Fever and Cunningham unaware of supportive rally in Seattle
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Before the Indiana Fever's game against the Seattle Storm on July 28, a rally occurred outside Climate Pledge Arena in support of Sophie Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes. The Fever stated they and Cunningham were unaware of the rally organized by Women are Real and others, focusing on her remarks about protecting young girls in sports. Attendees displayed signs both supporting Cunningham and advocating for transgender athletes. Seattle Storm player Stefanie Dolson wore a shirt reading 'TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS.' The Fever emphasized their commitment to a diverse fan base.
- •Rally held before Fever vs. Storm game on July 28.
- •Fever and Cunningham unaware of rally supporting her comments.
- •Cunningham emphasized protection for young girls in sports.
- •Many attendees displayed supportive signs during the rally.
- •Storm player Dolson advocated for transgender rights at the game.
- 12:20 PMESPN — Fever avoid addressing pro-Cunningham rally
- 6:31 AMYahoo Sports — Fever do not answer questions about pro-Cunningham rally ahead of 105-95 win against Storm
- 6:31 AMAssociated Press — Fever do not answer questions about pro-Cunningham rally ahead of 105-95 win against Storm - AP News
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Fever: Team, Cunningham unaware of rally in support of her comments on transgender athletes
"Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were not made available to answer postgame questions about a rally before the Indiana Fever's 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night in support of Cunningham's recent comments about transgender athletes. A crowd of a few dozen gathered outside Climate Pledge Arena to both support Cunningham and promote statewide Initiatives 638 and 011, which would bar transgender students from participating in girls’ athletics at Washington schools.
"Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were unavailable for postgame questions after the Indiana Fever's 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday. A rally outside Climate Pledge Arena supported Cunningham's recent comments about transgender athletes. A few d…
"Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were not made available to answer postgame questions about a rally before the Fever's 105-95 win over the Storm on Tuesday night in support of Cunningham's recent comments about transgender athletes.
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External links- ESPNJul 29, 2026, 12:20 PMFever avoid addressing pro-Cunningham rally
Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were not made available to answer postgame questions about a rally before the Fever's 105-95 win over the Storm on Tuesday night in support of Cunningham's recent comments about transgender athletes.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:31 AMFever do not answer questions about pro-Cunningham rally ahead of 105-95 win against Storm
Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were not made available to answer postgame questions about a rally before the Indiana Fever's 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night in support of Cunningham's recent comments about transgender athletes. A crowd of a few dozen gathered outside Climate Pledge Arena to both support Cunningham and promote statewide Initiatives 638 and 011, which would bar transgender students from participating in girls’ athletics at Washington schools.
- Associated PressJul 29, 2026, 6:31 AMFever do not answer questions about pro-Cunningham rally ahead of 105-95 win against Storm - AP News
Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were unavailable for postgame questions after the Indiana Fever's 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday. A rally outside Climate Pledge Arena supported Cunningham's recent comments about transgender athletes. A few d…
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 5:11 AMFever: Team, Cunningham unaware of rally in support of her comments on transgender athletes
A rally was held before Tuesday's Fever game in Seattle in support of Sophie Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes
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