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Charles Barkley ‘disappointed in’ WNBA, NBA commissioners for their handling of transgender debate

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Charles Barkley called out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and NBA commissioner Adam Silver for not shutting down the debate of whether transgender athletes can play in the WNBA. Barkley joined Michael Smerconish on his podcast Monday and voiced his position on the issue that has dominated talk ar…

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6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Charles Barkley declares WNBA is 'for women only' after ongoing transgender athlete debate (opens Fox News)

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    Hall of Famer Charles Barkley declared the WNBA is "for women only" and criticized Adam Silver and Cathy Engelbert for not addressing the issue earlier.

  2. New York Post

    Who ‘disappointed’ Charles Barkley blames for WNBA’s trans athlete mess (opens New York Post)

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    "They turned it over to the internet and every fool, idiot, and jackass to have an opinion on."

  3. Breitbart News

    VIDEO: Charles Barkley Blasts NBA/WNBA Commissioners for Refusing to Ban Trans Players (opens Breitbart News)

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    Charles Barkley unloaded on the commissioners of the NBA and WNBA for refusing to clearly state that no transgender players will be allowed

  4. Louder With Crowder

    Charles Barkley unloads on NBA/WNBA commissioners too cowardly to just say the 'w' stands for women (opens Louder With Crowder)

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    Watch Louder with Crowder every weekday at 11:00 AM Eastern, only on Rumble Premium ! You can respect all people, regardless of how confused they are about their gender, while also acknowledging that men do not belong in women’s sports. This should not be controversial.

  5. Revolver News

  6. Deseret News

    Charles Barkley ‘disappointed in’ WNBA, NBA commissioners for their handling of transgender debate (opens Deseret News)

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    Charles Barkley called out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and NBA commissioner Adam Silver for not shutting down the debate of whether transgender athletes can play in the WNBA. Barkley joined Michael Smerconish on his podcast Monday and voiced his position on the issue that has dominated talk ar…

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