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‘Should Be Long Gone’ – Riley Gaines Calls for Cathy Engelbert’s Resignation, Urges Adam Silver To Speak Up on WNBA’s Trans Debate

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Cathy Engelbert’s contract is set to expire at the end of the 2026 season. This has called into question whether she’ll be brought back to run the league, as she’s been doing since 2019, or whether league officials will look to replace her.

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‘Those lawsuits are gonna hit loudly’: WNBA’s ruling on Enes Kanter sparks reactions

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Former NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White both “declared” for the WNBA draft following Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s comments on transgender athletes participating in women’s sports. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,’” Cunningham said in a July 21 ESPN profile.…

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‘The League Is Becoming a Laughing Stock’ – Ex-Indiana Coach Slams Cathy Engelbert’s Performance As WNBA Commissioner

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Sophie Cunningham revealed her stance against the inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports last month. Discourse over this has since snowballed into a nationwide debate, with commissioner Cathy Engelbert catching flak for failing to put forth substantive rules and regulations on trans eligibility in the league.

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Sources: Blazers' Sharpe to miss 6 months with meniscus tear

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe sustained a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss six months, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania

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Mercury buy out DeWanna Bonner, who will seek title chance

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Updated Aug 25, 10:46 AM ET

The Mercury and DeWanna Bonner have reached an agreement to buy out her contract. Once she clears waivers, the six-time All-Star will look for a chance to sign as a free agent with a playoff team.

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The Chicago Sky had no match for Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark, and now they’re eliminated from playoff contention

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Updated Aug 25, 8:01 AM ET

Natasha Cloud defends Kelsey Mitchell. | NBAE via Getty Images The final showdown between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever had one storyline after the next. For the Sky, capping off a home stand in which they won three straight. Sydney Taylor’s individual dominance despite being on a minutes restriction due to a groin injury. Natasha Cloud bringing the noise. DiJonai Carrington’s return from the injured list. Plus, wanting to finish the season on a high note. For the Fever, it’s Caitlin Clar...

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Fever news: Caitlin Clark makes admission on Kanter-Cloud exchange

Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoWNBA logoWNBAUpdated Aug 25, 1:53 AM ET

Caitlin Clark had one of the best games of her season on Sunday, but she was locked in enough that she missed the sideshow unfolding just feet away. Asked afterward about the confrontation between Enes Kanter Freedom and Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud that led to Kanter’s ejection, the Indiana Fever star admitted she never saw it happen. “We were […] The post Fever news: Caitlin Clark makes admission on Kanter-Cloud exchange appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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