Fact check: Are there any professional women's sports leagues that allow men to compete?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, professional women's sports leagues generally do not allow men to compete. The NCAA has implemented a clear policy restricting women's categories to "student-athletes assigned female at birth" ^[1]. This policy change specifically limits competition in women's sports while keeping men's categories "open to all eligible student-athletes" ^[1].

The analyses reveal that recent policy changes have been implemented to address concerns about fairness and safety in women's sports. President Trump signed an executive order aimed at banning transgender athletes from competing in women's sports ^[2], and the NCAA has revised its policies accordingly ^[3]. However, the NCAA does allow some flexibility: men can practice with women's teams and receive benefits, but cannot compete ^{[1] [3]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about the distinction between cisgender men and transgender women athletes. The analyses focus primarily on transgender participation rather than cisgender men competing in women's sports ^[2]. This is a crucial distinction that affects how the question should be interpreted and answered.

The analyses also reveal documented cases of female athletes being injured or disadvantaged when competing against biological males ^[4], which provides context for why these policies exist. Additionally, there's an ongoing political and policy debate about protecting opportunities for women and girls to compete in safe and fair sports ^[2].

Missing from the discussion is the perspective of those who advocate for more inclusive policies, as the analyses primarily present sources that support restrictions on male participation in women's sports.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself is not inherently biased, but it lacks specificity about what type of "men" are being referenced - whether cisgender men, transgender women, or both. This ambiguity could lead to confusion or misinterpretation of the actual policies and debates.

The question also doesn't acknowledge that this is primarily a contemporary policy issue rather than a historical practice, as evidenced by the recent NCAA policy changes ^{[5] [3]} and executive orders ^[2]. The framing suggests this might be a common or accepted practice, when the analyses indicate the opposite - that policies are being strengthened to prevent such participation.

Organizations and individuals who benefit from the current restrictive policies include traditional women's sports advocates and conservative political figures, while those pushing for more inclusive policies would include LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and some progressive politicians, though these perspectives are not well-represented in the provided analyses.