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WNBPA issues statement following Sophie Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:54 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

WNBPA issues statement following Sophie Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes
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The WNBPA released a statement on August 7, 2026, amid ongoing discussions about transgender athletes in women's sports. This follows remarks made by Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who expressed her views in a recent ESPN profile. Cunningham noted she received backlash after claiming she wants to protect young girls in sports regarding competition with biological men. The WNBPA's statement does not explicitly mention Cunningham, indicating a broader response to the issue at hand.

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  • •WNBPA issued a statement on August 7, 2026.
  • •Sophie Cunningham's comments sparked controversy in the media.
  • •Cunningham expressed concerns for young girls in sports.
  • •The WNBPA's response remains general and does not name Cunningham.
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