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WNBA says fans should have been free to wear shirts with messaging about transgender issue

First publishedAug 17, 23:03 UTC
Last updatedAug 19, 01:42 UTC · 2m ago
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New York Post5WNBA responds after fans claim they were forced to cover up ‘offensive’ XX-XY shirts at gameOpen ↗ESPN6WNBA: Security wrong to ask fans to cover shirtsOpen ↗Seattle Times6WNBA says fans should have been free to wear shirts with messaging about transgender issueOpen ↗Fox News Latest6WNBA won't name person responsible for security incident over fans' shirts, as Dream blame leagueOpen ↗
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The Atlanta Dream placed blame on the WNBA for an incident in which fans were told to cover their shirts, in a statement on Monday.At least three fans were told to cover their shirts, Fox News Digital has learned. And two of those fans were a mother and daughter wearing shirts for the brand XX-XY Athletics, which advocates for the protection of women's sports from biological males.ZERO BS.

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The Atlanta Dream placed blame on the WNBA for an incident in which fans were told to cover their shirts, in a statement on Monday.At least three fans were told to cover their shirts, Fox News Digital has learned. And two of those fans were a mother and daughter wearing shirts for the brand XX-XY Athletics, which advocates for the protection of women's sports from biological males.ZERO BS. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!A third fan was wearing a pro-transgender shirt, and was also asked to cover it up.The Dream said its team personnel were not involved in the incident, while saying WNBA security "fell short" of the expected standard."The Atlanta Dream believes in creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

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The Atlanta Dream placed blame on the WNBA for an incident in which fans were told to cover their shirts, in a statement on Monday.At least three fans were told to cover their shirts, Fox News Digital has learned. And two of those fans were a mother and daughter wearing shirts for the brand XX-XY Athletics, which advocates for the protection of women's sports from biological males.ZERO BS.
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