Trans athletes make up less than 0.002% of college sports, yet politicians and media figures continue to stoke fear. MSR Sports Columnist Charles Hallman breaks down the science, the WNBA noise, and the reality behind the outrage.
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MSR presses Engelbert on WNBA’s lack of Black women coaches
MSR asks WNBA’s Cathy Engelbert why the league has so few Black women head coaches.
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Obama stops by
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend kicked off in Chicago with an unannounced visit from 44th President Barack Obama, who took the court to honor the league’s stars and celebrate its growing cultural impact.
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W30 second half: All-Stars, analysts weigh in on stretch run
The WNBA’s second half is officially a sprint. From Natasha Howard’s defensive focus to expert insights from Cindy Brunson and Erica L. Ayala, here is how the league’s stretch run is shaping up.
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Racial divide in the WNBA runs wider than the Grand Canyon
The Alyssa Thomas-Caitlin Clark incident reignited racial divisions in the WNBA, with Thomas and her family receiving death threats afterward. Sports columnist Charles Hallman talks with scholars about what’s really driving the divide.
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WNBA’s push for cleaner play brings more fouls, longer games
Nearly a month into the WNBA season, the league’s new officiating points of emphasis have produced mixed results, with foul counts up significantly and games stretching longer, while the new CBA’s developmental player spots are opening doors for younger players across the league.
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Lynx home opener
The Minnesota Lynx dropped their 91-90 home opener to the Atlanta Dream on May 9 at Target Center, as guards Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride lead a 3-2 squad averaging big numbers early in the 2026 WNBA season.
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Season 30: WNBA’s new CBA ushers in a new era
Olivia Miles Minnesota Lynx rookie and second overall WNBA Draft pick is ready to make her mark on and off the court as a three-time All-American with a passion for social justice and community impact.
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New Lynx eager for playoffs
Minnesota Lynx late season additions bring Camryn Taylor and Jaylyn Sherrod into the playoff mix with fresh energy and perspective, plus Cindy Brunson’s summer tour highlights.
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Thornton and Burton Lead Valkyries’ historic first season
The Golden State Valkyries are breaking records and defying expectations in their first WNBA season — and they’re just getting started.
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Angel Reese reclaims viral moment with ‘Mebounds’ merch launch
WNBA star Angel Reese turns internet trolling into a power move with Mebounds, a new merch line benefitting her foundation and promoting empowerment.