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Sophie Cunningham meets Byron Donalds at NASCAR event in Miami

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 4:29 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Sophie Cunningham meets Byron Donalds at NASCAR event in Miami

Summary

Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds celebrated his election victory at a NASCAR event in Homestead-Miami Speedway, where he met Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. Donalds praised Cunningham for her outspoken views on transgender athletes in sports. Earlier this year, Cunningham's comments sparked significant controversy, including reactions from conservative figures and political acknowledgment from former President Donald Trump. Despite the backlash, she maintains her stance, asserting the importance of protecting young female athletes. Donalds encouraged her to continue voicing her opinions in a social media post following their meeting.

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By the Numbers

•Byron Donalds won Florida's gubernatorial race, succeeding Ron DeSantis.
•Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes drew media attention earlier this year.
•Donalds praised Cunningham at an event, telling her to keep speaking out.
•Cunningham identifies her political beliefs as centrist while facing scrutiny.
•Both figures are popular in conservative circles, especially post-election.

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4:29 PMYahoo Sports — ‘The truth ALWAYS wins in the end’: Top Republican tells Sophie Cunningham to ‘keep speaking up’

What they're saying

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Republicans took a beating in last week’s midterm elections, but Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds was one of the party’s few bright spots. And on Sunday, he celebrated the win in Florida’s gubernatorial race with one of the conservative movement’s favorite athletes. Donalds was spotted at the NASCAR race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, where he…
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