On eve of FIBA World Cup, itβs worth noting that everyone is playing under the no transgender women policy that so roiled the WNBA when Sophie Cunningham talked about it. Irony? Yes, but also a sign of the times. Cunninghamβs words align with intβl and US sports governing bodies.
Something to consider in the WNBA transgender controversy: the IOC, USOPC, FIBA and USA Basketball all now have policies not allowing transgender women to play. Twelve great WNBA players will go to the World Cup next month and play under those rules. Our CNN conversation: