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WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Doug Feinberg, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 8, 2026
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Key takeaway Details of the memo and the league's discussions are available from The Associated Press, which obtained the memo.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has addressed the issue of transgender athlete participation in women's basketball. A memo was sent to teams regarding ongoing discussions on the topic. Engelbert acknowledged that the issue has received significant attention recently and expressed appreciation for teams' thoughtful and professional responses to media inquiries.
The memo was sent to teams on Friday afternoon and outlines the league's approach to the conversations. Further discussion is expected to take place at a meeting of team presidents and general managers. Details of the memo and the league's discussions are available from The Associated Press, which obtained the memo.
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Category: government Published: August 8, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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