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WNBA Task Force Discusses Transgender Athletes and Online Hate

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham stands on the court during the first half of a game against the Minnesota Lynx on

A specialized task force consisting of WNBA team presidents and general managers met on a Wednesday to discuss transgender athletes and online abuse, according to a statement sent to ESPN by a league spokesperson. The anti-hate committee, which was established the previous year to address abusive online comments directed at players and the league, did … Read more

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Addresses Transgender Participation Memo

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert stands at a podium and talks to media before the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo to teams addressing the intensifying debate over transgender athlete participation in women’s basketball. The correspondence follows public comments from Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham and draft eligibility announcements from former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White. WNBA leadership is facing mounting pressure over inclusion rules as … Read more

WNBA Task Force to Discuss Transgender Athlete Participation

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FILE -WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks prior to Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series between the Las

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that a league task force will discuss transgender athlete participation at a meeting next week. League Office Memo Sets Task Force Agenda for Next Week WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent an internal memo to teams addressing ongoing questions regarding transgender athlete participation in women’s basketball. Engelbert thanked team personnel for … Read more

Ex-NBA Players Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom Plan WNBA Draft Entry

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Ex-NBA Players Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom Plan WNBA Draft Entry

Former NBA players Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom have announced their intentions to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, a move that thrusts the professional women’s basketball league into the center of an intense ongoing debate regarding player eligibility and transgender athletes in women’s sports, according to hindustantimes.com. Former NBA Players Announce Plans to Enter … Read more