Seattle columnist resigns after editor rejects column on Cunningham fans

Matt Calkins, a sports columnist for the Seattle Times, resigned after the newspaper declined to publish his piece about fans of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. In his Substack post, Calkins explained that the column discussed fans' views on supporting the separation of biological genders in sports without being transphobic. Cunningham, who averages 8.8 points per game this season, has drawn attention for her controversial stance on transgender participation. Calkins has faced previous editorial pushback for challenging mainstream narratives. He expressed frustration over his editor’s decision to reject his work.

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