Cathy Engelbert
Cathy Engelbert is the current commissioner of the WNBA, having taken on the role in July 2019, and is known for her leadership in driving the league's growth and expansion initiatives.
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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks during a news conference before the 2025 WNBA All-Star game in Indianapolis.
WNBA reportedly says March 10 deadline needed for new CBA to avoid delaying May 8 season start
Canada· 2026-02-24
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks during a news conference before the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis.
WNBA, players’ union take a three-hour meeting to try to push forward stalled CBA negotiationsCanada· 2026-02-03
Cathy Engelbert is the WNBA commissioner criticized for downplaying salaries.
Get ready to join the WNBA’s growing fan base with the Toronto TempoCanada· 2025-11-21
Cathy Engelbert is the commissioner of the WNBA who made controversial comments about player compensation.
Minnesota Lynx’s Alanna Smith calls for fair revenue share for players
Australia· 2025-10-20
Cathy Engelbert is the commissioner of the WNBA and has been criticized for the league's pay structure.
Frauen-Basketballliga WNBA: Mega-Streit statt Jubel-Storys - Sport
Germany· 2025-10-12
Cathy Engelbert, the WNBA commissioner, faced boos from the crowd while addressing them.
Las Vegas Aces win 2025 WNBA championship following sweep of Phoenix Mercury
United States· 2025-10-11
Cathy Engelbert is the WNBA Commissioner who faced backlash for her comments regarding Caitlin Clark's earnings potential.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's Caitlin Clark comments resurfaceUnited States· 2025-10-05
Cathy Engelbert is the WNBA commissioner who addressed criticism of the league's leadership.
WNBA commissioner responds to recent criticism ahead of Aces win over Mercury in Game 1 of FinalsUnited States· 2025-10-05
Cathy Engelbert is the WNBA Commissioner who addressed comments made about Caitlin Clark's earnings.
WNBA commissioner denies comments about Caitlin Clark earningsUnited States· 2025-10-04Cathy Engelbert released a statement a few hours later in which she said she has the 'utmost respect' for Collier but was 'disheartened' by how her conversations had been characterized.
Caitlin Clark says Collier made ‘valid’ points and commissioner Engelbert hasn’t contacted herCanada· 2025-10-03
In her season-ending exit interview, Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier read out loud to reporters a prepared statement coming down strongly on the WNBA league and its commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
Officials work to determine motive in Michigan church shootingUnited States· 2025-10-01
Napheesa Collier criticized WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert in her statement.
Erin Burnett’s whiteboard: price of gold with Jim CramerUnited States· 2025-10-01
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert presented the MVP trophy to A'ja Wilson.
A’ja Wilson wins historic fourth WNBA MVP awardCanada· 2025-09-22
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert commended A’ja Wilson for her grace, humility, and humor.
A’ja Wilson named WNBA MVP for record-breaking fourth timeUnited States· 2025-09-21
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounced people throwing sex toys on the floor during games.
Wisconsin issues state of emergency amid historic rainfallUnited States· 2025-08-11
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounced people throwing sex toys on the floor during games.
Gazan boy struck and killed by falling aidUnited States· 2025-08-11
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounced people throwing sex toys on the floor during games.
Meet the oldest panda living outside of ChinaUnited States· 2025-08-10
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounced people throwing sex toys on the floor during games.
See statue unveiling for Tom Brady at Gillette StadiumUnited States· 2025-08-10
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounced people throwing sex toys on the floor during games.
Bernie Sanders brings ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour to red stateUnited States· 2025-08-10Cathy Engelbert, the WNBA commissioner, called the trend of throwing sex toys 'totally unacceptable.'
How sex toys thrown at WNBA games revealed a weird window into online culture and opened old wounds for women’s sportsUnited States· 2025-08-09
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounced people throwing sex toys on the floor during games.
JFK Jr. reveals his earliest White House memoryUnited States· 2025-08-09
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounced people throwing sex toys on the floor during games.
Israel ‘brutally determined’ to capture Gaza in new escalation planUnited States· 2025-08-09
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has denounced the trend, calling it 'unacceptable.'
Another sex toy interrupts final seconds of WNBA game, as commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounces ‘totally unacceptable’ trendUnited States· 2025-08-08
Cathy Engelbert, the WNBA Commissioner, expressed optimism about reaching a deal before the current CBA expires.
WNBA star jabs Caitlin Clark over T-shirt protestUnited States· 2025-07-21
Cathy Engelbert, the WNBA Commissioner, expressed optimism about reaching a deal during the CBA negotiations.
WNBA stars' message falls flat on social mediaUnited States· 2025-07-20Cathy Engelbert told The Associated Press after the meeting that the meeting was 'constructive.'
WNBA All-Star Game 2025: Players send message to leagueUnited States· 2025-07-20WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said she was optimistic a deal would get done.
WNBA CBA talks overshadow All-Star GameUnited States· 2025-07-20
Cathy Engelbert told The Associated Press after the meeting that the meeting was 'constructive.'
Angel Reese calls WNBA proposal 'disrespectful' amid negotiationsUnited States· 2025-07-19
Caitlin Clark suggested that WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert should help with the prize money issue.
Caitlin Clark's coach suggests star offered to pay fine for technical foulUnited States· 2025-07-05
Caitlin Clark urged WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to help improve pay for players.
Caitlin Clark: Commissioner’s Cup pay ‘makes no sense’United States· 2025-07-03