WNBA players and union speak out against commissioner after she failed to condemn fan racism
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s recent comments failed to condemn racist and bitter criticism from fans toward the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry.
Union's criticism of commissioner latest example of WNBA unable to get out of its own way
It seems the WNBA can't get out of its own way as the sport rises to uncharted territory, thanks to Caitlin Clark.
WNBA Players Slam Commissioner for Not Condemning Fan Racism in Interview About Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert's comments during a recent interview about Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese irked many players, who said she should've taken a stronger stance against racist fans.
WNBA chief clarifies she's opposed to ‘hate or racism' after response on social media abuse draws player scorn
CNBC's Tyler Mathisen wanted Engelbert to comment on social media chatter that’s often “taken a darker turn, a more menacing turn, where race has been introduced into the conversation, where sexuality is sometimes introduced into the conversation.”
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert's weak comments on social-media hate, bigotry disappoint players
"Here is the answer that the commissioner should have provided," the WNBPA's Terri Jackson wrote. "There is absolutely no place in sport — or in life — for the vile hate, racist language, homphobic comments and misogynistic attacks our players are facing on social media.
WNBA players and union call out commissioner Cathy Engelbert for failing to condemn fan racism
Engelbert was asked on CNBC about the "darker" tone taken by fan bases on social media that brings race and sometimes sexuality into the conversation.
WNBA players criticize commissioner for downplaying social media vitriol
Asked about "menacing" social media comments, Cathy Engelbert focused her answer on the WNBA's rise in popularity, which didn't sit well with players.
Julia Poe: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert failed players by conflating rivalry and racism
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert failed the league Tuesday. It was a softball question. During an extended interview on CNBC, anchor Tyler Mathisen asked Engelbert to address the “menacing turn” that WNBA fandom has taken while seeding racism and misogyny into everyday sports conversation.
WNBA chief says she's opposed to 'hate or racism' after response on social media abuse is panned
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert late Tuesday night clarified that she’s vehemently opposed to “hate or racism” after her response to a question about social media abuse drew criticism from players in her league.
WNBA stars disturbed by commissioner’s ‘eye-opening’ Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese comments
WNBA stars didn’t hold back while criticizing the league’s commissioner Cathy Engelbert after her recent comments about ...
WNBA Commissioner Issues Response After Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Statement Goes Viral
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued a statement after her comments about Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago ...
Commissioner says WNBA has a ‘Bird-Magic moment’ with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese. Players say she blew it
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert responded to criticism for her comments on fans' racist and sexist treatment of players ...
WNBPA, Aliyah Boston speak out against commissioner's comments: 'No place for racism.'
"There's no place for racism, regardless of competition, regardless of money that comes into this," Boston said of ...
WNBA Commissioner Makes Blunt Admission About Controversial Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Message
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has been in hot water of late. This is after her comments about Caitlin Clark and Angel ...