Jay Feely speaks out against trans athletes in women's sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Jay Feely, former NFL placekicker and current Republican nominee for Arizona's 1st congressional district, recently voiced strong opposition to transgender athletes participating in women's sports. His remarks follow a surge in discussion surrounding the topic, fueled by comments from Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and tennis players Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff. Feely argued that allowing transgender women to compete creates an unfair competitive due to biological advantages, emphasizing the need to protect women's athletics and spaces. He shared his views in a video posted on social media and reaffirmed his stance in a follow-up post on X.
- •Feely advocates for protecting women's sports from trans athletes.
- •Comments coincide with rising debates among athletes on this issue.
- •Feely argues that biological advantages impact competition fairness.
- •His statements were made public via social media.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Undeniable biological advantages’: NFL star turned politician does not hold back on trans athletes
"The debate around transgender athletes participating in women’s sports has reached all-time highs after comments on the subject by Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and tennis stars Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff. Now, Jay Feely, a former NFL placekicker who is now the Republican nominee for Arizona’s 1st congressional district, is giving his thoughts on the topic.…
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