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‘Completely Wild,’ ‘Allergic to Smart Business Decisions’ — WNBA Under Fire for ‘Insane’ Decision to Open Playoffs on NFL Sunday

The WNBA faced sharp disapproval from supporters following the launch of its postseason schedule on a packed NFL Sunday, with all four opening series getting underway simultaneously with football broadcasts. Observers on social media slammed the timing as a poor business move, while broadcaster Paul Roberts noted the additional conflict with the final day of the baseball regular season.

Defenders of the schedule argued that broadcasting partners like ESPN faced calendar restrictions due to college football and Monday Night Football commitments, leaving limited options for completing three games per week. Further criticism arose over potential overlap between upcoming playoff games and Thursday night football, particularly concerning high-profile matchups featuring popular stars.

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