Behind the Line

ESPN angered their supporters in the media this week...by embracing Donald Trump. For the better part of a decade...ESPN was known as the Worldwide Leader in Woke. Why is ESPN dumping their woke identity...to embrace Donald Trump?

We reveal and react to Pat McAfee and ESPN...welcoming Donald Trump to their network. We discuss ESPN firing their woke stars...and distancing themselves from politics. We explain why ESPN is dumping woke...and why ESPN is being forced to appeal to normal American men.

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Stephen A Smith has been brutal this week…with his criticism of the WNBA. This is unusual for someone at ESPN…as the network is usually relentless with their defense of the WNBA and its players. However…not everyone at ESPN is criticizing the league. Unsurprisingly…WNBA analysts at ESPN are blaming the fanbase.

We reveal and react to Stephen A Smith criticizing the WNBA…and the analysts on WNBA Countdown blaming WNBA fans. We discuss right-wing media being blamed for politicizing the WNBA…and highlight the hypocrisy since the WNBA has always been proud to be a political league.

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Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White delivered a passionate lecture...at her pregame press conference Tuesday night. Stephanie White was overly emotional...as she essentially told WNBA fans to stop watching the WNBA product. We reveal and react to Stephanie White press conference.

We discuss the WNBA operating from a charity mindset...instead of a business mindset. We highlight the lack of leadership in the WNBA...and explain why this is the reason for the constant controversy. We also explain why Stephanie White...should be fired as head coach of the Indiana Fever.

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Angel Reese head coach Karl Smesko was disappointed…with her recent performance against the Washington Mystics. Before their game against the Toronto Tempo last night…Karl Smesko spoke with the media and expressed his disappointment with Angel Reese.

We reveal and react to Karl Smesko critique of Angel Reese. We explain why the Atlanta Dream should be concerned…with sections of empty seats during home games at the Gateway Center. We discuss Angel Reese struggling to fill 3500 seats…and give credit to Angel Reese for staying out of controversy during this WNBA season.

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Steve Keim is the former general manager of the Arizona Cardinals. Over the weekend...former Cardinals receiver Deandre Hopkins accused Steve Keim of setting him up for a failed drug test...which cost Deandre Hopkins $13 million. Unfortunately for Steve Keim...this allegation from Deandre Hopkins caused more serious allegations to surface.

We reveal and react to the alleged scheme with Motion Ventures...involving Steve Keim. We explain why it's unlikely Steve Keim setup Deandre Hopkins...and provide details for Steve Keim role with Motion Ventures. We discuss former NFL players losing millions...and whether Steve Keim was involved.

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The WNBA is facing a myriad of problems…but two of the main problems in the WNBA are a toxic culture and lack of leadership. WNBA players don’t want certain players in their league…and the fans that come with them. We reveal and react to Sydney Colsen admitting that…the WNBA needs to be split into two leagues.

We discuss players like Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham…not being accepted in the WNBA. We explain why this problem starts with Cathy Engelbert…and why Cathy Engelbert should be replaced as commissioner of the WNBA.

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ESPN is nearing the end of Women's Sports Sunday...their summer programming dedicated to the WNBA and NWSL. Last week...ESPN featured a doubleheader with games in the NWSL and WNBA. Unfortunately for ESPN...the ratings were abysmal.

We reveal and react to ESPN ratings for Women's Sports Sunday. We discuss the decline of the NWSL since Megan Rapinoe retired...and explain why the NWSL momentum was unsustainable. We also explain why Women's Sports Sunday is ending next week...and why ESPN cancelled the program at the height of WNBA season.

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Dijonai Carrington was ejected from the Chicago Sky game...with the Indiana Fever on Saturday. During the first quarter...Sophie Cunningham was going for a layup and was clotheslined by Dijonai Carrington. Moments after the interaction...Dijonai Carrington got on social media and blamed white privilege.

We reveal and react to Dijonai Carrington attacking Sophie Cunningham. We discuss Sophie Cunningham becoming a target in the WNBA...and explain why this is not a racial issue. We explain the real reason Sophie Cunningham is being attacked...and discuss the toxic culture in the WNBA.

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Former NBA player Enes Kanter officially declared for the 2027 WNBA draft on Friday. With WNBA players and head coaches advocating for biological men in the WNBA…Enes Kanter has given them the opportunity to practice what they preach.

We reveal and react to Enes Kanter…declaring for the WNBA draft. We explain why the WNBA is in a lose/lose. The WNBA is either the league of inclusion…and allows Enes Kanter to play. Or…the WNBA is the league of hypocrisy and excludes Enes Kanter. We also explain why this is the reason WNBA players should focus on basketball…instead of focusing on political activism.

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Coco Gauff made headlines this week by supporting the WTA policy of mandatory gender testing of all female tennis players. This support from Coco Gauff was somewhat surprising…because Coco Gauff has a history of being woke.

We reveal and react to Coco Gauff supporting the WTA…and mandatory gender testing. We commend Coco Gauff for speaking publicly…and supporting the WTA policy. We also discuss WNBA players doing the opposite…and explain why the WNBA is hastening their own demise.

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