‘Thank you Jesus for this life’: Sophie Cunningham sends a message
Last month, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham made national headlines after she spoke out against transgender women competing in women’s sports. While the ensuing weeks have certainly been a whirlwind for her, it sounds like she is grateful. On Sunday, Cunningham celebrated her 30th birthday as the Fever took on the Atlanta Dream. After the…
In the wake of her recent controversy, Indiana Fever basketball player Sophie Cunningham celebrated her 30th birthday on Sunday following a victory against the Atlanta Dream. The game ended in overtime with a score of 95-91 in her team's favor. Acknowledging the attention she has garnered since her statements opposing transgender women participating in women's sports, Cunningham expressed her gratitude for her life on social media.
In her Instagram post, she thanked "Jesus for this life and another year." Despite the storm of criticism surrounding her views, Cunningham appears to have capitalized on the attention. Her Adidas sneakers sold out quickly following her remarks, and she now holds two of the top five best-selling WNBA jerseys, behind her teammate Caitlin Clark.
Additionally, she is reportedly in the process of writing a tell-all book, which is expected to become a bestseller.
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