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Claressa Shields Banned From MVP After Backstage Slap

MVP issued an immediate ban after video showed Shields strike Alycia Baumgardner and Baumgardner said she will pursue legal action.

Jemele Hill Critiques WNBA Media Access and 'Cheerleader' Expectations

Megan Rapinoe Backs Angel Reese’s Plan to Take Fines Over Hostile Media

After Wings Block Relationship Question, Azzi Fudd Calls Paige Bueckers Her ‘Best Friend’

USA TODAY Cuts Ties With Crissy Froyd After Posts on Dianna Russini Controversy

ESPN Corrects Women’s NCAA Betting Preview After Men’s Records Shown

German Olympian Lisa Buckwitz Says OnlyFans Helped Fund Her 2026 Winter Games Bid

UCLA’s Cori Close Renews Critique of Thin Media Presence at Top‑25 Win

Angel Reese Says She’d Take WNBA Fine Over Media Sessions

Boomer Esiason Draws Criticism for On-Air 'Vagisil' Quip About Yankees Broadcaster Suzyn Waldman

Madelene Wright Signs With Chatham Town Women After Six-Year Hiatus

Jordon Hudson Criticizes Podcasters Over Recounted Cold Calls

Ian Wright Returns to ITV Booth for Lionesses’ Euro 2025 Semi-Final

Brennan’s Book Excerpt Rekindles WNBA Player-Media Tensions

Eni Aluko Secures ITV Role for Women’s Euros as Ian Wright Excluded from Punditry Team

ITV Excludes Eni Aluko from Lionesses' Coverage, Euros Role in Question

TNT Sports Finalizes UEFA Finals Panels, Excludes Aluko and Crouch

Eni Aluko Apologizes to Ian Wright Over Women's Football Punditry Comments

Lindsey Vonn Reflects on Comeback Ahead of Alpine Ski World Championships

Mystics Co-Owner Criticizes Caitlin Clark's Time Athlete of the Year Honor