Danny Parkins critiques Sophie Cunningham’s focus on women’s sports protection
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Danny Parkins discussed Sophie Cunningham’s recent comments on protecting women in sports during 'The Colin Cowherd Podcast.' He noted a contradiction between her advocacy and her association with the UFC, specifically referencing Dana White. Parkins highlighted that while Cunningham aims to defend young girls from transgender athletes, he believes her prioritization sheds little light on broader issues affecting the trans community. Cunningham's initial comments sparked significant backlash, including criticism from Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve and a split with her podcast co-host West Wilson. Moving forward, Cunningham expressed a desire for media coverage to shift back to basketball rather than controversy.
- •Danny Parkins questions Cunningham's commitment to protecting women.
- •Cunningham's comments have drawn both support and criticism.
- •Parkins emphasizes broader issues facing the trans community.
- •Cunningham seeks to redirect media focus back to basketball.
- •Cunningham's alignment with the UFC comes under scrutiny.
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Your North Star isn’t protecting women’: Sophie Cunningham draws criticism from Fox Sports analyst
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Danny Parkins: Sophie Cunningham’s ‘North Star isn’t protecting women in all cases’
"Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has made headlines over the past several weeks after she spoke out against transgender women competing in women’s sports in an apparent effort to “protect women and girls.” However, one prominent Fox Sports analyst does not necessarily trust her intentions. This week, Fox Sports’ Danny Parkins seemingly questioned Cunningham’s motivations…
"Sophie Cunningham has spent the past few weeks positioning herself as a guardian of women’s sports, and just like Katie Nolan, Danny Parkins is having a hard time squaring that with who she’s chosen to align herself with. Speaking on The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Parkins argued that the Indiana Fever guard’s association with the UFC,…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 10:10 AM‘Your North Star isn’t protecting women’: Sophie Cunningham draws criticism from Fox Sports analyst
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has made headlines over the past several weeks after she spoke out against transgender women competing in women’s sports in an apparent effort to “protect women and girls.” However, one prominent Fox Sports analyst does not necessarily trust her intentions. This week, Fox Sports’ Danny Parkins seemingly questioned Cunningham’s motivations…
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 3:30 PMDanny Parkins: Sophie Cunningham’s ‘North Star isn’t protecting women in all cases’
Sophie Cunningham has spent the past few weeks positioning herself as a guardian of women’s sports, and just like Katie Nolan, Danny Parkins is having a hard time squaring that with who she’s chosen to align herself with. Speaking on The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Parkins argued that the Indiana Fever guard’s association with the UFC,…
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