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WNBA Prepares for New Commissioner as Sophie Cunningham Pushes for a 'Players‑First' Unifier

Player pressure and Sophie Cunningham's disclosure of talks with NBA commissioner Adam Silver have made locker‑room trust a central issue in the NBA‑led hiring process.

Cathy Engelbert to Retire as WNBA Commissioner at Year-End

WTA CEO Portia Archer Steps Down After Less Than Two Years

Major League Volleyball Names Jaime Weston Its First Commissioner

Washington Spirit Appoint Haley Carter to Lead Soccer Operations