Why Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s comments on CNBC about social media attacks matter | WNBA Podcast

Host Jackie Powell is joined by sports journalist Maggie Hendricks and they discuss the recent comments made by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert when she was asked about the cyber bullying that’s occurred on the internet targeting WNBA players including but not limited to Angel Reese, Dijonai Carrington and Diamond DeShields. Jackie and Maggie explain the very strong reactions that came from players, the WNBPA and fans and why a different type of response from Engelbert matters so much to fans amid whatever is the status quo in other sports leagues such as MLB, the NFL, NHL and even the NBA. Later the pair gets into some solutions. How can the WNBA and Engelbert regain trust with the players and fans and what are some current campaigns that are beginning to provide awareness and mental health resources to help combat cyber bullying? Thumbnail Photo Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Links: Follow Maggie Hendricks: https://x.com/maggiehendricks https://www.instagram.com/maggiehendricks/ Learn more about the Chicago Sky and Angel Reese’s campaign to stop cyber bullying online: https://youtu.be/EBQBdSiQf5U?si=eAja8c97yY1Fo8P5 https://takeittothe.net/ Cathy Engelbert’s full interview on CNBC’s “Power Lunch”: https://youtu.be/ehm9H0Myvls?si=8eoqRoT7USFJwpPu Engelbert addresses her comments: https://x.com/CathyEngelbert/status/1833711063465898398 Sydney Wingfield of The Next breaks down all of the responses to the Commissioner's comments: https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/players-union-respond-wnba-commissioner-cathy-engelberts-cnbc-interview/ Follow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOWomensBasketball?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Follow Locked On Women's Basketball on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonWBB Follow The Next on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenexthoops --------------------------------ABOUT LOCKED ON Women's Basketball ------------------------------------- Locked On Women's Basketball is a daily podcast covering all aspects of the women's basketball world! Join host Howard Megdal (The IX, The Next) as he interviews the incredible staff of The Next, along with the biggest and most influential names in the sport. All that and more on Locked On Women's Basketball, part of the Locked On Podcast Network. --------------------------------ABOUT OUR SPONSORS------------------- Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Now through September 22nd, ALL FanDuel customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get a THREE WEEK free trial of NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTube TV. Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #WNBA #NCAA #WomensBasketball #WomensBasketballCollege