A former NBA center wants to join the women's league amid a major debate over transgender basketball players
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- Index.hr (Croatia)seen 9 Aug, 20:21URL changed
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- Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 20 Aug, 11:39URL changed
- Channel News Asiaseen 28 Aug, 06:30URL changed
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What it is about
Who published it, and when
10 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place
How it spread - 19 original reports, 3 reprints
Fri, 7 August 2026
3 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)00:00
URL changednow www.index.hr/sport/clanak/bivsi-nba-igrac-zelim-igrati-u-zenskoj-ligi-trazim-jednaka-pravila-za-sve/2821751.aspx
OVIM potezom želi ukazati na nedorečenost pravila o sudjelovanju transrodnih sportašica i dovesti situaciju do apsurda.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)19:02
Sporno pitanje otišlo je tako daleko
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:41
OVIM potezom želi ukazati na nedorečenost pravila o sudjelovanju transrodnih sportašica i dovesti situaciju do apsurda.
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- The Hill02:45
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced in a Friday message to teams that a league task force will discuss the topic of transgender athletes next week. In an internal memo obtained and reported by The Associated Press, Engelbert said the leagues’ team presidents and general managers will address this topic at a previously-scheduled meeting. “I know...
Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- wbap.com17:53first to report
The WNBA will continue discussions about "transgender" athlete participation in women’s basketball, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.
- abcnews.com21:27
Two former NBA players publicly declared eligibility for the next WNBA Draft, an apparent effort to force the WNBA's hand.
Thu, 13 August 2026
3 reports- sitkasentinel.com01:07
The WNBA is criticizing those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league. The league's anti-hate task force, which was formed last year, met virtually on Wednesday. A …
- americanthinker.com16:00
Why shouldn’t a guy play in the WNBA?
- wwmt.com21:16
The WNBA is facing renewed pressure to clarify its eligibility rules regarding transgender athletes after a league task force met Wednesday.
3 reprints
- wsbt.com13 Aug, 21:16their copy
- midmichigannow.com13 Aug, 21:16their copy
- fox4beaumont.com13 Aug, 21:16their copy
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- Times of India02:15
Actor Hugh Laurie publicly sided with WNBA guard Sophie Cunningham this week, stating on X that he does not believe men should compete against women, after comedian Graham Linehan pressed him to clarify his stance. The exchange followed weeks of scrutiny over Cunningham's comments supporting restrictions on transgender participation in women's sports. A WNBA task force discussed the issue on Aug. 12 but adopted no new eligibility rules, leaving the debate unresolved across players, coaches, and...
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- El País (Spain)03:30
Un comentario tránsfobo de Sophie Cunningham, estrella de la liga estadounidense, y la falta de concreción de la competición sobre sus políticas de inclusión desatan una discusión que traspasa el deporte
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- Der Spiegel (Germany)09:29
Weil sich Sophie Cunningham gegen trans Frauen im Frauensport positioniert hat, kommt es bei Spielen ihrer Indiana Fever zu Protesten. Nun baten Sicherheitskräfte zwei Fans, Aufschriften auf ihren T-Shirts zu verdecken.
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- dailycaller.com22:13
The New York Liberty displayed pro-trans messages at halftime one day after refunding a fan whose paid tribute to a women’s sports brand was rejected.
Mon, 24 August 2026
2 reports- PBS NewsHour17:55
Breanna Stewart has always seen the WNBA as an inclusive place that has served as a safe space for both its fans and the players. That's been challenged lately.
- Channel News Asia21:20
URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/former-nba-players-kanter-freedom-white-not-eligible-wnba-sources-say-6338661
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- townhall.com14:00
Royce White threatens WNBA lawsuit after draft rejection due to transgender identity.
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- hitc.com07:30
'Just say it' - Charles Barkley's advice to Adam Silver and Cathy Engelbert amid WNBA trans athlete debate
- Die Zeit (Germany)17:10
Der Streit über trans Frauen im Sport wird in den USA immer absurder. Neuestes Opfer: die Basketballliga WNBA. Nun haben viele Spielerinnen genug davon.
Fri, 28 August 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia12:23