Cindy Brunson criticizes Linda Cohn over WNBA coverage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Phoenix Mercury announcer Cindy Brunson questioned former ESPN anchor Linda Cohn regarding her recent public commentary on the WNBA. The dispute began after Cohn criticized media coverage of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark on social media. Brunson, a former ESPN studio host who worked with Cohn for 13 years, challenged Cohn for failing to use her previous platform to promote the league or its highlights. Cohn, who recently left ESPN, maintains that she now has the freedom to discuss trending sports topics that were previously restricted. Brunson stated that her recent criticism of league coverage resulted in death threats against her. The public exchange highlights ongoing tensions regarding how media outlets and independent commentators discuss the WNBA and the discourse surrounding Clark.
- •Cindy Brunson claims her recent criticism of Caitlin Clark coverage resulted in death threats.
- •Linda Cohn recently criticized media coverage of WNBA discussions involving Caitlin Clark.
- •Cindy Brunson and Linda Cohn were colleagues at ESPN for 13 years.
- •Linda Cohn stated she feels increased freedom to address trending sports topics since leaving ESPN.
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Cindy Brunson accused of posting another Caitlin Clark ‘hate post’ on social media
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA announcer who received ‘death threats’ calls out former ESPN star
"Phoenix Mercury announcer Cindy Brunson has not been shy about speaking her mind of late, even if she said her recent criticism of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark resulted in death threats. On Sunday, Brunson, who also calls Pac-12 men’s and women’s basketball and had a 13-year run as an ESPN studio host from 1999-2012,…
"WNBA broadcaster Cindy Brunson found herself defending her coverage on social media after a fan accused her of taking indirect shots at Caitlin Clark. Former ESPN anchor turned WNBA broadcaster Cindy Brunson has found herself in hot water with Indiana Fever fans following recent online commentary.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 10:04 AMCindy Brunson accused of posting another Caitlin Clark ‘hate post’ on social media
WNBA broadcaster Cindy Brunson found herself defending her coverage on social media after a fan accused her of taking indirect shots at Caitlin Clark. Former ESPN anchor turned WNBA broadcaster Cindy Brunson has found herself in hot water with Indiana Fever fans following recent online commentary.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 4:50 PMWNBA announcer who received ‘death threats’ calls out former ESPN star
Phoenix Mercury announcer Cindy Brunson has not been shy about speaking her mind of late, even if she said her recent criticism of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark resulted in death threats. On Sunday, Brunson, who also calls Pac-12 men’s and women’s basketball and had a 13-year run as an ESPN studio host from 1999-2012,…
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