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There’s Nothing Strange About Kelly Loeffler Owning A WNBA Team

The WNBA, it says, stands for “the power of women.” The Loeffler saga raises the question: Which women? And power used to what ends?

Better Hate An Owner

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Kelly Loeffler

The Most Cynical Campaign Ever Couldn’t Win Kelly Loeffler An Election

Maitreyi Anantharaman

U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) steps off the stage after she spoke during a Republican National Committee Victory Rally at Dalton Regional Airport January 4, 2021 in Dalton, Georgia. President Trump campaigned for the two incumbents, Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) and Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), for runoff elections in Georgia.

Who Gets The Magazine Cover?

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Breanna Stewart of the Seattle Storm on the cover of Sports Illustrated's as one of the magazine's 2020 Sportsperson of the Year winners.

How The ABL Lost The Fight For The Soul Of Women’s Basketball

Women's Basketball

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Jennifer Azzi

The Seattle Storm’s Championship Wasn’t Always So Inevitable

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm walks across the court after winning the WNBA Championship following Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces at Feld Entertainment Center on October 06, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

There’s No Stopping The Seattle Storm When They Play Like This

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Breanna Stewart #30, Natasha Howard #6, Jewell Loyd #24, Alysha Clark #32, and Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm meet after a foul during the first half of Game Two of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces at Feld Entertainment Center on October 04, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

The Seattle Storm’s Glory Days Still Haven’t Ended

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Sue Bird #10, Breanna Stewart #30, Natasha Howard #6, Alysha Clark #32, and Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm walk across the court after a foul during the first half of Game One of their Third Round playoff against the Minnesota Lynx at Feld Entertainment Center on September 22, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

A’ja Wilson And The Aces Are Ready To Put Some Bruises On The WNBA Finals

Maitreyi Anantharaman

A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces smiles while getting interviewed after defeating the Connecticut Sun 66-63 to advance to the WNBA finals following Game Five of their Third Round playoff at Feld Entertainment Center on September 29, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

Alyssa Thomas Pays The Price

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Connecticut Sun celebrates with DeWanna Bonner #24 after converting a steal in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Aces during Game Three of their Third Round playoff at Feld Entertainment Center on September 24, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

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The Minnesota Lynx Will Be OK

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Crystal Dangerfield #2 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles during the second half against the Phoenix Mercury in Game One of their Second Round playoff at Feld Entertainment Center on September 17, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

The Phoenix Mercury Awoke From Their Slumber To Pull Off A Stunning Win

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Shey Peddy #5 of the Phoenix Mercury is surrounded by teammates after hitting a 3-point buzzer beater to defeat the Washington Mystics at Feld Entertainment Center on September 15, 2020

The League For Obsessives And For No One Else

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Alyssa Thomas of the Connecticut Sun is guarded by the Atlanta Dream

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