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Caitlin Clark refrains from supporting Sophie Cunningham's trans comments

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Caitlin Clark refrains from supporting Sophie Cunningham's trans comments

Summary

Caitlin Clark addressed media after the Indiana Fever's recent loss to the Minnesota Lynx, emphasizing her focus on basketball rather than the controversy surrounding teammate Sophie Cunningham's comments on trans athletes. Cunningham sparked debate after claiming the need to protect women’s sports in a July ESPN profile. Clark's reluctance to back her comments has drawn criticism from social media, with some fans labeling her a 'coward.' The Fever fell to the Lynx 108-100 in their latest matchup, which included Cunningham scoring only three points.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark spoke to media after the Fever's loss on August 2.
•Sophie Cunningham has faced backlash for her stance on trans athletes.
•Clark emphasized her focus on basketball rather than the controversy.
•Cunningham scored three points in the loss to Minnesota.
•The Fever lost the game 108-100.

Latest Updates

9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark Says Her Focus Is On Basketball When Asked About Teammate's Anti-Trans Comments
1:27 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Coward’: Caitlin Clark sparks outrage for not backing Sophie Cunningham’s trans comments

What they're saying

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who has found her niche off the bench this season, has become a household name. Interestingly, Cunningham’s rapid rise is more about her views off the court than it is about her play on it. In a July 21 ESPN profile, Cunningham commented on what she felt was necessary to…
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