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WNBA Knows a Man When It Sees One But Missed the Basket on Defining “Woman”

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The WNBA has been the source of ire lately, not only for the uncertain treatment of some of […]

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16 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    WNBA tells Congress that Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White are ‘both men’ in eligibility dispute (opens Fox News)

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    Cathy Engelbert told Congress that Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are "both men" but declined to define "women" under WNBA eligibility rules.

  2. Washington Examiner

    WNBA says Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are ‘both men’ — but still won’t define what a woman is (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The WNBA is barring former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White after they tried to get drafted into the league, a push the men have described as supporting women in sports. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told Republican lawmakers that the two players are ineligible because they are “b…

  3. Not The Bee

    WNBA Says Trans-Identified Players Are "Men" Despite Being Unable To Define What A Woman Is (opens Not The Bee)

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    You guys, I'm sad to announce that former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have been denied entry into the WNBA Draft by the bigoted leadership of the league.

  4. Conservative Review

    WNBA sends shocking letter to Congress about men playing in the league — but leaves out one huge detail (opens Conservative Review)

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    The WNBA just got one step closer to admitting what a woman is. However, the league isn't quite there yet, and its latest response to a congressional inquiry still leaves the water more muddy than clear. 'This is their clear acknowledgment ...' Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.

  5. New York Post

    WNBA responds to Congress’ question on how it defines ‘a woman’ as transgender controversy drags on (opens New York Post)

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    Cathy Engelbert made her league's eligibility rules clear.

  6. Townhall

  7. The Daily Caller

    Enes Kanter Freedom And Royce White, Who Tried To Join WNBA, Are ‘Both Men,’ League Commissioner Tells Congress (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Engelbert’s comments came in a response to a congressional inquiry

  8. Legal Insurrection

    WNBA Won’t Define Woman, But Disqualifies Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    The WNBA knows Freedom and Royce are males, but still won't define female. The post WNBA Won’t Define Woman, But Disqualifies Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion .

  9. Fox News

    Royce White exploring legal avenues after WNBA tells Congress he is ineligible to play (opens Fox News)

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    Royce White says he plans to explore legal avenues against the WNBA after Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told Congress he is ineligible as a man.

  10. Breitbart News

    WNBA Responds to Congress on How It Defines a Woman (opens Breitbart News)

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    Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Commissioner Cathy Engelbert revealed in a letter that “only women are eligible” to compete in the WNBA. In a letter addressed to Reps. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Erin Houchin (R-IN), and Zach Nunn

  11. Townhall

  12. The Righting

    WNBA Knows a Man When It Sees One But Missed the Basket on Defining “Woman” (opens The Righting)

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    The WNBA has been the source of ire lately, not only for the uncertain treatment of some of […]

  13. The Daily Signal

    WNBA Disqualifies ‘Men’ From Playing but Still Can’t Define What a ‘Woman’ Is (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Women’s National Basketball Association declared two former male professional basketball players ineligible to join the league because they aren’t women. However, the league did not provide a definition of “woman” in its announcement.

  14. The M

    WNBA Shuts Down GOP Inquiry Over Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White: “Both Men” (opens The M)

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    Outgoing WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert responded earlier this month to a letter from Republican lawmakers who attempted to press the issue of two male ex-NBA players, Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White, declaring their intent to be drafted in the women’s league.

  15. Fox News

    Republican lawmaker believes the WNBA should adopt the Olympic standard for women’s sports (opens Fox News)

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    WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert told a congressman that Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White aren't women but still won't define the term for the league.

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