WNBA gets blasted by prominent sports anchor

The WNBA continues to receive backlash for different issues surrounding it. Analysts, sports commentators and fans have criticized it for how it has been dealing with controversial matters. Prominent sports anchor Elle Duncan is the latest to blast the the league. She did not hold back with her assessment of the WNBA’s state. Duncan recalled how promising the league was before reaching what she believes is its low point. MORE: WNBA issues statement after anti-hate task force meeting “I remember how much passion, energy and excitement there was for the attention that these women were finally getting, and the ratings, and this new crop of superstars that were going to come into the league and help elevate this game even more,” Duncan said. “And it would finally be all these women reaping everything that they had sewn all these years. “And very quickly over the course of the last three years, it’s just turned into a sticking point for sides to continue to politicize things that shouldn’t be, to be as divisive as possible. Right now, the WNBA is the most toxic space to cover, and that’s incredibly frustrating and sad.” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and her team have a lot of big decisions to make. Eligibility rules, officiating concerns and player compensation are just some of its major issues. Elle Duncan’s broadcasting career Mar 31, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; ESPN studio host Elle Duncan poses during NCAA Womens Final Four press conference at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Credit: USA TODAY Sports (Reuters) Duncan started her broadcasting career on sports radio talk show “790/The Zone, 2 Live Stews” and served as the Atlanta Hawks’ sideline reporter. She then joined NESN in Boston in 2014 as an anchor, reporter and host. The Atlanta native rose to prominence when she became part of ESPN’s “SportsCenter” in 2016. Netflix announced on Dec. 18 that it hired Duncan as a sports anchor. She will cover different leagues for the streaming platform as its primary host. Duncan’s popularity continues to grow and she has a strong following. Many will likely be on the lookout for more of her interviews where she’ll give her no holds barred takes on different topics in the sports world. — Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —