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How the WNBA got sucked into America’s culture war
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How the WNBA got sucked into America’s culture war

  • CBC English
  • Aug 18, 2026
  • Aug 18, 2026 Updated 14 hrs ago
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Basketball superstar Caitlin Clark has brought more eyeballs to the WNBA than ever before, but the spotlight hasn’t always been about the wins and losses. For The National, CBC’s Jamie Strashin breaks down how the league got sucked into America’s culture war this season.

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