Dueling protests at WNBA game spotlight transgender athlete debate in Brooklyn

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Outside a sold-out WNBA game in Brooklyn, dueling protests highlighted the national debate over transgender athletes in women's sports, a controversy that has recently engulfed the league. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has seen her popularity surge amid the conversation, with demonstrators on both sides of the issue gathering at the Barclays Center before the matchup. The protests reflect broader societal divisions, with supporters advocating for transgender inclusion and opponents citing fairness concerns in women's athletics.


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