WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender eligibility

Commissioner sends memo to teams on eligibility rules Players’ union refuses to be used as a political pawn Cunningham remarks have prompted rallies and protests WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around transgender athletes in women’s basketball. “I know many of you have received questions in recent weeks regarding transgender athlete participation in women’s basketball, and I expect this topic will continue to receive significant...

By Associated Press

WNBA commissioner stresses integrity, respect on topic of transgender athletes in league-wide memo

In a memo sent to team presidents, general managers and coaches Friday, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert advised the league’s leaders on their approach to the topic of transgender participation in women’s sports. The commissioner stressed approaching it with integrity and respect, without specifically defining the league’s stance. The issue has dominated conversation around the WNBA in the wake of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s recent comments in favor of excluding trans athletes from

WNBA Commissioner Says League Will Continue Talks on Transgender Athletes

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is finally weighing in on the league's raging transgender athlete debate ... acknowledging the issue isn't going away -- and neither are the conversations about it. Engelbert addressed the controversy in a memo…

By TMZ Staff