Sophie Cunningham's supporters face backlash over anti-trans comments at WNBA game

The Indiana Fever played against the New York Liberty on August 22, resulting in a continued slide down the WNBA standings for Indiana. The focus shifted from the game to the controversy surrounding Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, whose comments on transgender athletes sparked protests from her supporters. A viral video highlighted that some of these supporters lacked knowledge of the WNBA, leading to further criticism of their motivations. Cunningham attempted to distance herself from the protests, emphasizing her focus on basketball ahead of the game.

• 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Transphobic freaks’: Criticism mounts for Sophie Cunningham supporters after viral video