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How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars

How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars
NPR News Thursday 10 September 2026, 17:22 UTC By Sam Fragoso 1 min read
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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)

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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