The WNBA has declined to identify the security personnel who told fans to cover up t-shirts referencing "XX-XY" chromosomes at a recent Atlanta Dream game, prompting the team to publicly place the blame on the league itself. The incident has fuelled accusations of a double standard within the league, coming after security staff ordered a mother and teenage daughter, among others, to conceal their women's sports-themed shirts during a Fever-Dream matchup, drawing criticism from fans and commentators alike.

At least three fans were told to cover the shirts, according to reporting by Fox News Digital, with one describing being "flabbergasted" by the ejection threat. The Atlanta Dream issued a statement on Monday attributing responsibility for the incident to the WNBA rather than the team's own staff, while the league has acknowledged security acted wrongly but has not disclosed who ordered the enforcement action. The episode has become a flashpoint in broader debates over how women's sports leagues handle politically charged fan expression.