‘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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‘Should Be Long Gone’ – Riley Gaines Calls for Cathy Engelbert’s Resignation, Urges Adam Silver To Speak Up on WNBA’s Trans Debate
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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Cathy Engelbert’s future in the WNBA is somewhat unclear at the moment. Sophie Cunningham recently hinted that the position could be open at the end of the year, while it is thought that Engelbert’s contract is due to expire at the end of the 2026 season.
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