Lynx beat Fever 108-100 amid off-court controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Indiana Fever 108-100 at Target Center on August 2. The game was overshadowed by comments from Fever forward Sophie Cunningham regarding transgender athletes in sports. Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve shared her thoughts on a pregame discussion with Cunningham, emphasizing productive dialogue despite differing views. Cunningham faced mixed reactions from fans due to her recent remarks. The Lynx extended their winning streak to ten games, improving their record to 25-6, while the Fever's five-game streak ended.
- •Lynx improve to 25-6 on a 10-game winning streak.
- •Cunningham faced backlash for comments on transgender athletes.
- •Reeve and Cunningham engaged in a pregame discussion on their differing views.
- •Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 37 points in the loss.
- •Cunningham scored 3 points in 23 minutes against the Lynx.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Lynx HC Cheryl Reeve Breaks Silence on Viral Moment With Sophie Cunningham Amid Anti-Trans Controversy
"The Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever recently met in a significant game featuring two teams with championship aspirations. The on-court action was overlooked by many due to the off-court comments made by Fever forward Sophie Cunningham in a recent interview.
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