WNBA trans row intensifies as bosses hold talks but stop short of changing eligibility rules

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The WNBA is facing fresh scrutiny over its transgender eligibility rules after league officials held talks on the issue but stopped short of announcing any changes.A task force consisting of WNBA team presidents and general managers met on Wednesday to discuss a range of matters affecting the competition, including the participation of transgender athletes.However, no new eligibility policy emerged from the meeting, with the league indicating that discussions are expected to continue over the coming weeks and months."There are no immediate eligibility matters affecting the WNBA," the league said in a statement.

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