Long list of embarrassing WNBA incidents is what happens when sports leagues made politics their primary focus

After years of being mostly ignored, the WNBA suddenly finds itself at the center of the sports world. And it's for all the "wrong" reasons.

For a league that's never turned a profit, or even really come close, the WNBA received an incredible gift with Caitlin Clark. Fan interest in seeing Clark led to an influx of revenue, viewership, and merchandise sales, to the point where the players were able to bargain for better benefits and perks, making their quality of life significantly better.