Sophie Cunningham Draws New Backing, XX-XY Eyes Deal After Trans Sports Stance
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 25
Sophie Cunningham Draws New Backing, XX-XY Eyes Deal After Trans Sports Stance
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 25
Summary
Jennifer Sey, CEO of XX-XY Athletics, said she wants to sign Sophie Cunningham after the Indiana Fever guard publicly opposed biological men competing in women’s sports.
Riley Gaines called Cunningham the first current high-level female pro athlete to take that position so openly, saying the stance carries risk in the WNBA and could cost her opportunities.
Cunningham told ESPN she does not hate trans people, but wants to protect girls in locker rooms and in sports from competing against biological men.
Support has widened since those comments surfaced, with Republican lawmakers including Ted Cruz and Eric Schmitt joining earlier backing from Sen. Lindsey Graham and the White House.
The episode adds pressure on the WNBA to navigate a politically charged issue just as the league is gaining momentum and visibility.