Indiana Fever players leave interview amid controversy over Sophie Cunningham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:02 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Indiana Fever's postgame interview was abruptly halted on August 1, 2026, when a reporter began to ask about Sophie Cunningham. The team's PR director intervened, prompting players Aliyah Boston and Makayla Timpson to leave without addressing the topic. Cunningham's remarks regarding transgender athletes in women's sports have drawn significant attention and mixed reactions from fans, players, and analysts. Earlier, Fever coach Stephanie White stated she wasn't 'educated enough' to comment on the issue of trans athletes in women's sports. This incident underscores ongoing tensions surrounding Cunningham's views and the broader conversation in women's athletics.
- •Interview stopped when reporter questioned Sophie Cunningham on August 1, 2026.
- •PR director Jackie Maynard ended the session before it began.
- •Cunningham's comments about trans athletes have sparked debate.
- •Fever coach Stephanie White expressed uncertainty on the issue earlier.
- •Caitlin Clark also avoided the media after a recent performance.
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham Question Spurs WNBA PR to Shut Down Interview, Sends Indiana Fever Teammates Fleeing
"The postgame interview for the Indiana Fever came to a screeching halt on Friday when a reporter for Outkick started to ask a question about Sophie Cunningham
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