Jennifer Sey

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, 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.

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.

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.