Sophie Cunningham supporters rally outside Liberty-Fever game over transgender stance

Supporters of WNBA player Sophie Cunningham rallied outside Barclays Center before Saturday's game between the Indiana Fever and New York Liberty, displaying signs such as "Thank you, Sophie" in support of her stance on transgender participation in women's sports. Cunningham has faced criticism and boos since last month when she said she wanted "biological men" kept out of women's sports and locker rooms. A separate pro-transgender demonstration took place across the street from the rally. The controversy has extended online, with Reddit's r/WNBA community reportedly blocking posts containing "Sophie" in titles. Cunningham's comments have made her a divisive figure in the league, drawing both support and backlash from fans and players.