Stephen A. Smith says transgender athletes are ‘prying on the rights of females’
"That's about prying on the rights of females out there everywhere who were born female, and they're at a decided disadvantage."
"That's about prying on the rights of females out there everywhere who were born female, and they're at a decided disadvantage."
"I honestly did not perceive this team to be so unserious."
"Everyone is entitled to their opinion and shouldn't be attacked because of it."
"If you consider yourself a woman and you want to play sports or vice versa, you should be able to play. That's my opinion."
ESPN is wading into the debate about transgender athletes on 'Outside the Lines' this week.
"This is an attempt to silence good-faith discussion and debate."
"I've been seeing breasts all my life."
Eventually, ESPN is going to have to say SOMETHING.
"If Ponder truly wanted to champion women's sports, she's had ample opportunity. But she hasn't. Because this has nothing to do with 'fairness.'"
ESPN's delicate dance in the political world is about to get tested again.
"In sports media, we’re lucky to tell stories of others’ journeys. We have our own, too. Part of mine is being transgender."