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WNBA Analyst Explains the Caitlin Clark Connection Behind Search for Cathy Engelbert’s Replacement

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The search for Cathy Engelbert’s replacement is already underway, and the NBA has brought in Excel Search & Advisory to help find the WNBA’s next commissioner. That choice has drawn attention because Excel is part of the same sports agency that represents several WNBA stars, including Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier, and Arike Ogunbowale.

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“Final Boss of CC Delusion Disorder”: WNBA World Rips Christine Brennan For Overshadowing Angel Reese’s Playoff Success With Caitlin Clark Popularity Take

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Updated Oct 6, 3:15 AM ET

Christine Brennan faced severe backlash after the WNBA reporter highlighted the difference between Caitlin Clark’s popularity and Angel Reese’s after the Atlanta Dream star’s solid playoff semis debut. Reese led her team to a 92-82 Game 1 win over the New York Liberty on Sunday, scoring 17 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and adding four steals and three blocks while shooting 60.

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Is best-of-3 really best? Plus: Can the Liberty core bounce back?

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No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Morning! The Dream have a 1-0 edge on the Liberty in the semifinals, and the Valkyries lead the Aces 1-0. Play continues tomorrow. Coming up today: 3️⃣ Best playoff format? 👀 Who to watch 🏆 Wilson a sure thing? Let’s go. Playoffs: Should WNBA keep best-of-3 first round? The first round of the WNBA playoffs zoomed by. In 10 games, half of the eight-t...

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"Growing Pains”: Geno Auriemma Breaks Down the WNBA’s Biggest Challenge Amid Rapid Rise in Popularity

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Updated Oct 6, 10:29 PM ET

For nearly three decades after its founding in 1997, the WNBA remained a niche league, losing millions each year while averaging around 6,500 fans per game. Those figures now seem almost unrecognizable compared to recent seasons.

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Fever players speak out about fan criticism

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Updated Oct 6, 2:49 PM ET

galecophoto/Depositphotos Fever players share their side of the fan debate The Indiana Fever’s season is over, but debate surrounding the team’s fanbase continued after their first-round playoff loss to the Las Vegas Aces. Indiana general manager Amber Cox defended the fanbase, while Kelsey Mitchell described difficulties involving some fans and Brianna Turner publicly challenged Cox’s…

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