Fever unaware of rally supporting Sophie Cunningham in Seattle
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026

The Indiana Fever stated they had no knowledge of a rally in Seattle supporting guard Sophie Cunningham after her comments on transgender athletes. The event occurred outside Climate Pledge Arena before the Fever's game against the Seattle Storm, where a few dozen attendees expressed support for Cunningham and initiatives against transgender participation in girls' sports. Fever coach Stephanie White and players did not address the rally, while the Storm acknowledged their awareness of it and emphasized their commitment to inclusivity. Cunningham, who reiterated her views on protecting young girls in sports, did not speak to the media following the match.
- •The rally occurred on July 28 outside Climate Pledge Arena.
- •Cunningham's comments sparked the rally focused on transgender athletes.
- •Fever's game against the Storm started after the rally.
- •Cunningham's statements emphasized her views on protecting women's rights.
- •The Fever aim to focus on basketball and winning games.
- 3:24 PMCBS Sports — Fever had 'no knowledge' of rally in support of Sophie Cunningham after comments on transgender athletes
"A few dozen people in Seattle showed support for Cunningham and state initiatives that would bar trans athletes from girls' sports
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