Royce White and Riley Gaines attend Indiana Fever game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Former NBA player Royce White and conservative pundit Riley Gaines attended an Indiana Fever game against the Connecticut Sun on August 29. The pair appeared at the venue to express opposition toward transgender athletes participating in women's sports following comments made by Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham. The WNBA dismissed recent draft declarations by White and former NBA athlete Enes Kanter as publicity stunts. The league stated it will not provide a platform for efforts intended to mock the competition. Reports indicate that a restraining order was previously granted against White in 2024 following allegations of verbal and physical abuse toward family members. The league continues to address the intrusion of external political agendas into its professional games.
- •Royce White and Riley Gaines attended the Indiana Fever game against the Connecticut Sun.
- •The WNBA officially categorized recent draft declarations by White and Enes Kanter as publicity stunts.
- •A restraining order was granted against White in February 2024 due to alleged threats and abuse.
- •Sophie Cunningham previously made comments to ESPN regarding her stance on transgender athletes in sports.
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"Following Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham’s controversial comments to ESPN on transgender athletes, former NBA player Royce White and conservative pundit Riley Gaines have made their opinions on the issue very apparent by advocating against trans athletes competing in women’s sports. For his part, White, along with former NBA athlete Enes Kanter, has announced his…
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