{
  "id": 27488,
  "title": "Sophie Cunningham Is Caitlin Clark’s Bodyguard On—and Off—the Court",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/sophie-cunningham-is-caitlin-clarks-bodyguard-on-and-off-the-court",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-07-31T15:20:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/sophie-cunningham-caitlin-clark-bodyguard-on-off-court/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sophie Cunningham, 29, has become not only Caitlin Clark's bodyguard on and off the court but also the league's biggest attraction in terms of TV ratings, box office, and merchandise. Despite Clark's desire to avoid political debates, Cunningham has taken on a more vocal stance, particularly regarding transgender athletes. Cunningham defended her position on transgender athletes, stating it was \"kind of common sense.\" She has become the story amidst Clark's efforts to focus on her game, with social media rallying behind her. Cunningham insists her political beliefs are independent, appealing to a wide audience without being defined by partisan lines.",
  "summary": "The Fever enforcer has become the WNBA’s newest lightning rod.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sophie Cunningham is Caitlin Clark's bodyguard off and on-court.",
    "Cunningham is league's biggest TV ratings and merchandise attraction.",
    "Cunningham supports transgender athletes with \"common sense\" stance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}