Shirts, Sports, and Gender Debates | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

A mom and daughter sparked controversy at an Indiana Fever game after wearing shirts labeled “XX” and “XY” to represent biological sex — prompting a security guard to ask them to change or leave due to complaints from other fans. But on camera, some fans actually praised their shirts, casting doubt on the claim that everyone was offended. The incident ties back to player Sophie Cunningham’s public stance that biological men shouldn’t compete in women’s sports — a position she says stems from her belief in protecting biological women’s rights, even as she insists she’s not political and…