NEW YORK : WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced a new program to ensure player safety on Monday, combating online hate and in-person vitriol, as athletes across all women's sport say a surge in popularity has made them more vulnerable. The WNBA welcomed an influx of new fans last year with the runaway popularity of then-rookie Caitlin Clark and her charismatic draft class, spiking ratings and in-person attendance across the league. But with the increase in attention came an uptick in