{
  "id": 718433,
  "title": "Rebecca Lobo sends emotional message amid Stephanie White backlash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/rebecca-lobo-sends-emotional-message-amid-stephanie-white-backlash",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T01:14:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rebecca-lobo-sends-emotional-message-011416976.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rebecca Lobo, a former WNBA star and ESPN analyst, delivered an emotional message after Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White faced backlash for her response to a foul committed by New York Liberty guard DiJonai Carrington. Lobo expressed her concern for the emotional toll the online abuse and criticism have on players and coaches in the league. The controversy began when Carrington hit Sophie Cunningham in the head during a game, leading to Carrington's ejection for a Flagrant 2 foul. While some fans criticized Carrington's play, the conversation soon turned into a personal attack on White, questioning her character and loyalty to her players. Lobo emphasized that the line had been crossed, stating \"enough is enough.\" White herself denied intentionally targeting Cunningham and insisted that player safety and well-being remained her top priority. Fever players and leadership strongly backed White, rejecting attempts to create division within the team. Lobo hopes her message will help distinguish passionate debate from personal abuse and encourage the WNBA audience to treat the situation with more empathy.",
  "summary": "Rebecca Lobo delivered an emotional message about the online abuse directed at Fever coach Stephanie White and others across the WNBA.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "‘It’s ridiculous’ – Jennifer Sey hits out at Stephanie White after Sophie Cunningham foul comments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/its-ridiculous-jennifer-sey-hits-out-at-stephanie-white-after-sophie",
        "published": "2026-08-14T12:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Fever fans cheer Stephanie White as Caitlin Clark and Indiana continue surge after recent tumult",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/fever-fans-cheer-stephanie-white-as-caitlin-clark-and-indiana-942014",
        "published": "2026-08-15T03:11:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}