Sophie Cunningham doubles down ahead of Sun game after ESPN profile stirs controversy: 'I said what I said'

"I think I said what I said.I think it's kind of common sense," Cunningham told reporters when asked to expand on her views.WATCH (via @RomeovilleKid / X):"I'll always believe in that.

It's really important to protect children, and that's little girls who are also involved in that category."SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM MANAGES TO ANGER BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT WITH A SIMPLE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTFor Cunningham, defending women's sports isn't about politics.It's about protecting female athletes."I'm not a very political person, but I do have beliefs.

I have morals, and I'll always stand on those," she explained.Indiana Fever superstars Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark are arguably the two most popular players in the WNBA.(NBAE via Getty Images)She pointed to Title IX as the foundation of women's sports, arguing the law exists to protect opportunities for female athletes.

Without those protections, she said, the category loses its purpose.TRANS ATHLETES DROP LAWSUIT TO GAIN ACCESS TO GIRLS' SPORTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AFTER SCOTUS RULINGCunningham also rejected the idea that her position stems from bigotry, saying defending women's sports doesn't mean harboring hatred toward anyone else.Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham jokes with Max Holloway following UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., on July 11, 2026.(Mark J.

Rebilas/Imagn Images)"I extend love, and I don't dislike anyone.I think there is room for absolutely everyone here," she said, adding that she has never expressed hatred toward the trans community.Her focus, she said, remains on protecting biological women and girls.TRACK STAR SAYS SHE'S TIRED OF CHRISTIANS BEING CALLED 'BIGOTS' FOR OPPOSING TRANS ATHLETES IN GIRLS' SPORTSOutKick founder Clay Travis shared the clip on X."Love all of this.

Well done @sophaller," Travis wrote in part.He later tagged author J.K.Rowling, writing, "Hey @jk_rowling, want to make sure you see this.

Sanity is winning in America."As for the backlash, Cunningham said she tunes it ou...