Trying to sell politics is never a win for pro leagues
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OPINION
Trying to sell politics is never a win for pro leagues
CATHAL KELLY
PUBLISHED JUNE 7, 2026
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Brianna Turner (right) of the Las Vegas Aces criticized the possibility of WNBA players wearing patches on their uniforms to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, citing the lack of rights that women had in 1776.
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