Megan Rapinoe backs Angel Reese skipping media obligations

8 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 7

On her podcast, the retired USWNT star praised the Atlanta Dream forward for saying on Michelle Obama's podcast she would accept fines rather than face hostile media sessions.
Rapinoe said Reese was "taking her power back" and argued journalists should not be able to impose narratives athletes believe misrepresent them.
The stance highlights tensions between player control and league media duties in the WNBA, where postgame availability is part of promoting teams, players and the sport's growth.

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