Megan Rapinoe Calls Out WNBA Media Coverage, Urges League to Elevate Voices That Reflect Its Players

Megan Rapinoe: WNBA media needs 'more understanding and nuance' around queer culture

Credit: Dallas Wings, A Touch MoreThe way the WNBA is covered in the media is often a bigger story than the league itself, and Megan Rapinoe thinks she’s identified one of the major issues. The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd with the first pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, which was a no-brainer of a selection. However, it was notable given that she and Wings star Paige Bueckers had previously announced they were dating. There have been plenty of ca…

Megan Rapinoe Calls Out WNBA Media Coverage, Urges League to Elevate Voices That Reflect Its Players

Megan Rapinoe isn’t holding back. The U.S. soccer icon delivered a pointed critique of WNBA media coverage, taking aim at how reporters handled questions surrounding Azzi Fudd and her relationship with new teammate Paige Bueckers following the draft. Draft Moment Sparks Debate Fudd’s selection as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings was one of the biggest storylines of the WNBA offseason. But attention quickly shifted away from basketball …