Stephen A Smith says there is 'no excuse' for 'biological men' competing in women's sports

The International Olympic Committee bans biological men from women's sporting events starting with the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Outspoken ESPN star Stephen A. Smith took a clear position in the ongoing debate about transgender athletes' participation in girls and women's sports.

"Biological men should not be competing against biological girls in sports, period," Smith said during an appearance on "Real Time with Bill Maher" after the Olympics' policy on transgender women was mentioned.

"What about protecting the young ladies? Young ladies going up against biological men — biological men — there is no excuse for that."

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Stephen A. Smith joined Bill Maher on the March 27 episode of "Real Time," discussing politics and who could potentially lead both parties going forward. (Real Time with Bill Maher/YouTube)

Smith then mentioned former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas.

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"Lia Thomas, for example, was a male, and he was ranked over 400th in the world. … And then he became a she. … And No. 1. Well … does it really take an Einstein to realize that there’s something wrong with that picture?"

Sadie Schreiner puts a transgender flag in her hair before heading to the awards stand after finishing third in the finals of the 200-meter race at the 2024 NCAA Division III outdoor track and field championships at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium May 25, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Smith has previously spoken about his views on transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports, including during a February 2025 Radio Row interview ahead of that year's Super