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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will not be weighing in on Napheesa Collier’s scathing comments directed at WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert earlier on Tuesday. At least, not yet. Collier mentioned Clark directly during a prepared statement she read, in which she alleges that Engelbert credited the WNBA for all of Clark’s sponsorship deals. “I also […]

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier gave her 2025 exit interview on Tuesday and took the opportunity to unload on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. As part of her prepared statement, Collier revealed a truly absurd comment that Engelbert allegedly made to her about Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark while they were meeting during Unrivaled’s inaugural season […]

After the Phoenix Mercury eliminated the Minnesota Lynx, Napheesa Collier didn’t hold back. On Tuesday, the 2024 MVP gave the WNBA leadership an earful during her exit interview. “We have the best league in the world,” Collier said. “We have the best fans in the world. But we have the worst leadership in the world. […]

While Natalie Nakase downplayed her own importance when it came to winning the 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year award, instead opting to credit her staff, players, and the Golden State Valkyries organization for what they achieved this season, she still understands the significance of her accomplishment. At her Coach of the Year awards ceremony, […]

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Saturday she remains confident the league and players union can reach a “transformational” new collective bargaining agreement, or CBA, before the current deal expires at the end of October. Engelbert described July 17’s negotiations between the league and the WNBPA as “constructive,” despite player frustration with the pace of talks. […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend has showcased the most talented players the league has to offer. However, multiple big ticket issues have taken over. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is dealing with the new collective bargaining agreement(CBA) negotiations and criticism towards the league’s officials. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Plum have been loud with their complaints. The […]

Indiana Fever sensation Caitlin Clark is confident heading into her second year. Her transcendent appeal is obvious, and she has brought a wave of new fans to women’s basketball. One of those who has been in the game for years is WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Julia Stumbaugh of Bleacher Report reported that she made clear […]

The WNBA might have a scheduling conflict, as per the words of Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Despite the WNBA expanding the season to 44 games, that might be all they can do for the time being. On the Bill Simmons Podcast, the commissioner detailed why there’s such a problem with adding more games to the schedule. […]

With the decision of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) to opt out of the league’s current collective bargaining agreement (CBA), which may have been first hinted at by Brenna Stewart, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert released a brief statement, per Meghan L. Hall of USA Today. “With the historic 2024 WNBA season now in […]

The 2024 WNBA Finals was a classic clash that punctuated a watershed campaign, but it is at risk of being marred by controversy and bad optics. After disputable officiating late in the decisive Game 5, which allowed the New York Liberty to tie the score in regulation and defeat the Minnesota Lynx in overtime, 67-62, […]

After a public exchange with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert over her comments about Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart appears to be satisfied with the league’s reaction to the discourse via Jackie Powell, a women’s basketball reporter. “And I feel like between that and the letter, the thing that I appreciate […]

After receiving criticism for her remarks about the rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued a formal apology to the league’s players through letters on Friday. Engelbert acknowledged that she had “missed the mark” with her statement and expressed both apology and regret. “I was asked a question about WNBA […]

During a recent interview with CNBC, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert was asked about the increase of racial and sexual harassment infiltrating WNBA social media spaces in the wake of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese hitting the WNBA. Engelbert’s response fell short prompting reactions from across the league. Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston was one of […]

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert brought a bit of firestorm upon herself when she didn’t outright condemn the vitriol-filled social media discourse surrounding the rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the rookies who have combined to bring the most attention to the women’s game to this point in time. Engelbert even compared Clark and Reese’s […]

WNBA players on social media seemingly responded Tuesday to comments made by commissioner Cathy Engelbert regarding the rivalry between rookies Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky. Engelbert, speaking on CNBC’s “Power Lunch,” compared the two stars’ competition to the historic rivalry between NBA legends Larry Bird and Magic […]

The WNBA is exploring the possibility of expanding its regular season to 44 games for the 2025 season, confirmed by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Saturday before the league’s All-Star Game. “We’re looking at the footprint for next year,” Engelbert said, as reported by Alexa Philippou of ESPN. “We don’t have an international competition like the […]

The WNBA officially announced that Toronto will be home to its next expansion team Thursday, marking the league’s first franchise outside the United States. The new team is set to begin play in 2026, bringing professional women’s basketball to a vibrant international city. “Growing internationally, I’ve been trying to think through next steps on a […]

The WNBA is experieincing a surge in popularity, in part driven by its sensational rookie class, including Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese and Los Angeles Sparks’ Cameron Brink. In the first week of the season, the league saw a 14% increase in attendance compared to last year, with both New York and […]

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has signaled a bold vision for the league’s future, believing the WNBA has the momentum to grow to 16 teams by 2028. With an immediate goal to introduce a 14th team by 2026, Engelbert’s optimism reflects a broader surge in the sport’s popularity. The commissioner’s confidence comes on the heels of […]

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has come out against the idea that Iowa’s basketball star Caitlin Clark would face financial downsides by turning professional. Engelbert’s statement comes amid discussions on the comparison between potential earnings from NIL deals in college and the salaries plus endorsements available in the professional arena. “It’s a bad narrative,” Engelbert said, […]

The addition of NIL into college sports has brought huge changes to the landscape of college and professional sports in the United States. For better or for worse, college athletes now have the opportunity to create a platform for themselves and monetize off it. While some schools and leagues see the negatives of NIL, the […]

Brittney Griner is on her way back home after being wrongfully detained in Russia since last February. President Joe Biden announced the news Thursday morning, speaking with Griner by phone from the Oval Office along with her wife, Cherelle, and Vice President Kamala Harris. Griner was released by Russia in a prisoner swap for convicted […]

The WNBA is set to expand in the very near future. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert recently spoke to the Athletic and confirmed that the league is planning on adding two new expansion teams by as early as the 2024 season and Engelbert is hoping to pinpoint which cities will get teams by the end of 2022 […]