Sophie Cunningham's comments on trans-athletes spark controversy in WNBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:24 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's recent remarks regarding transgender athletes competing in women's sports have sparked significant debate. Cunningham expressed concern that discussions surrounding this topic are detracting from the WNBA's on-court play. Jennifer Sey, founder of XX-XY Athletics, joined the dialogue, criticizing the WNBA's openness to trans players, former NBA players Royce White and Enes Freedom, who have expressed intentions to enter the WNBA Draft under new identities. As this controversy unfolds, it highlights a polarizing issue within women's sports, further complicating the public narrative surrounding the Fever's current fourth-place position in the standings with a 20-12 record.
- •Cunningham's comments drew widespread attention and backlash.
- •Jennifer Sey criticized the inclusion of trans players in the WNBA.
- •Two former NBA players aim to join the WNBA Draft as women.
- •Fever currently ranked fourth in the WNBA standings.
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Men Can’t Be Women’ – XX-XY Athletics Issues Scathing Rant On WNBA’s Trans-Athlete Drama Sparked By Sophie Cunningham
"Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham shared her opinion on the debate over transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports a few weeks ago. These initial comments have sparked countless thoughts on the matter, going beyond the usual boundaries of sports news.
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