WNBA commissioner says league task force will discuss trans athlete participation
The WNBA commissioner sent a message to teams about transgender athletes in women's basketball. A player on the Indiana Fever has called for banning trans athletes from the league. The league is forming a task force to discuss the issue further.
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WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation
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WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing transgender participation
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Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says WNBA will continue talks about transgender athletes next week…
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3 developments- Aug 8WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation
- Aug 8WNBA commissioner says league task force will discuss trans athlete participation
- Aug 9Only right-leaning coverage:WNBA Commissioner Weighs in on Transgender Participation in New Memo
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