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‘All of the players hate her guts’: Dave Portnoy reacts to WNBA commissioner’s shocking announcement

Last Friday, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced she would retire from her role effective December 31. 2026. Engelbert has served as the league commissioner since 2019 and has relished her seven-and-a-half-year tenure. “I love women’s basketball and am not going anywhere yet,” Engelbert said.
‘All of the players hate her guts’: Dave Portnoy reacts to WNBA commissioner’s shocking announcement

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‘All of the players hate her guts’: Dave Portnoy reacts to WNBA commissioner’s shocking announcement

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Cari Champion says Donald Trump is to blame for toxic WNBA fans

If you’ve noticed WNBA comment sections getting progressively worse lately, Cari Champion has a pretty bold theory on why. The WNBA is blowing up right now, but all that extra attention is definitely a double-edged sword.

Ex-WNBA Player Sydney Colson Tells White Players to ‘Shut Up’ About Trans Issues: ‘Nobody Respects You’

Former Indiana Fever guard Sydney Colson delivered a message to “white players” in the WNBA, particularly those like Sophie Cunningham amid her stance on trans athletes. Taking to their Unsupervised podcast, Colson, 37, and former Las Vegas Aces teammate Theresa “TP” Plaisance recalled how they took a stand against ex-Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler in […]

‘Be ashamed’ – Sophie Cunningham ruthlessly called out over her ‘harmful’ transgender comments

A former WNBA player has gone off on Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham. The 2026 WNBA season is already over for Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever following the team’s first-round defeat against the Las Vegas Aces.

Enes Kanter reveals private NBA player opinions on trans WNBA athletes

Enes Kanter Freedom is pulling back the curtain on what NBA players are saying behind closed doors. The debate surrounding biological eligibility in the WNBA is still going strong, with the league facing heavy pushback to officially define what qualifies as a woman in its rulebook.

'No One Respects You' - Catlin Clark's Ex-Teammate, Sydney Colson, Calls Out Sophie Cunningham

She sounded off on her podcast.

"Shut the F up" - Former Fever guard calls out WNBA white players for not standing with their Black teammates

Former Fever guard Sydney Colson criticized white WNBA players for staying silent on racism, accusing some of pretending to support their Black teammates.

Former NBA Player Etan Thomas Taunts The Caitlin Clark 'Mob'

Former NBA center Etan Thomas has gotten tired of Caitlin Clark's fans and had a message for them on X this week.

Caitlin Clark Makes Her Opinion On Stephanie White Extremely Clear

She's making it very clear today.

‘Nobody respects you’: Sophie Cunningham told to ‘shut up’ by former teammate

Over the summer, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham ignited a high-profile and far-reaching conversation throughout the WNBA and the country after she spoke out against trans women competing in women’s sports. Now, one of Cunningham’s former teammates is speaking out against her and her comments. During a recent podcast appearance, former Indiana Fever guard Sydney…

“Their jealousy, envy, ego is out of control” - Dan Dakich blasts The Athletic columnist over Sophie Cunningham article

Dakich laughs at those who believe the Fever will be better without Sophie Cunningham.

‘The double standard is obvious’: Enes Kanter Freedom not happy after reporter’s Sophie Cunningham column

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham will be an unrestricted free agent come the start of the 2027 WNBA season. Cunningham’s reserve spot may be in jeopardy, as she has drawn major media attention for her off-court interactions this past season. In a July profile for ESPN, Cunningham gave a one-sided response to a question about…

The Athletic double down after saying Fever shouldn’t sign Sophie Cunningham

The Athletic is escalating its crusade against Sophie Cunningham, which has caused a firestorm online. Ever since Cunningham publicly stated that biological men shouldn’t compete in women’s sports to protect female athletes, she has been a target for progressive sports media and hostile crowds.

Candace Parker addresses viral clip of Caitlin Clark shouting at her in playoff game

Candace Parker reacted to the viral moment when Caitlin Clark yelled toward the broadcast table during the Indiana Fever's playoff game.

Caitlin Clark compares one WNBA franchise’s fans to ‘brutal’ Yankees fans

Caitlin Clark is one of the most well-known names in the WNBA but as expected, she doesn’t always get the best reception from opposing fans. Clark recently conducted her 2026 exit interview with the Indiana Fever, during which she discussed a number of topics, including fan interactions.

Sage Steele Accuses WNBA Media Of 'Double Standard' With Sophie Cunningham

"Enough of the double standard."

Candace Parker reacts to Caitlin Clark screaming at her during the playoffs

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever and superstar point guard Caitlin Clark 2-1 in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. The star-laden series, and Game 2 in particular, was not lacking in tense moments, with reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson getting into a heated exchange with an Indiana fan in the fourth…

Caitlin Clark Praised For Being 'All Class' In Her Exit Interview Thursday

Former Fever guard Sydney Colson calls GM’s defense of fanbase a ‘slap in the face’

Sydney Colson is uniquely suited to address the most recent spate of controversies around the Indiana Fever. The recently retired point guard not only played for the team last year, but also for Indiana’s playoff opponent, the Las Vegas Aces, for the three seasons before that. Now, Colson hosts a podcast covering the WNBA and…

‘Told me flat out’ – Jemele Hill reveals why the media is avoiding Caitlin Clark

If you’ve noticed certain media outlets tiptoeing around Caitlin Clark lately, Jemele Hill says it’s not an accident. There’s this ongoing feeling among fans that the media just refuses to give Caitlin Clark her flowers.

Caitlin Clark takes stand in season-ending press conference against hate

No athlete is in a bigger spotlight than Caitlin Clark. But every time she speaks, she impresses, carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders. The latest issue facing Clark and the Indiana Fever is the future of superstar player Kelsey Mitchell. Although Clark gets most of the publicity on the Fever, the former Ohio…

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It was published on September 7, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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