The WNBA has become a battleground for left versus right fighting, sparking culture wars over race, gender and sexual orientation.

TORONTO, CANADA – AUGUST 18: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever stands for the Canadian national anthem ahead of an WNBA against the Toronto Tempo at Scotiabank Arena on August 18, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tara Walton/Getty Images)
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