WNBA anthem debate leads to demands to exclude players who remain seated from Team USA’s Olympic team.
Gaines Questions Anthem Absences and Representation The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries opted not to be on the court for the national anthem before the first two games of the WNBA Finals. This decision has sparked Riley Gaines to suggest that consequences should follow for athletes who choose to skip the anthem when representing […]
Debate over WNBA anthem leads to demands to exclude players who don’t stand from Team USA’s Olympic team
The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries departed the court during the national anthem prior to the first two games of the WNBA Finals. In response, Riley Gaines has stated that such actions should have consequences for athletes aspiring to represent the United States on an international level. Gaines expressed her views while sharing a […]
WNBA sends surprising letter to Congress regarding men competing in the league — but omits one important detail
WNBA’s Ongoing Challenges with Defining ‘Woman’ The WNBA has taken a step towards clarifying what constitutes a woman within its league, but it seems there’s still some ambiguity in its recent response to Congress. In September, Rep. Marlin Stutzman from Indiana reached out to the WNBA, posing several straightforward questions regarding the governance of the […]
WNBA players spotted leaving the court before the national anthem and coming back as soon as it finishes
WNBA Teams Skip National Anthem Again The WNBA seems to be overlooking its own guidelines regarding “The Star-Spangled Banner.” On Monday, fans observed that for the second consecutive game, both competing teams in the WNBA finals left the court before the anthem was played. ‘The anthem does not represent freedom, justice, and liberty for all […]
Sports reporters remain quiet about the WNBA national anthem protest and the high school cross country conflict.
Activists or cowards? That’s a thought that often crosses my mind about journalists who suddenly go quiet on pressing issues. Do they dodge hard questions because they worry that the responses might challenge a position they stand behind? Or perhaps they’re simply afraid of the backlash from their colleagues? DREAM AND VALKYRIES SKIP NATIONAL ANTHEM […]
Dream and Valkyries do not sing national anthem again in WNBA Finals Game 2 even though the rulebook requires it
National Anthem Absences Continue in WNBA Finals SAN FRANCISCO – In a noteworthy repeat of last game, both the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries skipped the national anthem for Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on Monday. This decision came despite a rule in the league’s own guideline that instructs players to stand […]
WNBA quiet after Finals teams do not sing national anthem despite rule mandating players to stand and line up
SAN FRANCISCO – WNBA National Anthem Controversy The WNBA rulebook clearly states that players, coaches, and trainers should stand in line along the sidelines or foul line during the national anthem. However, both teams participating in the Finals chose to leave the court before Saturday’s anthem. This absence hasn’t been explained, and the league hasn’t […]
Gabby Williams shines in the final moments as the Valkyries defeat Angel Reese and the Dream to take the lead in the WNBA Finals.
SAN FRANCISCO – Game 1 of the WNBA Finals The Atlanta Dream found themselves with a three-point advantage as the game wound down to just over three minutes left. But, in a surprising turn of events, they failed to score again. Gabby Williams played a crucial role, scoring 26 points and hitting six free throws […]
Valkryies and Dream walked out of the locker room during the national anthem before the first game of the WNBA Finals.
The Valkyries faced off against the Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Golden State marked a historic achievement by securing their first-ever Finals victory on Saturday. However, the pre-game events drew attention when neither team was present for the national anthem before play began. Instead, both teams chose to go to their locker […]
Angel Reese has reached the WNBA Finals, but her departure from Chicago brings up concerns about her winning mindset.
Angel Reese has been discussing her desire to shape her own future. With the Atlanta Dream nearing the WNBA Finals, it seems that her choices have been beneficial. OutKick reached out to find out more about her comment on “taking control of your destiny.” This week, Reese spoke with WSB-TV, mentioning, “I wanted to come […]