Sophie Cunningham says protests over transgender sports stance are not distracting Fever
Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever said the protests surrounding her stance on transgender athletes are not distracting the team. Rallies supporting her took place outside games in Portland and Seattle, drawing only a few participants. The Fever won their game against the Portland Fire, with Cunningham scoring 13 points and teammate Caitlin Clark recording a triple‑double.
- ▪Cunningham emphasized that she focuses on playing basketball and is not affected by the external rallies.
- ▪Supporters organized small rallies outside the Fever’s games in Portland and Seattle, promoting a Washington ballot initiative to bar transgender students from girls’ sports.
- ▪The WNBA fined Seattle Storm co‑owner Celeste Keaton and suspended her for five games after an exchange with supporters at the Seattle rally.
- ▪The Fever defeated the Portland Fire 112-98, marking their fifth straight win, while Cunningham contributed 13 points and Caitlin Clark achieved a triple‑double.
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Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever smiles after her team’s win against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday. Photograph: Soobum Im/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenSophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever smiles after her team’s win against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday. Photograph: Soobum Im/Getty ImagesWNBASophie Cunningham says protests over transgender sports stance are not distracting FeverCunningham says rallies aren’t a distractionSupporters gather outside second straight gameWhite: team wants focus to stay on basketballAgenciesSat 1 Aug 2026 10.38 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSophie Cunningham says she’s unconcerned that the rallies against transgender participation in women’s sports that have accompanied the Indiana’s Fever’s…
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