
The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS, along with their respective players unions, issued a joint letter on Tuesday to combat betting-related harassment of athletes, coaches, and families, but women's professional sports leagues were not included.
The Women's National Basketball Players' Association executive director, Terri Carmichael Jackson, expressed disappointment at the WNBA's exclusion, stating that the issue extends beyond men's sports.
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The exclusion of women's sports leagues may perpetuate a lack of support and resources for female athletes facing betting-related harassment
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