Sophie Cunningham shares views on trans athletes in women's sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
On July 22, 2026, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham discussed her stance on transgender women participating in women’s sports during an interview with ESPN. Cunningham expressed concerns about protecting young girls in sports and locker rooms from competing against biological men. Although she typically refrains from political commentary, her recent remarks indicate a shift in her use of social platforms. This follows earlier comments she made regarding her experiences with negative feedback related to her views. ESPN's Chuck Klosterman speculates that Cunningham may pursue a political career in the future, envisioning her as a potential vice presidential candidate by 2050.
- •Cunningham joins Indiana Fever in 2025 and embraces a role beside Caitlin Clark.
- •She raises concerns over transgender women in women's sports in an ESPN interview.
- •Cunningham feels misunderstood due to backlash over her political views.
- •Chuck Klosterman suggests Cunningham could enter politics, possibly as VP in 2050.
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — ‘She’s the anti-Megan Rapinoe’: Sophie Cunningham praised by right-wing commentators
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Shouldn’t have to go against biological men’: Sophie Cunningham does not hold back
"Ever since joining the Indiana Fever back in 2025, Sophie Cunningham has seen her popularity gradually rise as she has embraced a sort of sidekick role to superstar Caitlin Clark. While she hasn’t typically used her platform to speak out on political or social issues, that has seemingly changed, and it’s led her to be…
"Ever since joining the Indiana Fever back in 2025, Sophie Cunningham has seen her star power surge as she has not been shy about embracing a sort of sidekick role to superstar Caitlin Clark. While she hasn’t usually used her platform to speak out on political issues, that has seemingly changed recently. Less than a…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:09 AM‘She’s the anti-Megan Rapinoe’: Sophie Cunningham praised by right-wing commentators
Ever since joining the Indiana Fever back in 2025, Sophie Cunningham has seen her popularity gradually rise as she has embraced a sort of sidekick role to superstar Caitlin Clark. While she hasn’t typically used her platform to speak out on political or social issues, that has seemingly changed, and it’s led her to be…
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 1:28 AM‘Shouldn’t have to go against biological men’: Sophie Cunningham does not hold back
Ever since joining the Indiana Fever back in 2025, Sophie Cunningham has seen her star power surge as she has not been shy about embracing a sort of sidekick role to superstar Caitlin Clark. While she hasn’t usually used her platform to speak out on political issues, that has seemingly changed recently. Less than a…
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