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Sophie Cunningham's political views spark controversy during WNBA All-Star Weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:04 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Sophie Cunningham's political views spark controversy during WNBA All-Star Weekend

Summary

During the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham addressed her political beliefs amid ongoing discussion surrounding women's sports. Cunningham, averaging 9.3 points per game, expressed her desire to protect women's sports and clarified her stance on transgender athletes. Recent reports claim her TikTok activity aligns with MAGA messaging, prompting debates over her views. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith supported Cunningham's comments, while her friend West Wilson criticized the focus on transgender athletes as overblown. The controversy over her beliefs continues to unfold as the All-Star festivities proceed.

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By the Numbers

•Cunningham clarifies her political beliefs during the 2026 All-Star Weekend.
•ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith backs Cunningham's views on women's sports.
•Cunningham faces backlash for alleged MAGA-aligned TikTok content.
•Friend West Wilson criticizes the focus on transgender athletes in sports.
•The dialogue surrounding her beliefs continues amid the All-Star festivities.

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6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham’s true political beliefs get ‘exposed’

What they're saying

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The WNBA is in the middle of its 2026 All-Star Weekend. Unfortunately, at a time when the focus should be on celebrating the great players that make the league so special, a lot of the discourse surrounding the sport has had little to do with the actual basketball being played. One of the weekend’s biggest…
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