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David Berri @wagesofwins.bsky.social · 10h

If you think women are held to a higher standard as coaches in the WNBA... well, the evidence says you are right!

internationaljournalofsportmanagement.com/firing-discr...

Firing Discrimination of Coaches in the Most ‘Inclusive’ League?: Evidence from the Women’s National Basketball Association - International Journal of Sport Management

Using data from 1997-2021, results suggest that Black women, Black men, and white women are all more likely to be fired than a white man coach after controlling for on-court performance.

internationaljournalofsportmanagement.com

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · 13d

I think the idea is that she's an unknowable mystery 😶‍🌫️

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · 14d

Is Emma a walking gay-or-European joke

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · 18d

DISLIKE

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · 19d

I'm thinking that right column looks mighty likely

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · 23d

I made a comment with Cathy as the wig lady from "Doublemeat Palace", but then I deleted it because honestly even the screenshot from that episode is too much

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · 24d

I deeply believe that all billionaires should be forced to complete ten thousand hours of mandatory community service on top of a massive wealth tax, but I would give this one particular billionaire a reprieve if this turns out to be true

Shameka 🏀 @shameka23.bsky.social · 24d

I know this is likely clickbait but I’ve never wanted to believe anything more. Please save us 😩 #WNBA #WNBASky #ChicagoSky #Skytown

A Facebook post from “Sky Rise Nation” with the headline “SHOCKING WNBA NEWS: Billionaire Mellody Hobson Reportedly Leading Secret Takeover Talks for Majority Control of Chicago Sky.” The caption claims Hobson, along with Chicago investors, is quietly negotiating to acquire a controlling stake in the Chicago Sky, which could lead to the largest takeover in WNBA history, a new head coach, and roster restructuring. Below the text are two images: on the left, Mellody Hobson stands smiling next to her husband George Lucas in formal attire. On the right, a Chicago Sky promotional graphic celebrates “20 Seasons” and features several players, including Kahleah Copper, Marina Mabrey, Dana Evans, Elizabeth Williams, and others in Sky uniforms. At the bottom of the post, large yellow-and-blue block text reads “BREAKING.”

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · 24d

Dang, one Loyd or Makani point away

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · 24d

Looks like the results of some sort of horrendous bleaching accident

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · 24d

I don't especially care who wins these finals, but it remains cool that Dana Evans has ∞ times more rings than Alyssa Thomas

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · 24d

If I got a dollar for every time a player got called for pushing a player into a member of their own team in these playoffs

then I would actually have nothing because I would have spent my $2 on a large peanut M&Ms. And I would have already eaten the M&Ms.

Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · 24d

A'ja really letting us down
(on the free throw percentage square)

Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · 26d

That poor diagonal is never getting filled

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · 26d

"Stokes scores points" is so deeply unfair 💀

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · 26d

Loved this editorial. It really made me think about how the players should (weirdly enough) have a relatively good negotiating position here, as what they have to lose is so minuscule compared to what they should be making.

David Berri @wagesofwins.bsky.social · 27d

Wrote this for the New York Times today (hope this link works!)

W.N.B.A. is doing immensely well! Time to pay the players!!

Thanks to Sara Chodosh for asking me to write this (helping with the writing) and making the cool graphics!!

urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...

Opinion | The W.N.B.A. Is Making More Money Than Ever. Why Aren’t the Players? (Gift Article)

Other professional sports leagues give their players roughly 50 percent of the revenue, but the W.N.B.A. players get less than 10 percent.

urldefense.com

Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · Sep 29

Never having to care about the postseason is such a gift
😆😂😭

char 👻 @accxrdingtochar.bsky.social · Sep 29

there are still some perks to being a sky fan!

Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · Sep 28

I'm not even trying to defend the W refs, but the insistence of some people (coaches, even!) that you can conclusively tell that one team had an unfair whistle by comparing free throw totals in a game is one of the most willfully stupid things in basketball

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · Sep 28

It'd be called 'Ham on White Christmas'

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · Sep 28

When it was the Fever second line vs the Aces it felt really unfair. Becky's putting Kristen Bell and Megan Gustafson out there to look like chumps against Shay Peddy and Brianna Turner

Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · Sep 28

Becky was caught in her own tangled Webber

Robocoko @robocoko.bsky.social · Sep 28

Pretty big win for Becky haters

Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · Sep 28

I assume Sophie sits down first and no one else wants to sit by her

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · Sep 27

It's times like these that I'm very glad that I'm not deeply emotionally attached to any of the four teams in the WNBA semis
Because I don't think it would seem nearly as entertaining if I was
😅🍿🍿🍿🍿

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · Sep 25

Oh man, I can't wait till they enclose that baby

Nancy Drew: Girl Detective @sonjajacobsen.bsky.social · Sep 25

Well, well, look which WNBA team is finally stepping it up.

WNBA's Sparks to build $150M practice facility

The WNBA's Sparks have announced plans to build a $150 million, 55,000-square-foot practice facility that is scheduled to open in 2027 in El Segundo.

www.espn.com

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · Sep 23

It would honestly be much funnier if he stayed

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Pluto Annatto @plutoannatto.bsky.social · Sep 22

They're trying to pressure her into being a good sport and accepting horrific concessions.

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