“Mercury Poisoning” by Zachary Rubenstein
Ladies love a sell-out.
If this isn’t a sign that no one gives a shit about women’s basketball, I don’t know what is:
From ESPN:
Following the lead of international sports, the Phoenix Mercury have become the first WNBA team to put a sponsor’s name on their jerseys.
Sure, the NBA’s tyrannical czar, David Stern, will try to convince you that this is for the “financial health” of the league. But don’t let the fat man fool you: no self-respecting athlete or organization willingly hocks someone else’s crap.
Pete Rose’s financial problems were well-documented when he told you all how to smell like an Aqua Velva man. And you think Joe Namath would have pitched BeautyMist pantyhose if he wasn’t hard up for cash? Hell no.
So kudos to the WNBA — you now share the same company with a gambling addict, one of the most well known male chauvinists of all time, and European soccer. Very impressive.
Category: Basketball