WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Ripped For Pulling The Gender Card In Response To A Basic Question
- Cathy Engelbert faced criticism for suggesting she would not be asked about her tenure if she were a man during a press conference amid a tense Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiation period.
- Engelbert highlighted the new collective bargaining agreement as a historic pay increase and revenue-sharing model in women's professional sports, securing the league's 30th season.
- She focused on the league's growth, including plans for global expansion and new teams, while avoiding direct answers about her future role.
- Supporters noted that male sports commissioners also routinely face scrutiny regarding their tenure, challenging claims of unequal treatment based on gender.
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WNBA commissioner accuses reporter of sexist question — and no one is buying it
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert managed to steal the focus away from her league on draft night.The WNBA received premium treatment by airing on ESPN's flagship channel in prime time on Monday night, but it was actually the pre-draft press conference that has made a lasting impression with viewers online.'As women, we get asked different questions than men do.'With just one simple question from New York Post reporter Madeline Kenney, Engelbert …
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Ripped For Pulling The Gender Card In Response To A Basic Question
cathy englebert WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was asked a standard question about her future at the league and chose to make it about gender. Engelbert’s response has since blown up in her face. At the 2026 WNBA Draft, a reporter referenced NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s recent uncertainty about his own plans and asked Engelbert about her tenure, and responded by saying to the reporter: “I wonder whether you would ask that of a man.” “I do c…
WNBA commissioner plays gender card when asked about future
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has been under the spotlight for about a year as she navigated the league through a stressful collective bargaining agreement before the start of the 2026 season.Engelbert addressed the media Monday night as the WNBA Draft was set to take place. She raised eyebrows among reporters and fans on social media with a response to a tough question she received.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMShe was a…
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s CBA victory lap is short-lived
Monday should’ve been a celebration, paired with an opportunity to address some of the criticism she and the league are facing. But Cathy Engelbert found herself trying to put out little fires with gasoline.
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