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The WNBA has been littered with controversies in 2026, from on-court skirmishes to viral off-court comments.
Few storylines have taken on more of a life of their own than the Sophie Cunningham saga, which started with the Fever guard speaking out against transgender women who were born male playing women's sports.
Cunningham has faced severe opposition from many in and around the WNBA, as well as support from fans who have even rallied for her outside Indiana's games. Cunningham has dug in her heels and stood by her comments.
Here's a look at what Cunningham said and the wave of reaction in response.
#cunningham #comments #preferred
The WNBA has been littered with controversies in 2026, from on-court skirmishes to viral off-court comments.
Few storylines have taken on more of a life of their own than the Sophie Cunningham saga, which started with the Fever guard speaking out against transgender women who were born male playing women's sports.
Cunningham has faced severe opposition from many in and around the WNBA, as well as support from fans who have even rallied for her outside Indiana's games. Cunningham has dug in her heels and stood by her comments.
Here's a look at what Cunningham said and the wave of reaction in response.
#cunningham #comments #preferred
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