Sophie Cunningham sends message to her haters after saying men don't belong in women's sports

Sophie Cunningham drops unfiltered thoughts defending women’s athletics, setting off a massive media firestorm. From ESPN’s hot takes to the WNBA media’s fierce reaction, Dan breaks down why Cunningham is quickly becoming the most talked-about face in the league—and why she is completely embracing the backlash. Plus, Caitlin Clark makes waves by declining the 3-Point Contest at WNBA All-Star Weekend.

Sophie Cunningham said what she said, libs. Quit complaining about it. Quit asking her about it. Quit crying over it.

The WNBA's biggest star right now told ESPN earlier this week that she didn't think men should be in women's sports (novel concept!), and she's not backing down.

First, she doubled down before Wednesday's game against the Sun, telling a giant group of reporters who grilled her for FOUR MINUTES on her comments that she "said what I said" and believed it was "kind of common sense."

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Thursday, Cunningham took to her Instagram to reiterate her beliefs, sending a blunt message to the haters with a simple "I said what I said" and a saluting emoji.

What a patriot:

I've said it a billion times this season, and I'm now more sure than ever ...

Sophie Cunningham is the most marketable player in the WNBA right now. Not Caitlin Clark. Not Angel Reese. Not that one girl who we traded for from Russia.

Sophie Cunningham.

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham smiles after falling Friday, May 15, 2026, during the second half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Washington Mystics defeated the Indiana Fever in