Sophie Cunningham compares her stance on trans athletes to Kaepernick
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:35 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever reiterated her opposition to transgender athletes in women’s sports, stating her beliefs are rooted in protecting women's opportunities. In a recent op-ed, columnist Howard Bryant likened her to Colin Kaepernick, emphasizing the political nature of her views. Cunningham, who asserts her stance is personal and moral rather than political, has faced intense scrutiny, resulting in demonstrations at Fever games from both supporters and critics. Bryant's comparison highlights the broader cultural debates surrounding gender and sports. As this contentious discussion continues, Cunningham’s comments and their implications remain a focal point in discussions about sports and politics.
- •Cunningham reaffirmed her anti-trans athlete stance.
- •Howard Bryant compared her views to those of Kaepernick.
- •Demonstrations have surrounded recent Fever games.
- •Cunningham claims her position is based on morals and fairness.
- •Debate continues over transgender participation in sports.
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Wild’ — Reporter Slams Columnist for Boldly Claiming Sophie Cunningham Is ‘Every Bit As Political As Colin Kaepernick’
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Every Bit As Political As Colin Kaepernick’ — Sophie Cunningham Draws Comparison to Ex-49ers QB Amid Controversy Around Trans Athletes
"About two weeks ago, Sophie Cunningham doubled down on her stance against transgender athletes competing against women. The Indiana Fever guard insisted that she is “not a very political person,” but won’t back down from her “beliefs” and “morals,” which include protecting girls and women from going up against “biological men.
"Sophie Cunningham’s firm stance about loving the LGBTQ+ community but still being against trans athletes competing against women appears to have crossed the seas. On Monday, longtime columnist Howard Bryant pushed back on the Indiana Fever star’s claims via an op-ed in The Guardian.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:35 AM‘Wild’ — Reporter Slams Columnist for Boldly Claiming Sophie Cunningham Is ‘Every Bit As Political As Colin Kaepernick’
Sophie Cunningham’s firm stance about loving the LGBTQ+ community but still being against trans athletes competing against women appears to have crossed the seas. On Monday, longtime columnist Howard Bryant pushed back on the Indiana Fever star’s claims via an op-ed in The Guardian.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:07 AM‘Every Bit As Political As Colin Kaepernick’ — Sophie Cunningham Draws Comparison to Ex-49ers QB Amid Controversy Around Trans Athletes
About two weeks ago, Sophie Cunningham doubled down on her stance against transgender athletes competing against women. The Indiana Fever guard insisted that she is “not a very political person,” but won’t back down from her “beliefs” and “morals,” which include protecting girls and women from going up against “biological men.
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