Scott Brown praises Sophie Cunningham for her stance on transgender athletes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Former U.S. Senator and New Hampshire senatorial candidate Scott Brown praised Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham for her outspoken views against transgender women in women's sports during a podcast interview on August 28, 2026. Brown characterized her position as courageous and criticized the WNBA's policy on transgender athletes as hypocritical. He has previously argued that transgender women should not compete in the league, referencing a recent incident involving Cunningham and her teammate. Brown's comments have elicited mixed reactions, reflecting the divisive nature of the debate surrounding gender and athletics.
- •Scott Brown expressed admiration for Sophie Cunningham's stance on transgender athletes.
- •Brown criticized the WNBA's approach to transgender inclusivity as hypocritical.
- •The discussion has drawn significant attention and polarized responses among fans and officials.
- •Cunningham’s position has made her both popular and controversial in the sports community.
- •Brown previously wrote about a different incident involving Cunningham and teammate DiJonai Carrington.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Politician does not hold back on ‘crazy ideology’ involving Sophie Cunningham
"Sophie Cunningham’s well-publicized stance against transgender women in women’s sports has made her a hero to some and loathsome to others. Former U.S. Senator and current Republican New Hampshire senatorial candidate Scott Brown fits in the former category. In a new interview with the “Ruthless” podcast, released on Friday, Brown praised Cunningham for having “the…
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