From bench to battleground: Sophie Cunningham’s MAGA pivot

Indiana Fever reserve Sophie Cunningham—Caitlin Clark’s on-court enforcer—becomes a political lightning rod after saying she’s concerned about transgender athletes in womens’ sports, attracting praise from GOP figures and Fox News while critics point out the rarity of such athletes in top leagues; the piece suggests Cunningham may be courting a MAGA-aligned profile as she eyes a return to basketball.