Ex-WNBA player Sydney Colson tells White colleagues to 'shut the f--- up,' smears Fever fans
Fox News • • sports
Key Points:
- Former WNBA player Sydney Colson used her podcast to harshly criticize former teammate Sophie Cunningham and White colleagues, telling them to "shut the f--- up" over their views on transgender athletes in women's sports.
- Colson accused White players who support protecting women's sports from transgender participation of lacking respect and failing to show genuine solidarity with their teammates.
- She also condemned White Indiana Fever fans for fostering a hostile environment, calling it a "slap in the face" to Black players, despite security reports finding no violations during a recent incident.
- Colson's confrontational approach and political commentary have alienated fans and drawn criticism for creating a toxic atmosphere that could harm the WNBA's growth and fan engagement.
- The article calls on the WNBA to address this double standard by holding Colson accountable and balancing support between media figures and paying spectators.
