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‘Fox News darling…’ Fans believe former US president Barack Obama should become WNBA commissioner

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As the WNBA finds itself in a storm of controversy, some fans want Barack Obama to take over for Cathy Engelbert as the league’s new commissioner. The last year has been difficult for Engelbert, who has come under fire for her handling of multiple issues, including the standoff during the WNBPA’s collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

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WNBA fans notice Caitlin Clark’s telling reaction to Natasha Cloud and Enes Kanter incident

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Everyone was focused on Natasha Cloud and Enes Kanter during the Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky, but very few noticed the reaction of Caitlin Clark. The Indiana Fever cruised to a 113–90 victory over the Chicago Sky, but late-game drama overshadowed what went on on the court.

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Brazilian Reporter Takes Aim at Indiana Fever Over Natasha Cloud's Heated Confrontation With Enes Kanter Freedom

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The game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky on Sunday became controversial after a heated exchange between Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud, which ultimately led to Freedom’s ejection. This continues the transgender saga in the WNBA, which began with Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham’s comments in an ESPN interview.

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Dream news: Angel Reese sets new WNBA record with insane effort vs. Sparks

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Updated Aug 26, 1:23 AM ET

Angel Reese made history for the ages as she crashed the glass in the Atlanta Dream’s 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday night. Reese is going through the third season of her WNBA career, her first with the Dream. She is enjoying her best campaign to date, finally getting to experience the first playoff berth after Atlanta recently […] The post Dream news: Angel Reese sets new WNBA record with insane effort vs. Sparks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dream news: Angel Reese gets 'a talent' praise from Allisha Gray

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Angel Reese may not be a perfect basketball player by any means, but one thing that everyone is always guaranteed to see out of her is that she’s never going to stop putting in effort in every second she spends on the hardwood. On Monday, the Atlanta Dream forward made history during a 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, as she set the […] The post Dream news: Angel Reese gets 'a talent' praise from Allisha Gray appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Enes Kanter Reveals Loophole in WNBA Policy After Cathy Engelbert Rejects His Application

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Soon after getting thrown out of the Sky-Fever game, Enes Kanter Freedom was quick to respond to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and league executives’ outright rejection of his public attempt to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. Appearing on Fox News, Freedom also rejected their rejection and reiterated his argument that the league’s current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) technically permits his eligibility based strictly on its language regarding gender identification.

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Angel Reese sets WNBA single-game, season rebounding records

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Angel Reese broke the WNBA single-game rebounding record with 26 while also breaking the league's season record for rebounds as the Dream beat the Sparks 78-71 on Monday night.

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Nneka Ogwumike’s big night not enough for Sparks in loss to Dream

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 24: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks to pass against the Atlanta Dream during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on August 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images Despite heating up in the fourth period, the Sparks lost 78-71 to the Atlanta Dream on Monday night.  LA ended the game with just 15 points off the bench, all belonging to Cameron Brink. Los Angeles finished the game with 11 tu...

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Preview: Mystics face Mercury on Wednesday

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The Washington Mystics host the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday. Let’s preview this one. Game Info When: Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 10 p.m. ET Where: PHX Arena How to Watch: Monumental Sports Network Injuries For the Mercury, Kara Dunn, Shay Ciezki, Marta Suarez, Kelsey Plum and Jovana Nogic sat out their last game. The Mystics did […]

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Lynx 80, Valkyries 66: No Court, Big Problem

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 24: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket against Kiah Stokes #41 and Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries in the first quarter at Target Center on August 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

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Shakira Austin powers Mystics to first playoff berth since 2023 | The IX Basketball

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Austin was questionable to play on Sunday, but she delivered a career-best 31 points and 10 rebounds The post How Shakira Austin’s ‘unbelievable effort’ powered Washington Mystics to their first playoff berth since 2023 appeared first on The IX Sports.

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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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