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WNBA

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Host links Jackson's 2022 hearing to WNBA transgender controversy

Aug 18, 2026

The broadcast discusses the WNBA trending due to former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring eligibility for the 2027 WNBA Draft by claiming transgender identities, presented as men entering women's basketball. The host repeatedly plays clips from Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's 2022 confirmation hearing where Sen. Marsha Blackburn asked her to define 'woman'; Jackson replied she could not 'in this context' as 'I'm not a biologist' and would address it as a legal dispute. The segment ties this to broader culture-war claims about gender, biology, and politics. Sourcing relies on the hearing video, host commentary invoking the Bible, Willie Lynch theory, and conspiracy elements; no named experts or league officials appear. Throughline is that failure to define 'woman' at the highest level enables male participation in women's sports.

▶ Source: A Better Black America TV

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WNBA secures 7-year CBA with max salaries at $1.4 million as league value hits $5.55 billion

Jul 25, 2026

ABC News segment covers the WNBA during its 30th season All-Star weekend, highlighting rising popularity, sold-out games, and rookie Flau'jae Johnson. It details the new CBA, salary jumps, physical on-court incidents involving players like Caitlin Clark, and retired player Sue Wicks.

▶ Source: ABC News

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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas one game for foul on Caitlin Clark

Jun 28, 2026

ABC News reports on the WNBA's decision to issue Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas a flagrant foul 2 and one-game suspension after she made fist contact to Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's throat during a loose-ball scramble in a June 25 game. No foul was called on the court. Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham said on her podcast that Clark is being targeted and the league and officials fail to protect her. Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts criticized the review process as relying on social media and called Thomas a tough competitor, not a cheap player. Clark, who has five technical fouls this season, left the game with a back injury of unclear relation to the play.

▶ Source: ABC News

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Fox News segment examines WNBA incidents targeting Caitlin Clark and league response

Jun 27, 2026

The segment covers recent physical incidents involving Caitlin Clark, focusing on a June 2026 game where Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas made contact with Clark's throat during a scramble for a loose ball. No foul was called on the floor, but the WNBA later upgraded it to a flagrant 2, issuing a one-game suspension and fine. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed frustration over repeated cheap shots. Guests discuss Clark's massive impact on league revenue (estimated 25-26.5% in 2024), a $2.2 billion media deal, viewership spikes, and speculate on gender and racial dynamics in targeting. Multiple prior incidents from 2024 are listed with dates.

▶ Source: Fox News