‘Boycott this league’: Outrage after fan forced to remove sign supporting Sophie Cunningham
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Indiana Fever reserve guard Sophie Cunningham sparked controversy with her recent comments expressing concerns about transgender athletes competing in women's sports, emphasizing the need to protect young girls in sports.
- Cunningham's remarks ignited a heated online debate, drawing support from figures like Stephen A. Smith and opposition from others, including her childhood friend West Wilson, who downplayed the issue.
- The divisiveness extended to Tuesday's game in Seattle, where fans displayed opposing signs both supporting and condemning Cunningham's stance, with a pro-Cunningham sign eventually being removed by arena staff, prompting backlash on social media.
- Despite the off-court distractions, the Fever secured a 105-95 victory over the Seattle Storm, though Cunningham may choose to be more cautious with future public comments to avoid further controversy during the season's critical stretch.
