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WNBA star Sophie Cunningham is boldly championing Title IX and the critical need for separate sports categories for men and women, using her rising platform to defend opportunities for girls and future generations. Her stance comes amid growing national debate, fueled by personal stories like Payton McNabb’s — a high school volleyball player who suffered a life-altering injury after being hit by a ball from an athlete she believes was biologically male competing on the girls’ team. McNabb, now an advocate for independent women’s sports, argues that biological differences demand distinct categories, citing even simple things like net heights, and says the incident could have been prevented with better protections. As states and organizations scramble for policy answers, the push for permanent legislative safeguards gains urgency — all while athletes like Cunningham and McNabb risk backlash for speaking truth to power.

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