Geno Auriemma Urges WNBA to Keep Focus on Basketball
In recent remarks, Auriemma told league leadership that fans want to watch basketball, not engage in cultural controversies, and he called for a return to pure sport.
Aug 13, 2026
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Layshia Clarendon
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Pastor Eric Conn’s WNBA Transgenderism Claim Sparks Controversy
Right‑wing pastor Eric Conn denounced the WNBA as propaganda, linking women's basketball to a push for transgender visibility amid a recent suspension involving team co‑owner Celeste Keaton.
Aug 1, 2026
Women’s Professional Baseball League Prepares for 2026 Debut, Seeking to Right Historical Wrongs
The upcoming Women’s Professional Baseball League will launch on August 1, 2026, naming teams after historic women and aiming to create an inclusive space for Black, BIPOC and queer athletes, a stark contrast to the exclusionary past of the All‑American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Jul 25, 2026
The Fallout From Alyssa Thomas’s Suspension Sparks Debate in the WNBA
The latest episode of The IX Sports Podcast’s Basketball Edition dissects the suspension of Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas, the ensuing online discourse, and the broader implications for player safety and league scheduling.
Jun 27, 2026
Chris DeMarco Prepares for a Transformative 2026 WNBA Season
Chris DeMarco, the newly appointed head coach of the New York Liberty, navigates criticism and embraces WNBA culture as he prepares for the 2026 season.
May 17, 2026