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‘All That Talkin Just to Score 2 Points’ – WNBA World Trolls Sophie Cunningham’s Abysmal Performance Amid Trans-Athlete Drama

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Sophie Cunningham has become one of the most polarizing figures in the WNBA with her recent comments against the inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports. The Indiana Fever star was once again in the spotlight on Thursday night, this time for her on-court performance.

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‘Let the Real Women Hoop’ — 9-Year NBA Veteran Makes Feelings Clear on Trans-Athlete Controversy After Enes Kanter Declares for WNBA Draft

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Updated Aug 8, 9:33 PM ET

The issue of transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports has become a hot-button topic in the WNBA after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham spoke out against it, apparently to protect her fellow female athletes from the unfair advantages. The sports world’s reaction to the matter has been deeply divided, with some siding with Cunningham and others opposing her position.

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Late rally lifts Sparks over Lynx

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Updated Aug 7, 7:02 AM ET

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 6: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx boxes out Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the game on August 6, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

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Megan Rapinoe Calls Out Sophie Cunningham Over WNBA Drama

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The Indiana Fever have been dealing with the fallout of politics impacting their team this season. Both Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have found themselves in stories involving right wing politicians speaking in favor of them against others. While Clark has distanced herself from making any political comments, Cunningham discussing the topic of trans athletes […] The post Megan Rapinoe Calls Out Sophie Cunningham Over WNBA Drama appeared first on HEAVY.

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WNBA union denounces transgender hate following Sophie Cunningham backlash

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The Women’s National Basketball Players Association denounced “hate, abuse, and demonization” of the transgender community in a statement Friday amid public uproar over Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s recent stance against trans participation in women’s sports. In its statement, the union called on fans to report anyone spreading hateful rhetoric at games. It did not reference Cunningham by name or weigh in on whether trans people should be able to compete freely, but stated broadly that

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