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Does Sophie Cunningham benefit from white privilege? Of course she does

One of the player’s WNBA rivals said the Fever guard is treated differently from her Black peers. There’s plenty of evidence to back that statement up

The Guardian - US

Is All the Chaos Good for the WNBA’s Bottom Line?

The league faces controversy after controversy, but ratings are up.

Sports Illustrated

Flagrant Foul, Bloodied Lip, and Sophie Cunningham in the Spotlight as WNBA's Trans-Athletes Fight Boils Over

A hard foul on Sophie Cunningham reopens the WNBA's transgender-athletes fight — a fine, a locked account, a VP's praise, and a rematch already looming.

Latin Times

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Dijonai Carrington's 'White Privilege' Comments Towards Sophie Cunningham and Indiana Fever Unfolds Further Drama

A WNBA game between Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever escalated into a racial debate after DiJonai Carrington's ejection and Sophie Cunningham's controversial social media post, sparking widespread discussion.

International Business Times UK

WNBA star DiJonai Carrington complains about ‘white privilege’ after ejection

Carrington posted the comment after being ejected for a hard foul on Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham

The Independent UK

The face of the anti-trans sports panic

The anti-trans movement in sports needed a face. It found one in the WNBA player

Salon

WNBA Changes Controversial Call on Caitlin Clark Shortly After Fever-Sky Game

Clark picked up her eighth technical foul of the season on Saturday, which automatically triggers a one-game suspension.

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Sophie Cunningham's Enforcer Role Gets Reversed Onto Her With Hard Foul in Fever-Sky

Cunningham was on the receiving end of a hard foul by DiJonai Carrington in Saturday’s game.

Sports Illustrated

Sophie Cunningham spurs NBA dud to try WNBA draft as transgender player

Royce White’s announcement is the second by a former NBA player in recent days since the WNBA star renewed the debate about transgender athletes in women’s sports

The Independent UK

Trump Once Joked He'd Ask LeBron James To Be a Woman to Build the Greatest Women's Basketball Team Ever— And the WNBA Controversy Just Brought the Viral Clip Back

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has become embroiled in controversy this week after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said women and girls should not have to compete against biological males, sparking widespread debate.

Benzinga

Caitlin Clark Completely Fell Apart at the Worst Time for the Fever

Clark had two bad moments at the end of the Fever’s overtime loss to the Aces on Thursday night.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Another Questionable Kawhi Leonard Endorsement Deal Revealed

The news that the Clippers star reportedly had a second undisclosed endorsement deal comes as the NBA world awaits the result of the league’s investigation into alleged salary cap circumvention.

Sports Illustrated

Sophie Cunningham Is Already Trying to Clean Up the Mess She Made

After speaking about her opposition to transgender women and girls participating in sports, the Fever guard thrust the WNBA into a culture war.

Sports Illustrated

Sophie Cunningham Wants the Story to End. The WNBA Isn't Ready to Let It

Cunningham wants the trans-athletes story over. Her coach's stance, a rival's rebuttal, and two new rallies say otherwise.

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International Business Times UK

WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham's Unrecognisable Face in 2022 Resurfaces and Sends Social Media Abuzz

Sophie Cunningham's old photo from 2022 has recently gone viral and social media fans are now commenting about how her appearance remarkably changed.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Power Rankings: Mystics Are Hanging With Top Contenders

Washington’s four-game winning streak has included victories against the Valkyries, Aces and Wings. Meanwhile, Sophie Cunningham has taken the spotlight off the court for the Fever.

International Business Times UK

'I Won't Say No': Transgender French Star Julie Tétart Open to a WNBA Call, Despite US Hurdle

French basketball star Julie Tétart, a dominant force in Ligue 2, is open to joining the WNBA despite concerns about the US political climate, highlighting ongoing debates over transgender inclusion in sports.

Latin Times

Sophie Cunningham's Trans-Athletes Stance Has Turned the WNBA Season Into a National Argument

Sophie Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes have sparked rallies, a co-owner's suspension, and a national political debate trailing the WNBA

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The Independent UK

Rallies surround Fever-Lynx game after Sophie Cunningham's stance on transgender athletes

A crowd of supporters and critics of Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham’s stance on transgender participation in women’s sports gathered around and inside Target Center as the Fever faced the Lynx in Minnesota

The Guardian - US

Sophie Cunningham isn’t rejecting politics. She’s cashing in on them

Sophie Cunningham’s rise says less about basketball than the incentives of a sports culture where outrage, identity politics and attention have become lucrative commodities

The Independent UK

Sophie Cunningham says she's not concerned about being a distraction for the Fever

Sophie Cunningham says she’s unconcerned that the rallies against transgender participation in women's sports that have accompanied the Indiana’s Fever’s recent games are a distraction for the team

International Business Times UK

Sophie Cunningham Shares 'Racist' MAGA TikTok Posts Telling Migrants They Shouldn't Come Here if They Refuse To 'Follow Rules'

Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham faces criticism for sharing politically charged TikTok videos on immigration, sparking a heated online debate. Supporters defend her right to express political views.

The Independent UK

Dozens rally outside WNBA arena to back Sophie Cunningham’s transgender sports stance

Dozens of demonstrators assembled before the Fever's 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm

Reason

People Have Got To Try Being Normal About Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and the WNBA

Plus: Congress struggling to regulate college sports, looking at the economics of World Cup hosts, and why are golf shows all the same?

The Guardian - US

The lessons of the WNBA’s triumphant All-Star Weekend: ‘get off the ’net’ and lean into the joy

The buildup to this All-Star Game had some headaches, but the festivities in Chicago – with a Barack Obama cameo and a record crowd – were a rousing high

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