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WNBA legend hints at becoming league’s new commissioner

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On Wednesday, Los Angeles Sparks All-Star forward Nneka Ogwumike announced her impending WNBA retirement. “I feel very fulfilled with the 15 years that I’ve been able to play and compete at such a high level, and I am proud to say that I am retiring from the WNBA,” Ogwumike told Taylor Rooks in an exclusive…

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Sophie Cunningham Raises Eyebrows With Hint of Cathy Engelbert’s Possible WNBA Exit

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Sophie Cunningham continues to speak her mind on ongoing off-court and on-court issues in the WNBA, and the Indiana Fever star remains in the spotlight for her unflinching take. She recently reflected on the controversial saga surrounding her trans comments, the Fever locker room, and the WNBA leadership in an interview with Meghan Hall of USA Today.

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Ex-NBA Star Royce White’s WNBA Draft Bid Becomes Official After Former Congressman Signs Declaration

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On August 7, former NBA player Royce White declared for the upcoming WNBA Draft after the debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports spiraled. “I identify as sometimes identifying as a woman for purposes of basketball, professional basketball, so I’ll be declaring for the WNBA Draft in 2027 as well,” he said during his announcement.

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‘Bring Their House Down,’ ‘The Cherry on Top’ — Sports World Reacts As Ex-U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz Backs Royce White’s Divisive WNBA Draft Bid

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A little over a week after first saying he intended to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, Royce White has now made his declaration official. The former NBA first-round pick did so with an unexpected figure in his corner, former U.

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