Jennifer Sey questions WNBA's Cathy Engelbert over fan treatment issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:44 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Jennifer Sey, CEO of XX-XY Athletics, directed a question to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert regarding the treatment of fans at league games. Sey's inquiry follows a warning from the Alliance Defending Freedom about potential legal actions against the WNBA for silencing fans. The group claims incidents involving fans wearing supportive shirts led to confrontations and intimidation at games. Sey tweeted asking if all fans are welcome at WNBA events, echoing a broader concern in sports about free expression amid debates over trans athletes. Meanwhile, Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham called for stronger leadership within the league, suggesting changes may be needed by year's end.
- •Sey questions Engelbert on fan treatment at WNBA games.
- •Alliance Defending Freedom warns of potential legal action.
- •Incidents involved fans wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts.
- •Cunningham calls for bolder leadership in the league.
- •Concerns center on free expression and gender issues.
- 8:44 AMYahoo Sports — Jennifer Sey Poses Clear Question to Cathy Engelbert After WNBA Commissioner Is Warned About Possible Lawsuit Over Fan Treatment
"Jennifer Sey, the chief executive officer of XX-XY Athletics, posed a question to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after legal advocacy group Alliance Defending Freedom warned that the league could be opening itself up to legal action over some of its recent moves. ADF sent a letter to Engelbert, accusing her of silencing fans’ voices after two separate incidents in recent weeks.
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