WNBA addresses security incident involving fans at Fever game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

During a recent WNBA matchup on August 17, the Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 95-91. However, the game was overshadowed by an incident involving a mother and daughter instructed by arena security to cover up their XX-XY Athletics T-shirts. Following the incident, the WNBA issued a statement asserting that such actions should not have occurred. In response, Kasey and Annie Thomason expressed concerns that future issues could arise as Annie stated it will continue unless substantive changes are made. The Atlanta Dream clarified that their personnel were not involved in the security decisions. The Fever's next game is scheduled against the Toronto Tempo on August 22.
- •Indiana Fever defeats Atlanta Dream 95-91
- •Security told fans to cover XX-XY T-shirts
- •WNBA states this incident should not have happened
- •Atlanta Dream denies involvement in security actions
- •Fever play Toronto Tempo next on August 22
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Common sense people’ – Response issued by WNBA fans who were told to cover up XX-XY T-shirts
"The WNBA and Indiana Fever continue to make headlines following previous comments from Sophie Cunningham regarding trans athletes competing in the sport. The Fever secured a 95-91 victory against the Atlanta Dream recently, but the on-court action was far from the main talking point of the day.
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