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slumcamper

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6. WNBA is definitely making waves!!!

Reply to Silent Type (Reply #3)

Tue Jun 4, 2024, 12:34 AM

Jun 2024

Your succinct analysis nailed it. Rivalries are part of the drama, I guess, men or women, any sport.

While certain incidents may be off-putting, on balance (to paraphrase) the arc of justice bends toward greater gender parity in professional sports. Still, far to go.

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Angel Reese explains why she will continue to be the WNBA's 'bad guy' as she opens up on Caitlin Clark rivalry and Chenn [View all] RandySF Jun 2024 OP

Not buying it. DURHAM D Jun 2024 #1

Both excellent players, excellent teams. Is the big WNBA money on $$$ rivalry $$$? slumcamper Jun 2024 #5

It's weird that she wants to be the bad girl of basketball Cuthbert Allgood Jun 2024 #10

Okay, yeah, right, but what's up with playing villain, huh? You gettin' paid to do that? n/t slumcamper Jun 2024 #2

They'll settle down in time. Clark will likely improve pay for league, but I can understand some rivalries, even Silent Type Jun 2024 #3

WNBA is definitely making waves!!! slumcamper Jun 2024 #6

I was shocked when I read how low WNBA salaries are. But when they start filling large arenas, Silent Type Jun 2024 #8

people take sports way too seriously Skittles Jun 2024 #4

Now there's a thought... slumcamper Jun 2024 #9

AND - there's also a certain amount of 'creating a buzz' stopdiggin Jun 2024 #7

Hoping to see both Reese and Clark DinahMoeHum Jun 2024 #11