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WNBA teams adjust media policies amid cultural dispute over player comments

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:46 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

WNBA teams adjust media policies amid cultural dispute over player comments

Summary

WNBA teams are navigating increased media attention following Sophie Cunningham's controversial remarks about transgender participation in sports. Cunningham voiced her concerns in late July, leading to significant media coverage, prompting responses from teammates, the players' union, and various media outlets. The WNBA has implemented a new media policy that dictates credential access, which some outlets, including OutKick, have found challenging. As the media storm continues, teams are left to interpret and execute these credentialing requests without further guidance from the league. The Indiana Fever have 13 games remaining in the season, with their next matchup scheduled for tomorrow.

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By the Numbers

•Cunningham's comments sparked a media storm starting late July.
•Players' union released a statement opposing hate towards any group.
•New media policy requires teams to manage credential requests at their discretion.
•OutKick has faced credential rejections while seeking coverage of Fever games.
•Fever have 13 games remaining in the regular season, with a game tomorrow.

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