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Trans Athletes Challenge WNBA Rules | Salt Lake City News
Two former NBA stars, Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White, are declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft — a bold move challenging the league’s current transgender athlete policies. The controversy erupted after WNBA player Sophie Cunningham sparked backlash with comments about limiting women’s sports to biological females, leading to protests and a Players Association statement condemning hate against the trans community. Both athletes insist they’re not targeting anyone but want to test how the WNBA upholds its principles in practice. Meanwhile, tennis is also navigating gender eligibility rules…
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