When the WNBA launched, the media was very concerned about the men

Let's celebrate the WNBA's 25th season by taking a trip through the archives.

Hello, subscribers! Welcome to Power Plays, a no-bullshit newsletter about sexism in sports, written by me, Lindsay Gibbs.

It’s been far too long since we’ve chatted, and I’ve missed you dearly. Next week is what I like to consider “comeback week” here at Power Plays; we’ll be getting caught up and back on schedule and I’ll be telling you all a bit about…