Sophie Cunningham Says She’ll ‘Never Falter’ in Her Beliefs About Trans Women Athletes Competing: ‘I Said What I Said’
Cunningham said her views are common sense and she would not back down, despite backlash over a 2022 repost about Lia Thomas.
- ESPN published an interview this week with WNBA Fever guard Sophie Cunningham addressing previous backlash over her trans athlete comments, where she doubled down yesterday on her position.
- Cunningham's stance against trans people in sports dates back to at least 2022, when she reposted criticism of trans collegiate swimming champion Lia Thomas, prompting the recent backlash.
- Cunningham stated, "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men." Former athlete Smith praised her on Twitter/X.
- Following initial backlash, Cunningham issued a statement supporting all athletes and gender equity; she later clarified she considers trans women biological men who should be excluded from women's sports.
- The debate centers on fairness for biological women versus inclusion for trans athletes, with Cunningham refusing to back down and asserting, "I think it's kind of common sense. And I think I'll always believe in that.
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Sophie Cunningham's Podcast Co-Host West Wilson Refutes Transgender Controversy With Scathing Rebuttal
West Wilson does not see eye-to-eye with Sophie Cunningham. The reality television star offered a different perspective from his podcast co-host and lifelong friend on the role of transgender athletes in women’s sports. He does not understand why it is made out as such a big deal when there are much larger issues to worry […] The post Sophie Cunningham’s Podcast Co-Host West Wilson Refutes Transgender Controversy With Scathing Rebuttal appeared …
'MAGA bigots': U.S. Senator sparks outrage after thanking Sophie Cunningham for trans comments
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) points to Phoenix Mercury forward-guard DeWanna Bonner (24) after an argument broke out Monday, June 22, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 86-77.Sophie Cunningham’s comments on how to “protect women’s sports” caused quite the stir this week. In a feature published by ESPN, the Indiana Fever reserve guard broached trans inclusio…
Sophie Cunningham sees support surge after star puts career on line for girls' sports
Riley Gaines praised Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham for standing up against biological men competing in women's sports despite playing in what Gaines called the most woke league.
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WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has once again proven herself an American treasure. The Indiana Fever guard has repeatedly taken bold stances, even when the stakes are high or the results might be pushback or turmoil.
WNBA Star Doubles Down On Biological Fairness In Sports
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is standing by her belief that biological men should not compete in women’s sports, even as reporters continue pressing her to explain and defend the position.“I said what I said. I think it’s kind of common sense,” Cunningham said in a video posted to X.She made clear that she had no intention of walking the statement back.“And I think I’ll always believe in that,” she continued. “I think it’s really import…
Sage Steele to Newsmax: Athletes Should Speak Out on Trans Issue
Former ESPN broadcaster Sage Steele praised WNBA player Sophie Cunningham on Newsmax for publicly opposing the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports, saying more female athletes should speak out on the issue.
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