Sophie Cunningham Reveals How Fever Teammates Reacted to Her Comments
Summary
Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham made comments about transgender athletes in sports. She said she wants to protect young girls in locker rooms and believes athletes should compete by biological sex. After her remarks, she was booed by fans and had a reaction from an opposing coach, but her teammates support her.Key Facts
- Sophie Cunningham plays for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA.
- In a February interview, Cunningham expressed concern about transgender athletes competing against biological girls.
- She described her view as "common sense" and said she wants to protect young girls.
- Minnesota Lynx fans booed Cunningham during a recent game against their team.
- Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wore a shirt supporting transgender kids at that game.
- Cunningham said her Fever teammates support her despite the controversy.
- The Fever are preparing for a game against the Las Vegas Aces.
- Cunningham has stood by her comments and said she will continue to believe in them.
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