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‘Men Can’t Be Women’ – XX-XY Athletics Issues Scathing Rant On WNBA’s Trans-Athlete Drama Sparked By Sophie Cunningham

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Updated Aug 10, 5:28 PM ET

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham shared her opinion on the debate over transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports a few weeks ago. These initial comments have sparked countless thoughts on the matter, going beyond the usual boundaries of sports news.

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‘A Nearly Unwatchable Diva War’ — Pundit Unleashes on WNBA As Controversies Surround Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham

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The WNBA is heading into the final stretch of its 2026 regular season, but the conversations around the league have had almost nothing to do with what’s happening on the scoreboard. Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, two of the most talked-about players all year, were once again the story out of Saturday’s slate, and once again, it wasn’t for anything they did with the ball in their hands.

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Former Phoenix Suns center responds to two ex-NBA players’ WNBA plans

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PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez has entered the growing debate over transgender eligibility in the WNBA, responding to news of two former NBA players’ plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. Editor’s note: This story contains strong language in a social media post quoted by Robin Lopez.

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Three Rutgers Products Are Leaving Their Mark on the 2026 WNBA Season

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For a Rutgers women’s basketball program that has quietly stocked WNBA rosters for over a decade, the 2026 season has been a reminder of just how far that pipeline reaches. Three former Scarlet Knights are on active rosters around the league this summer, and each has found a different way to make headlines. Kahleah Copper […]

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ESPN’s Monica McNutt Supports WNBA Rescinding Caitlin Clark’s 8th Technical Despite Revealing a Contrasting Past

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Updated Aug 10, 1:55 PM ET

The WNBA’s decision to rescind Caitlin Clark’s eighth technical foul was widely praised, but one person seems to think otherwise. While discussing the incident and the rescission, ESPN analyst Monica McNutt gave an explanation that even surprised her team.

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