She often refers to the NBA as the "MNBA," an incredibly performative way to make sure listeners understand that the WNBA isn’t some secondary league just because it has a "W" in front of it.But listen to Spain talk about actual women, particularly women who disagree with her politically, and that supposed respect disappears rather quickly.WNBA MEDIA PREDICTABLY EMBARRASSES ITSELF AGAIN BY IGNORING SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM STORY OVER ALL-STAR WEEKENDSpain used a recent episode of her "Good Game" podcast to launch one of the most disgusting personal attacks I’ve heard against Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.She didn’t simply disagree with Cunningham’s position on males competing in women’s sports.
Spain attacked Cunningham’s character, motives, upbringing, family, friends and ability to care about anyone other than herself.Sarah Spain, left, criticized Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, right, in a podcast segment that exposed a glaring double standard on women’s safety and empathy.(Getty Images)The best part? Spain’s own evidence completely contradicted her conclusion.Spain read directly from a recent ESPN profile in which Cunningham explained why she opposes allowing biological males to compete against girls and enter their locker rooms."I think that I am here to extend love, but I also think that with love is truth, being honest, and I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport, who shouldn’t have to go against biological men," Cunningham said.Seems fairly clear, right?Cunningham wasn’t talking about protecting her own WNBA roster spot.
She wasn’t complaining about having to compete against a male herself.She was expressing concern for young girls who have far less power, influence and ability to speak publicly than she does.Spain somehow reached the exact opposite conclusion."It just seems like she doesn’t have any interest in empathizing or caring about anyone but Sophie," Spain said.Did she listen to the ...