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Sophie Cunningham's Name Reportedly Banned From WNBA Subreddit Amid Controversy Over 'Trans' Debate

Sophie Cunningham's name is banned on Reddit's r/wnba due to her controversial comments on transgender participation in women's sports, sparking backlash and debate among fans and moderators.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Sophie Cunningham's Big Night: A Fever Win, a Bar-Top Serenade, and a Season Nobody Can Stop Talking About

Sophie Cunningham helped the Fever beat Dallas 98-87, then went viral singing atop a bar — the latest twist in a headline-heavy season.

Latin Times · Aug 16

Fox's WNBA hate is good press

While the network talks about Caitlin Clark and the trans panic, the league's popularity is soaring

Salon · Aug 15

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WNBA condemns ‘bad-faith’ efforts to fuel transgender player debate

The WNBA is criticizing those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

Why Caitlin Clark Felt ‘Sick’ for Her Coach After Sophie Cunningham-DiJonai Carrington Incident

White faced online backlash over her reaction to Carrington’s hard foul on Cunningham in the Fever-Sky game.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12

Fever’s White says critics can ‘go to hell’ over handling of Sophie Cunningham controversy

Stephanie White has pushed back on those who have criticized how she has handled the controversy that erupted after Saturday’s game

The Guardian - US · Aug 12

Seth Curry Mocks WNBA Player DiJonai Carrington Over 'White Privilege' Comment After Cunningham Dust-up

Seth Curry poked fun at DiJonai Carrington's ejection during a WNBA game over her 'white privilege' post.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

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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 · Aug 11

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

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

Sports Illustrated · Aug 10

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 · Aug 9

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 · Aug 9

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 · Aug 9

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 · Aug 9

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.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 8

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Sports Illustrated · Aug 8

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.

The Independent UK · Aug 8

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

Benzinga · Aug 8

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.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 7

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.

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Sports Illustrated · Aug 7

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 · Aug 7

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.

Latin Times · Aug 6

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.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

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 · Aug 5

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 · Aug 4

'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 · Aug 4

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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