Megan Rapinoe responds to Enes Kanter's comments on protecting women
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:09 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Megan Rapinoe criticized Enes Kanter's remarks about wanting to 'protect women' following his ejection from the Chicago Sky meeting with the Indiana Fever. In her podcast, Rapinoe offered a sarcastic take, questioning Kanter's motivations and his presence in women’s sports. Kanter, who spoke to Fox News after the incident, defended his actions, denying that he violated any rules and asked for a clear definition of a woman. The incident highlights ongoing discussions around gender issues in sports and the role of men in women's leagues.
- •Megan Rapinoe criticizes Enes Kanter's comments on protecting women.
- •Kanter was ejected from the Chicago Sky meeting with the Indiana Fever.
- •He defended his actions, claiming he did not break any rules.
- •Rapinoe questions the need for men in women's sports.
- •Kanter seeks clarity on the definition of a woman.
- 1:09 PMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter makes $5 million offer to Megan Rapinoe over WNBA trans debate
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Former female soccer star gives sarcastic response to Enes Kanter’s ‘protect women’ comments
"Nowadays, retired soccer legend Megan Rapinoe hosts her podcast Why Are You Like This? while staying deeply involved in sports media and LGBTQ+ advocacy. She recently addressed Enes Kanter’s claim that he was attending WNBA games to protect women in sports, holding nothing back: “You did warn us about men forcing their way into WNBA spaces.
"Megan Rapinoe has mocked Enes Kanter after he recently said that he just wanted to ‘protect women’. Kanter made headlines again recently after he was removed from the Chicago Sky’s meeting with the Indiana Fever after having words with Natasha Cloud.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:09 PMEnes Kanter makes $5 million offer to Megan Rapinoe over WNBA trans debate
Nowadays, retired soccer legend Megan Rapinoe hosts her podcast Why Are You Like This? while staying deeply involved in sports media and LGBTQ+ advocacy. She recently addressed Enes Kanter’s claim that he was attending WNBA games to protect women in sports, holding nothing back: “You did warn us about men forcing their way into WNBA spaces.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 8:45 AMFormer female soccer star gives sarcastic response to Enes Kanter’s ‘protect women’ comments
Megan Rapinoe has mocked Enes Kanter after he recently said that he just wanted to ‘protect women’. Kanter made headlines again recently after he was removed from the Chicago Sky’s meeting with the Indiana Fever after having words with Natasha Cloud.
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