BROADCAST BIAS: Sophie Cunningham takes a hit, but ABC, NBC dodge WNBA’s transgender sports fight

Sophie Cunningham's stance against transgender athletes in women's basketball sparked a WNBA firestorm that most broadcast networks refused to cover.

Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha slammed the Seattle Times for rejecting a writer’s column about women’s sports amid recent rallies surrounding Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, prompting the writer to resign. “The Seattle Times might as well be the Soviet Times at this point,” Concha said Friday on Fox Ne

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham recently called out Cathy Englebert, who she thinks could be replaced as WNBA commissioner.

The WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) commissioner Cathy Engelbert has denounced people trying to “sow divisiveness” over the league’s handling of the trans athlete debate. This comes after a new interview with Sophie Cunningham, in which the Indiana Fever guard questioned Engelbert’s position.  Commission

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounced people she said are trying to “sow divisiveness”

Indiana Fever players Caitlin Clark, left, and Sophie Cunningham, right, during a WNBA game against the Atlanta Dream on August 16, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. | Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images On the court, the WNBA is thriving. After 30 years, its players are receiving a historic payout, along w

Sophie Cunningham blatantly hints WNBA chief Cathy Engelbert could get the boot  MARCA

Sophie Cunningham, guard for the Indian Fever, suggested that the WNBA might need some new leadership as the league enters uncharted waters.

Cunningham said the vision of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert doesn't mesh with moving the league forward.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham publicly questioned whether Cathy Engelbert will remain WNBA commissioner beyond the 2026 season.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said she believes new leadership might help the WNBA.

Engelbert, in her seventh season as commissioner, has been the subject of criticism from players

Supporters of a WNBA player at the centre of the transgender athlete debate rallied outside her team's game in Toronto on Tuesday, the first such gathering held outside the U.S.

Sophie Cunningham: WNBA needs 'bold' commissioner who wants best for players  espn.com

Sophie Cunningham says WNBA can discuss both controversy, basketball | Exclusive  USA Today