Sophie Cunningham's comments spark controversy during Fever vs. Storm game
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Indiana Fever played the Seattle Storm in Seattle on July 28 during Indiana's first outing post-2026 All-Star Weekend. The game was overshadowed by reserve guard Sophie Cunningham's recent comments on transgender athletes in women's sports. As community members rallied in support of Cunningham, one fan was forced to remove a sign supporting her, leading to outrage on social media. Despite the controversy, the Fever managed to secure a 105-95 victory. The incident may lead Cunningham to reconsider her public comments as the season progresses.
- •Indiana Fever faced Seattle Storm in Seattle on July 28.
- •Sophie Cunningham's comments about transgender athletes sparked a divisive dialogue.
- •A fan supporting Cunningham was compelled to remove their sign during the game.
- •Community members organized a rally in support of Cunningham.
- •Fever won the game 105-95 despite the surrounding controversy.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Disgusting stuff’: Outrage mounts after transgender flags are banned from Sophie Cunningham game
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Boycott this league’: Outrage after fan forced to remove sign supporting Sophie Cunningham
- 3:56 AMThe Comeback — ‘Boycott this league’: Outrage after fan forced to remove sign supporting Sophie Cunningham - Yahoo Sports
"The Indiana Fever took on the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night in Seattle, Washington. The game was Indiana’s first out of the 2026 All-Star Weekend. However, the conversation surrounding the Fever heading into the game was less about their improved play as of late and more about reserve guard Sophie Cunningham’s recent comments regarding transgender…
"Indiana Fever reserve guard Sophie Cunningham has been at the center of the discourse in the WNBA for the last two weeks. In a profile on her published by ESPN, Cunningham touched on what she felt was necessary to “protect women’s sports.” “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m…
"The Indiana Fever took on the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night in Seattle, Washington. The game was Indiana’s first out of the 2026 All-Star Weekend. However,...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:10 PM‘Disgusting stuff’: Outrage mounts after transgender flags are banned from Sophie Cunningham game
Indiana Fever reserve guard Sophie Cunningham has been at the center of the discourse in the WNBA for the last two weeks. In a profile on her published by ESPN, Cunningham touched on what she felt was necessary to “protect women’s sports.” “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m…
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 3:56 AM‘Boycott this league’: Outrage after fan forced to remove sign supporting Sophie Cunningham
The Indiana Fever took on the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night in Seattle, Washington. The game was Indiana’s first out of the 2026 All-Star Weekend. However, the conversation surrounding the Fever heading into the game was less about their improved play as of late and more about reserve guard Sophie Cunningham’s recent comments regarding transgender…
- The ComebackJul 29, 2026, 3:56 AM‘Boycott this league’: Outrage after fan forced to remove sign supporting Sophie Cunningham - Yahoo Sports
The Indiana Fever took on the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night in Seattle, Washington. The game was Indiana’s first out of the 2026 All-Star Weekend. However,...
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