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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed a conversation revealed by player Napheesa Collier, who alleged Engelbert said “[Caitlin Clark] should be grateful she makes $16 million off the court because without the platform that the WNBA gives her, she wouldn’t make anything.” Engelbert said at a press conference Friday she did not make those comments.  “Obviously, I did not make those comments. …

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said there were a lot of “inaccuracies” in what Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier recently shared from a private conversation that occurred earlier this year. She specifically denied the alleged comments on how Caitlin Clark “should be grateful she makes $16 million off the court, because without the platform that the WNBA gives her, she wouldn’t …

While speaking about recent criticism of the WNBA’s leadership ahead of the Las Vegas Aces’ 89-86 win over the Phoenix Mercury in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed the controversy head-on and outlined some planned changes to acknowledge the concerns voiced in recent days. She also took the opportunity to dispute some inflammatory quotes that …

LAS VEGAS — After a week embroiled in criticism by players, WNBA commissioner Cathy Englebert used her annual address before Game 1 of the finals to vow to repair trust with the league’s players, create a new multi-stakeholder task force to evaluate WNBA officiating, and to reiterate that she believes she is well-positioned to take the league into the future. …

The head of the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday praised a plan announced by the White House earlier this week that President Trump said is designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs, calling it a “major step” toward making medication more affordable for Americans. On Tuesday, the president announced that drug giant Pfizer had agreed to be part …

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark said Thursday that WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert hasn’t reached out to her in the aftermath of Napheesa Collier’s statement about an alleged private conversation in which the league’s leader made comments about Clark. The Indiana Fever guard spoke publicly for the first time since the league’s All-Star Game in July. Clark said Minnesota Lynx star Collier …

Napheesa Collier blasts WNBA commissioner: ‘I will not stand quietly by’  The Washington Post WNBA players back Collier in ripping league  ESPN Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier’s remarks make it clear: The gloves are off  Andscape Report: Cathy Engelbert ‘Likely’ Out As WNBA Commissioner Once CBA Is Finalized  Sports Illustrated WNBA faces growing calls to fire commissioner Cathy Engelbert. How did we get here?  USA …

The Minnesota Lynx spent the entire 2025 WNBA regular season as the league’s most dominant team, but suffered a shocking semifinals loss to the Phoenix Mercury to end their bid for another championship earlier than expected.  That series ended with star forward Napheesa Collier injured and in a walking boot after suffering an ankle injury late in Game 4 on …

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier lambasted WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the league office on Tuesday, saying that the WNBA had the “worst leadership in the world.” Less than 48 hours after Minnesota’s season-ending Game 4 semifinals loss to the Phoenix Mercury, Collier read a two-page prepared statement at a news conference in Minneapolis that criticized the league’s officiating, Engelbert and …

Social Security is on track to be insolvent in less than 10 years — but its commissioner says there’s ‘plenty of time’ to find a solution  MarketWatch How much will Social Security increase in 2026?  CNBC Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth Social Security chief walks back remark on raising retirement age  The Hill …