Indiana Fever Player Not Concerned About Protests Disrupting Team Focus
Sophie Cunningham, speaking before the Indiana Fever's game against the Portland Fire, stated she is not worried about protests against transgender participation in women's sports, which have been occurring outside recent Fever games, being a distraction to the team.
Indianapolis, IN, August 1, 2026 —
Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham expressed confidence that recent protests outside of the team’s games will not serve as a distraction. Cunningham addressed the matter ahead of the Fever’s matchup against the Portland Fire.
Protests concerning transgender participation in women’s sports have been observed outside of recent Indiana Fever games. When asked about the potential impact of these demonstrations on the team’s focus, Cunningham stated that she is not worried about them being a distraction.
The specific nature of the protests and the exact dates and locations of the games where they have occurred were not detailed. The number of participants in the protests was also not provided.
Cunningham’s comments indicate a focus on the team’s performance and objectives, despite external activities. The Indiana Fever organization has not issued a formal statement regarding the protests.
Story summarized from the original created by Anne M. Peterson, AP Sports Writer on fox59.com, see more information here.
