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Indiana Fever return to friendlier atmosphere after rallies and hearing boos on road trip
A sellout crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse cheered the Fever as protests over Sophie Cunningham’s transgender sports stance eased temporarily.
- Resounding cheers greeted the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, marking a stark shift from the boos the team faced repeatedly during their recent road trip through Seattle, Portland, and Minneapolis.
- Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wore a shirt protesting Sophie Cunningham's stance on excluding transgender women from sports during Sunday's game, galvanizing opposition to the Fever guard's position across the road trip.
- Inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse, fans displayed signs reading "I want to play like Sophie" and purchased shirts featuring "Sophie Point God," while a lone protester opposed Cunningham's position outside the arena.
- The Fever are expected to face another rally when they travel to Chicago on Saturday, continuing a season marked by intense scrutiny that has reached Congress over player conduct.
- Following a rare three-day break from media duties, guard Caitlin Clark emphasized focusing on basketball, saying her team remains strong despite external distractions surrounding the season.
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Indiana Fever return to friendlier atmosphere after rallies and hearing boos on road trip
Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever had a welcome respite from the glaring spotlight Thursday. Back home, in Indiana, it was back to basketball.
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