WNBA, NBA set standard for diverse, equitable, inclusive hiring

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The WNBA and NBA received an A in the overall grade in the 2022 report card.

The NFL continues to struggle with hires in this position.

The WNBA continues to be the only men's professional league with an overall A grade or higher.

College sports 2022 ived a C for racial hiring practices by earning 7 Thursday wn f The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES Report Card.

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