The Women's National Basketball Association can't define a 'woman,' and it's beyond shameful
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026, in New York City. (Getty Images)"We will continue to engage all league stakeholders in the coming weeks and months," the stumped league said in a statement late Wednesday. "We will approach these important conversations thoughtfully and in alignment with the values of our league. How's the old saying go?How many WNBA task force members does it take to change a lightbulb?
- ▪WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026, in New York City. (Getty Images)"We will continue to engage all league stakeholders in the coming weeks and months," the stumped league sai
- ▪"We will approach these important conversations thoughtfully and in alignment with the values of our league.
- ▪How's the old saying go?How many WNBA task force members does it take to change a lightbulb?
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OutKick Sports The Women's National Basketball Association can't define a 'woman,' and it's beyond shameful The league says it will spend 'weeks and months' engaging stakeholders after failing to clarify draft eligibility By Zach Dean OutKick Published August 13, 2026 8:01am EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Leigh Ross-Dakich explains why the WNBA is failing in their protection of girls sports Leigh Ross-Dakich joins Dan Dakich to explain why the WNBA is failing at protecting girls sports surrounding the latest men in women's sports debate sparked by Sophie Cunningham.
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