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ADF sends letter to WNBA after controversies over treatment of Sophie Cunningham supporters
Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), the conservative legal group that recently won two Supreme Court challenges upholding state laws restricting transgender participation in women’s sports, has sent a formal letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The letter concerns the league’s alleged treatment of fans who have publicly supported Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham, amid a wider…
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New owner deal values Timberwolves and Lynx at $4.5bn
The Minnesota Timberwolves and their WNBA sister franchise, the Minnesota Lynx, have changed ownership hands in a deal that reportedly values the two teams at a combined $4.5bn (£3.3bn). Businessman Marc Stad has moved from minority investor to controlling owner after buying the majority of the stake previously held by co-chairman Marc Lore, joining former…
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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert blames the wrong people for ‘sowing divisiveness’ in transgender debate
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has hit back at critics who she says are “sowing divisiveness” over the league’s handling of transgender athletes, remarks that critics argue misdirect blame away from the league itself. The comments come amid mounting pressure on the WNBA over its stance on the issue, with players, fans and political figures publicly…
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French transgender phenom Julie Tetart looks absolutely unstoppable in latest videos, but WNBA still silent
An OutKick opinion article highlights French transgender basketball player Julie Tetart, describing her recent performances as dominant, while criticising the WNBA for not signing her despite the league’s public support for trans inclusion in sport. The piece frames the WNBA’s silence as hypocritical, arguing that a league promoting itself as trans-friendly should be interested in…
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Microsoft And Discord Subpoenaed In GTA 6 Leak Case
Many alleged clips of Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay have leaked online this week, showing everything from combat to basketball, and Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two is scrambling to figure out just how it happened. Now, the publisher has subpoenaed both Microsoft and Discord in order to investigate potential users involved with the leaks. One subpoena,…
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Texas AG Ken Paxton sends message to WNBA amid ‘concerns’ over treatment of Sophie Cunningham supporters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attended a WNBA game in Dallas alongside a “Sophie Cunningham Night” rally, using the occasion to voice cautious optimism about how the league is treating fans who support Cunningham while restating his opposition to transgender women competing in women’s sports. His presence adds a prominent political figure to an ongoing…
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Martha’s Vineyard toddler ‘died calling out dad’s name’ after being left in COLD car by babysitter now charged with his murder
A toddler on Martha’s Vineyard, named in reports as Frank “Frankie” Rodenbaugh, reportedly died after being left in a cold car by his babysitter, who has now been charged with his murder. The case has caused shock on the Massachusetts island, with reports suggesting the child called out for his father before he died, raising…
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New York Times loses defamation suit, ordered to pay $9.25M to former Alabama basketball player
An Alabama jury awarded Kai Spears $9.25 million in damages after finding The New York Times defamed the former University of Alabama basketball player.