Cunningham's recent statements sparked debate on social media after she revealed she is in support of protecting women's sports."I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans.And I'm like, 'I never once said that,'" Cunningham said.ZERO BS.
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DOWNLOAD NOW!Jun 16, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) celebrates a made shot in the first half against the Toronto Tempo at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)"I think that I am here to extend love.
But I also think with 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."Many prominent figures praised Cunningham for speaking out.GOP politicians, including Ted Cruz and Eric Schmitt, even chimed in.Cunningham's statement also garnered praise from athletes and activists involved in the "save women's sports" movement including Riley Gaines, Jennifer Sey and Martina Navratilova, as well as other conservative influencers.However, Cunningham's statements also prompted some backlash from those who believe biological male trans athletes should be allowed to compete in women's sports.Some users compared Cunningham's take to that of Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, who recently told reporters that she opposes bans on trans athletes in women's sports.Cunningham previously garnered backlash from the left in March 2022 after re-sharing a tweet from CBS Sports host Josh Pate about the controversy surrounding former Penn transgender swimmer Lia Thomas competing on the women's team.Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham plays in the second half against the Los Angeles Sparks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., on June 27, 2026.
(Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images)"Female collegiate athletes deserve so much better than this," Pate’s tweet said.CLICK H...