Christine Brennan: WNBA failed to meet the moment after Caitlin Clark scuffle
"This is a big moment for the WNBA."
"This is a big moment for the WNBA."
The union asked to be included in upcoming media rights negotiations, but were not involved in the WNBA's recent renewal with Ion.
The WNBA on ION will be sticking around for several more years.
"Be nice, WNBA players, to the lady that currently has her leg up because she’s giving the league a leg up"
"To shoot six free throws is f*cking absurd."
"For a long time, I felt like the stars came into the league, and then the league kind of diminished the light a little bit."
The league has cited limited space and prioritizing outlets with consistent coverage.
The decision to compete directly against the NBA Finals is bizarre.
She'll be joined by host Sarah Kustok and fellow analyst Renee Montgomery.
Just Women’s Sports partners with Lisa Leslie to launch new WNBA content, including a video series and creator-driven studio.
The agreement comes as the league prepares to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement with its players.
"I totally recognize that it may have impacted fans in a way that I did not intend. I am sorry."
"The 'investigation' was bullsh*t."
"Based on information gathered to date, including from relevant fans, team and arena staff, as well as audio and video review of the game, we have not substantiated it."
"Sorry, ladies, but compared to her drawing power, you are chopped liver."
"Caitlin Clark is illuminating the sport."
Sophia Jones and Kevin Danna have been tapped as the radio voices of the Golden State Valkyries.
After being whipped into a frenzy by a Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese confrontation, sports media showed it still doesn't know how to talk WNBA.
"In this instance it feels irresponsible that I was never asked for a comment about the accusation before several clickbait stories went to print."
Saturday's game averaged 2.7 million viewers on ABC.
"...Being online for the WNBA, it makes me want to drown myself."
"Not seeing that this was an internet rumor founded of complete bullsh*t, you're lending credence to this."
The WNBA's initial statement was unclear what they were investigating. Reporting, and a further statement, clarified that.
"Looks like we’re set for another year of being really weird about Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and honestly the entire WNBA."