The WNBA is Experiencing a Surge in Popularity… but Does its Fanbase Want It? (original) (raw)
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John Tarleton and Ariana Orozco Aug 8
The WNBA’s 28th season is its most popular so far due to a string of celebrity rookies and a dedicated fanbase who admire the league’s celebration of queer and Black women.
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The fascinating story of a baseball superstar who is now remembered as much for his off-the-field activism.
Steven Wishnia Dec 18, 2022
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Pro sports teams are loathe to alter their brands which are worth millions of dollars. But in this case, changing names is a no-brainer.
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Choose a New Name For Washington’s Football Team
Indypendent Staff Aug 2, 2020
America’s most racist professional sports team name is finally being retired. But no word yet on what the new team name will be. Here are our nominations for a mascot appropriate for our nation’s capital. Grifters, Bombers, Despots or… Swamp Rats?
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They call it “America’s game.” The National Football League is the most popular sport in the country by most…