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Golden State Valkyries fans verbally attack XX-XY founder Jennifer Sey during WNBA Finals

Controversy spilled into the WNBA Finals as Jennifer Sey, founder of XX-XY Athletics and a vocal critic of transgender athlete eligibility, faced a barrage of verbal abuse from Golden State Valkyries fans during Game 1 at the Chase Center. Sey, who has publicly supported Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s stance and pressured the WNBA to alter its rules, became the target of heated insults from supporters in the stands.

Clips of fans calling her ‘disgusting’ and hurling profane remarks went viral, with some even demanding her removal from the arena. The confrontation underscores the deep divisions surrounding the league’s policies, as passionate fans on both sides of the debate clashed in person for the first time during the high-stakes series.

While tensions ran high, the WNBA avoided further escalation, grateful for the lack of physical altercations amid the emotional outbursts.

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‘Glad I Ieft SF’ – Jennifer Sey reacts to abuse from Valkyries fans during Game 1 of the WNBA Finals