WNBA Chief Vows Harassment Crackdown, Adds Full Replay Center in 2027
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 26
WNBA Chief Vows Harassment Crackdown, Adds Full Replay Center in 2027
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 26
Summary
Cathy Engelbert used the opening of her All-Star press conference to promise new steps against player harassment, saying racism, misogyny, homophobia and threats have intensified in recent weeks.
2027 will bring a full WNBA replay center, one of the few concrete measures she announced as scrutiny grows over player safety, officiating and discipline.
Recent flashpoints include Alyssa Thomas punching Caitlin Clark in the throat on June 24 and online abuse aimed at Thomas, Chelsea Gray and other players.
Engelbert declined to say whether she expects to remain commissioner in 2027 and gave no clear answer on making fine and suspension investigations more transparent, repeatedly saying the league has processes.