WNBA Addresses Fan Clothing Requests at Game
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WNBA Addresses Fan Clothing Requests at Game

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Fans attending a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream reported being asked to cover up shirts displaying XX-XY chromosomes. The WNBA has stated that these requests should not have been made.

According to reports, fans of Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham were asked to cover up shirts with the XX-XY chromosome arrangement. The incident occurred during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream.

The WNBA has responded to the reports, stating, “Fans should not have been asked to cover up XX-XY shirts.” The league did not elaborate on why the requests were initially made, but confirmed that the action was inappropriate. It is currently unclear how many fans were asked to cover their shirts or who made the requests.

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