WNBA Culture Clash: The WNBA Players Association says it “will not be used as political pawns,” backing diversity and inclusion after Sophie Cunningham’s transgender-athlete comments sparked backlash across the league. Local Sports & Entertainment: Seattle’s jump-rope scene gets a spotlight with a free “Jump Roping Extravaganza” coming to the North Olympic Library System, featuring Rain City Ropeworks’ freestyle champs and audience participation. Film & TV: Da’Vine Joy Randolph is set to lead the indie dark comedy “Dedicated to Morris Burke,” joining Kate McKinnon, Amy Sedaris, Janeane Garofalo, Alison Pill and Andrew Rannells. Tech & Jobs: Google plans to eliminate 52 Washington roles, including engineering and recruiting positions, according to a state WARN filing. Arts Calendar: Music of Remembrance announces its 2026-27 Seattle season, “Illuminations: Music for Our Shared Humanity,” with programs honoring refugee stories and Holocaust remembrance. Sports on the Field: Ryan Waldschmidt’s walk-off homer lifts the Diamondbacks over the Dodgers 4-3, while the Rays beat the Mariners 2-1 behind Drew Rasmussen’s seven scoreless innings.