Overview
- Sophie Cunningham has stood by comments that transgender women should not compete in girls’ and women’s sports, and organized pro‑ and anti‑Cunningham rallies accompanied Indiana Fever road games.
- Portions of crowds booed Cunningham and displayed opposing signage during the Fever’s game in Minneapolis, and Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve wore a shirt reading “Trans kids belong” and spoke with Cunningham before tipoff.
- The WNBA has disciplined a Seattle Storm co‑owner for a courtside confrontation with teenage pro‑Cunningham fans, banning her from several home games and fining her.
- A Portland season‑ticket holder reported being spat on during a recent Fever game and that incident is under investigation by local police and the host team.
- Caitlin Clark declined to take a public stance after Sunday’s game, saying leagues should set policy, while several coaches publicly urged inclusion and the league faces pressure to clarify eligibility rules and improve arena safety.