Sophie Cunningham’s Actions During National Anthem Have Fans Questioning The Rest Of The WNBA’s Players [VIDEO]
Sophie Cunningham didn’t care.
Sophie Cunningham stood out once again on Saturday night. The Indiana Fever guard placed her hand over her heart during the national anthem. She did so at Barclays Center before the game against the New York Liberty.
Videos and photos quickly spread online. Cunningham appeared as the only player on the court making that gesture. Her Fever teammates stood with hands behind their backs. The Liberty players remained in the locker room the entire time.
A Turning Point USA member noted the contrast with the home team’s decision to stay inside.
Sophie Cunningham Faces Boos Yet Stands Firm
Sophie Cunningham. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
The crowd still directed boos at Sophie Cunningham. Her recent comments on protecting women’s sports and biological differences continue to draw strong reactions. Demonstrators both for and against her views gathered outside the arena.
Cunningham has addressed the ongoing noise before. She stays focused on basketball and respects free speech. She told reporters she remains grounded where her feet stand.
This moment fits a pattern. Similar scenes played out in earlier games. Cunningham has repeatedly shown the same posture during the anthem while others take different approaches.
The Fever lost the game 109-102. Cunningham still contributed solid minutes off the bench. She finished with 10 points, five assists, and two steals.
Sophie Cunningham Draws Strong Online Support
Sophie Cunningham (Photo by Imagn Images)
Social media lit up with praise for the guard. Posts highlighted her as the lone figure with hand over heart. Critics of the Liberty’s locker-room choice joined the conversation.
Cunningham’s stance on transgender athletes in women’s sports first drew heavy attention in July. She has maintained her position while insisting she extends love alongside honesty. Rallies and counter-rallies now follow many Fever games.
Sophie Cunningham continues to generate strong feelings wherever the Fever play. Her quiet gesture during the anthem added another chapter to an already eventful year. The conversation around her shows no sign of slowing down.
