Riley Gaines criticizes Caitlin Clark for neutrality on trans athlete debate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:50 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Riley Gaines has expressed her dissatisfaction with Caitlin Clark's neutral position regarding the debate on trans athletes in the WNBA. During a recent appearance on 'The Charlie Kirk Show', Gaines backed Sophie Cunningham's stance and suggested that Clark's reluctance to take sides may indicate her own private beliefs. Clark, who is focused on the Indiana Fever's playoff run, has decided to redirect attention away from political distractions as the team prepares for the postseason. Currently, there are no trans athletes on the draft radar for any team, raising questions about the urgency of the issue.
- •Riley Gaines supports Sophie Cunningham's stance on trans athletes.
- •Caitlin Clark is criticized for her neutral position.
- •Clark is focused on the Fever's playoff preparations.
- •No trans athletes are currently draft-eligible in the WNBA.
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — Riley Gaines reveals her ‘main problem’ with Caitlin Clark after Sophie Cunningham-led movement
"Conservative political activist Riley Gaines has shared her support for Sophie Cunningham’s stance on trans athletes in the WNBA, but is upset that Caitlin Clark has not done the same. The debate over trans athletes in the WNBA seems to be getting more heated by the day, and more people are coming out with statements on one side or the other.
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