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Cathy Engelbert’s Reign Is Over. The WNBA’s Next Leader Must Learn From Her Mistakes.

Engelbert announced she plans to retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of the year.

Sports Illustrated

Cathy Engelbert’s WNBA tenure: the wins and losses that defined her seven years

From record growth and a landmark media deal to expansion, labor battles and a fractured relationship with players, Engelbert’s tenure was rarely quiet

The Guardian - US

Fox's WNBA hate is good press

While the network talks about Caitlin Clark and the trans panic, the league's popularity is soaring

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WNBA Power Rankings: Mystics Are Hanging With Top Contenders

Washington’s four-game winning streak has included victories against the Valkyries, Aces and Wings. Meanwhile, Sophie Cunningham has taken the spotlight off the court for the Fever.

Sports Illustrated

Kelsey Plum Trade Grades: Did Mercury Make Right Move to Push for Playoffs Amid Disappointing Season?

Grading the blockbuster trade that sent Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury.

Sports Illustrated

Sophie Cunningham isn’t rejecting politics. She’s cashing in on them

Sophie Cunningham’s rise says less about basketball than the incentives of a sports culture where outrage, identity politics and attention have become lucrative commodities

The Guardian - US

Scrutiny of WNBA intensifies as mounting discord around the league looms over All-Star festivities

The WNBA has never been bigger

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Caitlin Clark Needed to Hear Barack Obama’s Message to Her About Not Losing Joy in Basketball

The Fever guard got some one-on-one time with Obama during a surprise visit at his Presidential Center.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Commissioner, Union Leaders Move To Tackle Online Harassment Targeting Players

The WNBA and its players' union are enhancing protections against online abuse, focusing on improved communication and security measures following a rise in threats and harassment towards players.

International Business Times UK

Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup

Many Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with Argentina

The Guardian - US

Why NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Called Caitlin Clark a 'Political Football': WNBA Drama Explained

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses Caitlin Clark's involvement in a national debate over WNBA officiating, highlighting the unfair scrutiny she faces and the need for consistent rule enforcement.

International Business Times UK

Adam Silver Responds to Report He Pushed for WNBA’s Alyssa Thomas Suspension After Caitlin Clark Foul

A report from the Sports Business Journal claimed Silver implored WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend Thomas over her foul on Caitlin Clark.

Sports Illustrated

Dan Patrick Chides WNBA Head Cathy Engelbert for Bailing on Show, Avoiding ‘Tough’ Caitlin Clark Questions

Patrick wasn’t happy about the WNBA commissioner’s last-minute cancellation.

Sports Illustrated

Biggest 2026 WNBA All-Star Game Snubs

Alyssa Thomas is notably missing from the list of names. Who else has a case?

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Republicans ask WNBA to protect Caitlin Clark from possible ‘racially motivated’ attacks

Eleven Republican politicians have written to the WNBA asking the league to protect Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark from ‘multiple attacks’ on court

The Guardian - US

Which under-the-radar WNBA players are shining this season? Start with these four

Plus: the Flagrant 2 foul that still has everyone talking, tunnel picks and Robin Roberts and Geno Auriemma take a trip down memory lane

Sports Illustrated

Caitlin Clark Leaves No Room for Hate With Powerful Statement on Alyssa Thomas Foul, Backlash

The Fever star made her first comments in the wake of the WNBA’s suspension of Alyssa Thomas.

International Business Times UK

'Not Good and Not Necessary': Doctor Warns of Life-Threatening Danger After Caitlin Clark Takes Hit to the Throat

Caitlin Clark's recent throat hit by Alyssa Thomas raises serious safety concerns in basketball, with experts warning of potential life-threatening injuries. Calls for stricter league rules intensify.

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The Guardian - US

The eternal whirring of the Caitlin Clark conspiracy machine has shifted into a new gear

The Indiana Fever star’s so-called fans are intent on casting her as a victim. The narrative is an injustice to the guard and her fellow players

Sports Illustrated

Alyssa Thomas Fires Back at WNBA After Receiving Death Threats Over Foul on Caitlin Clark

The Mercury star called upon the league to do better.

Sports Illustrated

Man Doing Play-By-Play of His Wife Shopping in HomeGoods Is a Must-Watch Video

ESPN broadcaster Ford Martin practiced his craft in a highly creative and amusing way.

Sports Illustrated

Mercury Coach Calls Out WNBA After Suspending Alyssa Thomas for Fist to Caitlin Clark's Throat

Coach Nate Tibbetts did not agree with the WNBA’s process in suspending Alyssa Thomas.

International Business Times UK

WNBA Referees Never Called a Foul on Alyssa Thomas' Caitlin Clark Play—Hours Later She Was Suspended

The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for a game after upgrading an unpenalised incident involving Caitlin Clark to a Flagrant Foul 2, sparking discussions on officiating consistency.

Sports Illustrated

Alyssa Thomas Receives Stiff Punishment From WNBA After Fist to Caitlin Clark’s Throat

Fever coach Stephanie White was irate following the no-call during Wednesday's game.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Can’t Escape Officiating Woes After Caitlin Clark Takes Back-to-Back ‘Cheap Shots’

This isn’t just about protecting a star player—the league needs to prioritize consistent officiating.

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