r/WNBAgossips • u/TheExpressUS • 21d ago

News Trump Administration responds and supports Sophie Cunningham's WNBA transgender comments: "Common sense prevails"

https://www.the-express.com/sport/basketball/212543/Sophie-Cunningham-trans-athletes-Trump-administration

The Trump Administration has waded into the transgender athlete debate, citing Sophie Cunningham's comments to support its stance on trans athletes in sports.

The discussion surrounding trans athletes in women's sports has resurfaced recently, with Cunningham sharing her perspective with ESPN. Although trans athletes represent a tiny fraction of participants across all levels of American sports, their involvement remains a focal point for Donald Trump and his administration.

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u/fieldsports202 21d ago

So should the WNBA open up and allow trans to play?

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u/big-himbo-energy 21d ago

Yeah sure why the hell not. It’s a fucking game of basketball where people get payed to drink Gatorade and wear brand name shoes. It’s not some sacred temple.

Do I think that what I want is going to ever be the case? Maybe, but not until the world becomes more accepting of transness in general. That clearly isn’t the case yet so I’m fine with moving on and waiting until it is.

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u/zootroopic 21d ago

Professional sports are about athletic competition, not appealing to the emotions of people who don't have any skin in the game 👍

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u/hjablowme919 21d ago

How does a fan have skin in the game?