XX-XY Athletics Fires Back at Breanna Stewart’s ‘Safe Space’ Talk Amid Sophie Cunningham-Sparked Trans Athlete Controversy

XX-XY Athletics, an apparel brand that advocates against transgender athletes competing in women's sports, has responded to New York Liberty player Breanna Stewart's comments about creating a "safe space" for everyone in the WNBA. After Stewart's pregame interview where she expressed the desire for a safe environment for all fans, XX-XY Athletics reposted her statement on their official X account, but added a reference to a previous incident involving two high school girls wearing XX-XY gear to a Seattle Storm game.

The girls were reportedly confronted and verbally abused by the team's co-owner, Celeste Keaton. Following this, the WNBA suspended Keaton for five home games and fined her, while the Storm organization issued an apology. Stewart has not yet responded directly to the repost, but the ongoing controversy involving trans athletes in women's sports suggests that this issue is likely to continue gaining attention.