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Megan Rapinoe defends trans rights amid Sophie Cunningham's comments

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:17 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Megan Rapinoe defends trans rights amid Sophie Cunningham's comments

Summary

Sophie Cunningham, a guard for the Indiana Fever, made controversial remarks regarding transgender girls in sports, stating her belief in protecting young girls from competing against biological males. Facing backlash, Cunningham stood by her comments. In response, former USWNT star Megan Rapinoe addressed the issue on The View, emphasizing the importance of supporting trans rights in sports and calling out what she sees as an attack on women. Rapinoe highlighted the potential dangers of proposed sex tests for female athletes and the disproportionate impact this could have on Black girls. The ongoing discourse continues to draw attention away from basketball amidst rising tensions over inclusivity in women’s sports.

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Key Details

•Cunningham faces backlash for comments on transgender girls in sports.
•She insists on protecting young girls in athletics.
•Rapinoe highlights the need to defend trans rights during her appearance.
•Debate raises issues about sex testing for female athletes.
•Concerns grow over the potential impact on marginalized groups.

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6:17 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s an attack on women’: Megan Rapinoe defends trans rights amidst Sophie Cunningham controversy

What they're saying

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The discourse surrounding the WNBA has been, once again, dominated by things that have nothing to do with basketball. On Tuesday, Indiana Fever reserve guard Sophie Cunningham spoke out against transgender girls competing with other girls in sports. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once…
— Yahoo Sports

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