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Joe Rogan comments on trans athletes in WNBA amid controversy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:10 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Joe Rogan comments on trans athletes in WNBA amid controversy

Summary

Joe Rogan addressed the ongoing debate regarding transgender women in sports during a recent podcast episode. His remarks came after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's critical comments about transgender athletes in women’s sports sparked a national discussion. Rogan described Enes Kanter Freedom's declaration as a transgender woman seeking entry into the WNBA Draft as a 'smart move,' suggesting it illustrated issues with the league's policies. He criticized the concept of biological males competing in women's sports, specifically referring to Julien Tetart, a transgender player in France, as 'preposterous.' The debate continues as no transgender women are currently playing in the WNBA, emphasizing the evolving discussions over inclusion and fairness in women's sports.

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Key Details

•Joe Rogan spoke on the trans sports debate on his podcast.
•Sophie Cunningham's comments against trans athletes sparked controversy.
•Enes Kanter Freedom announced intention to enter the WNBA Draft as a trans woman.
•Julien Tetart, a trans woman, plays in France's Ligue Féminine 2.
•No transgender women currently compete in the WNBA.

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10:10 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Some psychopath can just pretend they are a woman’: Joe Rogan does not hold back on trans sports debate

What they're saying

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has ignited nationwide conversation over the past several weeks after she spoke out against transgender women competing in women’s sports, sparking former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White to make a mockery of the WNBA by claiming they are women and want to join the league. Now, noted…
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