Cheryl Reeve wears 'Trans Kids Belong' shirt amid Cunningham controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wore a T-shirt reading 'Trans Kids Belong' during a game against the Indiana Fever on August 2, 2026. The move came after Fever player Sophie Cunningham made controversial remarks opposing transgender women in sports. Reeve emphasized the importance of protecting trans youth and addressing the narrative framing transgender athletes as problematic. The game featured a heated pre-game exchange between the coaches, but Reeve declined to share specifics. In the ongoing contest, the Lynx lead the Fever, 108-100.
- •Cheryl Reeve wore a shirt supporting trans kids during the game.
- •Sophie Cunningham has faced backlash for her anti-trans comments.
- •Reeve emphasized the need for inclusivity in sports.
- •The Lynx lead the Fever, 108-100, in Minneapolis.
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA Coach Dunks On Sophie Cunningham’s Anti-Trans Athlete Remarks With Simple Act
- 12:34 PMHuffPost — WNBA Coach Dunks On Sophie Cunningham’s Anti-Trans Athlete Remarks With Simple Act - HuffPost
"Minnesota Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve added actual wisdom in the aftermath of a player’s anti-trans athlete crusade.
"Minnesota Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve added actual wisdom in the aftermath of a player’s anti-trans athlete crusade.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 12:34 PMWNBA Coach Dunks On Sophie Cunningham’s Anti-Trans Athlete Remarks With Simple Act
Minnesota Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve added actual wisdom in the aftermath of a player’s anti-trans athlete crusade.
- HuffPostAug 3, 2026, 12:34 PMWNBA Coach Dunks On Sophie Cunningham’s Anti-Trans Athlete Remarks With Simple Act - HuffPost
Minnesota Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve added actual wisdom in the aftermath of a player’s anti-trans athlete crusade.
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