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XX-XY Athletics founder criticizes WNBA agenda amid fan backlash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

XX-XY Athletics founder criticizes WNBA agenda amid fan backlash

Summary

Jennifer Sey, founder of XX-XY Athletics, has criticized the WNBA for having an agenda that she believes detracts from the sport. This statement follows a backlash after two fans at a recent Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream game were told by security to cover their XX-XY shirts. The WNBA later stated that those shirts should be permitted, indicating a shift in security policy regarding fan attire. Sey argues that the league is disconnected from current cultural trends, feeling it is still operating under outdated ideologies. The WNBA is facing scrutiny and continues to navigate fan reactions associated with this incident.

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Key Details

•The incident occurred at an Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream game.
•Sey claims the WNBA is stuck in the past.
•WNBA has since clarified that XX-XY shirts are allowed.
•Sey argues for a focus on fair competition for daughters.
•Fans are reacting strongly to the league's handling of the situation.

Latest Updates

12:30 PMYahoo Sports — XX-XY Athletics founder says WNBA ‘have an agenda that has nothing to do with basketball’

What they're saying

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There was an incident involving the XX-XY shirts at a recent Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream game that has seen the WNBA get some backlash. After two fans were told to cover their XX-XY shirts by security, the WNBA put out a statement that said it should not have happened.
— Yahoo Sports

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