[ad_1] Indiana Fever/X OutKick obtained a letter Indiana Rep. Jim Banks sent to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, asking what steps the league will take to protect Caitlin Clark, who is frequently subjected to unfounded racist animosity. Banks praised the increased fan interest in women’s basketball due to Clark, then referenced an unprovoked foul by Chennedy…
[ad_1] Indiana Fever/X Tennis legend Billie Jean King advises WNBA players to appreciate the opportunity of playing alongside the Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who faces constant hatred and racism. Veterans have been vicious on Clark in her rookie year, with tensions escalating on Saturday when Sky guard Chennedy Carter delivered a cheap shot and…
[ad_1] Toronto has been awarded a WNBA franchise beginning in the 2026 season. The franchise will be owned by Kilmer Sports Inc., which is run by Larry Tanenbaum. Tanenbaum is a minority owner and chairman of sporting giant Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment which owns the Maple Leafs, Raptors, TFC, Argos and Marlies. Tanenbaum reportedly…
[ad_1] Bill Simmons is the subject of intense criticism today, with a controversial old article of his doing the rounds on social media. In the article, published on ESPN’s website almost 20 years ago, Simmons suggested the WNBA’s ratings were struggling because the players lacked sex appeal. Here’s an excerpt from Simmons’ piece: “Well, the…
[ad_1] Photo: Iowa Women’s Basketball/Twitter Caitlin Clark’s transition to the WNBA took another step on Sunday as the Indiana Fever commenced their training camp. As the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer, Clark is beginning to grasp the disparities between the professional and collegiate levels. “It’s definitely different, but that’s what you expect when you start a…
[ad_1] All-around WNBA legend Candace Parker announced her retirement from the game on Sunday via Instagram. “I promised I’d never cheat the game & that I’d leave it in a better place than I came into it,” Parker wrote on IG. “The competitor in me always wants 1 more, but it’s time. My HEART &…
[ad_1] Coco Gauff has reacted to the professional contract of rising basketball star Caitlin Clark, calling her severely underpaid. Most players in women’s basketball, and the WNBA particularly, aren’t paid remotely close to what their male counterparts are paid, for example, in the NBA. While regular role players in the NBA earn tens of millions,…
[ad_1] Photo: Peter Baba In new media rights talks, the NBA is exploring the idea of selling individual local games or season-long packages. This could provide fans the option to skip through content they are not interested in. Another consideration is redirecting social media viewers to full-game streams with direct purchase links. Furthermore, the NBA…
[ad_1] In their latest media rights negotiations, the NBA is exploring innovative approaches to local game broadcasts. Currently, fans need a specific cable or streaming package to watch their local team play. The league is contemplating a new model where fans can purchase individual games or season-long packages, avoiding the need to pay for unwanted…
[ad_1] Photo: WNBA/Twitter The recent contract of top WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark has sparked controversy. Some fans were surprised to learn that despite being considered one of the best college basketball players, she could earn less than $80,000 in a WNBA rookie contract as the top pick. Fans argue that her jersey sales alone…
