Stephen A. Smith calls out Cheryl Reeve over trans athletes debate

On August 5, Stephen A. Smith criticized Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve regarding a controversy involving trans athletes in women's sports. The debate was ignited by Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham, who expressed opposition to trans participation. Smith defended the notion that supporting rights does not mean allowing biological men to compete against women. He stated his stance on social media, emphasizing the importance of protecting women and questioning Reeve's involvement in the controversy. It remains unclear whether Reeve plans to respond to Smith's remarks.

• 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I’m not backing down’ – Stephen A. Smith calls out WNBA coach Cheryl Reeve over gender controversy