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A Deeper Conversation About Inclusion in Women’s Sports
No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show›
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Exclusionary practices in sports can have a lasting impact on athletes, communities, and the way we think about fairness, opportunity, and belonging.. To help unpack this complex and often divisive topic, Zena is joined by Dr. Anna Baeth, author of Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports.
Dr. Baeth takes a closer look at the conversation around trans athletes in women’s sports, addressing common questions, examining the data, and providing context around the concerns and misconceptions driving much of the debate.
But first, we start with the newest addition to the WNBA. The Cleveland Sirens have officially unveiled their team name and branding, and Zena and Sabreena take a closer look at the inspiration behind the identity, the reaction to the new look, and how Cleveland’s newest franchise connects to the legacy of the Cleveland Rockers.
REFERENCES:
Cleveland Sirens reveal name and logo as 2028 WNBA expansion team by Sabreena Merchant
Sophie Cunningham wants to put focus back on basketball: ‘What are we doing?’ by Zach Powell
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"A Deeper Conversation About Inclusion in Women’s Sports" is an episode of No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show. Runtime 1 hr 7 min. Published August 6, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
