
sportsOct 11, 202421:51pending
WNBA viewership debate, Angel City gets fined, and JuJu Watkins’ lucrative deal
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Haley and John are back to chime in on the latest WNBA viewership numbers and what they mean for the league, Angel City’s fine and the NWSL salary cap, JuJu Watkins’ new deal with Nike and the women’s basketball renaissance, and why Kansas City is the new blueprint for building a soccer destination.
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Referenced in the show:
https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2024/10/wnba-playoff-ratings-viewership-strong-entering-finals/
https://x.com/ScoutRipley/status/1844413078148145287
https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-disciplinary-action-against-angel-city-fc-for-salary-cap-violation
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/41089452/nwsl-gm-survey-league-execs-draft-uswnt-rule-breaking-more
https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/41684352/sources-usc-juju-watkins-nike-reach-lucrative-extension
https://www.kansascitycurrent.com/news/cpkc-stadium-wins-bids-for-multiple-ncaa-soccer-championship
Produced by Parker Fenton
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