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Clark said the issue was not a topic of discussion in the team’s locker room and should be addressed by leagues and governing bodies. The exchange followed Cunningham’s earlier remarks, which had drawn public attention."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Clark and Cunningham were prevented from speaking to reporters after the Fever’s win over the Seattle Storm on 29 July 2026, as reported by ESPN. The outlet suggested the media blackout was likely to avoid questions about an anti-trans protest outside the arena in Seattle. Clark’s comments on 3 August were her first public remarks on the subject."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve spoke to reporters before the game against the Fever. Reeve said she comes from a space of inclusion and criticised the narrative that transgender athletes are the biggest problem in women’s sports. 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