Lynx news: Cheryl Reeve calls out WNBA's exclusion from betting letter

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has criticized the WNBA's exclusion from a joint sports betting harassment memo involving five major men's leagues. The NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS, along with their players' associations, sent the memo to state gaming regulators urging lifetime sportsbook bans for bettors who threaten or harass athletes, coaches, and their families.

However, the WNBA was not included in this effort. Reeve expressed her disappointment, stating that it was a "big miss" and suggesting that the decision-makers may not have included women's sports due to a lack of representation. She also highlighted the issue's personal relevance, citing the harassment faced by WNBA players and the stories they have shared with her.

The WNBPA's executive director, Terri Carmichael Jackson, echoed these sentiments, calling the NBA's decision "deeply disappointing" and pointing to multiple betting-related harassment incidents involving WNBA players.

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