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Charles Barkley declares WNBA is 'for women only' after ongoing transgender athlete debate

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley declared the WNBA is "for women only" and criticized Adam Silver and Cathy Engelbert for not addressing the issue earlier.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from Fox News says: Hall of Famer Charles Barkley declared the WNBA is "for women only" and criticized Adam Silver and Cathy Engelbert for not addressing the issue earlier.

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  • Primary source: Fox News
  • Published: Aug 25, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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  1. Source published: Aug 25, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC
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