Megan Rapinoe backs NBA star after 'taking back power' for dodging media scrutiny

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Megan Rapinoe has thrown her support behind WNBA star Angel Reese's decision to dodge media sessions and simply pay whatever fines come her way.The retired football icon spoke out on her podcast "A Touch More" on Thursday, praising Reese's approach as a bold move."I think Angel is a really great example of her taking her power back," Rapinoe said.She went on to suggest that Reese had been unfairly cast as the bad guy even before joining the league."Angel was set up as a villain before she was even in the WNBA, and now she's making it clear that she's gonna protect her peace," Rapinoe added.Reese herself laid out her position during a chat with former first lady Michelle Obama on her "IMO" podcast back in late April.The Atlanta Dream guard made it crystal clear she'd rather face financial penalties than feel trapped by reporters."I'll take a fine before I have to go media and feel like my back is against the wall," Reese explained.The 23-year-old has argued that journalists have...

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