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Pat Beverley Blames Kanter and White for Engelbert's WNBA Exit
sports23 days ago

Pat Beverley Blames Kanter and White for Engelbert's WNBA Exit

Pat Beverley claims Enes Kanter and Royce White pressured WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert into resigning, asserting that outside activism and player advocacy fueled the friction. Engelbert plans to step down at the end of 2026 amid tensions over salary distribution and inclusion stances. The article notes Adam Silver is leading the replacement search with Engelbert providing input, while other voices weighed in on the debate as part of a broader leadership transition in the league.

via hitc.com|
#cathy-engelbert#enes-kanter#pat-bev
Engelbert Steered the WNBA Through Crisis, But Won't Lead Its Next Leap
sports1 month ago

Engelbert Steered the WNBA Through Crisis, But Won't Lead Its Next Leap

Cathy Engelbert steered the WNBA from its darkest days—helping launch the pandemic Wubble, overseeing a $75 million capital raise that reshaped ownership, and riding Caitlin Clark’s surge to new fans—yet her tenure is criticized for cautious, problem-avoiding leadership that failed to manage the era’s new risks or push bold reforms. As the league grows under NBA ownership, a new commissioner will need sharper political savvy and a bold vision to balance Clark’s popularity with expansion, media rights, and governance.

via theringer.com|
#caitlin-clark#cathy-engelbert#commissioner
Engelbert to Step Down as WNBA Commissioner After Record Growth
sports1 month ago

Engelbert to Step Down as WNBA Commissioner After Record Growth

The WNBA announced Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026 after seven years overseeing record growth in viewership, attendance, sponsorship and expansion to 18 teams, including a landmark CBA with the largest pay increases in league history; her tenure also faced criticism from players over pay, officiating and governance, and a successor has yet to be named.

via CNBC|
#cathy-engelbert#collective-bargaining-agreement#expansion-18-teams
Five contenders to lead the WNBA after Engelbert's departure
sports1 month ago

Five contenders to lead the WNBA after Engelbert's departure

Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of the year after seven years that expanded the league, finalized new pay and revenue rules, and pushed for more teams, though her tenure drew player criticism over leadership dynamics. CBS Sports lists five potential successors: Bethany Donaphin, Swin Cash, Marc Tatum, Amy Brooks, and Nneka Ogwumike, each bringing a mix of league experience, executive credentials, or player leadership; Ogwumike notes she’s not currently seeking the role, though future opportunities could arise.

via CBS Sports|
#basketball-management#candidates#cathy-engelbert
Charting the Next WNBA Leader: Who Might Succeed Engelbert?
sports1 month ago

Charting the Next WNBA Leader: Who Might Succeed Engelbert?

As Cathy Engelbert plans to retire at the end of 2026 after guiding the WNBA through record growth, the league is weighing a diverse slate of potential successors—from former players like Swin Cash and Bethany Donaphin to Nike executive Sarah Mensah, NFL executive Renie Anderson, and even Condoleezza Rice—reflecting a focus on repairing player relations and sustaining expansion ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

via The New York Times|
#candidates#cathy-engelbert#commissioner
Engelbert to retire as WNBA commissioner after seven-year growth run
sports1 month ago

Engelbert to retire as WNBA commissioner after seven-year growth run

Cathy Engelbert will retire as WNBA commissioner at year’s end after seven years that included massive growth (new billion-dollar TV deals and revenue-sharing under a new CBA), a plan to expand the league to 18 teams by 2030, and rising viewership, but also ongoing tensions with players over leadership and officiating; she helped guide the league through the COVID-19 bubble season and oversaw a Caitlin Clark-era surge in popularity.

via NBC News|
#cathy-engelbert#expansion#retirement
Cathy Engelbert to Step Down as WNBA Commissioner in 2026
sports1 month ago

Cathy Engelbert to Step Down as WNBA Commissioner in 2026

The WNBA announced that commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026 after seven years at the helm, a period that saw the league grow from 12 to 18 teams, secure about $3.1 billion in media rights, and ratify a new CBA with the first $1 million salaries for players; a successor has not yet been named as the 2026 season nears its conclusion and the 2027 draft looms as the next major milestone.

via Bleacher Report|
#cathy-engelbert#commissioner#retirement
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire after seven-year, transformation-filled tenure
sports1 month ago

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire after seven-year, transformation-filled tenure

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of the year after seven years at the helm, a tenure that saw the league expand from 12 to 18 teams, secure new media rights, and extend the schedule, while facing ongoing controversy over marketing of stars and debates surrounding transgender athletes in women’s sports; no successor has been announced yet.

via Fox News|
#cathy-engelbert#controversy#growth
Engelbert's WNBA Under Fire Over Definition of 'Woman' in Sports
sports1 month ago

Engelbert's WNBA Under Fire Over Definition of 'Woman' in Sports

The WNBA formed a task force to define what constitutes a woman amid the transgender athlete debate, but after days of meetings no definition has emerged; the league cites outside hate and vitriol while critics argue Engelbert is wavering from her prior focus on women’s leadership, as Sophie Cunningham’s stance and other players’ voices fuel the ongoing controversy.

via Fox News|
#cathy-engelbert#sophie-cunningham#sports
WNBA Debates Trans Inclusion as Ex-NBA Stars Enter 2027 Draft
sports2 months ago

WNBA Debates Trans Inclusion as Ex-NBA Stars Enter 2027 Draft

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo indicating ongoing, nuanced discussions about transgender participation in women’s basketball, while former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, fueling the national debate; the WNBPA stressed diversity and inclusion and said the union will not be used as political pawns.

via Fox News|
#cathy-engelbert#enes-kanter-freedom#royce-white