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Angie Craig throws her hat in the ring for WNBA commissioner

The Hill and WJW The Hill / Nexstar News Nation describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Angie Craig throws her hat in the ring for WNBA commissioner.
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CenterAngie Craig throws her hat in the ring for WNBA commissioner

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The HillNews report · Sep 5, 11:39 PM

Angie Craig throws her hat in the ring for WNBA commissioner

Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn) offered herself up to replace retiring WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who recently announced her retirement amid the league's growing popularity and recent con...

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WJW The Hill / Nexstar NewsNationNews report · Sep 5, 11:52 PM

Angie Craig throws hat in the ring for WNBA commissioner

Craig lost to Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the Democratic primary for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s (D-Minn.) seat.

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Sep 5, 11:39 PM: The Hill joined the source map.

Sep 5, 11:52 PM: WJW The Hill / Nexstar NewsNation joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.