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Sophie Cunningham speaks out against trans athletes in women's sports

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 4:51 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Sophie Cunningham speaks out against trans athletes in women's sports

Summary

Sophie Cunningham, player for the Indiana Fever, has expressed her opposition to trans athletes competing in women’s sports, stating that biological males do not belong. Her comments follow strong support for trans athletes from notable figures such as Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe. Cunningham has clarified that she does not harbor animosity towards trans individuals but advocates for the protection of young female athletes. This debate has intensified among professional women athletes, with differing opinions surfacing regarding the inclusion of trans women in sports. The current WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement allows only players who are women to compete, but it does not explicitly ban trans women.

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By the Numbers

•Sophie Cunningham advocates against trans athletes in women's sports.
•Cunningham states that biological males do not belong in women's sports.
•Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe support trans athletes.
•WNBA CBA states only women can play, but lacks clarity on trans inclusion.
•Debate among female athletes continues to grow.

Latest Updates

4:51 PMYahoo Sports — “Coco Gauff & Caitlin Clark Have Been Afraid”: Analyst Praises Sophie Cunningham For Speaking Up Against Men In Women’s Sports Debate

What they're saying

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The transgender debate has many conservatives against trans athletes competing in women’s sports. However, these marginalized athletes have received plenty of support from some of the biggest cis gender women athletes, from Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles to FIFA Women’s World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe.
— Yahoo Sports

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