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Engelbert to Step Down, WNBA Begins Search for Successor

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 2:12 AM UTC · How we work

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Engelbert Steps Down

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert will step down after seven years, starting a search for her successor.
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham says the league needs a bold commissioner who directly engages players.
Sky guard Natasha Cloud urges appointing a former player such as Swin Cash or Nneka Ogwumike as commissioner.
Cloud says the league should not appoint a man, stressing understanding of a women’s league.

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Cunningham Embraces Girly

Sophie Cunningham appeared on Colin Cowherd’s Volume podcast to discuss her public image.
She embraced the “sex symbol” label.
Cunningham contrasted her stance with Angel Reese’s complaints about being sexualized after bikini posts.
Critics DiJonai Carrington and Jemele Hill accused Cunningham of white-privilege advantage.
Cunningham argued athletes should be allowed to be “girly” while still dominating on court.

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Engelbert Steps Down

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert will step down after seven years, starting a search for her successor.
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham says the league needs a bold commissioner who directly engages players.
Sky guard Natasha Cloud urges appointing a former player such as Swin Cash or Nneka Ogwumike as commissioner.
Cloud says the league should not appoint a man, stressing understanding of a women’s league.

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