Introduction
OutKick founder Clay Travis has proposed a $10 million basketball challenge involving the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces and a boys’ high school state championship team of his choosing. Travis made the offer public on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, amid an ongoing debate over transgender participation in women’s sports.
Latest Update
The latest verified development is Travis’ updated offer: if the Aces win, he says he will pay the team $10 million; if the boys’ team wins, he says the money would go to the players. His challenge was posted on X and discussed on Fox News’ “The Will Cain Show.”
Key Details
Travis previously made a smaller challenge in 2023, but the amount has now been increased to $10 million. In the new version, he said the matchup would be against the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces and a boys’ high school state title team selected by him.
The offer appears to be tied to the broader public discussion surrounding comments from Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham about biological sex and women’s sports. Travis has used the challenge to argue that a WNBA team should be able to defeat teenage boys if the league’s stated views on athletic differences are correct.
Official Statement
No official statement from the WNBA, the Las Vegas Aces, or the relevant high school team has been publicly confirmed in the materials reviewed.
What Happens Next?
There is no verified indication that the Aces will accept the challenge, and no match has been scheduled. As of the latest reports, the proposal remains a public offer rather than a confirmed event.
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