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11 September 2026

How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars

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How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars

Sports journalist Sabreena Merchant says culture war issues related to race and trans athletes threaten to overshadow exceptional play on the WNBA court. (Image credit: Michael Reaves)

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