‘Truly disgusting’: Sophie Cunningham sparks outrage for anti-trans comments
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham publicly expressed opposition to transgender women competing in women's sports during an ESPN interview, stating her desire to protect young girls in sports and locker rooms.
- Cunningham emphasized that she does not hate transgender individuals but wants to be honest about her views, positioning herself as politically moderate and agreeing with aspects from both sides.
- Her comments sparked significant backlash from fans and media, with accusations of transphobia and calls for suspension due to the WNBA's "No Space for Hate" campaign.
- Critics highlighted Cunningham's alignment with controversial figures known for anti-transgender views, intensifying the controversy surrounding her statements.
- This marks the second time in a month Cunningham has publicly taken a stance on a divisive political issue, after previously remaining mostly apolitical.
