Cheryl Reeve advocates for protecting trans kids in sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve voiced support for transgender athletes during a statement made on August 1. Reeve emphasized that safeguarding trans kids is a human rights issue and asserted that every child deserves a chance to engage in sports. This sentiment resonates with other WNBA players and coaches who have similarly advocated for inclusivity in athletics. The larger discourse around inclusivity in sports continues to evolve, particularly regarding youth sports and transgender participation.
- •Cheryl Reeve made her statement on August 1.
- •Reeve calls for the protection of trans kids in sports.
- •Support for trans athletes is gaining traction among WNBA players and coaches.
- •The statement is part of a broader conversation on inclusivity in sports.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — "We need to protect trans kids," Reeve said Aug. 1. …
""We need to protect trans kids," Reeve said Aug. 1. …
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