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Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier calls out WNBA

Injured Minnesota star Napheesa Collier says WNBA has ‘worst leadership in the world’

"The league has made it clear it is not about innovation, it is not about collaboration. It is about control and power."

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 30, 2025 0
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve

Minnesota’s Cheryl Reeve suspended for Game 4 of WNBA semis after ejection, postgame rant

Reeve will miss a potential elimination game on the road after an all-time postgame rant on Friday.

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 27, 2025 0
Cheryl Reeve on WNBA officiating

Cheryl Reeve calls out WNBA officiating’s ‘f*cking malpractice,’ demands ‘change in leadership’

"I want to call for a change in leadership at the league level when it comes to officiating."

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 27, 2025 0
A collage of WNBA announcers. (Images from broadcasts or from X.)

Originals

Awful Announcing’s 2025 WNBA local broadcaster rankings

Cheryl Reeve

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve condemns flippant coverage of sex toy projectiles at WNBA games

"The sexualization of women is what's used to hold women down, and this is not different."

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 7, 2025 0
Lynx star Napheesa Collier alongside Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu

No Fever, no problem: Liberty-Lynx Finals rematch puts up big numbers on ESPN

An average of 788,000 viewers tuned in to Wednesday's Lynx-Liberty broadcast on ESPN.

By Reice Shipley OnAug 2, 2025 0
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve doing an in-game interview with ESPN.

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve shows exactly why in-game interviews don’t work

Who are these in-game interviews actually serving?

By Sam Neumann OnJul 31, 2025 0
Dave Portnoy and the WNBA StudBudz

WNBA stars criticized for potential Dave Portnoy interview on their popular Twitch stream

WNBA players Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman went viral at All-Star weekend with their Twitch streams, earning the praise of Barstool founder Dave Portnoy.

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 24, 2025 0
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese

Angel Reese rips WNBA officiating at press conference: ‘I don’t give a damn if I get fined’

"I’ve been nice, and I’ve been humble with it. But I am tired of this sh*t."

By Drew Lerner OnJul 7, 2025 0
ESPN's YouTube page had a big mistake on Tuesday, teasing a video about the Lynx beating the Fever during the game, which the Fever handily won. Photo Credit: Ken Swift on X. Screen grab.

ESPN YouTube teased ‘Lynx dominate Fever’ video before Indiana’s Commissioner’s Cup win

A "Dewey Defeats Truman" moment for ESPN.

By Michael Dixon OnJul 2, 2025 0
The New York Liberty celebrate after winning the 2024 WNBA Finals

Game 5 of WNBA Finals is most-watched ever on ESPN

As expected, the deciding Game 5 of the WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx...

By Drew Lerner OnOct 22, 2024 0
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier

Game 4 of WNBA Finals sets viewership record, if likely only for a day

Friday's last-minute win by the Lynx in Game 4 to force a fifth and final game set a 24-year viewership record.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 21, 2024 0
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve blasted the officiating in their loss in the winner-take-all Game 5 of the WNBA Finals to the New York Liberty. Photo Credit: NBATV

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve blasts officiating after WNBA Finals loss: ‘It decided the game’

"It's a shame when officiating has such a hand in a series like this."

By Reice Shipley OnOct 21, 2024 0
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu celebrates

WNBA Finals hits yet another viewership record for Game 3

The league cannot stop setting viewership records.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 18, 2024 0
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) celebrates her teams win after game three of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center.

Ryan Ruocco was losing his mind calling Sabrina Ionescu’s WNBA Finals Game 3 heroics

"Sabrina Ionescu with the biggest shot in Liberty history!"

By Sean Keeley OnOct 16, 2024 0
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu celebrates

WNBA Finals scores biggest audience since 2001

Sunday's Game 2 on ABC averaged 1.35 million viewers, up a whopping 93% versus the average of last year's WNBA Finals.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 15, 2024 0
Minnesota Lynx players celebrating after winning Game 1 of the WNBA Finals over the Liberty

Game 1 of WNBA Finals tops 1 million viewers, ranks as most-watched Game 1 ever

1.14 million viewers tuned into Thursday's Game 1 matchup between the Lynx and the Liberty.

By Reice Shipley OnOct 11, 2024 0
The Minnesota Lynx celebrate winning Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

Ryan Ruocco praised for ‘Miracle Game 1 win!’ call of WNBA Finals

Ruocco's work both in regulation and OT drew a lot of praise.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 11, 2024 1
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu celebrates after defeating the Las Vegas Aces

WNBA playoffs continue to set viewership records

Game 3 of the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces was the most-watched WNBA semifinal game in 22 years.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 8, 2024 0
Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve gives perfect response defending WNBA from online toxicity

Credit: Liam McGuire, USA Today Images

WNBA

Awful Announcing’s 2024 local WNBA broadcaster rankings

The Star Tribune sent no reporters to the Paris Olympics, a decision that left one of the paper's veteran reporters "heartbroken." Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports (Anthony Edwards, left); Grace Hollars/IndyStar/ USA TODAY NETWORK (Regan Smith, right)

‘Star Tribune’ sent no reporters to Paris to cover Minnesota’s Olympians

"I am heartbroken @StarTribune decided not to send anyone to cover the Paris Olympics"

By Michael Dixon OnJul 28, 2024 9
Caitlin Clark greets teammates ahead of a July 12, 2024 WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury.

Caitlin Clark’s impact shown in latest WNBA ratings, but other players are also making an impact

The WNBA ratings rise is about more than just Clark.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 16, 2024 5
Caitlin Clark and Cheryl Reeve

Cheryl Reeve changes tune on Caitlin Clark after loss

"Everybody knows the reason why our teams around the league are having sellouts is because Caitlin Clark is coming to town."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJul 15, 2024 4
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve at a press conference at Crypto.com Arena.

Cheryl Reeve on pro-Caitlin Clark crowd at Lynx home game: ‘I don’t give two sh*ts’

"Not even one sh*t."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 14, 2024 5

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