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The WNBA made an exciting announcement Monday...as the WNBA announced their expansion from 13-to-18 teams. With the WNBA reliant on Caitlin Clark to succeed...expanding the league is risky. However...what happens if Caitlin Clark is considering leaving the WNBA?

We reveal and react to a report from Christine Brennan...who theorized that Caitlin Clark could potentially launch her own league. We discuss the impact a Caitlin Clark league...could have on the WNBA. We also question whether Caitlin Clark would have enough support from players...and the potential for Caitlin Clark to partner with Unrivaled.

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Zohran Mamdani has exploded into the mainstream...by becoming a leading candidate for mayor in New York City. Sunday morning...Zohran Mamdani was a guest on Meet the Press with Kristen Welker on NBC. During the interview...Kristen Welker pressed Zohran Mamdani to condemn dangerous rhetoric. Unfortunately...Zohran Mamdani refused.

We reveal and react to this Meet the Press segment with Zohran Mamdani. We discuss mainstream media reaction to the interview...and express our surprise that the media is turning on Zohran Mamdani. We briefly explain the background of Zohran Mamdani...and question if New York City is willing to risk electing Mamdani as mayor.

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Caitlin Clark fans have been complaining about the increased physicality that...Caitlin Clark has endured in the WNBA. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has ignored these complaints...but maybe Cathy Engelbert will listen to legendary WNBA analyst Debbie Antonelli.

We reveal and react to Debbie Antonelli...criticizing WNBA officials for not protecting Caitlin Clark. We discuss the importance of the WNBA...protecting their only star. We also discuss the recent injuries of Caitlin Clark...and question if the increased physicality is leading to Caitlin Clark being injured.

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Dawn Staley was recently interviewed by the New York Knicks...for their vacant head coaching position. Some believe that Dawn Staley is qualified to become the first female coach in the NBA...while many others believe Dawn Staley coaching the Knicks would be disastrous.

We discuss the Knicks interviewing Dawn Staley. We explain why interviewing Dawn Staley...was likely done for optics. We also explain why Dawn Staley isn't qualified to be the head coach of the Knicks...and why one of the biggest issues would be locker room dynamics.

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Angel Reese has been dominant this week in the WNBA. Angel Reese has put together a string of historical performances...while setting personal WNBA records. However...these dominant performances from Angel Reese aren't translating to winning.

We discuss the recent dominance of Angel Reese...and why the Chicago Sky are struggling to win games. We explain why Angel Reese is not an impact player...and lacks the ability to elevate teammates. We also discuss the constant bragging from Angel Reese...and explain why Angel Reese should let her game do the talking.

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Caitlin Clark was scheduled to faceoff against Paige Bueckers Friday night in Dallas...as the Indiana Fever played the Dallas Wings. Unfortunately...Caitlin Clark was once again sidelined with injury...which caused ticket prices in Dallas to crash.

We react to WNBA ticket prices crashing without Caitlin Clark. We discuss a similar incident earlier this month...when prices crashed in Chicago without Caitlin Clark. We also explain why Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers rivalry should be the foundation of the WNBA...and why it shouldn't be Angel Reese.

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Joy Reid made her first appearance on CNN this week...appearing in primetime with Abby Phillips. It's been months since Joy Reid was featured on cable news...and it didn't take long for Joy Reid to be busted pushing false narratives. We reveal and react to CNN segments featuring Joy Reid.

We discuss Joy Reid attempting to replicate her commentary on MSNBC...and being met with immediate resistance at CNN. We also question why CNN continues hiring castoffs from MSNBC and ESPN. With CNN ratings struggling...we question why CNN would hire Joy Reid and others...who were fired by MSNBC for low ratings.

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Caitlin Clark missed another game Thursday night...as the Indiana Fever lost to the LA Sparks. Although her physical injury seems to be minor...there should be serious cause for concern in the WNBA with Caitlin Clark going forward. We discuss the reason for concern with Caitlin Clark in the WNBA.

We explain why the Indiana Fever could potentially be holding Caitlin Clark out of games...to prevent Caitlin Clark from destroying her confidence. We discuss the constant criticism and lack of appreciation...and explain why it could be negatively affecting Caitlin Clark.

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ESPN provided coverage of the NBA Draft Wednesday night...on both ESPN and ABC. ESPN has been universally criticized recently for their substandard coverage of the NBA...and the disastrous coverage continued during the NBA Draft.

We reveal and react to several clips of ESPN NBA Draft coverage. We discuss the lack of preparedness that seemed prevalent...throughout ESPN coverage of the NBA Draft. We also explain why these mistakes would seem inconsequential...if ESPN provided adequate coverage of the NBA.

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Caitlin Clark has struggled through the last three games...and Caitlin Clark fanbase believes WNBA officials are to blame. According to Caitlin Clark fans...WNBA officials allowing opponents to be overly physical with Caitlin Clark has hindered her performance.

We discuss Caitlin Clark fans blaming WNBA officials for her struggles...and explain why Caitlin Clark fans have a point. We discuss leagues protecting star players...and question why the WNBA refuses to protect Caitlin Clark. We also explain why it's imperative that the WNBA protects Caitlin Clark...and how the WNBA might never see a player of her caliber again.

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