The WNBA's Coach in the Crosshairs: What Stephanie White's Stand Means for Women in Sports The Indiana Fever's coach, Stephanie White, has been a pillar of strength and integrity in the WNBA.
Her impassioned defense of her players and team this week sparked controversy after she praised officials for upgrading DiJonai Carrington's foul on Sophie Cunningham to a flagrant 2.
Critics claimed that White didn't have Cunningham's back, but the debate reveals the double standard applied to women in sports – and how we need to re examine our expectations of them.