Riley Gaines critiques Caitlin Clark's stance on transgender athletes

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Riley Gaines critiques Caitlin Clark's stance on transgender athletes
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On 'The Charlie Kirk Show,' Riley Gaines expressed her concerns about Caitlin Clark's lack of a definitive stance on transgender athletes participating in women's sports. Gaines highlighted the pressure faced by athletes who take public positions on the issue, referencing Sophie Cunningham's outspoken views. Clark, a teammate of Cunningham on the Indiana Fever, has opted to focus on basketball instead of the debate. While discussing this decision, Clark mentioned that the team prioritizes winning and does not engage in off-court controversies. Gaines believes it is clear what Clark thinks, even if she refrains from taking a hardline public position.

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  • Riley Gaines shared her views on Caitlin Clark's stance.
  • Caitlin Clark prioritizes basketball over off-court issues.
  • Sophie Cunningham has been vocal about transgender athlete participation.
  • Clark indicated sports leagues should address the debate.
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  • 6:41 PMYahoo SportsRiley Gaines does not hold back on her ‘main problem’ with Caitlin Clark on ‘The Charlie Kirk Show’
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Indiana Fever reserve guard reignited a nationwide debate on the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports with her comments on the subject in a Julty 21 ESPN profile. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,'” Cunningham said in the feature. “I think…

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