Mother and daughter told to cover XX-XY shirts at WNBA game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Kasey and Annie Thomason reported that security asked them to cover their XX-XY Athletics shirts while attending an Atlanta Dream game against the Indiana Fever on August 16. The shirts, supporting the debate over transgender participation in women's sports, were worn without incident until overtime when a security guard deemed them offensive. The Thomasons were informed they could put on provided Dream shirts or leave the arena. They complied to remain for the game's conclusion. The incident follows similar controversies elsewhere, as the WNBA reviews its policies regarding transgender athlete eligibility amidst ongoing debates.
- •Kasey and Annie Thomason attended the game on August 16.
- •The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime.
- •Security claimed the shirts were offensive based on fan complaints.
- •WNBA is reviewing policies on transgender athlete participation.
- •This follows a similar incident with XX-XY shirts in Seattle last month.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mother And Daughter Say They Were Told To Cover Up XX-XY Shirts At WNBA Game
- 10:45 AMFox News — Mom and daughter told to cover up XX-XY T-shirts, say they were threatened with ejection at Fever-Dream game - Fox News
"A Georgia mother and daughter forced to cover up XX-XY Athletics shirts during Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream overtime after security intervened.
"A Georgia mother and her daughter say they were told by security to cover up shirts supporting biological distinctions in women’s sports.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 8:00 PMMother And Daughter Say They Were Told To Cover Up XX-XY Shirts At WNBA Game
A Georgia mother and her daughter say they were told by security to cover up shirts supporting biological distinctions in women’s sports.
- Fox NewsAug 17, 2026, 10:45 AMMom and daughter told to cover up XX-XY T-shirts, say they were threatened with ejection at Fever-Dream game - Fox News
A Georgia mother and daughter forced to cover up XX-XY Athletics shirts during Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream overtime after security intervened.
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