Lynx beat Fever 108-100 amid off-court controversy
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 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.
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham Got Candid About Conversation With Lynx Coach
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham Reveals What She Discussed with Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve as Fever Star’s Anti-Trans Controversy Rages
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Lynx HC Cheryl Reeve Breaks Silence on Viral Moment With Sophie Cunningham Amid Anti-Trans Controversy
- 7:34 PMFOX 9 — Sophie Cunningham talks with Cheryl Reeve after comments on trans athletes - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
- 6:18 PMFox News — Cheryl Reeve sends clear message to Sophie Cunningham with ‘Trans Kids Belong’ shirt during Fever-Lynx game - Fox News
"The Indiana Fever have been in the middle of a media firestorm over several different news stories.It all started with Fever guard Sophie Cunningham making comments in an ESPN article about her stance on transgender players in sports. That was followed up by multiple rallies being held outside of Fever games.Fever star Caitlin Clark got […] The post Sophie Cunningham Got Candid About Conversation With Lynx Coach appeared first on HEAVY.
"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.
"Cheryl Reeve and Sophie Cunningham had a mid-court chat on Sunday before the Minnesota Lynx took on the Indiana Fever, one day after Reeve had some strong words for Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 10:21 PMSophie Cunningham Got Candid About Conversation With Lynx Coach
The Indiana Fever have been in the middle of a media firestorm over several different news stories.It all started with Fever guard Sophie Cunningham making comments in an ESPN article about her stance on transgender players in sports. That was followed up by multiple rallies being held outside of Fever games.Fever star Caitlin Clark got […] The post Sophie Cunningham Got Candid About Conversation With Lynx Coach appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 6:15 PMSophie Cunningham Reveals What She Discussed with Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve as Fever Star’s Anti-Trans Controversy Rages
Cunningham and Reeve were seen in an animated conversation after the Fever guard’s comments
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:46 AMLynx 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.
- FOX 9Aug 2, 2026, 7:34 PMSophie Cunningham talks with Cheryl Reeve after comments on trans athletes - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Cheryl Reeve and Sophie Cunningham had a mid-court chat on Sunday before the Minnesota Lynx took on the Indiana Fever, one day after Reeve had some strong words for Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes.
- Fox NewsAug 2, 2026, 6:18 PMCheryl Reeve sends clear message to Sophie Cunningham with ‘Trans Kids Belong’ shirt during Fever-Lynx game - Fox News
The Fever-Lynx matchup put Cheryl Reeve and Sophie Cunningham on opposite sides of a debate the WNBA cannot keep calling unrelated to basketball.
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