WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
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WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
The Tempo made a point to announce the new, queer turtle totem during their home game against the Indiana Fever -- and their guard Cunningham who has been outspoken about defending girls and women's sports from transgender athletes.
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Primary‘You Deserve to Be Laughed At’ — Ex-ESPN Star Rips Tempo for Debuting Non-Binary Mascot vs. Sophie Cunningham, Fever
The Toronto Tempo plunged themselves into the WNBA’s trans athlete controversy with their new nonbinary mascot, Dez, during Tuesday’s matchup against Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever. The timing made the move look like a clear dig at Cunningham, who has been at the center of the controversy since her comments about protecting young girls in women’s sports during an ESPN interview.
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