{
  "id": 2926206,
  "title": "Former NBA player who says he identifies as woman ejected from WNBA game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/former-nba-player-who-says-he-identifies-as-woman-ejected-from-wnba-2926206",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T02:37:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-24/wnba-enes-kantor-freedom-ejected-from-game/107071160"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player who identifies as a woman, was removed from a WNBA game following a heated exchange with fellow players. Freedom had recently announced his intention to nominate for the WNBA draft, asserting his identification as a woman. The incident occurred during an Indiana-Chicago match, where Sky guard Natasha Cloud approached Freedom and pointed while wearing a shirt that read \"WOMAN noun. adult human female.\" Cloud approached Kanter, who held his arms out and took a step onto the court. Security separated the two before the situation worsened, leading to Freedom's ejection from the arena. Freedom and Royce White, another former NBA player, had previously declared themselves eligible for the WNBA draft, citing their identification as women. The confrontation unfolded during a game featuring Indiana star Sophie Cunningham, who has faced criticism for her perceived anti-trans sentiments. Cunningham clarified her stance, emphasizing her commitment to love and honesty while also protecting young athletes. The incident has sparked debates and protests at WNBA games, with players and fans advocating for a more inclusive environment.",
  "summary": "A former NBA player who says he now identifies as a woman is ejected from a WNBA game after an explosive confrontation with players.",
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/former-texas-a-m-rb-shines-as-lions-preseason-player-of-the-game",
        "published": "2026-08-24T00:22:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Former NBA player who says he identifies as woman ejected from WNBA game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/former-nba-player-who-says-he-identifies-as-woman-ejected-from-wnba",
        "published": "2026-08-24T02:37:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Enes Kanter Ejected From Fever-Sky After Heated Confrontation With WNBA Player",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/enes-kanter-ejected-from-fever-sky-after-heated-confrontation-with",
        "published": "2026-08-24T04:00:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}