Going Deep with Donnovan Bennett

The WNBA Makes Its First Foray into Canada

Episode Summary

With the news that the WNBA's first ever game in Canada is coming this May, Donnovan takes a look at what to expect from the league's first ever venture north of the border. Sho throws out a few potential names for a Toronto-based WNBA team, and we hear from CityNews' Lindsay Dunn, who spoke to former WNBA President Donna Orender on the prospect of a Canadian franchise. Sportsnet's Hayley McGoldrick further breaks down the May preseason game between the Lynx and Sky, and takes a look around free agency in the league (8:51), while The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant joins to look back on the treatment of star Brittney Griner now that she's returned to the United States (24:01). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Episode Notes

With the news that the WNBA's first ever game in Canada is coming this May, Donnovan takes a look at what to expect from the league's first ever venture north of the border. Sho throws out a few potential names for a Toronto-based WNBA team, and we hear from CityNews' Lindsay Dunn, who spoke to former WNBA President Donna Orender on the prospect of a Canadian franchise. Sportsnet's Hayley McGoldrick further breaks down the May preseason game between the Lynx and Sky, and takes a look around free agency in the league (8:51), while The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant joins to look back on the treatment of star Brittney Griner now that she's returned to the United States (24:01).

 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.