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When Sports Become Politics | Wilmington News
Two podcast hosts sparked outrage by dismissing accomplished female athletes—Riley Gaines, a 12-time All-American swimmer, and WNBA veteran Sophie Cunningham—for their advocacy of women’s sports. Accusing Cunningham of a “right-wing grift” and labeling supporters as “anti-trans,” the hosts questioned the credibility of teenage athletes like 16-year-old Ahnaleigh Wilson who stood with them. Their lack of evidence for claims and refusal to defend their rhetoric have ignited a broader debate: are female athletes only valued when they stay silent on gender equity? Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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