Bob Costas says 'common sense is not transphobic' after IOC bans trans athletes from women's competition

Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas praised the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) policy change this week banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, saying, "Common sense is not transphobic."

Costas, the longtime voice of the Olympics, addressed the groundbreaking policy change during an appearance on CNN this week. Costas said that while some use the issue "for political purposes," the IOC policy does not fall under that umbrella. 

"Common sense is not transphobic.