Sophie Cunningham did not refuse to recant remarks or face suspension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:14 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA player, has not been suspended for her comments regarding transgender athletes. Reports claiming she refused to apologize for her statements about women's sports originated from satire and are false. As of now, Cunningham remains unsuspended, while the WNBA issued a five-game suspension to Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton for an incident related to the controversy. No official statements regarding Cunningham's alleged suspension have been made by the WNBA.
- •Sophie Cunningham has not been suspended by the WNBA.
- •Incorrect reports originated from satire sources.
- •The WNBA suspended Celeste Keaton for five games.
- •Cunningham commented on protecting young girls in sports.
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Fact Check: Sophie Cunningham Did NOT Say She Would Take 5-Game Suspension Instead Of Recanting Remarks On Trans Women In Sport
"Did basketball player Sophie Cunningham refuse to apologize for her words about transgender athletes in women's sports and thus get suspended for five games? No, that's not true: This story originated as self-described satire. As of this writing, Cunningham was...
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