Breanna Stewart addresses WNBA trans athlete debate before game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:24 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Before the New York Liberty's game against the Indiana Fever on August 22, Breanna Stewart spoke out on the ongoing controversy regarding trans athletes in women’s sports, ignited by Sophie Cunningham's comments. During a press conference at Barclays Center, Stewart emphasized the importance of inclusivity and the need for education. She acknowledged the competing rallies outside the venue and expressed hope for a clearer stance from the WNBA regarding eligibility rules. The Liberty ultimately secured a 109-102 victory over the Fever, but the debate over inclusion in the sport remains unresolved.
- •Stewart spoke against trans athlete exclusion before Liberty vs. Fever game.
- •Liberty defeated Fever 109-102 on August 22.
- •Stewart highlighted the importance of inclusivity in sports.
- •Competing rallies occurred outside the Barclays Center during the game.
- •Debate on WNBA eligibility rules continues post-game.
- 6:24 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty’s Breanna Stewart breaks her silence on Sophie Cunningham-led trans athletes in WNBA debate
"New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart has made her first public comments about the WNBA controversy sparked by Sophie Cunningham’s stance against trans athletes in women’s sports. Before the Liberty handed the Indiana Fever a 109-102 loss on Saturday, Liberty’s star guard Stewart addressed the furore over trans athletes created by her opponent, Cunningham.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WNBA•Aug 23, 2026, 7:01 AM‘Clear as Day’ — Fever Teammate Confident in Caitlin Clark’s MVP Case Despite Missing Clutch FTs in Loss vs. Liberty
WNBA•Aug 23, 2026, 6:17 AMHow to Watch Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky on Aug. 23? All You Need to Know
WNBA•Aug 23, 2026, 6:00 AMWhere to watch Sky vs. Fever today: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Caitlin Clark WNBA game
WNBA•Aug 23, 2026, 5:47 AMLeonie Fiebich returns, leads Liberty to 109-102 win over Fever
WNBA•Aug 23, 2026, 4:54 AMBreanna Stewart urges a safe space as transgender debate sparks rallies at Fever games
WNBA•Aug 23, 2026, 4:00 AMOutside a sold-out WNBA game, dueling protests mirror America's transgender-athlete debate