WNBA fan subreddit bans posters from using Sophie Cunningham's name after defense of women's sports
The WNBA’s official "task force" met to answer a basic question—what is a woman?—on the heels of Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham taking a stand to protect women's sports and former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft. After failing to reach a conclusion, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s league blamed outside "hate and vitriol" and simply scheduled more meetings. On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich breaks down the absolute clown show as the WNBA continues to get in its own way.
The WNBA and its fans are in a constant struggle to outdo whatever previous record they already set for most ridiculous sports league ever created.
Despite their best efforts and hard work, the WNBA has seen its popularity and general interest increase in recent years thanks primarily to Caitlin Clark. Clark, who singlehandedly brought ratings and attendance up, to the point where the players now receive significantly better salaries and travel benefits, is widely disliked across the league and by many fans of other teams.
Then, over the last several weeks and months, the self-destructive tendencies and nature of the WNBA organization, its coaches, and fans has reared its ugly head yet again. This time, their ire has been directed at Sophie Cunningham.
CLUELESS WNBA ATTACKS 'BAD-FAITH' FANS WHO DON'T WANT BIOLOGICAL MEN RUINING WOMEN'S SPORTS
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham celebrates a blocked shot in the second half against the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., on Aug. 11, 2026. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
What did Cunningham do to deserve this treatment? She made comments publicly supportive of keeping male athletes out of women's sports. A


