XX-XY Athletics—a two-year-old apparel brand founded by former elite gymnast Jennifer Sey with a mission to "protect women's sports"—is at the center of another WNBA controversy.
Two fans attending Sunday night's Atlanta Dream–Indiana Fever game were reportedly told they would need to cover their XX-XY shirts with Atlanta Dream shirts or they would be escorted from the arena.
A WNBA spokesperson confirmed the incident in a statement to Front Office Sports, saying, "The WNBA is aware of interactions at last night's game in Atlanta in which fans were asked by league security to cover their shirts. This should not have happened."
When reached for comment, the Dream first pointed to the league's statement, later adding: "The Atlanta Dream believes in creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Unfortunately, at last night's game, WNBA security took actions that fell short of that standard. At no point were Dream personnel involved in the decisions made by WNBA security."
Another source familiar with the situation said there were multiple interactions between security personnel and fans regarding apparel at the Gateway Center on Sunday, including with fans wearing messages representing different viewpoints on trans women competing in women's sports.

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