The WNBA is under fire after another star player gets hurt — Sophie Cunningham tears her MCL after a collision with Bria Hartley, a season-ending injury. But was it a bad call from the Refs, just bad luck, or another case of reckless play from one of the league’s most controversial players? With Hartley already earning comparisons to Draymond Green, fans are questioning whether the WNBA’s officiating can actually protect its stars. Doug Kezirian dives into the fallout, including fiery reactions from Sophie Cunningham’s family, the growing racial tension storyline, and the bigger question at play: with a $2.2 billion TV deal on the way, can the WNBA protect its product – its stars – before the next injury turns the season upside down?

“Protect the players, protect the product — because the league can’t afford to lose its biggest names.” ~ Doug

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HARD PASS Ep. 31

📌 On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:20 - Hoop Scoop

🏀 Sophie Cunningham’s season-ending injury, the Bria Hartley collision, and whether Hartley is becoming the WNBA’s Draymond Green.

04:18 - Heat Check

🏀 Fans react to Hartley’s reputation and the perception of growing racial tensions inside the league. Is she the dirtiest player in the W?

05:25 - Doug Digs Deeper

🏀 Officiating failures are fueling controversy over the increasing rate of injuries. Can the WNBA actually protect its stars and handle the spotlight of a multi-billion-dollar TV deal, or will officiating and injuries derail the momentum?

07:05 - Fans in the Stands

🏀 The comments are heating up—Collier’s odds, Wilson’s case, voter fatigue… everyone’s got a take. Let’s see who’s spitting fire today.

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