Detroit, MI, July 29, 2026 —

SEATTLE – Indiana Fever players Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were unavailable for postgame interviews following the team’s 105-95 victory over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday. The decision to withhold the players from media availability occurred against a backdrop of protests and controversy surrounding comments made by Cunningham regarding transgender athletes.

A rally was held outside the arena prior to the game, expressing support for Cunningham’s stance on transgender athletes and recent proposed initiatives in Washington state. These initiatives reportedly aim to restrict transgender students’ participation in girls’ sports. During the game itself, Cunningham was subjected to boos from segments of the crowd.

The Indiana Fever organization did not immediately provide a reason for the players’ unavailability for comment after the game. The team secured a win against the Seattle Storm, with the final score reflecting a ten-point margin in favor of the Fever.

The events leading up to and during the game suggest a connection between Cunningham’s public statements and the reactions from the Seattle audience. The reported rally and the booing directed at Cunningham indicate a polarized response to the ongoing discussion around transgender participation in sports.

Further details regarding the specific comments made by Cunningham and the nature of the proposed Washington state initiatives were not provided in the context of the postgame media blackout. The outcome of the game saw the Indiana Fever successfully defeat the Seattle Storm.



Story summarized from the original created by Andrew Destin, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.

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