Riley Gaines claims arena staff tried to limit sign during game
Fox News • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:32 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
During a game on August 2 at Target Center, Riley Gaines reported that an arena staffer requested she lower a sign thanking Sophie Cunningham. Fans held other signs with player names without issue. This incident occurred amidst the Minnesota Lynx's matchup against the Indiana Fever, where coach Cheryl Reeve wore a 'Trans kids belong' shirt on the sidelines.
- •Riley Gaines attended the Lynx vs. Fever game on August 2.
- •An arena staffer asked Gaines to lower a sign in support of Sophie Cunningham.
- •Other fans held similar signs without conflict.
- •Cheryl Reeve represented the Lynx with a socially themed shirt.
- 10:32 AMFox News — Riley Gaines says Target Center staffer tried to shut down her Sophie Cunningham sign - Fox News
"Riley Gaines says an arena staffer told her to lower a sign thanking Sophie Cunningham by name while other fans held signs with player names.
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