American soccer star Rapinoe leads athletes reaction to U.S. Supreme Court's abortion decision

U.S. national soccer team star Megan Rapinoe expressed her anger Friday over the Supreme Court's decision to strip the nation's constitutional protections for abortion, decrying an erosion of rights that women have had for a generation.

"I think the cruelty is the point because this is not pro life by any means," said Rapinoe, who was close to tears at times as she expressed her outrage.

The always outspoken Rapinoe was joined by some of the country's leading sports figures in publicly sharing their dismay, anger and concern after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed a woman's constitutional right to abortion.

In a joint statement, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the leagues "believe that women should be able to make their own decisions concerning their health and future, and we believe that freedom should be protected."

"We will continue to advocate for gender and health equity, including ensuring our employees have access to reproductive health care, regardless of their location," they said.

NBA AND WNBA STATEMENT REGARDING ROE V. WADE DECISION<br> <br>NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued the following statement regarding today’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: <a href="https://t.co/P13MSouB5A">pic.twitter.com/P13MSouB5A</a>

Rapinoe is in Colorado as the two-time defending World Cup champions prepare for a game Saturday against Colombia. As a gay woman, she also spoke about fears that the conservative court would come for her rights next.

"We live in country that forever tries to chip away what you have innately, what you have been privileged enough to feel your entire life," she said.

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