{
  "id": 2529263,
  "title": "‘American hero’ – Enes Kanter reveals he’s getting ‘so many’ messages from Sophie Cunningham fans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/american-hero-enes-kanter-reveals-hes-getting-so-many-messages-from",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T07:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/american-hero-enes-kanter-reveals-073000064.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former WNBA player Enes Kanter has been showered with messages of support from fans after Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham defended young girls from biological males in women's sports. Cunningham's stance sparked a significant debate and garnered numerous responses, with Kanter himself declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft. On Fox News, Kanter praised Cunningham, calling her an \"American hero\" and expressing how her courageous actions have inspired players in the WNBA and girls worldwide, regardless of their location. Although Cunningham faced backlash for her comments, there are many admirers, and rallies have been organized in her support. Kim Slusser, who gave a speech in favor of Cunningham, emphasized that girls deserve a fair chance to compete, opportunities created for female athletes, and privacy in their locker rooms and apartments.",
  "summary": "Enes Kanter has been heaping praise on Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham this week. Cunningham previously spoke out on protecting young girls from biological males in women’s sports.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}