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WNBA commissioner says league task force will discuss trans athlete participation

Headline from KLFY Lafayette, from the development of Aug 8, 2026

Newest development Aug 9, 2026 · 2 reportsWNBA Commissioner Weighs in on Transgender Participation in New Memo

Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham has publicly advocated to ban trans athletes from competing in the league.

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  1. WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation

    Headline from WGRZ Buffalo ·

  2. Names this update

    WNBA commissioner says league task force will discuss trans athlete participation

    Headline from KLFY Lafayette ·

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    WNBA Commissioner Weighs in on Transgender Participation in New Memo

    Headline from RedState ·

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks to media at a news conference before a WNBA All-Star basketball game between Team Coop and Team Spoon in Chicago, Saturday, July 25, 2026.

  2. The Guardian

    WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender eligibility (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Commissioner sends memo to teams on eligibility rules Players’ union refuses to be used as a political pawn Cunningham remarks have prompted rallies and protests WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around transgender athletes in women’s baske…

  3. The Oregonian

    WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing transgender participation (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The Portland Fire were part of the national conversation regarding transgender inclusion in sports last week when the Indiana Fever came to town.

  4. Forbes

    Ex-NBA Players Say They’re ‘Declaring’ For WNBA As League Considers Transgender Player Policy (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    WBNA eligibility rules don't use any external measures to say what defines a "woman."

  5. Revolver News

    Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says WNBA will continue talks about transgender athletes next week… (opens Revolver News)

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  6. KLFY Lafayette

    WNBA commissioner says league task force will discuss trans athlete participation (opens KLFY Lafayette)

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    KLFY Lafayette's feed description

    Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham has publicly advocated to ban trans athletes from competing in the league.

  7. The Western Journal

    WNBA Commissioner Announces League Is Reviewing Trans Inclusion After Former NBA Players Declare for Draft (opens The Western Journal)

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    The Western Journal's feed description

    Thrust from the fringes of the sports world into the vortex of one of America’s most emotion-laden issues, the WNBA is going to ponder a bit to determine exactly who […]

  8. Revolver News

    WNBA to discuss transgender athlete policies at league meetings… (opens Revolver News)

    Published

  9. RedState

    WNBA Commissioner Weighs in on Transgender Participation in New Memo (opens RedState)

    Published

  10. BBC News

    The transgender row surrounding the WNBA (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    After the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports, a row has emerged in the WNBA - with former NBA players saying eligibility rules mean they can enter the 2027 Draft.

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