WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert praised the league’s media rights deal as “historic” for “all of women’s sports.”Getty Images
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert describes the league’s recent media rights agreement as a significant milestone for women’s sports, highlighting the positive impact it will have on players. Engelbert emphasized that the deal will lead to improvements in player salaries, benefits, and overall experience. She stressed the importance of considering player and owner perspectives during future collective bargaining negotiations. Engelbert also commended the league’s high level of competition, which helped secure a groundbreaking media deal that she believes is transformative for women’s sports (“Squawk Box,” CNBC, 8/9).
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