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Texas AG Paxton backs Cunningham in WNBA debate
Texas AG Ken Paxton said he is concerned about how the WNBA has handled supporters of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and is watching the issue for fairness, while noting Texas laws protect against transgender participation in women’s sports and insisting he hopes improvements are made. He attended the Fever–Wings game with his daughter, wore XX-XY shirts, and said he's 'looking at it' for possible involvement, amid incidents of fans being asked to cover shirts and the league apologizing for a past incident.
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WNBA Phenom to ESPN: Men Don’t Belong in Women's Sports
To Sophie Cunningham, it just makes sense. The WNBA phenom told ESPN earlier this week that she didn't think men should be in women's sports. That’s her story and she’s sticking to it. Since then, she’s been grilled…

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WNBA Star Doubles Down On Biological Fairness In Sports

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is standing by her belief that biological men should not compete in women’s sports, even as reporters continue pressing her to explain and defend the position. “I said what I said. I think it’s kind of common sense,” Cunningham said in a video posted to X. She made clear that […]

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WNBA Trans Eligibility Debate Prompts Policy Review

Enes Kanter Freedom officially declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft to test the league’s self-identification eligibility rules amid the ongoing transgender inclusion debate, insisting the current guidelines should be applied equally to everyone. The move has sparked a mix of support and criticism in a broader culture-war conversation that intensified after Sophie Cunningham’s stance on protecting female athletes and the WNBA’s policy questions surrounding transgender athletes.

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Carrington Ejection Sparks National Race Debate

DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham in the first quarter of the Sky–Fever matchup at the United Center, after briefly scoring eight points. The incident intensified the Indiana-Chicago rivalry and drew broader attention amid postgame reactions and ongoing league discussions.

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