WNBA faces backlash over Fever vs. Dream T-shirt incident

During a game between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream, security mistakenly forced a mother and daughter to cover T-shirts reading 'XX-XY', prompting criticism of the WNBA's handling of the situation. The league confirmed that security acted in error, but the lack of a direct apology has raised concerns over fan expression. This incident follows recent controversy surrounding player Sophie Cunningham and her comments about transgender athletes, further complicating the league's stance on related issues. The WNBA reportedly issued an internal memo to security regarding the incident as damage control efforts continue.

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