WNBA silent on Clay Travis offer to pay Las Vegas Aces $10 million to beat high school boys team
The WNBA has once again found itself embroiled in controversy, thanks in large part to the reaction from Sophie Cunningham's comments on male competition in women's sports.When Cunningham said that transgender male athletes should not compete in women's sports, she echoed a position shared by 80% to 90% of the American public. And also one supported by the realities of biology and science considering the inherent physical advantages men have over women.But her remarks set off a firestorm of criticism and backlash within the WNBA.
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The WNBA has once again found itself embroiled in controversy, thanks in large part to the reaction from Sophie Cunningham's comments on male competition in women's sports.When Cunningham said that transgender male athletes should not compete in women's sports, she echoed a position shared by 80% to 90% of the American public. And also one supported by the realities of biology and science considering the inherent physical advantages men have over women.But her remarks set off a firestorm of criticism and backlash within the WNBA. all rushed to critique those comments, boo Cunningham whenever she touched the ball, or wear pointed clothing specifically in response to her statement. Several feigned ignorance of the science behind males in women's sports.
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- The WNBA has once again found itself embroiled in controversy, thanks in large part to the reaction from Sophie Cunningham's comments on male competition in women's sports.When Cunningham said that transgender male athletes should not compete in women's sports, she echoed a position shared by 80% to 90% of the American public. And also one supported by the realities of biology and science considering the inherent physical advantages men have over women.But her remarks set off a firestorm of criticism and backlash within the WNBA.
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WNBA silent on Clay Travis offer to pay Las Vegas Aces $10 million to beat high school boys team
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