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WNBA Star Urges Safe Space as Transgender Debate Sparks Brooklyn Rallies

usnews.com — August 22, 2026 at 07:01 PM UTC

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart called for the WNBA arena to remain a safe space amid rallies planned before Saturday's game against the Indiana Fever, following debates over transgender participation in the league. The WNBA has no transgender players, and its collective bargaining agreement lacks specific language on gender identity. The controversy intensified after Fever player Sophie Cunningham voiced opposition to transgender girls competing in women's sports in an ESPN profile. Rallies are planned outside the Brooklyn game, and the league recently said fans should have been allowed to wear shirts on the topic at a prior game. Stewart emphasized free speech while opposing efforts to divide teams.

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