The WNBA ended its decades-long search after the 2024 Draft last year when at last they found their heterosexual great white hope (Caitlin Clark) with whom they could draw new fans. It also begot a convenient Black villain (Angel Reese) who helped conjure up a faux rivalry to keep fans coming — and hating. This […]
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Unrivaled Basketball: Revolutionizing Women’s Sports with 3-on-3 Action
Unrivaled Basketball, a new 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, is set to launch in January 2025 with six teams of six WNBA players each, record-breaking contracts, and a dynamic game format.
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The future of women’s sports is looking bright
Women’s sports are experiencing unprecedented growth and popularity, with the WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL expanding and investing in infrastructure, and the future of women’s sports is bright as more people are paying attention and investing in the movement.
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Sheila Johnson criticizes Time magazine’s selection of Caitlin Clark as ‘Athlete of the Year’
Sheila Johnson, the only Black woman to co-own three major league pro teams, criticized Time magazine for selecting Caitlin Clark as their “Athlete of The Year” and called for better promotion of all WNBA players, rather than focusing on one player.
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Caitlin Clark Acknowledges Privilege, Honors Black Legacy in WNBA
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has sparked a debate by acknowledging the league’s deep roots in Black excellence and emphasizing the importance of celebrating and investing in Black women in the WNBA.
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Sports analyst views games through coaching lens
Shimmy Miller, one of three Black females on BTN’s women basketball cadre of game and studio analysts, is grateful for her second career as a college basketball analyst and is excited to watch the Big Ten this season.
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WNBA gets a diversity black eye
Two Black WNBA head coaches, Teresa Weatherspoon and Tanisha Wright, have been fired since the playoffs began, raising concerns about the treatment of Black coaches in the league.
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New media and social media: The impact on the WNBA’s Black players
The WNBA has become a racial cesspool for trolls disguised as fans, with Caitlin Clark being worshipped too much and Black players being overlooked.
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White male sports media go ga-ga over Clark
Caitlin Clark, the WNBA’s top overall pick this season, has become a daily staple on TV sports talk shows, sports radio, and social media, but critics argue that the media is over-hyping her.
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‘Slaying the Trolls’ debunks myths of women in sports
Dr. Nefertiti Walker and David Berri have written a book debunking myths and misinformation about women’s sports.
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WNBA’s 2024 regular season shines beyond Caitlin Clark with star power rookies
2024 WNBA draft has no shortage of class members worth watching.
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Media quest for Great White Hope diminishes South Carolina’s achievement
The media has positioned Iowa’s Caitlin Clark as the Great White Hope, despite South Carolina’s all-Black team winning the WBB national title.
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2024 WNBA draft analysis: Potential All-Stars to watch
ESPN analysts Andraya Carter and Rebecca Lobo discussed the 2024 WNBA draft prospects.
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Purdue triumphs over Northwestern in exciting Big Ten WBB tournament opener
Purdue and Minnesota both won their opening games at the 2024 Big Ten WBB tournament in Minneapolis, with Purdue outscoring Northwestern 43-33 in the second half and Minnesota outlasting Rutgers 77-69.
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March Madness: Downtown Mpls becomes Big Ten central
Six Minnesota-born Black players are participating in the first-ever sellout Big Ten WBB postseason tournament in downtown Minneapolis.
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Who’s the real all-time top scorer in women’s college basketball? It’s not Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark set a new NCAA scoring record, but Pearl Moore still is the all-time women’s basketball scorer, with 4,061 points, while Lauryn Taylor set a new NCAA rebounding record with 44 rebounds.
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Pearl Moore: The forgotten scoring legend who still holds the NCAA record
Pearl Moore’s historic achievements are often overlooked due to the NCAA officially recognizing her points from the AIAW era.
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Multilayered double standards still with us
‘When you look at who’s covering college sports and who’s covering women’s basketball, it’s already skewed.’
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White privilege at play in NCAA women’s basketball controversies
Black people have the burden of doing more to get the same access and opportunity as their White counterparts.