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Draft Drama: Veteran ex-NBA Players Ignite WNBA Trans Debate
sports14 days ago

Draft Drama: Veteran ex-NBA Players Ignite WNBA Trans Debate

An SB Nation opinion piece argues that the supposed threat of transgender women in the WNBA is a manufactured right-wing narrative, sparked by Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White and amplified by Riley Gaines. It claims there are currently no trans women in NCAA or WNBA who would be draft prospects in 2027, and that both Kanter Freedom (34) and White (35) would be undraftable due to age, lack of current play, and character concerns (White’s long-standing restraining order and other issues). The article contends their motivations are grift and discrimination rather than protecting women’s basketball, and suggests the league ignore them rather than engage with the debate.

via SB Nation|
#enes-kanter-freedom#riley-gaines#royce-white
Rapinoe targets Gaines and Cunningham in fiery take on women's sports
sports19 days ago

Rapinoe targets Gaines and Cunningham in fiery take on women's sports

Megan Rapinoe used her 'Why Are You Like This?' podcast to attack Riley Gaines and Sophie Cunningham after a post‑game photo, arguing against excluding trans athletes from women's sports and accusing Gaines of anti‑trans activism; she frames Cunningham as aligned with a broader political agenda tied to Title IX, while Gaines and Cunningham defend single‑sex sports and the protection of girls' opportunities.

via Fox News|
#megan-rapinoe#riley-gaines#sophie-cunningham
Target Center sign clash: Riley Gaines defies staffer over Sophie Cunningham message
sports23 days ago

Target Center sign clash: Riley Gaines defies staffer over Sophie Cunningham message

Riley Gaines says a Target Center staffer told her to lower a handheld 11x17 sign thanking Sophie Cunningham, arguing it violated the arena’s policy because it named a player; Gaines insists the sign complied with published rules, refused to remove it, and says the staffer later apologized. The arena’s policy generally allows small handheld signs and does not bar names, underscoring a dispute over signage at the Fever–Lynx game and reflecting broader debates around women’s sports and related activism.

via Fox News|
#riley-gaines#sign-policy#sophie-cunningham
Right-Wing Finds a New WNBA Symbol in Anti-Trans Debates
politics26 days ago

Right-Wing Finds a New WNBA Symbol in Anti-Trans Debates

TPM argues that the right is leveraging WNBA guard Sophie Cunningham as a symbol in its anti-trans sports narrative, amplifying rallies, media coverage, and celebrity activism around girls’ sports, with coverage and reactions from Fox News and conservative voices like Riley Gaines, while the league promotes inclusivity and Cunningham frames her stance as about safety and honesty.

via Talking Points Memo|
#fox-news#politics#riley-gaines
Court Win Spurs Athletes to Rally Behind Women’s Sports Alliance
sports1 month ago

Court Win Spurs Athletes to Rally Behind Women’s Sports Alliance

After the Supreme Court upheld state laws protecting women’s sports, Riley Gaines and MyKayla Skinner publicly pressed Simone Biles to join the Save Women’s Sports movement, urging elite athletes like Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham to align with them, with Skinner saying Biles could help secure more opportunities for girls in sports; Gaines called the ruling vindicating and optimistic, noting a broader cultural shift in the debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports.

via Fox News|
#mykayla-skinner#riley-gaines#save-womens-sports
Controversy and Joy: Riley Gaines and Simone Biles in the Spotlight
sports1 year ago

Controversy and Joy: Riley Gaines and Simone Biles in the Spotlight

Riley Gaines, a prominent NCAA swimmer and advocate for female athletes, announced her pregnancy with her husband Louis Barker, sharing her joy and addressing recent controversies involving transgender athletes and Simone Biles. Gaines received an apology from Biles after a social media clash over the inclusion of trans athletes in sports, and Gaines welcomed the support for fair sports and the protection of women's athletic opportunities.

via Fox News|
#pregnancy#riley-gaines#simone-biles
Simone Biles and Riley Gaines Clash Over Transgender Athlete Policies
sports1 year ago

Simone Biles and Riley Gaines Clash Over Transgender Athlete Policies

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles apologized for her personal comments in a social media clash with Riley Gaines over transgender athletes in sports, emphasizing the need for empathy, respect, and balanced policies to ensure fairness and inclusion. Gaines responded by reaffirming her stance against transgender participation in women's sports, while also supporting her political views. The debate highlights ongoing tensions around transgender rights and fairness in athletic competitions.

via HuffPost|
#inclusion-in-sports#riley-gaines#simone-biles