WNBA players criticize commissioner

WNBA, Cathy Engelbert

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is leading the league to historic highs. Critics wonder if she’s fully seizing the moment

I n July, Cathy Engelbert walked onto the court at Phoenix’s Footprint Center, beaming before the crowd of 18,000 that watched the WNBA All-Star Game. The WNBA commissioner was

The New York Times · 7d

WNBA and commissioner Cathy Engelbert face credibility issue regarding player harassment

With its players the targets of hate on social media and in arenas, the league has struggled to handle a problem that continues to worsen.

Irish Star on MSN · 11h

Cathy Engelbert criticized by fans after comments on Caitlin Clark's role in WNBA popularity surge

Cathy Engelbert recently declared that the rise in the WNBA's popularity was not just down to Caitlin Clark - and the league's commissioner was brutally hit back at

Fortune on MSN · 1d

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s job is a delicate balancing act as the league soars in popularity

Good morning, Broadsheet readers! Karen Lynch's CVS considers a break up, women boomers are flooding into the stock market, and the job of WNBA commissioner is complicated as the league soars in popularity.

Caitlin Clark named WNBA Rookie of Year

Athlon Sports · 4d

WNBA Commissioner Called Out by Fans After Latest Caitlin Clark Statement

At this point, the commissioner is on the receiving end of even more criticism after a recent statement about Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. In a recent interview on "60 Minutes," Engelbert acknowledged how the rookie sensation is "clearly an unbelievable player" who "came with an unbelievable following."

The Washington Post · 1d

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark a near-unanimous choice as WNBA's Rookie of the Year

Caitlin Clark has been named the WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote, giving the Indiana Fever back-to-back winners after Aliyah Boston won the honor last season. A national panel of sportswriters and sportscasters gave Clark 66 of 67 votes in balloting released Thursday.

ClutchPoints on MSN · 2h

Chris Paul’s sage advice for Caitlin Clark after WNBA award

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was one vote off being the unanimous winner of the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, with Angel Reese receiving just one vote. It was no surprise to see Clark win the award and she already received numerous messages from other players across the league.

USA Today24d

WNBA players criticize commissioner for downplaying social media vitriol

The WNBA players union and several players are calling out commissioner Cathy Engelbert for not taking a stronger stand against racism and hate speech many have experienced this season ...

The Grio24d

WNBA players and union speak out against commissioner after she failed to condemn fan racism

WNBA players and their union spoke out against Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s recent comments on a TV show that failed to condemn racist and bitter criticism from fans toward the Caitlin Clark ...

NBC New York23d

WNBA chief clarifies she's opposed to ‘hate or racism' after response on social media abuse draws player scorn

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert late Tuesday ... after her response to a question about social media abuse drew criticism from players in her league. Engelbert, appearing on CNBC’s “Power ...

WNBA players say the troubling side of its rise is racism and threats

The spread of legalized sports betting in the United States has also become a prompt for fans sending angry messages to WNBA ...

The Mirror US on MSN1d

Nika Muhl setback is stronger message to WNBA commissioner than Gabby Williams' bashing

Nika Muhl's injury scare while playing in Turkey is a stronger message to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to improve player ...

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