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Adriano Boin - SAM English

Tensions rise in the WNBA as Napheesa Collier, Caitlin Clark, and Cathy Engelbert clash over leadership

The WNBA has seen its fair share of disputes, but recent tensions between star forward Napheesa Collier and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert may represent a pivotal moment in the league's evolution. Collier, Vice President of the WNBPA Executive Committee, didn't hold back in her postseason exit interview, accusing Engelbert of tone-deaf leadership and alleging behind-the-scenes comments that have ignited league-wide controversy.Engelbert's alleged "be grateful" remark sparks outrageCollier claimed Engelbert had said Caitlin Clark should be "grateful" for earning millions in endorsements, crediting the WNBA for giving her a platform. If true, the comment would suggest a dismissive view of Clark's individual marketability and a broader lack of appreciation for the athletes driving the league's current success. Engelbert has denied making such a statement, calling Collier's claims inaccurate in a press conference before the WNBA Finals.What followed has only deepened the divide. […]

SPORTIVO October 6, 2025

Caitlin Clark - English

Stephanie White gives Caitlin Clark advice on handling controversy with commissioner Cathy Engelbert

The past week proved turbulent for the WNBA commissioner. Amid tense negotiations between the players' association and the league over a new collective bargaining agreement, comments surfaced from Cathy Engelbert in which she openly criticized the league's biggest attraction, Caitlin Clark.That controversy quickly escalated. Napheesa Collier, a core member of the players' negotiating committee, came forward with harsh words, stating that the WNBA had the "Worst leadership in the world." Her remark only added fuel to a fire that already seems to flare up almost daily whenever Engelbert is at the center of discussion.Engelbert's alleged "be grateful" remark sparks outrageIn an interview following her meeting with the commissioner, Collier described her frustration with Engelbert's response to concerns raised during their conversation. The Minnesota Lynx star made it clear she left the room unimpressed.I also asked [Engelbert] how she planned to […]

SPORTIVO October 5, 2025

Caitlin Clark - English

Stephanie White gives Caitlin Clark advice on handling controversy with commissioner Cathy Engelbert

The past week proved turbulent for the WNBA commissioner. Amid tense negotiations between the players' association and the league over a new collective bargaining agreement, comments surfaced from Cathy Engelbert in which she openly criticized the league's biggest attraction, Caitlin Clark.That controversy quickly escalated. Napheesa Collier, a core member of the players' negotiating committee, came forward with harsh words, stating that the WNBA had the "Worst leadership in the world." Her remark only added fuel to a fire that already seems to flare up almost daily whenever Engelbert is at the center of discussion.Engelbert's alleged "be grateful" remark sparks outrageIn an interview following her meeting with the commissioner, Collier described her frustration with Engelbert's response to concerns raised during their conversation. The Minnesota Lynx star made it clear she left the room unimpressed.I also asked [Engelbert] how she planned to […]

SPORTIVO October 5, 2025

Alyssa Thomas - English

How many WNBA championships does the Phoenix Mercury have?

The Phoenix Mercury have been one of the WNBA's most resilient and decorated franchises, capable of reinventing themselves across generations of talent. Once defined by Diana Taurasi's brilliance, the Mercury are now writing a new chapter, one led by Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, and Satou Sabally. Satou Sabally leads mercury in stylish semi-finals celebrationTheir unexpected surge to the 2025 WNBA Finals has revived memories of the franchise's glory years and reignited the belief that Phoenix can once again sit among the league's elite.Despite being dismissed early in the season as a rebuilding team still searching for identity after Taurasi's retirement, the Mercury grew stronger as the playoffs approached. They overcame injuries, tightened defensively, and peaked at the right time. Their upset win over the Minnesota Lynx in the semifinals was a turning point, a reminder that experience, toughness, and belief […]

SPORTIVO October 5, 2025

Caitlin Clark - English

Cathy Engelbert faces backlash as Caitlin Clark’s Nike deal highlights gender pay disparities

When Dave Portnoyrecently expressed outrage over Caitlin Clark's eight-year, $28 million Nike contract, he wasn't just criticizing a shoe deal. He saw it as emblematic of a deeper structural issue: that the WNBA, and its leadership, is failing to fully capitalize on its brightest stars."This is now," Portnoy said. "You have to take advantage of it now." He warned that "commissioners are always in the middle and commissioners are always going to take the brunt of what the owners don't want to feel." Then he turned his attention to Clark's deal: "She got screwed. If you look back at it ... they're paying Devin Booker, I think, $40 million a year. So in what universe is Devin Booker worth $40 million a year and Caitlin's worth eight? It's insane."For context, Clark signed that agreement with Nike just days after the […]

SPORTIVO October 4, 2025

Azura Stevens - English

Sparks’ Kelsey Plum will have her first year at Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart’s Unrivaled

The Los Angeles Sparks failed to qualify for the playoffs after finishing ninth in the WNBA with a 21-23 record.Heading into the offseason, the team will have to wait until May, when the regular season begins. However, Kelsey Plum has new plans and will seek to make history in Unrivaled Basketball.Napheesa Collier's bold statement puts WNBA leadership under firePlum will debut in Collier and Stewart's leagueThe Sparks star will take advantage and join the league co-founded in 2023 by Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx and Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty before playing her eighth year in the WNBA.Unrivaled announced her addition on Wednesday, after she prioritized rest last year and canceled her participation shortly before the debut season began."Last year wasn't the time for me to play, I just needed to rest, just really reset," Plum said, […]

SPORTIVO October 2, 2025

Azura Stevens - English

Sparks’ Kelsey Plum will have her first year at Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart’s Unrivaled

The Los Angeles Sparks failed to qualify for the playoffs after finishing ninth in the WNBA with a 21-23 record.Heading into the offseason, the team will have to wait until May, when the regular season begins. However, Kelsey Plum has new plans and will seek to make history in Unrivaled Basketball.Napheesa Collier's bold statement puts WNBA leadership under firePlum will debut in Collier and Stewart's leagueThe Sparks star will take advantage and join the league co-founded in 2023 by Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx and Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty before playing her eighth year in the WNBA.Unrivaled announced her addition on Wednesday, after she prioritized rest last year and canceled her participation shortly before the debut season began."Last year wasn't the time for me to play, I just needed to rest, just really reset," Plum said, […]

SPORTIVO October 2, 2025

Alyssa Thomas - English

Napheesa Collier confirmed the severity of her ankle injury, sustained in Game 3 against Mercury

Despite being the favorites to win the title, the Minnesota Lynx were unable to defeat the Phoenix Mercury and were eliminated from the playoffs in Game 4, without the help of Napheesa Collier or the guidance of their coach, Cheryl Reeve.During Game 3, with 30 seconds left in the game, Alyssa Thomas stole the ball from Collier and, while the Phoenix star secured the victory with a basket, the Lynx point guard fell to the ground and was ruled out for Game 4. Now, Phee has revealed the severity of her injury. Engelbert's alleged "be grateful" remark sparks outrageCollier breaks her silenceThis play between Alyssa and Napheesa provoked a reaction and anger from the Lynx coach, who stormed onto the court furious with the referees. She called the lack of a foul "f***ing malpractice" and insisted on a change in […]

SPORTIVO October 1, 2025

Alyssa Thomas - English

Lynx’ Napheesa Collier breaks her silence and criticizes the “worst” leaders in the WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx went from being leaders in the WNBA standings to being eliminated in the Playoff Semifinals by the Phoenix Mercury last Sunday.However, what caught everyone's attention were the comments made by Lynx star Napheesa Collier during her exit interviews.Pacers' Rick Carlisle praises Stephanie White's leadershipPhee's strong message against the WNBA's management The recent tensions left by the Lynx's last two playoff games grew after the 29-year-old forward's comments. The truth is that during Game 3, with 30 seconds left in the game, Alyssa Thomas stole the ball from Collier and, while the Phoenix star secured the victory with a basket, the Lynx point guard fell to the ground. This sparked the fury of Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve. After accusing the referees of "f***ing malpractice" and insisting on a change in leadership in the league, the coach was ejected […]

SPORTIVO September 30, 2025

Becky Hammon - English

Stephanie White and Becky Hammon receive harsh punishment ahead of Game 5 of the Aces-Fever Playoffs

After Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve complained about the refereeing in Game 3 against the Phoenix Mercury and was penalized, two of her counterparts suffered the same fate.Becky Hammon and Stephanie White, coaches of the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever respectively, came out in support of her after the controversy, but this led to both of them being punished. White and Hammon, finedAfter a play in which Alyssa Thomas stole the ball from Napheesa Collier while the Lynx point guard fell to the ground, Cheryl stormed onto the court furious with the referees for not calling a foul, which she described as "f***ing malpractice."The coach was sanctioned and fined by the WNBA, causing her to miss Game 4, where Minnesota was eliminated from the playoffs. In addition, she was fined $15,000 for her comments and conduct on Friday night.The […]

SPORTIVO September 30, 2025

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