WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed issues of racism, misogyny, homophobia, and threats against players during a press conference at the WNBA All-Star event on Saturday. The commissioner pledged to take action against discrimination within the league.
During the same press conference, Engelbert declined to directly answer a question regarding her future with the WNBA. The sidestep of this question occurred amid mounting criticism of her leadership, according to reporting from multiple sources.
The commissioner’s remarks about combating discrimination were noted by media outlets covering the event, though coverage differed in emphasis, with some outlets highlighting her vow to crack down on discrimination while others focused more prominently on the questions she did not address.
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