drilled the go-ahead three in the middle of an 18-0 run that flipped the entire game. Jessica Shepard chipped in 13, and the Lynx enhanced to 4-0, still undefeated.

Across the league, the momentum did not stop. The Aces pulled off a vital comeback behind Jackie Young and A’ja Wilson. There is Skylar Diggins, who tied Sue Bird’s assist record in Seattle’s gritty win. However, make no mistake—that night, the spotlight was on the Lynx. With Rodriguez now fully in charge, Minnesota basketball is just getting started.

From hardwood wins to Emmy Gold, Alex Rodriguez’s empire extends

While Rodriguez was celebrating the win of his big comeback on the basketball court, the star’s other team was winning too. At the 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards, Fox MLB: The Postseason won the award for Outstanding Studio Show – Limited Run. He was an analyst on the show and was clearly proud. Another New York Yankees veteran, Derek Jeter, also won the award. He shared the moment on Instagram and acknowledged the moment as “a win for the whole team,” writing, “Emmy for MLB: The Postseason! Congrats to the whole @mlbonfox team.”

It is a reminder that A-Rod’s effect is not limited to what happens on the field. The star’s transition from MVP slugger to Emmy-winning broadcaster has been seamless. With three Emmy wins and three nominations under the guidance of senior producer Bardia Shah-Rais, the Fox MLB crew has carved out a powerhouse presence in postseason coverage. As he once said, “We have become a very close family—both on set and backstage.” From diamonds to WNBA arenas, everything the veteran touches lately looks to be turning to gold.

Alex Rodriguez’s current chapter is no longer related to proving himself—it is related to thriving across every arena he touches. With the Minnesota Lynx winning under his power and an Emmy win enhancing his broadcast brand, his empire is clearly on the rise. Stay tuned—his winning streak could just be getting started.

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