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Stephanie White discusses transgender athletes amid Sophie Cunningham's comments

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Stephanie White discusses transgender athletes amid Sophie Cunningham's comments

Summary

Ahead of a game on August 1, Fever coach Stephanie White addressed the controversy surrounding Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's stance on transgender athletes. Cunningham has publicly stated her desire to keep 'biological men' out of women's sports, sparking small rallies in support of her position. White emphasized her belief that exclusion is not a viable solution, calling for deeper discussions around inclusion and scientific perspectives on transgender athletes. Portland Fire coach Alex Sarama echoed support for the transgender community, highlighting their importance to his team's values.

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By the Numbers

•Cunningham's comments have resulted in rallies in Seattle and Portland.
•White contends that exclusion is not the answer to sports inclusion.
•Sarama expresses support for the transgender community in sports.
•These remarks come before the Fever's game against the Connecticut Sun.

Latest Updates

2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Fever's Stephanie White on transgender athletes: 'I don't ever believe exclusion is an answer'

What they're saying

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Fever coach Stephanie White and the Fire's Alex Sarama were asked about Sophie Cunningham's position on transgender athletes; their answers
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