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WNBA ratings and attendance are still strong despite top stars missing games with injuries
WNBA games on ABC are up 17% in ratings and the new Golden State Valkyries have sold out all home games, boosting attendance despite injuries to star players.
- This season, the WNBA league has maintained strong ratings and attendance, with ABC games up 17% and viewership holding steady despite star absences.
- Without Jonquel Stewart, New York has been inconsistent while Indiana has gone 6-2 without Clark over its last eight games, despite Collier’s sidelined ankle sprain.
- On Saturday, Indiana Fever went 6-2 without Clark, and A'ja Wilson averaged 25.3 points, 13 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, ESPN and ABC report.
- On Saturday, the Seattle Storm will unveil a statue of Sue Bird before facing Phoenix, becoming the first WNBA team to honor a former player, as Bird heads to the Hall of Fame.
- Amid strong ratings, the league sees consistent attendance, with ESPN games up slightly and ABC up 17%.
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WNBA ratings, attendance still strong despite top stars missing games with injuries
By Doug Feinberg The Associated Press NEW YORK — Even with many of its top stars sidelined, the WNBA has still had strong ratings and attendance numbers this season. Injuries have kept Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese out, but that hasn’t dampened fan interest in the league. ESPN games are up slightly over last season and games on ABC are up 17%. Attendance has also still been strong, thanks to the addition of the…
WNBA ratings, attendance still strong despite top stars missing games
Even with many of its top stars sidelined, the WNBA has still had strong ratings and attendance numbers this season. Injuries have kept Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese out, but that hasn’t dampened fan interest. ESPN…
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