WNBA condemns ‘bad-faith’ efforts to fuel transgender player debate
The WNBA addressed debate about transgender players in the league. The league stated it has no eligibility issues and criticized those pushing this discussion as acting in bad faith. No transgender woman has ever played in the WNBA.
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WNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues
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WNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues
WNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate, says league has no eligibility issues
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2 developments- Aug 12WNBA task force denounces ‘bad-faith’ transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues
- Aug 13WNBA task force meets on transgender athletes amid controversy
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