WNBA All-Star Game faces backlash over absence of USA 250 patches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The WNBA faced criticism after the absence of USA 250 anniversary patches on jerseys during the All-Star Game over the weekend. Despite earlier reports that patches would be included, the league decided against it following feedback from players, Brianna Turner, who expressed concerns about the historical implications. Turner noted that many players would not have been free 250 years ago, which fueled public outrage against the decision. Critics labeled the move as disrespectful to patriotism and called for boycotts of the league. WNBA and Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve acknowledged the challenges of balancing representation and differing viewpoints within the league.
- •No USA 250 patches were worn during the WNBA All-Star Game.
- •Brianna Turner criticized the patch decision on social media.
- •The league's choice sparked widespread public and media backlash.
- •Coaches emphasize the difficulty of representing diverse opinions within the league.
- •The WNBA is the only major American sports league to omit the patches.
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"Over the past several months, many sports leagues and competitions throughout the United States have celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States with USA 250 patches on their uniforms. However, that was not the case for the WNBA All-Star Game over the weekend, and fans were not happy about it. Despite a previous report…
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