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Cheryl Reeve reaffirms support for transgender kids amid protest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:07 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Cheryl Reeve reaffirms support for transgender kids amid protest

Summary

Cheryl Reeve, head coach of the Minnesota Lynx, emphasized her support for transgender kids during comments made ahead of the Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries game on August 20, 2026. Reeve stated, "transgender kids belong" and criticized the ongoing "XX-XY" movement. On the court, the Lynx secured a 77-66 victory over the Valkyries, with Olivia Miles and Kayla McBride each scoring 20 points. Reeve, who has consistently advocated for inclusion, faced mixed reactions regarding her stance on transgender athletes in women's sports.

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Status Watch

•Cheryl Reeve supports transgender kids and criticizes the 'XX-XY' movement.
•Lynx defeat Golden State Valkyries 77-66 on August 20, 2026.
•Olivia Miles and Kayla McBride each score 20 points for the Lynx.
•Reeve has a history of advocating for inclusion in sports.

Latest Updates

9:07 AMYahoo Sports — “Transgender Kids Belong”: Cheryl Reeve Sticks to her Guns on Controversial Debate With Clear Message to XX-XY Protestors

What they're saying

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Amid all the pressure around the “XX-XY” movement, it appears that Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve is sticking to her guns. When asked about the movement potentially reaching the doors of the Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries game, Reeve made it clear that “transgender kids belong”.
— Yahoo Sports

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