Former President George W. Bush was unexpectedly named the WNBA’s first Honorary Commissioner during the Dallas Wings’ home opener. The 43rd president told reporters, “After the White House, I figured I’d finally take a job where the plays are actually bipartisan,” while sporting a personalized “Dubya for Three” jersey. Bush’s longtime support of women’s sports and his well-known 2023 appearance at a Wings game, in which he enthusiastically displayed his free-throw form, were cited by the league as inspiration for the position. The action caused instantaneous reactions in the sports and political spheres. Michelle Obama, the former first lady, tweeted,...
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