Jennifer Sey
Coverage of Jennifer Sey in the Nexus archive.
- Woman claims NY Liberty tried to change her 'XX-XY' paid scoreboard message for halftime of Fever game
Julie Potter paid $100 to display a scoreboard message thanking Jennifer Sey and XX-XY Athletics for an NY Liberty vs Fever game. She claimed the team attempted to change her initially approved wording, which she objected to as censorship. The New York Liberty ultimately refunded the payment after stating that their messages are limited to positive, celebratory content.
- Lynx coach defends trans athletes ahead of big game vs Fever with Sophie Cunningham rally scheduled outside
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve defended the right of 'Save Women’s Sports' demonstrators to protest outside a game against the Indiana Fever but rejected their claim that transgender athletes pose a threat to women’s sports. She emphasized inclusion and criticized problematic narratives about transgender women in locker rooms, while Fever star Sophie Cunningham advocates for protecting young girls from 'biological men' in sports.
- Jennifer Sey reveals alleged communication with Sophie Cunningham amid recruitment pitch for XX-XY Athletics
Jennifer Sey, founder of XX-XY Athletics, seeks to recruit WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, highlighting her interest in the brand's 'Dear Nike' campaign. Sey claims Cunningham privately praised the campaign but missed her initial direct message. Cunningham, under contract with Adidas, has not publicly responded to the recruitment pitch.
- Newsom faces criticism for state's stance on trans athletes in girls' sports after SCOTUS ruling
California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces criticism for allowing trans athletes to compete in girls' sports following the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling upholding state laws banning males from women's sports. Newsom's office emphasized California's commitment to LGBTQ rights, while activists like Riley Gaines and Jennifer Sey condemned the stance. President Donald Trump's Department of Justice has filed Title IX lawsuits against California over its policies.
- California trans athlete podium controversy ignites outrage among politicians, activists
A trans athlete, AB Hernandez, swept three jumping events at a California girls' track and field meet, sparking controversy and outrage among politicians and activists. The athlete's wins led to a rule being enforced that awarded higher placements to female athletes who finished behind Hernandez. The incident has renewed debate over transgender athletes in women's sports.