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It’s been almost two weeks since Atlanta Dream Forward Brittney laughs out of a WNBA game against the Indiana fever and was then seen on the camera shouting something that has been interpreted several ways. Some people think, based on reading her lips, that she said “f — ing white girl” while others think she said “F — ing whack call.” While no one is sure exactly what she said, there is an easy way to find out: Ask laughing.
However, no one has done it. Outkick has reached WNBA and to Laugh’s Management Team several times, but has not received a single answer. Laughing has still participated in several games since the incident, which means the media has had plenty of access to just ask the question. Still, don’t have a single “reporter”.
Atlanta Dream Center Brittney laughs (42) shoots against Indiana Fever in the first quarter at the State Farm Arena on May 22, 2025. (Brett Davis-Preferred Pictures)
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Wanna know why? Because there is no such thing as a wnba “reporter” or “journalist.” Of course, there are people who have such titles in their BIOS on social media or on their LinkedIn pages. But they don’t tell the truth. The media members covering WNBA do not operate with journalistic integrity – instead they act as PR -professionals whose goal is not to report facts but merely to promote the league. Why is it the case? Because Wnba wants it that way.
Outkick requested a media information about Atlanta Dream Game in Los Angeles against Sparks on May 27. The kickers rejected our request. Outkick requested a media information about Atlanta Dream Game in Connecticut against the sun on Friday night. The sun rejected our request.
Here is the reason, via E -Mail, of the sun: “Unfortunately we cannot meet your request for a media information about Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream Friday, June 6. Because of very Limited space, prioritized to those associated with businesses that have consistently covered the organization in previous seasons. ”
A detail of the WNBA logo is seen on a basketball under warm -ups between Seattle Storm and Connecticut Sun at Climate Pledge Arena on June 20, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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CT Sun offers pathetic apology for refusing outkick media information
Really? Isn’t there enough room for a more media member for a regular seasonal match between 1-6 Connecticut Sun and Atlanta Dream? Interesting. Outkick asked the team why it refused our request for a identification if it refused other credentials and if there is an edict from WNBA to prevent us from covering games. The sun did not answer our questions.
The sun assigned several media information to Outkick last year, including an endgame containing Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark, so their apology is unlikely to be everywhere near the truth. No, the more likely reason is that WNBA doesn’t want outkick on his games. Why? Because we refuse to act as a PR company that represents the league and wants to ask actual questions. You know, reporting. But Wnba doesn’t want it.
Therefore, not a “reporter” or “journalist” asked Brittney laughs what she said on May 23rd. They will continue to get media information. The league has sent the message out loud and clear: Tires WNBA how we want you to cover it or you will not be invited back.
Indiana Fever Guard Caitlin Clark (22) responds after scoring a 3-point against Atlanta Dream Guard Rhyne Howard (10) Tuesday, May 20, 2025, during a game between Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Grace Smith / Indystar / USA Today Network via Imag images)
What is wnba hiding?
Businesses, organizations and governments that have nothing to hide welcoming journalists. Why wouldn’t they? Transparency builds trust. And if there is nothing to hide, there is no reason not to be transparent. Maybe Wnba doesn’t save anything. But refusing media access to a larger news organization raises doubts as to whether it is fully transparent.
Look at an example from last season. Christine Brennan, one of the most progressive liberals in the sports media, came under fire just to ask Dijonai Carrington to pear Caitlin Clark in his eye. It was a very reasonable question and one to be asked. Still, WNBA Players’ Association issued a statement requesting the league to revoke Brennan’s media information. Cover us as we want or you won’t come to our birthday party!
But just because WNBA doesn’t let us into its game doesn’t mean we stop asking. And we certainly won’t give up our journalistic tasks just because any other “reporter” that covers the league is willing to do so.
