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4. Perhaps the author's point wasn't to dispute the infractions,

Sat Jul 11, 2026, 07:16 PM

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as much as wondering why we're now paying attention.

Has the WNBA become a brutal league, or are we just paying more attention now? - The Guardian (one year ago) From bloody noses to body-check complaints, the league’s physicality is under the microscope. But players and historians say the toughness isn’t new – we’re just finally watching

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I'm glad we've solved the cost of living. RandySF Saturday #1

Interesting (and telling) that MAGA B.See Saturday #2

She was kneed in the groin before the fist to the neck questionseverything Saturday #3

Perhaps the author's point wasn't to dispute the infractions, B.See Saturday #4

It wasn't toughness, if it happened on the street it would be assault questionseverything Saturday #5

So I trust what you are saying is that B.See Saturday #6

Geesh, that behavior is already supposed to be outlawed questionseverything Saturday #7

The AUTHOR is full of beans? That's B.See Saturday #8