The transgender controversy surrounding the WNBA

The WNBA operates under a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), a deal negotiated between the league and its players association (WNBPA), setting rules on matters including player salary caps, revenue sharing, benefits and overall league operations.On player eligibility, the CBA states: "Only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA."The WNBA has yet to comment publicly on the row since Cunningham's comments but league commissioner Cathy Engelbert reportedly sent a memo to teams last week in which she said the matter would be discussed at an upcoming pre-arranged meeting with team presidents.In the memo, seen by the Associated Press, external, Engelbert said the league would "always approach this topic thoughtfully, respectfully, and in alignment with the longstanding values of our league".She added: "Our player eligibility rules, unlike the eligibility rules of some other leagues and governing bodies, are collectively bargained. Preserving the integrity of our game and ensuring fair competition will always remain among the league's highest priorities."However, the lack of detail in the league's eligibility criteria has been brought to light by Kanter Freedom, who fi...