Cathy Engelbert mentioned "woman" 33 times in her 2019 WNBA presser, championing women's advancement. Now she won't define the term amid the trans debate.

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around transgender athletes in women's basketball.

The comments follow strong statements from players. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham recently voiced support for keeping transgender athletes out of women’s sports. That stance sparked protests and wider discussion across the league. “I know many ...

Engelbert sent a memo to players and teams explaining how the league is approaching the situation

When Sophie Cunningham suggested that she did not want transgender athletes competing in the WNBA because she wanted to protect young girls in locker rooms, she likely did not expect her comments to grow into a much bigger debate.

The WNBA continues to receive backlash for different issues surrounding it. Analysts, sports commentators and fans have criticized it for how it has been dealing with controversial matters. Prominent sports anchor Elle Duncan is the latest to blast the

The former NCAA swimmer attacked the WNBA commissioner as the league continues a more measured discussion over transgender athlete eligibility. Riley Gaines has launched another attack on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert,