Riley Gaines
United StatesathleteFemaleb. 19996.9Global Dominance: 0.31%Riley Gaines is a former collegiate swimmer and advocate for women’s sports, known for speaking out against the inclusion of transgender women in female athletic competitions. She gained national attention after competing against a transgender athlete at the NCAA championships, which she argued resulted in unfair competition and a loss of opportunities for female athletes. Gaines has become a prominent voice in the debate over gender policies in sports, emphasizing the need to protect the integrity of women's athletics.
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Riley Gaines expressed strong support for Sophie Cunningham's perspective on the issue.
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India· 2026-08-10
Megan Rapinoe's latest ridiculous rant on Sophie Cunningham and Riley Gaines makes it clear she doesn't get the real issues in women's sports.
WNBA media defends DiJonai Carrington after dangerous Sophie Cunningham hit reveals glaring biasUnited States· 2026-08-10
Riley Gaines is a conservative activist who was mentioned in the context of Sophie Cunningham's views on women's sports.
Who is DiJonai Carrington? WNBA star who smacked Sophie Cunningham, got ejected and blamed 'White privilege'United States· 2026-08-09
Riley Gaines was mentioned alongside Sophie Cunningham in Megan Rapinoe's comments about women's sports.
Florida attorney general offers his response to brutal foul on Sophie CunninghamUnited States· 2026-08-09
Riley Gaines, a former college swimmer, praises the Supreme Court's decision to uphold state bans on transgender girls in female sports.
USA Volleyball suggests changes coming to sex testing, while junior families raise male athlete concernsUnited States· 2026-08-09
Riley Gaines posed for a photo with Sophie Cunningham following a game.
Chicago Sky address Sophie Cunningham rally planned outside home game vs FeverUnited States· 2026-08-08
Riley Gaines competed against trans swimmer Lia Thomas in college.
WNBPA issues statement embracing diversity and inclusion amid trans athlete debate in women's sportsUnited States· 2026-08-07
Riley Gaines has made it her life's mission to exclude trans people from public life.
Smug Megan Rapinoe goes on unhinged rant, attacks Riley Gaines and Sophie Cunningham over women's sportsUnited States· 2026-08-07Riley Gaines and Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham pose for a photo following Sunday's game.
Sophie Cunningham addresses the fallout over her stance on trans athletes not belonging in women's sportsUnited States· 2026-08-06
Riley Gaines posed courtside with Sophie Cunningham after a game, showing support for her.
Sophie Cunningham calls out WNBA media for non-basketball focus, and talks viral Cheryl Reeve conversationUnited States· 2026-08-05
Riley Gaines posed courtside after an Indiana Fever game with a sign thanking Cunningham.
Trump's remarks on recruiting LeBron James to women's basketball resurface amid WNBA trans athlete debateUnited States· 2026-08-05
Kotzmacher stood alongside Riley Gaines, Michelle Tafoya and Jennifer Sey, as they led the third rally in support of Cunningham.
NCAA softball player reveals alleged encounter with pro-trans counterprotesters at Sophie Cunningham rallyUnited States· 2026-08-05
Riley Gaines is an advocate for women's sports and supports Sophie Cunningham's stance.
ESPN's Stephen A Smith says Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve hurt WNBA with trans shirt controversyUnited States· 2026-08-05
Riley Gaines displayed a sign thanking Sophie Cunningham for speaking out to protect women's sports.
Riley Gaines says Target Center staffer tried to shut down her Sophie Cunningham signUnited States· 2026-08-03
Riley breaks down Clark’s return to elite form on her show.
Caitlin Clark sends WNBA All-Star ratings soaring as 3-point contest audience falls without herUnited States· 2026-07-30
Riley Gaines, a former swimmer, supported Sophie Cunningham's statements.
Zvezdnica WNBA z zdravo pametjo trn v peti transspolnih športnikov
Slovenia· 2026-07-29
Simone Biles criticized Gaines after commenting on a Minnesota high school softball championship team.
These female athletes need to speak up about keeping women's sports for women, like Sophie Cunningham didUnited States· 2026-07-26
Riley Gaines praised WNBA star Sophie Cunningham for her courage in speaking out against biological men competing in women's sports.
Riley Gaines praises Sophie Cunningham for transgender athlete stanceUnited States· 2026-07-25
Riley Gaines criticizes the league's strategy and defends women's sports in relation to Caitlin Clark's situation.
Caitlin Clark calls out media’s ‘false characterization’ of her amid weeks of controversyUnited States· 2026-07-25
Riley Gaines is a former NCAA swimmer who has been involved in controversies regarding transgender athletes.
USA Today sports writer who attacked Caitlin Clark promotes far-left viewsUnited States· 2026-07-24
Riley Gaines addresses the controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark, suggesting that jealousy from other players is fueling the on-court abuse.
USA Today Reporter apologizes for invoking Emmett Till in column about Caitlin Clark after upsetting the wokeUnited States· 2026-07-23
Riley Gaines expressed hope that the Supreme Court ruling would encourage athletes like Cunningham to support women's sports.
Sophie Cunningham sparks social media meltdown by speaking out to protect women's sportsUnited States· 2026-07-22
Riley Gaines, who infamously tied with Thomas at the 2022 NCAA women's swimming championships, told Fox News Digital that she hoped the ruling would be a 'clarion call' for athletes like Cunningham to speak out in support of protecting women's sports.
Sophie Cunningham speaks out on protecting girls from competing against 'biological men'United States· 2026-07-22Riley Gaines is a 12-time NCAA All-American who competed for the University of Kentucky NCAA swim team before retiring.
World Cup visitors say American hospitality defies media portrayalsUnited States· 2026-07-20
Riley Gaines addresses the controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark, suggesting it stems from jealousy.
Angel Reese dangerously peddles racist conspiracy theory after WNBA coach calls her two wordsUnited States· 2026-07-18
Riley Gaines addressed the controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark, asserting that concerns for Clark stem from her exceptional talent.
Caitlin Clark drops F-bombs at official while arguing Fever weren't getting the same whistle as ValkyriesUnited States· 2026-07-16
Women's activist Riley Gaines wrote, 'HOW did women vote for this guy?'
Mamdani claims rape rise tied to 'expanded definition,' draws backlashUnited States· 2026-07-14
Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines commented on the criticism directed at Harris regarding Kash Patel.
Kamala Harris mocked for WNBA speech over Kash Patel double standardUnited States· 2026-07-14
Riley Gaines joins Amir Odom to discuss Pride Month and the modern LGBTQ movement.
GLAAD reports LGBTQ film representation falls for third year in a rowUnited States· 2026-07-10
Female athletes, including Olympic medalist MyKayla Skinner and former college swimmer Riley Gaines, celebrate a Supreme Court ruling upholding state bans on transgender girls competing in women's sports.
NCAA president Charlie Baker reacts to Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletesUnited States· 2026-07-05