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Katie Barnes

Katie Barnes

Writer, Digital Features at ESPN Online

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  • English
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  • Basketball
  • LGBT
  • Women's Sports

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Recent Articles

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Why Fever coach Stephanie White has the toughest job in sports

She has the stars but also the strife. Stephanie White is fortifying her locker room as storms swirl around Indiana's championship hopes.
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WNBPA emphasizes inclusion amidst focus on transgender athletes

The Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) released a statement, emphasizing diversity and inclusion while saying the organization "will not be used as political pawns."
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Fever's Caitlin Clark: Trust gut when addressing political issues

Fever guard Caitlin Clark said Thursday that it is up to individuals to "speak when you feel like you want to speak" and that she is "trying to navigate life" as a 24-year-old.
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Amid tension, Cunningham says she wants to 'get back to basketball'

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said Wednesday that she wants the focus to return to basketball after her comments on transgender athletes sparked heated national debate, three rallies and social media reaction all the way to the White House.
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Cheryl Reeve advocates for trans athletes before Fever game

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve reiterated her support for transgender athletes ahead of her team's game against the Fever, saying "every kid has a right to sports."
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Aces' A'ja Wilson sits out 2nd straight game with ankle injury

Aces forward and four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson sat out against the visiting Sky with a right ankle injury.
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FAQ: What does the Supreme Court ruling mean for transgender athletes?

The court cites safety and fairness in its ruling that allows, but doesn't order, states to ban transgender girls and women from girls' and women's sports.
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The pride and power of Iowa State basketball's Audi Crooks

Audi Crooks hears the haters. But Iowa State's star inherited resilience from her mom and joy from her dad. Her high-scoring game is the ultimate counterpoint.
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Union: WNBA made enough money for revenue sharing

The WNBA players union says that the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing.
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WNBA players CBA confidential: Negotiations get mixed reviews

Athletes Unlimited players underscore the importance of housing and retirement plans but swear they won't sweat a missed paycheck or two.
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Supreme Court transgender athlete cases FAQ: What to expect

The national debate over transgender athlete participation will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Here's what you need to know.
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WNBA CBA Q&A: Nneka Ogwumike, Napheesa Collier on 'standstill'

WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike and VP Napheesa Collier applaud player solidarity but bemoan a lack of progress in CBA negotiations.
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Azzi Fudd locked in for UConn women's basketball title defense

The Most Outstanding Player of last year's Final Four has shown her peak powers only in small glimpses. Now Azzi Fudd is ready to level up for the Huskies' repeat bid.
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The three stars who made the Aces three-time WNBA champs

Las Vegas won its third title on the shoulders of A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young, and the star trio has no plans to stop there.
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Inside WNBA players' rocky relationship with Cathy Engelbert

Napheesa Collier's scathing criticism was only the most recent example of players' eroding trust in the WNBA commissioner.
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The biting barb that spurred Chelsea Gray and the Aces

Aces "Point Gawd" Chelsea Gray has returned to form in the WNBA Finals. She traces her late-season upswing to a comment from A'ja Wilson.
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'We got that vibe about us': Inside the StudBudz WNBA takeover

With pink hair, lively banter and bold basketball, Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman champion Black, gay, masc representation in the WNBA.
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Satou Sabally dug deep to push Mercury to Game 3 vs. Liberty

After a dismal shooting performance in Game 1, Satou Sabally cited books and belief for her bounce-back in Game 2. She'll write the next chapter in Game 3.
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Liberty 'embarrassed' by Mercury in 26-point rout

The reigning WNBA champion Liberty are a loss away from playoff elimination after getting what star Breanna Stewart said was "embarrassed" by the Mercury 86-60.
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Stewart (knee) plays, but Liberty facing Game 3

Breanna Stewart, despite injuring her knee Sunday, took the floor for Game 2, but the Liberty lost in a rout to send the best-of-three series back to Phoenix.
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Liberty's Stewart (knee) a game-time call for G2

Liberty star Breanna Stewart will be a game-time decision for Game 2 of New York's first-round WNBA playoff series against the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday, coach Sandy Brondello said Tuesday.