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Technology · Social media platforms · published 2026-08-26 · via Wired

Conspiracy Theories Fabricate Transgender Players in Women's Basketball

A right-wing commentator baselessly suggested that a WNBA player is secretly a man, despite no evidence. The claim is part of a broader campaign against transgender participation in women's sports, amplified by figures like Riley Gaines and Sophie Cunningham. The WNBA has no transgender players, but conspiracy theories persist.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “There Are No Trans Women in the WNBA, so Right-Wingers Are Making Some Up.” Browse more stories.