Red Panda, the renowned halftime entertainer, suffered a fractured wrist during a WNBA Commissioner's Cup Final performance after a unicycle malfunction. Following the fall, she received immediate medical attention in Minneapolis, with Lynx staff providing support. Pat McAfee shared an update from her team, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support and well-wishes as she heads home for further treatment.
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