BG Attacks Boston After ‘Dirty’ Play Allegations - LITE

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Unrivaled is heating up… maybe a little too much. The whole vets vs. newbies debate isn’t new in the women’s game, but lately, the flames in Unrivaled have reignited it in a big way. And while the sparks continued to fly on the court, things got messy off it, too.

When it comes to such controversial physical plays, there’s always the question of who should be blamed. So,

Tuesday’s Poll Result: Nearly 70% of you believe the allegations of discrimination against the NCAA are justified following what happened with K-State’s Tess Heal.

The defending champions return to the court aiming to extend their unbeaten streak, while UCLA looks to level the all-time series against Illinois, currently trailing 3–2. Check out the full schedule here.

At a time when the WNBA and the WNBPA remain unable to reach common ground, it is worth revisiting a pivotal moment in league history. On January 28, 2008, the league and the players’ union signed the WNBA’s third collective bargaining agreement, a deal that spanned six seasons from 2008 through 2013.

The agreement was negotiated under the leadership of then–WNBPA president Tamika Catchings, whose tenure concluded in 2016, after which the role was passed on to Nneka Ogwumike.