WNBA forced to clarify Sophie Cunningham stance after Reddit controversy erupts

Sophie Cunningham’s name reportedly was filtered from a popular WNBA Reddit community, prompting backlash and a direct clarification from the league.

The Atlanta Dream issued a statement on Monday, effectively blaming “WNBA Security” for a confrontation at Sunday’s game that led to a mother and daughter being forced to cover up their pro-woman attire. “The Atlanta Dream believes in creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone,” the statement read. “Unfortu

Sophie Cunningham's comments about transgender athletes playing in the WNBA has now seemingly gotten her banned...from Reddit.

Censorship scandal? WNBA Reddit sparks outrage after banning Sophie Cunningham's name  MARCA

WNBA says it has no affiliation with subreddit amid Sophie Cunningham controversy  USA Today

Fans of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham on leftist echo chamber Reddit can no longer post her name on the WNBA subreddit after moderators filtered it amid the ongoing debate over transgender athletes in women's sports.

Sophie Cunningham's name has been banned from the WNBA subreddit after her public stance on keeping male athletes out of women's sports drew backlash.

Fans can’t wish Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham a happy birthday on Reddit. Literally. The 30-year-old’s name has been banned on the WNBA subreddit, where the league’s forum won’t allow users to use the words “Cunningham,” “Sophie,” “sc,” “scunningham,” “soph,” or “sophiacunningham.” Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cun

WNBA player Sophie Cunningham made a name for herself with her unapologetically physical play and trash-talk on the court. Now, she’s doing the same for conservative messaging.

The WNBA’s Sophie Cunningham Saga Is a Growing Pain  New York Magazine

The debate surrounding Cunningham's comments has brought significant attention to her and the WNBA. It has also coincided with some of the biggest sales of Cunningham cards to date.

I tuned into my first WNBA game this weekend for one reason: the growing noise around Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. The headlines, the viral clips of physical play, the debates over whether certain players were being targeted, and it all pulled me in. I wanted to see for myself. In the first quarter of…