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Sophie Cunningham's viral WNBA moments fuel conservative media endorsement deals

WNBA guard Sophie Cunningham gained mainstream attention after physically confronting an opponent during a 2025 game to defend teammate Caitlin Clark, and later went viral again for a taunting gesture toward another player. These moments drew praise from figures like Tom Brady and President Trump, and led to a surge in endorsement deals and social media followers for Cunningham.

fastcompany.com · 2026-09-01

Right-wing commentators baselessly claim trans women play in the WNBA

YouTuber Sydney Watson suggested without evidence that Connecticut Sun center Brittney Griner might be a man playing in the WNBA, despite Griner being cisgender. The claim surfaces amid a broader right-wing campaign against trans athletes in women's sports, fueled by figures like former swimmer Riley Gaines and WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who has publicly opposed trans women competing in the league.

wired.com · 2026-08-26