While the WNBA and other women’s sports are reaching new highs every season, Forbes decided to have its first-ever list of powerful women in sports. While Forbes crowned Caitlin Clark among the most powerful women in sports, the New York Liberty duo, Breanna Stewart and Clara Wu Tsai, make the top 10 in the list.
Following the strong statements from Moira Forbes, the vice president of Forbes, who declared that there would be a list of the most powerful women in sport. The list consisted of the top 25 dynamic game changers.
Breanna Stewart And Clara Wu Tsai Make List Of the Most Powerful Women In Sports
Forbes Executive Vice President and ‘ForbesWomen’ publisher Moira Forbes mentioned that women having a seat at the table isn’t just important, it’s essential. To highlight the most impactful members of the sports fraternity, they compiled a list that included team owners and players from various sports.
The list consisted of multiple WNBA players, with the Fever guard, Caitlin Clark, leading from the front. It also features Napheesa Collier, A’ja Wilson, Dawn Staley, and Becky Hammon. The Liberty duo, Breanna Stewart and Clara Wu Tsai, also make the list.
Clara Wu Tsai, owner of the New York Liberty, takes 10th place. Apart from the Liberty franchise, she also has a stake in the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets. The visionary owner aims to make the WNBA’s first $1 billion franchise and has already invested heavily in its facilities.
Just above the owner of the franchise, the Veteran forward takes ninth place alongside Collier, who is one of the co-owners of the Unrivaled league. The groundbreaking 3-on-3 league proved to be a revitalizing force for Women’s sport, providing hoopers new opportunities to compete and earn in the offseason.
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While the franchise failed to defend the title, with former UConn stars’ struggles on the floor, the side will look to bounce back in the upcoming season. During media day, UConn coach Geno Auriemma remained unfazed on Stewart’s rocky New York Liberty Season and still rates her high.
At the end of the season, though, the powerful women – Stewart stand by her vice president in the CBA discussions and criticism over Cathy Engelbert.
Breanna Stewart Backs Napheesa Collier Amid Cathy Engelbert Drama
While the CBA discussions are still far from being concluded, Napheesa Collier’s comments and criticism of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert worsen the situation. WNBA franchise owners and a few authorities claimed that the timing of Phee’s criticism was ‘planned’. But the Liberty superstar stands behind her former UConn teammate.
“My reaction to Phee’s statement is, I agree with Phee. I stand 100% with Phee and what she said. I think it’s hard to see that kind of interaction transpire,” Stewart said.
The discussions are still going on with two meetings scheduled close to October 31, the deadline date for the current CBA. Fans are wishing for an early solution to the issue.