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WNBA Addresses Fan Shirt Incident Amid Trans Athlete Debate
The WNBA stated that fans should not have been asked to cover shirts supporting trans athletes during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky. The incident occurred when fans wearing "Protect Trans Kids" shirts were reportedly told to cover them. The WNBA has since clarified its stance, indicating that such requests were inappropriate. This event is occurring amidst a broader "culture war" discussion surrounding trans athletes, which some outlets note has coincided with increased ratings for the WNBA.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (2): Los Angeles Times, The New York Times
- Centre (6): CBC News, Chicago Tribune, Forbes, NBC News, The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star
- Right (1): Fox News