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    Behind the WNBA’s Rise

    • The WNBA postseason begins on Sunday after its largest regular season ever.
    • Regular season viewership more than doubled to a total of 23.7 million viewers.
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    Sep 20, 2024 | 03:10 am
    UPDATED Sep 20, 2024 | 09:27 am
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    The WNBA postseason begins on Sunday after its largest regular season ever. Host of The Ringer WNBA Show Seerat Sohi joins Owen to reflect on the monumental year and what we can expect in the playoff battles ahead.

    Plus, we hear from Monica McNutt on her relationship with Stephen A. Smith, her viral moments in the past year, and whether the WNBA and NBA should stick together.

    Also, the Sixers make a major development for their next home as the NBA unveils new jerseys, and F1 wants to go kid-friendly.

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