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sports9 days ago•3 min saved

Cunningham Dismisses Athletic Column, Defends Stats as Fever GM Weighs Re-Signing

Sophie Cunningham responded to a New York Times-owned column urging the Indiana Fever to drop her by stating she no longer cares about outside opinions. Her co-host challenged the column's basketball arguments, citing her top-five league rankings in bench scoring and effective field goal percentage. Meanwhile, Fever GM Amber Cox confirmed that Cunningham's off-court controversies will not influence the team's decision to re-sign her, though market interest remains limited due to fan backlash.

via Fox News|

#free-agency #indiana-fever #sophie-cunningham

legal-and-politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Judge Dismisses DOJ Suit, Preserving California's Trans Athlete Policy

A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against California, ruling that the Department of Justice failed to provide clear notice that federal funding was contingent on banning transgender girls from sports. The decision preserves California's 2013 policy allowing students to compete on teams matching their gender identity, though the DOJ is considering an appeal.

via Fox News|

#california #doj #gavin-newsom

media2 months ago•7 min saved

Fox News Dedicates 206 WNBA Segments to a Summer Culture War

Media Matters finds Fox News devoted at least 206 segments this summer to the WNBA, largely framing race and trans-athlete discussions to fuel a culture-war narrative. The coverage began with Caitlin Clark’s racial discourse around a foul but expanded to debates on trans inclusion in women’s sports, including commentary from Fox hosts and contributors and even speculative ideas like a pro‑trans “Nashville Balls” team. The report argues Fox uses WNBA coverage to galvanize its political base rather than focus on substantive league news.

via Media Matters for America|

#culture-war #fox-news #media

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Hugh Laurie sparks backlash with stance on trans athletes in sports

Hugh Laurie sparked fan backlash by stating he doesn’t believe men should compete against women and publicly backing WNBA player Sophie Cunningham’s stance on protecting women’s sports amid the trans-athlete debate.

via PinkNews|

#backlash #hugh-laurie #sophie-cunningham

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Sophie Cunningham's Tell-All Bid Stirs Trans-Athlete Backlash

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham is reportedly shopping a tell-all book as she faces backlash for comments on transgender athletes, drawing mixed responses from peers and allies, and highlighting the scrutiny around her public persona amid recent on-court incidents.

via Page Six|

#backlash #sophie-cunningham #sports

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

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.

via Salon.com|

#conservatives #indiana-fever #maga

sports2 months ago•8 min saved

Culture Talk Drowns Out the Court as Cunningham Saga Continues

A Fever–Aces game becomes a backdrop to a bigger debate after Sophie Cunningham’s comments on trans women in sports, sparking protests, political commentary, and relentless media focus that critics say overshadows on-court basketball. The night also features Chelsea Gray’s historic two buzzer-beaters, while Caitlin Clark’s rising profile and other team news keep basketball in the conversation even as the culture wars spill into the arena.

via The New York Times|

#basketball #media-coverage #sophie-cunningham

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Navratilova: Caitlin Clark must take a stand in the trans-athletes debate

Martina Navratilova says Caitlin Clark cannot remain neutral on the transgender athlete debate in women's sports, urging Clark and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to take a clear stance to protect the legitimacy of the WNBA and encourage others to speak out.

via hitc.com|

#caitlin-clark #martina-navratilova #piers-morgan-uncensored

sports2 months ago•8 min saved

Rapinoe targets Gaines and Cunningham in fiery take on women's sports

Megan Rapinoe used her 'Why Are You Like This?' podcast to attack Riley Gaines and Sophie Cunningham after a post‑game photo, arguing against excluding trans athletes from women's sports and accusing Gaines of anti‑trans activism; she frames Cunningham as aligned with a broader political agenda tied to Title IX, while Gaines and Cunningham defend single‑sex sports and the protection of girls' opportunities.

via Fox News|

#megan-rapinoe #riley-gaines #sophie-cunningham

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Vance commends Cunningham's Save Women's Sports stance amid WNBA debate

In a Fox News interview, Vice President JD Vance praised Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham for publicly defending women's sports, calling her courage contagious and saying she inspires others despite backlash. Cunningham's activism has sparked rallies at Fever games and intensified the national debate over trans athletes in women’s sports, as the Fever navigate key upcoming matchups and the White House defends Cunningham's stance.

via Fox News|

#jd-vance #politics #save-womens-sports

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

French trans basketball star Tetart eyes a WNBA shot

French transgender center Julie Tetart, a Ligue 2 standout who plays in Monaco, said she wouldn’t rule out a WNBA offer and would consider it if contacted, though she acknowledged age and competition would make it unlikely; her comments come amid ongoing debates over trans athletes in women’s sports.

via New York Post|

#basketball #france #julie-tetart

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Caitlin Clark Pushes WNBA on Trans Athlete Policy, Silence Draws Fire

Caitlin Clark urged the WNBA to issue a clear policy on whether trans athletes can compete, but the league has stayed silent, triggering criticism from fans and support from some allies while underscoring a growing debate over inclusivity in women’s sports.

via hitc.com|

#backlash #caitlin-clark #policy

sports2 months ago•10 min saved

Cheryl Reeve Wears 'Trans Kids Belong' Shirt, Sparking a Dialogue on Trans Athletes

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wore a 'Trans Kids Belong' shirt after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham voiced anti-trans views, and the two were seen in an intense on-court exchange. ESPN praised Reeve’s thoughtful push for inclusivity and human rights, noting the broader debate over transgender athletes in sports. The piece also mentions there have been no publicly known trans athletes in the WNBA and that the Lynx defeated the Fever 108-100 in Minneapolis.

via HuffPost|

#cheryl-reeve #sophie-cunningham #sports

sports2 months ago•8 min saved

Portland rally and boos highlight heated debate over Sophie Cunningham and women's sports

Outside the Moda Center, Cunningham supporters rallied as counterprotesters clashed over her stance on trans athletes ahead of a Fever–Fire game in Portland; inside the arena, she was met with boos while Pride and trans flags were visible, underscoring a broader dispute over gender in sports and prompting a follow-up rally in Minnesota.

via Fox News|

#portland-fire #protests #sophie-cunningham

sports2 months ago•14 min saved

Storm co-owner suspended after clash over girls’ sports stance sparks national scrutiny

Ahnaleigh Wilson, a Washington state high school athlete, says Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton berated her for supporting Sophie Cunningham at a game, prompting Keaton’s suspension; the Wilson family says neither the Storm nor the WNBA has given a personal apology, while Cunningham publicly backed the teens and framed the issue as part of a broader fight to protect girls’ sports amid transgender-athlete debates. The incident drew national attention, led to a league apology and fines, and left the family seeking more transparency and personal outreach—even suggesting they may not return to Storm games.

via Fox News|

#celeste-keaton #girls-sports #seattle-storm