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Opinion: WNBA thrived despite Cathy Engelbert. She won't be missed
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· September 6, 2026
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Key points Her tenure is seen as a missed opportunity to capitalize on the growing interest in women's sports. Cathy Engelbert's time as WNBA commissioner has been criticized.
Cathy Engelbert's time as WNBA commissioner has been criticized. Her tenure is seen as a missed opportunity to capitalize on the growing interest in women's sports. Iconic players were also part of the landscape during her time, but their presence was not fully leveraged.
The opinion is that the WNBA thrived despite Engelbert's leadership. Further details about her tenure and its impact on the league are available.
Criticism of Engelbert's time as commissioner focuses on her failure to fully capitalize on the momentum of women's sports and the popularity of iconic players.
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Category: government Published: September 6, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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