Fever reserve Sophie Cunningham draws boos at Tempo game in Toronto
Sophie Cunningham tried to laugh off the boos that dogged her at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night. Cunningham was booed when she checked into the Indiana Fever’s 101-95 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday and intermittently throughout the night. She has become a political lightning rod for her stance on transgender women playing in […]
Sophie Cunningham faced boos from the Toronto Tempo crowd during an Indiana Fever game at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night. Her presence in the game drew mixed reactions, but she tried to downplay the jeers, attributing them to a recent social media post where she and her teammates tried ketchup chips for the first time. Cunningham has been a controversial figure due to her stance on transgender women playing in the WNBA, stating that players shouldn't have to play against "biological men."
Despite her comments, there are currently no transgender women in the WNBA or NCAA women's basketball. During the game, Cunningham received boos when she entered the game, took free throws, and signed autographs. However, the crowd also showed support for transgender rights, with fans displaying trans pride flags and holding signs like "Transphobes don't belong in women's sports."
Cunningham acknowledged the mixed reaction and emphasized the importance of sports in creating both boos and cheers.
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