NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA has withdrawn its fines for teams that showed support of citizens and police involved in recent shootings by wearing black warmup shirts before games. Members of the New York Liberty basketball team shout after a team huddle prior to a game against the Atlanta Dream, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 […]
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WNBA Teams Stage Media Blackout Following Fines for Supporting Black Lives Matter
Several WNBA teams and their players were fined by the league after they wore warmups in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and to honor the victims of a series of violent incidents, prompting a media blackout by the players. Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson (32) is greeted by Minnesota Lynx forward Natasha Howard […]