On-Air Silence During WNBA Broadcast
During the ESPN broadcast of the Indiana Fever facing the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, an awkward silence interrupted the commentary after analyst Rebecca Lobo made a statement: “That’s what makes America great.”
Lobo expressed her disagreement with an official’s foul call in the game’s closing minute of the Aces’ 89-81 win.
The play-by-play announcer, Pam Ward, responded, saying, “They don’t agree with you.” To which Lobo countered, “They do, and I don’t agree with them. It’s fine, that’s what makes America great.”
This prompted an extended silence until Lobo mentioned, “I should rephrase that.” Ward then suggested Lobo refer instead to “differences,” apologizing before returning to the game commentary.
Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark’s Fever continued to underperform, having lost to the Golden State Valkyries prior to this game, bringing their record to 7-7. In Las Vegas, Clark struggled, finishing 10 of 10.
Clark struggled from long range, with the Aces managing a strong comeback in the fourth quarter after trailing for much of the game. Despite her challenges, she scored 19 points, including four free throws. A’ja Wilson, a three-time MVP, led the Aces with 24 points, helping them pull away during crunch time.
The Aces dominated with contributions from Jackie Young, who added 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals, along with Chelsea Gray, who scored 18 points. The fourth quarter saw the Aces outscore the Fever, sealing their victory.
Clark’s shooting woes were somewhat alleviated by a notable performance from Aliyah Boston, the game’s leading scorer, who netted 26 points on 12 attempts.
Despite a tied game at 69 after Mitchell’s three-pointer, the Aces managed to pull ahead with pivotal scores from Young, Wilson, and Gray.
The West Coast schedule continues with their next game against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday before returning home.
Rebecca Lobo expresses regret for her comment about ‘America’s great’ during an uncomfortable moment on ESPN.
On-Air Silence During WNBA Broadcast
During the ESPN broadcast of the Indiana Fever facing the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, an awkward silence interrupted the commentary after analyst Rebecca Lobo made a statement: “That’s what makes America great.”
Lobo expressed her disagreement with an official’s foul call in the game’s closing minute of the Aces’ 89-81 win.
The play-by-play announcer, Pam Ward, responded, saying, “They don’t agree with you.” To which Lobo countered, “They do, and I don’t agree with them. It’s fine, that’s what makes America great.”
This prompted an extended silence until Lobo mentioned, “I should rephrase that.” Ward then suggested Lobo refer instead to “differences,” apologizing before returning to the game commentary.
Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark’s Fever continued to underperform, having lost to the Golden State Valkyries prior to this game, bringing their record to 7-7. In Las Vegas, Clark struggled, finishing 10 of 10.
Clark struggled from long range, with the Aces managing a strong comeback in the fourth quarter after trailing for much of the game. Despite her challenges, she scored 19 points, including four free throws. A’ja Wilson, a three-time MVP, led the Aces with 24 points, helping them pull away during crunch time.
The Aces dominated with contributions from Jackie Young, who added 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals, along with Chelsea Gray, who scored 18 points. The fourth quarter saw the Aces outscore the Fever, sealing their victory.
Clark’s shooting woes were somewhat alleviated by a notable performance from Aliyah Boston, the game’s leading scorer, who netted 26 points on 12 attempts.
Despite a tied game at 69 after Mitchell’s three-pointer, the Aces managed to pull ahead with pivotal scores from Young, Wilson, and Gray.
The West Coast schedule continues with their next game against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday before returning home.
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