Next time someone claims that WNBA players have made great strides in being recognized and respected as the world class athletes that they are, I will merely direct them to this comments thread.
When Babe Ruth was asked to name an all-star outfield,he named himself,Fatty Fothergill(DETROIT)and Smead Jolley(WHITE SOX)—“all mounted on polo ponies”
Does anyone ever consider what the athletes, (i.e., the women) want to wear? That should be the main consideration, within reason. My understanding, as an example, is that the the players (US team anyway) in the Olympics women’s beach volleyball wanted the bikinis as their outfit, rather them being selected by some old guy who was donating money or had other influence. For most women’s sports, something comparable to what the men wear seems appropriate. If they want to pose for SI or whoever in something else, that’s their personal decision.
allen@home over 2 years ago
The ratings would probably double if they were playing in string bikinis.
Alabama Al over 2 years ago
Visited the local Walmart today. Seemed like half the ladies in the store were wearing yoga pants.
Do these women not own mirrors?
Ellis97 over 2 years ago
They could wear tighter, more revealing outfits. That would draw the crowds.
Geophyzz over 2 years ago
Hey, its the only reason to watch Beach Volleyball – and its now an Olympic sport.
jarvisloop over 2 years ago
In all truth, I have yet to see even one WNBA player who is attractive in my view, but being attractive is not why they’re on the team, right?
A.Ficionada over 2 years ago
Good call, Tank
sloaches over 2 years ago
Next time someone claims that WNBA players have made great strides in being recognized and respected as the world class athletes that they are, I will merely direct them to this comments thread.
198.23.5.11 over 2 years ago
Outside of Sue Bird,I can’t even REmember one WNBA player.
198.23.5.11 over 2 years ago
When Babe Ruth was asked to name an all-star outfield,he named himself,Fatty Fothergill(DETROIT)and Smead Jolley(WHITE SOX)—“all mounted on polo ponies”
NWdryad over 2 years ago
Go to Sweden and watch women’s volleyball if you want an eyeful.
buckman-j over 2 years ago
Well to each his own, but here’s my question; What sport did Cover girl May Musk play? SI Is really searching
Uncle Bob over 2 years ago
I still don’t understand why any athlete would go along with women’s beach volleyball uniform mandates…
Ubermick over 2 years ago
Reminds me of when former FIFA president suggested revising the uniforms for women’s soccer to use hotpants and and sports bras.
WF11 over 2 years ago
Does anyone ever consider what the athletes, (i.e., the women) want to wear? That should be the main consideration, within reason. My understanding, as an example, is that the the players (US team anyway) in the Olympics women’s beach volleyball wanted the bikinis as their outfit, rather them being selected by some old guy who was donating money or had other influence. For most women’s sports, something comparable to what the men wear seems appropriate. If they want to pose for SI or whoever in something else, that’s their personal decision.